Leadership Central Kentucky Class Visits Franklin County
Recap by Tish Shade, President/CEO, Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
The Leadership Central Kentucky began the day at the Capitol with breakfast sponsored by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The group heard updates from John Cox, Manager of Public Affairs, and during a tour, we had a chance to meet and ask questions of State Representative Derrick Graham and Senator Adrienne Southworth. Just before leaving, we heard from Governor Andy Beshear, and we got to take pictures and some selfies with him.
Next, the class stopped at Rebecca Ruth Candies for a sweet treat before lunch at the Frankfort Country Club sponsored by Beam Suntory. Karen Wheeler from Jim Beam shared with us the amazing programs they offer, while letting us have a taste of the Jim Beam Black. During lunch, Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson also welcomed our group to Frankfort and Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles stopped by to say hello.
We then took off to Boone National Guard to see and get a group photo with a Black Hawk Helicopter. We stepped outside to see one taking off and landing. We got a bird’s eye view of the Emergency Operations Center for all of Kentucky and some of us were lucky enough to get in a photo shoot with a veteran who popped in for his 100th birthday!
Last but not least, we took a tour of Buffalo Trace with legendary tour guide Freddie, who is a third-generation employee and so valued that they named Freddie’s Root Beer after him! We had our second Bourbon tasting of the day and then had appetizers with Buffalo Trace’s Leadership team. We shopped in the gift shop, which lucky for us had Blanton’s on this day, and then headed back to the bus to end our day at the Capitol. It was a great day!
Recap by Tish Shade, President/CEO, Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
The Leadership Central Kentucky began the day at the Capitol with breakfast sponsored by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The group heard updates from John Cox, Manager of Public Affairs, and during a tour, we had a chance to meet and ask questions of State Representative Derrick Graham and Senator Adrienne Southworth. Just before leaving, we heard from Governor Andy Beshear, and we got to take pictures and some selfies with him.
Next, the class stopped at Rebecca Ruth Candies for a sweet treat before lunch at the Frankfort Country Club sponsored by Beam Suntory. Karen Wheeler from Jim Beam shared with us the amazing programs they offer, while letting us have a taste of the Jim Beam Black. During lunch, Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson also welcomed our group to Frankfort and Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles stopped by to say hello.
We then took off to Boone National Guard to see and get a group photo with a Black Hawk Helicopter. We stepped outside to see one taking off and landing. We got a bird’s eye view of the Emergency Operations Center for all of Kentucky and some of us were lucky enough to get in a photo shoot with a veteran who popped in for his 100th birthday!
Last but not least, we took a tour of Buffalo Trace with legendary tour guide Freddie, who is a third-generation employee and so valued that they named Freddie’s Root Beer after him! We had our second Bourbon tasting of the day and then had appetizers with Buffalo Trace’s Leadership team. We shopped in the gift shop, which lucky for us had Blanton’s on this day, and then headed back to the bus to end our day at the Capitol. It was a great day!
MISSION:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a regional program seeking to build a network of informed citizens connected across community lines. Curriculum includes leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building and awareness of uniqueness of each county. The counties involved are Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford.
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 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 $800. 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 regional program seeking to build a network of informed citizens connected across community lines. Curriculum includes leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building and awareness of uniqueness of each county. The counties involved are Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford.
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 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 $800. 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
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