Leadership Anna
Participants are introduced to local officials, school board trustees, administrators, community leaders, as well as local nonprofits and charities. Leadership skill topics are taught with active participation along with numerous field trips. Each graduate is encouraged to actively contribute to Anna’s growth and future.
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Civic Leadership Training
Leadership Anna has the following objectives:
- To inform the participants about Anna’s history, government, social needs, opportunities and existing processes for improvement.
- To introduce the participants to and establish dialogue with each other and the current leaders of Anna.
- To encourage the participants to actively participate in future activities which contribute to the growth and betterment of the Anna community.
- To provide current and future employers with a source of knowledgeable and trained leaders who can and will have a positive impact on the business community.
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Personal Development Training
Leadership Anna provides individuals with a program that assists in the development of leadership characteristics and skills. Individuals participate in various hands-on learning activities that will help identify personal values, visions, and life-long goals.
The program provides important concepts crucial to an emerging leader, ranging from problem solving to time management. Graduates of the program acquire a working knowledge of themselves as well as their community.
In short, Leadership Anna not only produces leaders, it also enriches the lives of all who participate in the program.
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Calendar and Costs
Classes run annually and applications accepted December 28th through February 9th. Applicants are encouraged to review the calendar of class dates found on the application, to ensure they understand the time commitment and proposed dates for each class and graduation.
Classes will be in person weekly on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, March 7th through April 25th, no class March 14th.
Costs:
$300 adult 21 and over
Limited scholarships available.
WHY PARTICIPATE
Leadership programs develop and show how people collectively can chart their future by creating and building their community. The most effective community development is building the relationships within the community.
WHY INVEST IN AN EMPLOYEE
Organizations that invest in leadership development attract develop and retain talent. They increase success in navigating change and perform better than those that don’t. Investing in an employees success is and investment in the success of your business.
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CONGRATULATIONS LEADERSHIP ANNA CLASS V
(A-Z) Dana Walker, Debbie Turner, Elijah Nelms, Emilie Plumlee, Jennie Hebert, Maila Lachan, Melissa Ann Arnold, Sheilla Tutson, Tammy Pearce Nix
PRESENTED BY:
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ANGIE TOLES
Executive Director
Greater Anna Chamber
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ELAINE SMITH-POYOUROW
TLT-Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Leadership Anna Committee Chair
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MICHAEL A OLIVAREZ
Leadership Anna Alumni Chair