Leadership Central Kentucky
MISSION:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a program to: educate and inform individuals on issues and opportunities for all of our region’s communities; create awareness and understanding of how each county’s actions affect the others; and to help foster a regional vision for the Bluegrass. Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citizens connected across institutions and county lines. These leaders of the new century embrace and embody the philosophy that our region will realize its highest potential through working together.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit. Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford. Approximately twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in the program. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organization. Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
Participants will be chosen by the Leadership Central Kentucky Board based upon the information completed on the application. They will be seeking a diverse class, professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership program.
STRUCTURE:
A mandatory Orientation kicks the program off the third Thursday and Friday in August and thereafter, the third Wednesday September through May, class members travel to one county per month with a focus on community and regional topics such as transportation, education, economic development, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism, . These topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises and class discussions.
Sessions will last an average of eight hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sessions will be located throughout the region. Times and locations will be sent prior to sessions. Participant is responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues. Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program
COST:
Tuition for Leadership Central Kentucky is $700. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If financial assistance is sought please attach a letter officially requesting a scholarship and stating your reasons. The scholarship request must accompany the completed application to be considered. Requests for scholarship assistance are completely confidential. (Note: no full scholarships are awarded.)
BENEFITS:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a program to: educate and inform individuals on issues and opportunities for all of our region’s communities; create awareness and understanding of how each county’s actions affect the others; and to help foster a regional vision for the Bluegrass. Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citizens connected across institutions and county lines. These leaders of the new century embrace and embody the philosophy that our region will realize its highest potential through working together.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit. Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford. Approximately twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in the program. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organization. Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
Participants will be chosen by the Leadership Central Kentucky Board based upon the information completed on the application. They will be seeking a diverse class, professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership program.
STRUCTURE:
A mandatory Orientation kicks the program off the third Thursday and Friday in August and thereafter, the third Wednesday September through May, class members travel to one county per month with a focus on community and regional topics such as transportation, education, economic development, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism, . These topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises and class discussions.
Sessions will last an average of eight hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sessions will be located throughout the region. Times and locations will be sent prior to sessions. Participant is responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues. Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program
COST:
Tuition for Leadership Central Kentucky is $700. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If financial assistance is sought please attach a letter officially requesting a scholarship and stating your reasons. The scholarship request must accompany the completed application to be considered. Requests for scholarship assistance are completely confidential. (Note: no full scholarships are awarded.)
BENEFITS:
- Broaden perspectives and understanding of the Bluegrass Region
- Meet local, regional and state leaders
- Develop and expand network of contacts
- Visit county sites and facilities
- Gain exposure to both current county and regional issues and developments
- Build friendships and working relationships with class members
2019-20 Program Presented By:
Platinum Sponsor:
Gold Sponsor:
Kentucky American Water
Silver Sponsors:
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Orientation Sponsor:
Life Adventure Center
Kentucky American Water
Silver Sponsors:
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Orientation Sponsor:
Life Adventure Center
Leadership Central Kentucky Class Visits Winchester, Clark County
Recap by John Austin, WinFirst Bank
Leadership Central Kentucky’s day in Clark County began at the site of Kentucky’s Official Soft drink, Ale-8-One, where DeAnne Elmore, Field Marketing Director, gave the group a history of Ale-8-One. She also spoke about the product line and its many uses. Ellen McGeeney, President and COO of Ale-8-One, then joined the group, and spoke of its newest drink, Ale-8 Orange Cream Soda, which was being introduced that afternoon. She also stated that a Diet Orange Cream Soda would soon follow. Ms. Elmore took the group on a tour of the facility. The Central Kentucky class also got a look at the office of Fielding Rogers, CEO, where he mixes the secret recipe. This stop is not on the normal tour.
The class then traveled to the East Kentucky Power Facility and was greeted by Congressman Andy Barr. Congressman Barr discussed the obstacles that are facing Kentucky and the Central Kentucky region. He also discussed many positives of the Bluegrass. The group was given a tour of the “Solar Panel Farm,” by Nick Comer, EKP External Affairs Manager. The Solar Panel Farm consists of 66 acres on the EKP property. Mr. Comer told the group how the program worked and spoke about the future of solar power.
The group then left for Mt. Folly Farm in Eastern Clark County. The group was met by Laura Freeman, fourth generation owner of the 2,000-acre farm. After lunch, Laura told the class about her many endeavors in creating jobs in Kentucky and the plans that she has for the working farm, which includes CBD oil. Our group had the opportunity to stroll around the farm and tour the original log cabin that was built in the late 1700’s.
The next stop was the Blackfish Bison Ranch. Brandeon Hampton, owner and operator, gave a history of the Bison and how the species is making a comeback from near extinction. Brandeon also discussed the difference in meat from bison versus cattle. The class then boarded a wagon and was taken out into the pastures where the Bison were. He stated that he had recently sold 34 from the herd. Blackfish Bison Ranch is one of the largest Bison farms east of the Mississippi. Along with the arrival of spring, the ranch witnessed the births of many new calves.
The final destination for Clark County Day was Loma’s Restaurant in downtown Winchester, where the group heard from Mayor Ed Burtner, County Judge Executive Chris Pace and Winchester/Clark County Economic Development Director, Todd Denham. Judge Pace, Mayor Burtner and Mr. Denham discussed their views about the positives and negatives facing Winchester and Clark County.
Recap by John Austin, WinFirst Bank
Leadership Central Kentucky’s day in Clark County began at the site of Kentucky’s Official Soft drink, Ale-8-One, where DeAnne Elmore, Field Marketing Director, gave the group a history of Ale-8-One. She also spoke about the product line and its many uses. Ellen McGeeney, President and COO of Ale-8-One, then joined the group, and spoke of its newest drink, Ale-8 Orange Cream Soda, which was being introduced that afternoon. She also stated that a Diet Orange Cream Soda would soon follow. Ms. Elmore took the group on a tour of the facility. The Central Kentucky class also got a look at the office of Fielding Rogers, CEO, where he mixes the secret recipe. This stop is not on the normal tour.
The class then traveled to the East Kentucky Power Facility and was greeted by Congressman Andy Barr. Congressman Barr discussed the obstacles that are facing Kentucky and the Central Kentucky region. He also discussed many positives of the Bluegrass. The group was given a tour of the “Solar Panel Farm,” by Nick Comer, EKP External Affairs Manager. The Solar Panel Farm consists of 66 acres on the EKP property. Mr. Comer told the group how the program worked and spoke about the future of solar power.
The group then left for Mt. Folly Farm in Eastern Clark County. The group was met by Laura Freeman, fourth generation owner of the 2,000-acre farm. After lunch, Laura told the class about her many endeavors in creating jobs in Kentucky and the plans that she has for the working farm, which includes CBD oil. Our group had the opportunity to stroll around the farm and tour the original log cabin that was built in the late 1700’s.
The next stop was the Blackfish Bison Ranch. Brandeon Hampton, owner and operator, gave a history of the Bison and how the species is making a comeback from near extinction. Brandeon also discussed the difference in meat from bison versus cattle. The class then boarded a wagon and was taken out into the pastures where the Bison were. He stated that he had recently sold 34 from the herd. Blackfish Bison Ranch is one of the largest Bison farms east of the Mississippi. Along with the arrival of spring, the ranch witnessed the births of many new calves.
The final destination for Clark County Day was Loma’s Restaurant in downtown Winchester, where the group heard from Mayor Ed Burtner, County Judge Executive Chris Pace and Winchester/Clark County Economic Development Director, Todd Denham. Judge Pace, Mayor Burtner and Mr. Denham discussed their views about the positives and negatives facing Winchester and Clark County.
