Applying for Leadership Tyler
The mission of Leadership Tyler is to foster a commitment to a life of community
service. Accordingly, its programs are designed to help participants acquire an
understanding of the critical issues affecting the region and the leadership and
stewardship capabilities necessary to resolve them.
Leadership Tyler Class 23 is designed around a model that incorporates key
objectives for community leadership including a wide knowledge base; specialized
community leadership skills; and community trusteeship. Time commitments include
the following:
- Opening Retreat: Thursday, September 17, 2009 through Friday,
September 18, 2009 (attendance mandatory). Departing Tyler at 10:30 a.m. on 09/17
and returning by 3:00 p.m. on 09/18.
- Closing Retreat: Thursday, May 13, 2010 through Friday, May 14,
2010 (attendance mandatory). Departing Tyler at 10:30 a.m. on 05/13 and returning
by 3:00 p.m. on 05/14.
- Monthly Class Sessions (Thursday): 10/15/09; 11/12/09; 12/10/09;
01/14/10; 02/18/10; 03/18/10; and 04/15/10 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each
participant can miss only ONE Class Day, or eight hours total, due to illness or
unavoidable conflict. This will be strictly enforced.
Application Instructions
Provide all of the information requested in this application, relevant to your own
experience and background. Your application must be received by midnight on Monday, June 1, 2009.
The commitment page and optional scholarship application must be sent to the Leadership
Tyler office at 315 North Broadway, Suite 202, Tyler, TX 75702 or scanned and emailed to
cklein@tylertexas.com. The link to pay your $25
application fee will be accessible after completion of your application. Candidates will
not be interviewed unless a complete application with the required signatures and application
fee is received.
Tuition
Tuition for each participant in Leadership Tyler is $1,500 of which at least $100 must be
paid by the participant personally. Leadership Tyler has a very limited amount of financial
assistance available, however, when requested we can set you up on a payment plan or help you
seek addition scholarship funds. Those requesting assistance must complete the Tuition Assistance
Application which is a downloadable PDF file available after submitting your application.
Applications for assistance are confidential and have no bearing on the Screening & Selection
Committee's decisions.
Non-Discrimination
As a matter of policy, Leadership Tyler does not discriminate against applicants and
participants on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age
or physical ability. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
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