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Curriculum Leadership Novato

The strength of the Leadership Novato (LN) program lies in its partners, moderators and supporting agencies that help us create a comprehensive curriculum. We utilize numerous venues, teaching styles, tours, interviews, and panels to bring students a program that will leave them with the skills to be effective leaders in the community. The program's curriculum really is three-pronged:  Knowledge bases, personal growth, and community involvement.

Leadership Novato 2020 Service Projects

Hands-On | On-Location

The Novato Chamber takes students on-location to experience exactly what it takes to run a city. If your business or organization feels that there is something that could be added to improve the curriculum, we are excited to explore those partnerships!

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Waste / Recycling

We look at the processes of dealing with "waste" or "refuse" including liquid, compostable, material, agriculture, solid, and biohazardous waste.

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Tourism

Tourism draws outside wealth into the economy, but what draws tourism? Is it organic interest? Learn how leaders are fueling our tourism industry and the components that influence it.

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Safety

Public dollars support our security. Where are our investments made? Police? Fire? Flood? Has the passing of Prop64 caused more safety issues?

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Sustainability

Sustainability is critical if we are hoping to pass this earth on to a future Novato. How are we leading the charge?

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Housing / Homelessness

Housing is one of Marin's biggest social issues. Inability to meet housing needs can negatively effect ALL aspects of the community.

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Agriculture

The same land for housing can provide jobs and food for generations to come. Is Ag on the rise? What about cannabis or hops?

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Art & Culture

Music, festivals, restaurants, and multiculturalism contribute both benefits and challenges to the community. How do communities embrace and resist cultural changes?

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Healthcare

How do leaders keep a community healthy? Learn about aging, medicine, hospitals, and prevention, as well as an epidemic abatement.

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Transportation

Sick of traffic? The solution is not as simple as building a bigger road. Learn about funding, zoning and alternative forms of transportation.

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History

What is the oldest building in town? Help plan where we are going by knowing where we have been. History can reveal much about the present and the future.

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Education

From Pre-K to higher learning, dual emerssion to group-based learning.

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Local Gov

What is the capacity of civic government and its responsibilities to the residents?

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Leadership Retreat

Take a day to build up your team. Learn how to coordinate, communicate and cooperate. Yes, those are LN students up 3 stories on a ladder playing 'catch': with a medicine ball. #Yolo!

Leadership Students of Leadership Novato (LN18) pose after 8-month of classes, work and team building. Kim Novato Chamber Fire District Novato Protection Coy Smith Graduation Grad Class of Alumni Alumn Walking Ceremony Frequently Asked Questions Ideas Dress code unveiling casual Teams community projects ribbon cutting food rsvp location City of Novato Police Rotary Novato Chamber LN LNAC Worch Kim Stoehly Salazar Water District Cheryl Paddack Nonprofit Marin Community Foundation Sonoma NOrth Marin Water District Human Needs Housing Transportation Agriculture SALT MALT TAM Agency Public MOCA NUSD Transportation Authority of Marin PArtners Director Police District Leadership Institute San Rafael Petaluma COunty of Marin Novato Sanitary Recology Bank of MArin Novato Unified School District PEggy Flynn Athas Eklund Drew Senior Center Curriculum Advisory Finances Scholarship Biking Polution Green House Gases commissions edge explain demonstrate guide enable production student challenge coins. Alumni Social BBQ Western Hawaiin Valley memorial Park Class Reunion

Nonprofits

Learn about the diverse nonprofit sector; including how they are governed, created and why they fill many critical niches in our community.

Leadership Students of Leadership Novato (LN18) pose after 8-month of classes, work and team building. Kim Novato Chamber Fire District Novato Protection Coy Smith Graduation Grad Class of Alumni Alumn Walking Ceremony Frequently Asked Questions Ideas Dress code unveiling casual Teams community projects ribbon cutting food rsvp location City of Novato Police Rotary Novato Chamber LN LNAC Worch Kim Stoehly Salazar Water District Cheryl Paddack Nonprofit Marin Community Foundation Sonoma NOrth Marin Water District Human Needs Housing Transportation Agriculture SALT MALT TAM Agency Public MOCA NUSD Transportation Authority of Marin PArtners Director Police District Leadership Institute San Rafael Petaluma COunty of Marin Novato Sanitary Recology Bank of MArin Novato Unified School District PEggy Flynn Athas Eklund Drew Senior Center Curriculum Advisory Finances Scholarship Biking Polution Green House Gases commissions edge explain demonstrate guide enable production student challenge coins. Alumni Social BBQ Western Hawaiin Valley memorial Park Class Reunion

Economics

Discover how experts and researchers utilize economics to create plans and updates for Novato. Income, expenses and more come in to play.

Thank you to our President's Circle

Learn how President's Circle and the Novato Chamber's Signature Events can grow your organization

Leadership Novato Applications

Be part of a legacy that spans over 30 years. Leadership Novato gives comprehensive tools and real-experience to students looking to become effective leaders in their community.

Application

Noontime Networking

Join the Novato Chamber for the monthly Noontime Networking where businesses and topics collide. Learn about the local economy and opportunties to grow your business over an intimate lunch-hour with fellow leaders and growth-minded individuals.

2019 Business of the Year Nomination App.

THE NOVATO CHAMBER IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2019 BIZ YEAR

The Novato community is home to some stellar businesses. If you would like to nominate a business in our community, please fill out this form., Businesses should be selected for supporting the community, modeling outstanding businesses practices and for their contribution to the local economy!

Nominate a Business | 5 Minutes

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Are you interested in supporting the newest businesses coming to town? Help us throw out the welcome wagon and let's join businesses at their grand opening celebrations as well as recognizing when they join the Novato Chamber!

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LEADERSHIP NOVATO
FORMS & APPLICATIONS

LN 2022 Student Application 

Request a Service Project

Leadership Sponsor Forms


Leadership Novato Partners Representatives: 

Bill Tyler, LN’09 Chief
Novato Fire Protection District

Drew McIntyre, LN’02 General Manager
North Marin Water District

Kris Cosca  Superintendent
Novato Unified School District

Sandeep Karkal, LN’07 General Manager | Chief Engineer
Novato Sanitary District

Adam McGill City Manager:
City of Novato


Leadership Novato Advisory Committee 

Chair: Kim Stahley Director of Leadership Novato 
Sylvia Barry, LN’12,
Clark Blasdell, LN’93
Michelle Cortez, LN'21
Molly Foley, LN'17
Jeremy Hogan, LN’20
Pam Hassely, LN’03
Kristin Lee Swenson, LN'21
Tamara Ressler, LN'15
Coy Smith, Chamber CEO

 

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Do You Have Questions? Contact the Novato Chamber Team!

If you have any questions about this page, the Leadership Novato program, curriculum applications, team projects, or the LN Advisory Committee, please reach out to Kim Stahley, the Director of Leadership Novato.