TAKE THE LEAP - MAKE THE DIFFERENCE - BE THE CHANGE

LEADERSHIP LAKE TAHOE

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Program Topics

Leadership

Development Skills

Government

Public Education System

Social Services

Community Resources

Tourism

Environment

Transportation

Public Safety

Economic Sustainability

Media Communication

Introduction

About Leadership Lake Tahoe

Leadership Lake Tahoe began in 2003

with a mission to identify and develop

current and future leaders through a

comprehensive program designed to

increase knowledge and awareness of

the issues and challenges facing our

community.

The program is an intensive ten-month

experience to provide information,

strategies, contacts, and opportunities for

personal and professional growth. This

program is built upon three main pillars:

GROW, CONNECT and VOICE.

Why Leadership Lake Tahoe?

Individuals seeking professional and

personal development and increased

involvement in our community will benefit

from this program.

Leadership Lake Tahoe will:

Provide community connections.

Cultivate and nurture current and

future leaders.

Foster social community, civic intent,

and active participation.

Empower emerging

leaders.

The Chamber’s Leadership Lake Tahoe program has been identified by Barton’s

leadership team as a key step in the community education process for our

current and future leaders and for our succession planning. The leadership skills

and education about the South Lake Tahoe area through this program helps

Barton leaders to readily identify partners and pathways to continue to grow

our organization and identify the needs of our community.

John G. Williams

President and CEO

Barton Health

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The Three Pillars

GROW

To provide personal and professional

development opportunities that enrich the

lives of participants, positioning them as

premier emerging leaders in the South Shore

community.

Become the first resource businesses turn

to when seeking emerging leaders.

Foster entrepreneurship.

Provide members with ongoing

opportunities for personal growth.

CONNECT

Experience the purpose of community service

organizations and events in the community

while recognizing the importance of these

organizations in developing and maintaining

a vibrant South Shore.

Generate awareness of South Shore

organizations by distributing and

communicating organizational

information.

Connect Leadership Lake Tahoe

participants with opportunities in the

South Shore and surrounding

communities.

VOICE

To cultivate awareness and involvement

among emerging leaders on issues and

policies affecting our community.

Encourage involvement in the South

Shore’s local public affairs.

Generate government involvement.

Provide access to community leaders.

Empower catalysts for

change.

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Drive, Determination, Results

“This program was fantastic! The experience and people I met have been

invaluable in my feeling a connection to Tahoe like I have never felt

before. In addition, the program also took me out of my planning comfort

zone to represent other issues that exist around the community and how I

and people I know can be a force for change. I can’t say enough about

this program and how fortunate I feel to be a participant and graduate.”

Nick Exline, Associate Planner – Midkiff & Associates

Benefits to the Participant

Personal and professional growth.

Fast track to leaders and issues.

Leadership skills development.

Participation in an informative, eye-

opening, thought-provoking program.

Opportunity to make a difference in the

South Shore community as a leader in

public, private, civic and volunteer

organizations.

Development of business relationships with

key individuals in the community.

Benefits to the Employer and Community

A comprehensive and affordable

program for key staff members that

includes hands-on project management

and team leadership.

Develop key employees’ leadership skills

to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Increased awareness of participants’

organizations.

Build community “bench strength” and

contribute to the economic future of Lake

Tahoe.

Create a committed workforce that is

dedicated to staying in the South Shore

community.

Program Topics

In order to meet the objectives of the three

pillars, Leadership Lake Tahoe participants will

experience several dynamic topic areas

through educational sessions, tours and

candid conversations with top-level business,

civic and government leaders.

In addition, participants will have the

opportunity to apply newly acquired

knowledge and skills to a group project

directly benefiting the South Shore

community, so bringing the program

experience full circle.

Leadership Lake Tahoe produces graduates

ready to be vehicles of change in their

personal, professional and community-related

endeavors.

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“The program certainly made me become a more engaged citizen. Knowledge is power! It raised

my confidence as a leader and it demonstrated what is possible when a few committed voices

get together.”

Shannan Birkholm –Nurse, Barton Health

Leadership Lake Tahoe

Class of 2014

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Sponsorship

“The mission of Leadership Lake Tahoe is to identify and develop current

and future leaders through a comprehensive professional development

program designed to increase knowledge and awareness of the issues and

challenges facing the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.”

Coach Level - $250

Company name/logo on the Chamber

website.

Company name hyperlink on the Chamber

website.

Company logo on participant materials.

Mentor Level - $500

Company name/logo on the Chamber

website.

Company name hyperlink on the Chamber

website.

Company logo on participant materials.

Company name acknowledgement at

Graduation – program and podium.

Attend one Leadership Lake Tahoe

breakfast/luncheon.

Leader Level - $1,000

Company name/logo on the Chamber

website.

Company name Hyperlink on the

Chamber website.

Company logo on participant materials.

Company name acknowledgement at

Graduation – program and podium

Attend one Leadership Lake Tahoe

breakfast/luncheon.

Attend two management workshops at

Leadership Lake Tahoe.

One “no charge” email blast.

A representative from your organization

may speak at the opening session.

Company ad in semi-annual Chamber

Business Review.

Getting Involved

Becoming a sponsor of Leadership Lake

Tahoe not only provides numerous

opportunities to put your organization’s name

in the public eye of the community, but it also

provides funding support for those applicants

that may need it. Further, your organization

will be known for supporting a quality

program that is turning out tomorrow’s

leaders.

If you are interested in becoming a SPONSOR,

please contact Emily Abernathy at

TahoeChamber.org at 775.558.1728 ext 303 or

Emily@tahoechamber.org.

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“The focused topics for each

month were all very

fascinating and informative.

The combination of panel

discussions and field trips

made each class very

interesting. As a 30+ year

member of the community, I

took for granted my

knowledge of various

agencies and businesses.

The monthly classes

significantly increased my

depth of knowledge and

fueled my passion for the

community and Region.”

Lauren Thomaselli

Special Events Coordinator

City of South Lake Tahoe

A Required Commitment

Leadership Lake Tahoe is a rewarding program that

requires serious commitment on behalf of all

participants and their employers.

Program sessions are held the first Wednesday of

each month (September through June),

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Participants are expected to

attend all sessions. In addition to the monthly

sessions, participants will take part in a group

project that will benefit the community and

develop a multitude of leadership skills. Two

“experiential” work-related assignments augment

the Leadership Lake Tahoe program and are

explained during the orientation session.

Application Process

The application process for Leadership Lake Tahoe

is competitive and participants are selected based

on their demonstrated concern for, and interest in,

our community. A completed application packet is

due by June 12 and includes the following:

Cover letter describing your career goals and

desire for an active leadership role in the South

Shore community.

Application form, which can be downloaded

from the Tahoe Chamber website at

www.tahoechamber.org, completed with the

Organizational Endorsement Form (if applicable)

signed by your employer.

Current resume.

Two references.

Letter of recommendation from one of the

following: Leader in your organization,

TahoeChamber.org Board Director, Leadership

Lake Tahoe alumnae, or any civic leader.

$150 deposit (payable to the Tahoe Chamber).

Applicants must be residents or work within the

South Shore region. Students are welcome to

apply.

The Investment

Tuition for the Leadership Lake Tahoe program is $650

for Chamber members and $900 for non-members

(includes the $150 deposit). Included in the

investment are all materials, meals, refreshments, and

transportation for some sessions. If selected to

participate in the program, tuition is due by

August 7th.

Scholarship Opportunities. Scholarships are available on

a limited basis and are based on need. An applicant’s

ability to pay for the program should not be a barrier to

participation. Applicants requesting scholarship

assistance should submit a brief statement indicating

the need and amount of request.

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Name: ______________________________________________________

Organization: _______________________________________________

Job Title: ____________________________________________________

Work Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Work Phone: _________________________________________________ Home Phone: __________________________

E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________

Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Application Form (page 1)

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No Regrets

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Endorsement and Organizational Support: This application has the approval of the organization and the applicant has our support,

which includes the time required to effectively participate in the program.

____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Signature Date Title

Please indicate payment arrangements for tuition:

$______ Employer

$______ Leadership Lake Tahoe Candidate

$______ Other (please explain)

√ Remember to include $150 deposit with application along with cover letter,

resume and letter of recommendation.

Application Form (page 2)

Address application to:

Tahoe Chamber Attention: Leadership Lake Tahoe

PO Box 17181

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151

Email to: Emily@tahoechamber.org Fax to: 775.588.1941

Questions: 775.588.1728 ext. 303

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Class of 2014 Class of 2014 \

PO Box 17181

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151

775.588.1728

2015/2016 Task Force Members

Leadership Lake Tahoe is proud to have the following Task Force members on board with the program:

Jeff DeFranco (Task Force Co-Chair) Lyndsay Bryant (Task Force Co-Chair) Kimberly Bjerke

Vice President of Admin. Services Owner Group Sales Manager

Lake Tahoe Community College Lake Tahoe Boat Rides/Lake Tahoe Sitters Riva Grill

Tahoe Chamber Board Member Class of 2012 Class of 2014

Evon Yakar Brian Kelly Corinna Osborne

Rabbi Physical Therapist Director, Non-gaming Operations

Temple Bat Yam Barton Health Hard Rock Hotel –Lake Tahoe

Class of 2014 Class of 2014 Class of 2014

Natasha Schue Daniel Winegar

Publisher Director of Recreation

Tahoe Daily Tribune Marriott’s Timber Lodge & Marriott’s Grand Residence Club®

Class of 2014 Class of 2014

Lauren Thomaselli Emily Abernathy

Recreation Manager Events Director

City of South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Chamber

Class of 2012 Staff Liasion