Sign-up application provided as a word document.
PURPOSE
The objective of Leadership Terrebonne is to assist in the development of community leaders by providing participants from diverse backgrounds with an understanding of the problems, opportunities and issues facing the community. The program will also foster the development of leadership skills and techniques in an environment that encourages the establishment of new relationships and communication networks between the participants.
INSTRUCTIONS
Type or print in black ink. It is important that each section be fully completed. Limit answers to the space available. Application must be signed by both applicant and employer/sponsor. Original must be returned before the deadline.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Participation is open to all citizens of Terrebonne Parish. Leadership Terrebonne will target individuals with diverse geographical and socio-economic backgrounds and seek a racial and gender mix reflective of the population at large. The recruitment process ensures a group selection representative of: business and professions, religion, education, labor, social services, and government. Since the selection process is highly competitive with a limited number of participants, applicants are encouraged to reapply to subsequent programs if not initially accepted.
PROGRAM TUITION
If accepted into the Leadership Terrebonne program, each participant, financial sponsor and/or employer will be billed for the tuition fee which covers all program costs including meals for all sessions and room fee at the closing retreat. (A small fee will be charged for a private room at the closing retreat.) Leadership Terrebonne program tuition is $800. If necessary, four (4) monthly payments of $200.00 may be made. Tuition must be paid in full by the end of April. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for those requiring financial assistance. Scholarship requests must be submitted in writing stating the reason(s) for the request.
PARTICIPATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership Terrebonne consists of ten (10) sessions. All of the sessions take place in Terrebonne Parish with the exception of the closing retreat which is held in Robert, LA. The programs are scheduled every month beginning in January and ending in October. Attendance at all sessions is important. Participation is mandatory at the Opening Session (2 days), SIMSOC Session, and Closing Retreat (2 days). While attendance at all sessions is expected, you may miss up to two sessions (excluding the mandatory sessions) and still graduate. Participants not adhering to the attendance requirements will be automatically dropped from the program with no portion of the tuition refunded. Involvement in Leadership Terrebonne does not end upon completion of the program. As part of an Alumni organization, graduates of Leadership Terrebonne are expected to assume active roles in local organizations and contribute to future Leadership Terrebonne programs.
