Carolina Foothills Chamber preparing for next leadership class

The Foothills Leadership Initiative (FLI)is a nine-month program, with 10 to 15 members. Participants in the leadership program spend one day each month, over a nine month period, learning about a specific aspect of the community in each session. The next session of the Foothills Leadership Initiative will begin in the Fall of 2012. Participants learn about various aspects of the Carolina Foothills region, preparing them to assume leadership roles in the community.

Sessions will be devoted to government, education, arts and leisure, and health and human services. In keeping with the rural nature of our area, time will be devoted to agriculture, and to the traditions and economic impact of the equestrian community and industry. During the program, time will also be devoted to training in various aspects of leadership. This portion of the program will be led by local professionals. Leaders in the various aspects covered by FLI will facilitate each session's topic and are arranging speakers and activities. The sessions will take the participants into the community for direct observation and interactive learning opportunities.

Applications for the program may be obtained from the website of the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce, www.carolinafoothillschamber.com, or from the Chamber office. The cost of the program is $295, which covers transportation and meal costs for each session as well as materials and facilitator fees. Deadline for the application is August 17th. A committee of Chamber Board members will select the participants for the class.

Please contact:

Stacey Lindsay, 828.894.5586, 864.360.6170, stacey.lindsay@carolinafirst.com; Stacey is a graduate of Leadership Greenville Class XVII and is a former president of the Landrum Chamber of Commerce and FENCE. She is the Polk County Executive for Carolina First Bank.

Download an application for the 2010-2011 Foothills Leadership Initiative