Mission:

By identifying, uniting and developing leaders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives,

Leadership Winter Park is dedicated to increasing awareness of community issues, inspiring active

involvement and encouraging greater responsibility for the purpose of creating community trustees

for Winter Park and our region.

Join Us for Class XXVI!

Session 1:

ORIENTATION RETREAT

September 18 & 19, 2015

Kick start your experience and meet your fellow class

members at an overnight retreat in Cocoa Beach.

Expectations:

Develop connections with other class members

Fully understand the responsibilities of program

participation

Practice the fundamentals of leadership

Inspire a motivation to learn and serve

Session 2:

OUR TOWN

October 8, 2015

Discover what make Winter Park a unique and

culturally vibrant city and community.

Expectations:

Awareness of issues regarding Winter Park’s

past, present and future

Experience often overlooked areas

Create an affinity for Winter Park diversity and

culture

Session 3:

EDUCATION

November 12, 2015

Learn how the Central Florida educational system

prepares adults and youth for successful futures.

Expectations:

Experience the latest teaching concepts and

technology used in the classroom

Know how the educational system is run and what

our citizen responsibilities are

Identify roadblocks and successes for Orange

County Public Schools

Session 4:

HUMAN SERVICES

December 10, 2015

Build an awareness of community needs and

organizations which address them.

Expectations:

Connect passions with volunteer opportunities

Problem solve critical issues affecting our area

Reflect on community betterment and how services

impact Winter Park

Session 5:

HEALTH & WELLNESS

January 14, 2016

Explore the operations of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities and what their services mean to our

community.

Expectations:

Gain insight on the economic impact of local

health facilities

Identify growth opportunities in the industry

Realize ways to improve the health and

wellbeing of those in your workplace

Session 6:

GOVERNMENT

February 11, 2016

See how local government impacts our daily personal

and business functions.

Expectations:

Increase awareness of city operations and how you

can get involved

Meet elected officials and understand their role in

the community

Visit areas of the city not otherwise open to the

public

Session 7:

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

March 10, 2016

Stay up-to-date on market changes and the latest business developments which directly affect Winter Park

and surrounding areas.

Expectations: Recognize new business trends and how your

organization can benefit Engage with local business owners to discover their

challenges and successes Expand knowledge of multiple market outlooks

Session 8:

ARTS & CULTURE

April 14, 2016

Experience Winter Park’s lively art community

including theater, museums and local history.

Expectations: Develop an appreciation for various cultural

offerings throughout the city Hear from nationally recognized leaders in the art

community Learn how arts & culture establishments affect the

local economy

Session 9:

SPORTS & LEISURE

May 12, 2016

Celebrate the program end with a session loaded with

exciting activities and team spirit.

Expectations: Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow class members Engage in teamwork activities for various skill levels Discover what Winter Park has to offer for a

variety of leisure activities

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Each session includes dedicated leadership development activities and training. A guided tour of Stewart Friedman’s Total Leadership text is at the forefront of the program and provides a multitude of resources for

valuable personal and professional development.

Share ideas and opportunities for community stewardship and business development with other growing leaders.

Limited space is available!

Application Deadline: June 26, 2015

For additional information, please contact: Debra Hendrickson, Vice President, Winter Park

Chamber of Commerce

(407) 644-8281 • dhendrickson@winterpark.org

Leadership Winter Park is a program of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

LEADERSHIP WINTER PARK APPLICATION APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 26, 2015

Please provide sufficient information for the selection committee to make a determination of your eligibility based on your skills, professional experience and community involvement. To ensure that classes reflect the diversity of the community, you are asked to specify your birth date, gender and/or ethnicity (these questions are optional). Please fax to (407) 644-7826 or mail to Leadership Winter Park, c/o Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 280, Winter Park, FL 32790. Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

Name: Preferred First Name for Name Badge: Home Address: City/State/ZIP: Date of Birth: Gender (circle one): Male/ Female Race/Ethnicity: Cell Phone: Number of Years in Central Florida: Golf Shirt Size (S, M, L, XL, XXL):

YOUR CAREER

Present Employer: Type of Business: Title/Position: Hire Date: Business Address: City/State/ZIP: Phone: Fax: E-mail Address: Briefly describe your responsibilities: What do you consider your most rewarding career achievement to date?

YOUR EDUCATION

School City/State Dates Attended Degree Earned

YOUR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (Business/Professional, Civic, Religious, Academic, Social Affiliations & Honors Received)

Name of Organization Position Held/ Committee/ Honors Received Date How much time do you commit to community activities per month?

YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE LEADERSHIP WINTER PARK PROGRAM

Tuition Payment (do not send payment with application)

$2,000 (Chamber Member); $2,500 (Non-Chamber Member) payable to the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. Following June 30, price will increase to $2,200/$2,700. All tuition pay-ments are non-refundable. If accepted into the Leadership Winter Park program, invoice for my tuition should be directed to:

□ Myself □ My Employer

□ Other (please specify): _____________________________

I have cleared my calendar on the appropriate dates; and if I am selected to participate, I will attend the Orientation Retreat, Graduation and at least seven of the session dates to complete this program. I have approved this application and the time and financial commitment required to participate.

Signature of Applicant: ___________________________________________________ Signature of Employer: ___________________________________________________