Leadership Otsego County

Program Goals:

To enhance participant’s skills through a broad based, practical curriculum, addressing the components of effective leadership;

• To provide exposure to the challenges facing our community and the opportunities for creative solutions,
• To increase their understanding of the various sectors of the community and how they relate and interact,
• To foster a commitment to community service.

Why:

Leadership Otsego County is focused on developing a diverse network of informed community leaders. It provides benefits at three levels:

Community – Graduates will be more effective in their efforts to productively serve and better our community through enhanced individual commitment, increased knowledge and understanding of community issues, systems and decision-making processes, and expanded connections and contacts.

Employer/Organization – Graduates will add value to their employers/organizations through improved personal leadership and communication skills, deeper knowledge and broader perspective, and increased connections within the community.

Personal – Graduates will experience personal and professional growth and gain enhanced leadership and communication skills, a new and more diverse network of friends and community contacts, a greater knowledge of their community, and increased involvement in community activities.

Eligibility:

Leadership Otsego County is open to anyone that lives or works in Otsego County and has an interest in learning about and becoming involved in the community.Approximately 15 individuals will be selected to participate in each class. Participants must attend all sessions and activities. Candidates will be required to submit a detailed application, including a description of their goals, personal definition of leadership, and expectations of the program. Their employer must sign off on their participation. Selection will be made by the Leadership Otsego County Steering Committee.

Personal Commitment To The Program:

The Leadership Otsego County Program is an extensive commitment but well worth it!

If accepted into the program, your commitment will require attendance at one Leadership Module per month (approximately 8 hours or less), from September – May, a Welcome Reception in August, an orientation in September and a graduation ceremony in June. You must also commit additional time (approximately 8 hours per month) to extra activities such as class project work and homework. Each Leadership Module will begin at approximately 7:30am and end no later than 5:00pm.

Enrolling in the Program:

To enroll in the next Leadership Otsego County Program; use the link below.

Leadership Application

2012/2013 Class Schedule

2012 / 2013 Class Information

The 2012 / 2013 Class started September 2012 and will graduate in June 2013:

Chris Engle - Gaylord Herald Times
Niki Diehl - Dynamic Physical Therapy
Jessica Kane - Crossroads Industries
Karen Huddelson - First Presbyterian Chuch of Gaylord
Kelly Carroll - Nelson Funeral Home
Abby Hamilton - Guardian Gals
Chad Volant - Farm Bureau Insurance
Shanna Hanley - Citizens National Bank

Thank you Sponsors

New for 2012 we have added the opportunity to not only sponsor a student for the Leadership Otsego County Program but to also sponsor a lunch for one of the 9 modules held.

Thank you to the following businesses who sponsored a module for the 2012/2013 Class:

Module # 1 Team Building - Committee to Elect Matt Nowicki Sheriff

Module #2 Community History - Treetops Resort

Module #6 Local Economy - M&M Excavating

Module #8 Environment - Make It Mine Design

Module #9 Wrap Up - Chemical Bank

If you are interested in being a lunch sponsor to help keep tuition prices low for all participants please call the Chamber at 989-732-6333 or any LOC Alumni Member.