LEADERSHIP FOR FIVE SEASONS

Adult Program

Emerging & Existing Leaders

Leadership for Five Seasons, a program sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to prepare emerging and existing leaders in the Cedar Rapids area to be community trustees.  The goal of the program is to supply our community with informed, skilled leaders willing to serve as active volunteers.

It works to:

·  Provide information on the community, its processes, needs, issues and opportunities.

·  Introduce the leadership styles and skills needed in volunteer-driven organizations.

·  Stimulate a higher level of involvement in community affairs.

Participants are encouraged to apply their leadership skills to the betterment of their own organizations, as well as the community.

Selection

Individuals who have shown a commitment to and personal involvement in the Cedar Rapids area are encouraged to apply for Leadership for Five Seasons. Area businesses, public and private agencies, civic and other organizations are also encouraged to nominate individuals with leadership potential for this program.

Only 35 individuals, representing all segments of the community, participate each year in the Leadership program.   

Program

The Leadership for Five Seasons program consists of 10 class session and a two-day retreat.  Sessions are generally held monthly on Fridays, September through May.  The day-long sessions are held throughout the community, and provide participants with a first hand look at the Cedar Rapids area.  Topics include: Area History, Human Services, Education, Communications, Health Care, Government & Judicial, Business & Economy, Quality of Life & Future Growth.  Each session consists of lectures, panel discussions, small study groups, tours, and skills building classes.  Participants attend a two-day retreat in the Fall.

Tuition

Tuition for  Leadership for Five Seasons is $1500 and is paid for by the participant and/or the participant's sponsoring organization.

Alumni

Leadership for Five Seasons also serves as a resource pool for the leadership needs of our community.  The active alumni of Leadership for Five Seasons are willing to serve in a variety of ways.  If your organization is looking for trained and talented volunteers, contact the Leadership office for assistance.  KHoran@CedarRapids.org