Leadership Sandpoint

Chairman: Judy Thompson

2007 Leadership Sandpoint Class President

Phone: (208) 265-7966

Email: judyt@nctv.com

Mission

Provides a behind the scenes and interactive experience with the Greater Sandpoint community with the objective of developing an information base of community history, resources, and issues; enhance leadership skills; provide networking opportunities for class members; and assist in identifying and building relationships with leaders in various sectors of the community.

Program

Overview

Sandpoint is a dynamic community.  This energy and constant reshaping presents many challenges and opportunities for the citizens of Sandpoint.  Keeping our community vibrant and healthy requires insightful leaders who have the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of groups.  Leadership Sandpoint is a nine-month program designed to facilitate the development and growth of the leaders of tomorrow and provides opportunity to interact with community members as the class explores community issues. 

Applying

To register for the 2008/2009, click here for a registration form. 

Tuition

$500 member price, $625 non-member price (includes class sessions, meals, materials, and group transportation)

Attendance

Leadership Sandpoint consists of ten sessions, including graduation.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions and must not miss more than two classes in order to graduate.

Commitment

Leadership Sandpoint is a two-year commitment.  Each participant will attend the sessions the first year and then organize with their classmates a community project.  After graduation students are responsible for organizing and facilitating the following year's class sessions and Youth Leadership sessions.