To the Potential Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in LEADERSHIP SOUTHWEST, Inc. for the 2008-2009 program year. LSW's mission is to promote and enhance education in civic and community affairs, and encourage volunteerism in Southwest Dallas County. Please complete this application as accurately and completely as possible.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Class members are chosen by the Leadership Southwest, Inc. Selection Committee, and invited by the full Board of Directors to participate. We are looking for applicants who are both knowledgeable and aspire to become leaders.
Candidates:
- Must live or work in Southwest Dallas County.
- Must be willing to fulfill the program attendance requirements.
- Must have full support of their employers or sponsoring organization.
- Should have a demonstrated concern for their community.
- Should have a record of achievement and/or desire to achieve in community/civic activities.
- Should possess high standards of excellence, ethics and integrity.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read carefully. Failure to follow instructions will prevent your application from being considered. An application fee of $10.00 is required to be sent with the application.
- Include two (2) letters of recommendation/support with your application. Letters of recommendation can come from employers, business associates or LSW alumni.
- List all activities, offices, etc.
Contact the program administrator, Karen Wilson, if you have any questions, at kwilson@leadershipsw.org or by calling 972-296-0560.
Your completed application, fee and two letters of recommendation must be mailed and postmarked by Friday, July 18, 2008 to:
Leadership Southwest, Inc.
4041 W. Wheatland Rd., Ste. 156-340
Dallas, Tx 75237
Attention: Selection Committee
Applications will not be accepted after that postmark date.
If accepted, you will be notified by letter. Tuition is due upon your acceptance into the program. Tuition must be paid prior to the September session in order to participate – no exceptions.
We look forward to receiving your application for participation.
Leadership Southwest Sessions
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2008-2009 Requirements
(Please read ALL information carefully.)
Sessions Topics
- Orientation / Team Building
- The Arts
- Communication / Keys to Leadership
- Economic Development
- Education
- Government
- Health and Human Services
- Justice System
- Transportation
Dates: Every 3rd Wednesday from September through May
(however, are subject to change for reasons as holidays, availability of session locations and/or speakers.)
Leadership Southwest encourages an exchange of ideas during monthly class sessions. The view and opinions expressed during the class sessions by our guest speakers, class participants, graduates, and board members are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Leadership Southwest, Inc.
To be considered, a person must either live, work in Southwest Dallas County.
The make-up of each LEADERSHIP SOUTHWEST class is carefully considered to ensure membership is broad-based, representing a variety of backgrounds. The number of applications is increasing; therefore, some highly qualified applicants may not be placed the first year they apply. If that becomes the case for you, we ask you not to be discouraged and to apply for the next class.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Class sessions are a full day - from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each participant is expected to attend every class session in its entirety.
- Unusual circumstances may require an excused absence. No more than two (2) unexcused class days may be missed without possible dismissal from the program. [or not being able to graduate with class & missed classes must be made up the next year]. ATTENDANCE for the ORIENTATION/TEAM BUILDING SESSION is MANDATORY. Please let the LSW Corporate Secretary/Administrator know in advance if an absence will occur.
- Arriving more than 30 minutes late or leaving more than 30 minutes early constitutes missing a 1/2 day.
- All absences will be recorded. The participant will be notified of the total to date when in danger of dismissal. A participant can make up the absence by attending the same session the following year or completing an assignment determined by the Board of Directors.
- Please check e-mail the day before each class session for an inclement weather notice or call your Chamber of Commerce after 4:30 pm the day prior to the class.
- Each year the Class selects a community service project. It will be determined once the class sessions have begun.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION
- Tuition is $600.00 and must be paid upon acceptance into the class. Payment is due in full and prior to the September session. No exceptions – non-payment in full constitutes non-participation. Once classes have begun, there is no refund, full or partial.
- Tuition checks are made payable to Leadership Southwest, Inc. Mail to: 4041 W. Wheatland Road, Suite #156-340, Dallas, Texas 75237.
DEADLINE: Completed application along with fee and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by July 18, 2008.
We wholeheartedly encourage you to consider applying to be a part of the Leadership Southwest experience.
Please include a $10 fee with your application along with 2 letters of recommendation.
Mail to: Leadership Southwest; 4041 W. Wheatland Rd., Suite 156-340; Dallas, Tx 75237.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION – July 18, 2008 |
