Leadership
Leadership. Now More Than Ever.
September 2010 - May 2011
Class Forming Now
Established in 1990, Leadership Novato is a
community affairs program designed
to identify and develop leaders in our community.
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ITS 2010-2011 PROGRAM, SUPPORTERS AND FIND ALUMNI
Mission
The Leadership Novato mission is to identify and nurture community leaders, to increase their practical knowledge of the Novato, Marin County and North Bay region as well as encourage and enrich individual leadership skills.
Purpose
Leadership Novato candidates study the community's infrastructure through interactive presentations, site visits and tours, discussions and team community service projects.
Among the class instructors are respected elected officials, district managers, civic leaders, volunteers, activists and subject-matter experts from Novato and throughout the Bay Area.
Click here to download a complete application form.
Call the Chamber office, 415-209-1281, or pick up a packet at the Chamber office
Real-life, real-time learning
Leadership Novato offers real-life, real-time learning. Guest lecturers examine structure, operation and financing of government, current issues and alternative solutions facing the economy, the environment, government, transportation, culture, health, recreation, human services and education.
Who Should Attend & Why
Leadership Novato is well-suited to leaders in business, career professionals and independent business owners and members of public, private and non-profit organizations and service clubs and citizens who volunteer or are retired.
Candidates and graduates enjoy:
- pursuit of life-long learning
- knowledge of issues firsthand, thereby becoming effective in influencing policy change on a community level
- a greater pool of business/professional contacts throughout the Bay Area
- effective interaction with local government and community agencies, special-interest groups
- satisfying personal contacts in civic, business and professional life
- Team Project community service
Leadership Community Projects
Key to Leadership Novato is team projects. The class (averaging 24 students) divides into four-member break-out teams. Teams select or create a project to benefit others. In that process, candidates grapple with the challenges of the team process and the finer points of leadership.
The Program
Leadership Novato candidates are brought together for a retreat/first class in September and continue to meet one full day a month for eight months, celebrating graduation in May.
Leadership Novato encourages new and future community leaders to take active roles in civic organizations and causes.
Leadership Novato has graduated nearly 400 students since 1991. Many graduates are generously sponsored by their employees, leading businesses and public agencies. Together, students and their sponsors fulfill the LN vision of nurturing community leaders throughout Novato and Marin.
Tuition
Tuition is $895 for Chamber members, $995 for non-Chamber individuals. Payments are available, however, full payment is required before Leadership Novato Retreat, September 8th. This investment covers a day-long retreat and nine intensive 8-hour sessions monthly, September to May. Continental breakfast, catered lunch and transportation on tour events are included.
Application & Deadlines
The 2010-2011 application deadline is August 9. Complete application forms are available online or from the Chamber office. After August 9, please call leadership Director Liz Watson at the Novato Chamber of Commerce, 415-209-1281, to inquire about space availability.
Click here to download a complete application form.
Call the Chamber office, 415-209-1281, or stop in the Chamber office to pick up a packet
Scholarships
Every year several scholarships are given to candidates. The generous donations by Leadership's supportive corps of business leaders and employers make these student scholarships possible.
Sponsorship
Leadership Novato relies on member contributions to sustain its level of excellence. Sponsorship of a class session promotes your business and your commitment to developing future community leaders.
Ed Stark Achievement Award
Named after the program founder, this honor is awarded to the class participant who demonstrates exceptional leadership skills throughout the nine-month leadership program and who strives to be an active leader in Novato's future.
Participant Selection
Applicants vetted to participate in the program represent Novato and Marin's cultural diversity of economic, occupational and activitist residents. The Leadership Advisory Committee, all LN graduates, reviews applications to ensure qualified individuals are accommodated.
Application forms online
www.novatochamber.com
415-209-1281
Testimonials
"It has been a privilege to be a part of this class. Even outside of the sessions, I have developed some friendships. One class participant did a loan for me so I could buy my first house here; another fellow class member was my title company contact."
Eric Lucan, 2007 Ed Stark Award Recipient
New Life Christian Center
"I would like to express my appreciation for the Leadership program and the outstanding
opportunity that it affords local professionals to get involved."
Cristina MacKenzie, Kaiser Permanente, Class of 2007
Kaiser Permanente
"I am so appreciative of the Leadership Novato program. It gave me the courage to follow my passions
and beliefs... Now, I'm surrounded by like-minded affirming visionaries and friends."
Veronica Valero, Novato Live Well Network
2006 Ed Stark Award Recipient
"The Leadership Novato program was the most informative and insightful nine months I have ever spent.
It is well worth the time and commitment. I would highly recommend the program."
Nancy Jones, Class of 2005
Bank of Marin
"Leadership Novato is a wonderful way to develop resources and contacts throughout the
community and beyond. As a management tool, it cannot be overstated, and it would be
a shame to pass up the opportunity to attend."
Lt. Jim Laveroni, Class of 2005 Valedictorian
Novato Police Department
