Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Chandler Chamber Community Foundation Seeks Candidates for Leadership Training

Are you prepared to meet the future needs of Chandler's community?  As the city of Chandler grows, so do the needs of the city's community. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has the opportunities necessary to help you -  and the community - meet leadership goals,  by providing an excellent opportunity with the Chandler Leadership Institute.

The Chandler Leadership Institute offers a wide range of opportunities to learn and prepare for community leadership roles. The program gives unique insight into Chandler and its community via leadership, awareness and services. The program will expose members to critical city issues as well as help members to hone their skills and explore their talents. 

The purpose of the Chandler Community Leadership Institute is to prepare members to meet city needs, and tackle the challenges of community service, by providing select members of the community and business industry, the opportunity to learn about and get involved with community issues. The program allows for development of community skills and motivates participants to get involved in leadership roles for the city of Chandler.


The Chandler Chamber Community Foundation is looking for candidates for their leadership training program @ Chandler Leadership Institute. The program has an established history of preparing future community leaders, being formed in 1984, the institute has produced over 600 graduates creating many community leaders in service. Program graduates include community leader's in politics, education, business and the health industry.

Members of the class will earn attendance points and must not have more than two absences. Tuition is non-refundable. The $500.00 tuition fee covers study materials, meals,
registration, graduation and the expenses related to class participation.

The Chandler Leadership Institutes' program criteria requires that applicants have the desire to serve their community with willingness to commit to the program as well as being able to demonstrate leadership potential.

The Institute program includes a monthly class for Chandler city issues. The monthly class covers city topics such as public safety, education, health, media, infrastructure, government and the environment.

Experts from each topic will meet with the class giving participants on-site, hands-on projects to work on that will benefit the Chandler based organization.

The Chamber program begins January 20th and runs throughout October and will be followed by a graduation ceremony. Once members graduate, they have the opportunity to become part of the steering committee that plans the following class program.

Applications online @ www.chandlerchamber.com or via phone Chandler Chamber of Commerce 480-963-4571

Applications are due December 15th, 2011.



From the Chamber:

"The Chandler Chamber Community Foundation’s Leadership Institute prepares future community leaders to meet the challenges of community service. The purpose of Chandler Leadership Institute is provide selected business and community members an opportunity to learn about issues facing our community, develop skills required by community leaders, and motivate participants to become involved in leadership roles and service to Chandler.As Chandler grows, so do the needs of its citizenry. Chandler Leadership Institute offers its members a broad range of experiences and insights about the city: its needs and its services. The program educates approximately 25 participants annually. To date, the Chamber has a roster of graduates who are serving in leadership roles in organizations in our local community and the surroundingregion.

What can Leadership Institute do for you?Sharpen your Leadership...Practice team building skills, explore your talents, learn leadership tips....Improve your Community...Apply your unique talents to assist the worthy causes that make Chandler a better place to live....Explore your Home Town...Receive personal briefings and tours of the major institutions in Chandler.

The ProgramChandler Leadership Institute is a unique on-site, hands-on training program featuring presentations, tours, discussions and exposure to critical issues facing Chandler in areas such as:


EducationGovernmentPublic Safety
Social ServicesHealthLife/Leisure
Transportation/EnvironmentMediaBusiness/Industry

Orientation...will be held in January.
Issue Days...are held the third Friday of each month, 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., January through October.
Attendance Points...are earned for participation in the program. In order to graduate, participants are  limited to no more than two absences.
Application...To be eligible for Chandler Leadership, an applicant must live or do business in      Chandler. Participants will be chosen through a selection process.
Tuition...The tuition fee for Chandler Leadership Institute is non-refundable $500. This covers  study  materials, meals, registration, graduation, and expenses related to class participation.
Alumni...Chandler Leadership graduates become members of the Steering Commiteee that plans the Issue Days for the incoming class.






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