Honesdale, PA – The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Leadership Wayne is accepting applications for the Class of 2011.
The purpose of Leadership Wayne is to educate a group of potential leaders residing and or employed in Wayne County regarding all aspects of the community. As a result of the program, Wayne County will benefit from a well-educated group of individuals that are capable of providing leadership to community and volunteer organizations. Faculty will cover topics: Arts & Culture, Community & Human Services, Education, Economic Development, Environment & Recreation, Law Enforcement & the Criminal Justice System, Leadership, Healthcare, Local & County Government, and Overview of Wayne County.
The Leadership Wayne program begins its first class on September 15, 2010, and will continue for ten months finishing up in July, 2011. Classes will meet the third Wednesday of each month at various locations throughout Wayne County.
Tammy L. Hardler, AVP & Executive Secretary at The Honesdale National Bank, is a 2006 graduate of the class and says: “Leadership Wayne is an outstanding program for local businesses to utilize in the training of their key personnel. It gives current and future leaders of our community a chance to experience every corner of Wayne County and what each area has to offer. Our class had the opportunity to learn about local politics, economic development, environmental issues, education, public welfare and much more. The knowledge, contacts, and friendships gained through the program have made us all better leaders. I am proud to live in Wayne County and encourage people to get involved in its future.”
As a result of Leadership Wayne, the area will have access to a well-educated group of individuals that is capable of providing leadership to the community and the many voluntary organizations that operate within it. These individuals will have a better understanding of the community’s strengths and weaknesses.
The class project is an integral part of the Leadership Wayne experience. Participants work with fellow classmates to implement a project benefiting the citizens of Wayne County. The Leadership Wayne process provides participants with the guidance and tools to turn concepts into workable projects and solutions. The project process culminates the Leadership Wayne experience, utilizing ideas generated during class sessions into a community enhancing project.
Leadership Wayne is open to anyone who works or lives in Wayne County. The cost is $495, which includes program materials, lunches and graduation. Scholarships are available to those who qualify. The program is sponsored by the Wayne County, Southern Wayne and Hawley Lake Wallenpaupack Chambers of Commerce.
Employers and individuals wanting to develop their knowledge of Wayne County and enhance their leadership skills should contact the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce today for an application. Deadline for applications is August 10, 2010.
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
32 Commercial Street
Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone (570-253-1960); Fax (570) 253-1517
Email: membership@waynecountycc.com
