Leadership Central Kentucky
Applications Open for 2022-2023 Class
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
Watch Video Above About the Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement:
Leadership Central Kentucky is committed to ensuring participants and programming reflect the rich diversity in our region. In our mission to build a network of informed citizens, we believe the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion enriches all of us by exposing us to perspectives for people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.
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Leadership Central Kentucky Class Visits Woodford County
Recap by Lisa Johnson, Mentors & Meals
Leadership Central Kentucky’s Woodford County Day started at the beautiful Falling Springs Arts & Recreation Center, which is home to both a state-of-the-art recreation center and Woodford Theatre. This set the stage for a question-inspiring panel discussion with Woodford County Judge-Executive James Kay, Versailles Mayor Brian Traugott and Midway Mayor Grayson Vandegrift. Not only are all three leaders at or just under the age of 40, but they have an easy camaraderie and work collaboratively with each other. When asked how they balance “necessary growth” with their county’s “historic charm,” they said, “Listen to everybody” and “Do your best to be a responsive leader.”
The next stop was the Woodford County Visitors Center, where Chamber President and Director of Tourism, Emily Downey, facilitated a panel discussion focusing on downtown revitalization and entrepreneurship. The panelists included local business owners Alex Riddle, Mike Hall, Jon Gay and Aaron Smither.
A short walk downtown took us to Spark Community Café, whose mission is “to provide farm to table meals to all guests regardless of their ability to pay.” During lunch, we heard from Cynthia Bohn, owner of Equus Run Vineyards, and Elisha Holt, proprietor of Wildside Winery. With a few free moments before boarding the bus, the class was able to visit some of the local shops, bakeries, and boutiques on Main Street.
Just outside of town is the Ruggles Sign Company, where we learned that this unique manufacturing facility makes, installs and maintains signs all over the world for industry giants, such as Bath&Body Works, Alter’d State, Nike, Under-Armor, Jared Jewelers, Victoria’s Secret, and more.
Our final destination took us to The Kentucky Castle (pictured above), where we enjoyed a tour followed by a Bourbon Roundtable with Eric Gregory of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, Brett Connors of Castle and Key, Mark Harris of White Dog Trading and finally, Maggie Young and Sam Rock of Bluegrass Distillers.
Recap by Lisa Johnson, Mentors & Meals
Leadership Central Kentucky’s Woodford County Day started at the beautiful Falling Springs Arts & Recreation Center, which is home to both a state-of-the-art recreation center and Woodford Theatre. This set the stage for a question-inspiring panel discussion with Woodford County Judge-Executive James Kay, Versailles Mayor Brian Traugott and Midway Mayor Grayson Vandegrift. Not only are all three leaders at or just under the age of 40, but they have an easy camaraderie and work collaboratively with each other. When asked how they balance “necessary growth” with their county’s “historic charm,” they said, “Listen to everybody” and “Do your best to be a responsive leader.”
The next stop was the Woodford County Visitors Center, where Chamber President and Director of Tourism, Emily Downey, facilitated a panel discussion focusing on downtown revitalization and entrepreneurship. The panelists included local business owners Alex Riddle, Mike Hall, Jon Gay and Aaron Smither.
A short walk downtown took us to Spark Community Café, whose mission is “to provide farm to table meals to all guests regardless of their ability to pay.” During lunch, we heard from Cynthia Bohn, owner of Equus Run Vineyards, and Elisha Holt, proprietor of Wildside Winery. With a few free moments before boarding the bus, the class was able to visit some of the local shops, bakeries, and boutiques on Main Street.
Just outside of town is the Ruggles Sign Company, where we learned that this unique manufacturing facility makes, installs and maintains signs all over the world for industry giants, such as Bath&Body Works, Alter’d State, Nike, Under-Armor, Jared Jewelers, Victoria’s Secret, and more.
Our final destination took us to The Kentucky Castle (pictured above), where we enjoyed a tour followed by a Bourbon Roundtable with Eric Gregory of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, Brett Connors of Castle and Key, Mark Harris of White Dog Trading and finally, Maggie Young and Sam Rock of Bluegrass Distillers.
