Leadership Shelby County

Mission

Leadership Shelby County (LSC) is designed to develop the leadership potential in our community.  By providing a collaboration of knowledge coupled with understanding, LSC equips leaders with necessary skills and abilities to enhance the economic growth and development of Shelby County. The program is designed for participants to take the leadership experience confidently into the many opportunities of service in the community.

Leadership Shelby County is an independent non-profit, and non-partisan organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Shelby County. The programs are developed to inform, inspire, and empower the current and future leaders of Shelby County. This linking network heightens awareness and actions for a better community in which to work and live. 

LSC Goals

• To provide a high quality leadership program for an annual class of diverse, representative participants.
• To serve as a channel of continuing leadership development among its alumni and among a wide spectrum of the entire community leadership network.

Participation

Leadership Shelby County selects thirty participants for each annual class. During the application process they are asked to identify the county's strengths and weaknesses. By completion, the LSC participants have an understanding of the challenges before Shelby County. Graduates are inspired and encouraged to make a difference as challenges are met. The skills gained by being part of LSC benefit the participant both personally and professionally. Many companies realize the value of training through LSC and will sponsor tuition.  Leadership Shelby County encourages nominations of individuals who have demonstrated leadership ability in their chosen field, who have exhibited interest and commitment to the future of Shelby County, and who have the potential for exercising substantial leadership in the future. Because class size is limited and the selection process competitive, it is not unusual for a candidate to be nominated more than one year before being selected.

Sponsorship

Leadership, and the strength and importance of its development, is recognized by employers throughout the county. Fortunately, LSC has corporate sponsors that willingly invest in keeping the program cost to a minimum.  Many companies and individuals help make LSC a quality program. A special thanks to them and to the following who support LSC on a continual basis.

Programs

Leadership Shelby County begins each year in September with a mandatory overnight retreat. Participants learn the dynamics of team building and experience the esteemed bonding that each class develops.  Once a month from October through May, they attend a full day session on a specific high-priority topic. The topics chosen are designed to increase awareness of issues, provide a powerful knowledge base and promote the development of interactive problem-solving skills. During the graduation in May, each class presents a class project, and invites the community leaders, employers, and LSC alumni to join in the day's activities.

Enrollment

(Montevallo, AL) Leadership Shelby County is an independent non-profit, and non-partisan organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Shelby County.  The Leadership Shelby County Program provides a variety of venues designed to inform, inspire, and empower leaders throughout Shelby County.

Leadership Shelby County encourages nominations of individuals who have demonstrated leadership ability in their chosen field, who have exhibited interest and commitment to the future of Shelby County and those who have the desire and ability to use their influence to effect meaningful change. An individual may nominate him/herself, may be nominated by an alumnus, or board member of Leadership Shelby County.

The program is launched with a Class Opening Retreat. This overnight retreat challenges and motivates participants for the sessions during the next eight months. The program day sessions are designed to provide an in depth review of Shelby County's rich history and further exposes participants to the Education System, Justice System, Economic and Industrial Development activity, Healthcare, Government, and Quality of Life amenities. Program dates are scheduled for the second Wednesday of October through April. Full attendance at the Opening Retreat is required to participate in the class.

LEADERSHIP SHELBY COUNTY SEEKS NOMINEES FOR ITS CLASS OF 2009

Thirty participants to be selected Application Deadline - June 1, 2008

(Montevallo, Alabama) Leadership Shelby County is accepting nominations for the Leadership Shelby County class of 2009.  Leadership Shelby County is an independent non-profit, and non-partisan organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Shelby County.  The Leadership Shelby County Program provides a variety of venues designed to inform, inspire, and empower leaders throughout Shelby County.

Leadership Shelby County encourages nominations of individuals who have demonstrated leadership ability in their chosen field, who have exhibited interest and commitment to the future of Shelby County and those who have the desire and ability to use their influence to effect meaningful change.  An individual may nominate him/herself, or may be nominated by an alumnus, or board member of Leadership Shelby County.

The program is launched with a Class Opening Retreat scheduled for September 9-10, 2008.  This overnight retreat challenges and motivates participants for the sessions during the next eight months.  The program day sessions are designed to provide an in depth review of Shelby County's rich history and further exposes participants to the Education System, Justice System, Economic and Industrial Development activity, Healthcare, Government, and Quality of Life amenities.  Program dates are scheduled for the second Wednesday of October through April.  Full attendance at the Opening Retreat is required to participate in the class.

Steve Chapman, President of the Leadership Shelby County Board and Vice President of External Affairs for Alabama Gas Corporation stated "Each year I encourage our employees to become involved in Leadership Shelby County.  Not only does it give them an excellent opportunity to learn more about the community but it also gives our company great exposure.  Leadership Shelby County is used as a professional development tool as well.  The experience not only enhances their professional skills but educates them to help find a place where they can make a difference."

Leadership Shelby County selects thirty participants for each annual class.  Tuition for Leadership Shelby County is $695, per each participant, payable by August 15, 2008.  To obtain an application visit the Leadership Shelby County web site www.LeadershipShelbyCounty.com or contact:

Carol Bruser, Coordinator - The University of Montevallo
Station 6007, Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 665-6007 - bruserca@montevallo.edu