Leadership Lexington
Attention Leadership Lexington Alums: Help Us Stay Connected to You
The Leadership Lexington Alumni Association is ramping up! In order to make this association a success, we need all alums to send in any updated contact information. If you are a graduate of Leadership Lexington, please send your updated information via e-mail to Dawn Pope. Find out more at www.leadershiplexingtonalumni.com.
The Leadership Lexington Alumni Association is ramping up! In order to make this association a success, we need all alums to send in any updated contact information. If you are a graduate of Leadership Lexington, please send your updated information via e-mail to Dawn Pope. Find out more at www.leadershiplexingtonalumni.com.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
MISSION: Leadership Lexington is a leadership development program sponsored by Commerce Lexington and directed toward individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand our city and to prepare for the challenges it faces by meeting with and learning from today’s leaders. Leadership Lexington is an educational opportunity that broadens perspectives and allows participants to gain increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues. The makeup of each year’s class is intended to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our city.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents and individuals who work in the Lexington area are eligible to apply for Leadership Lexington. Applicants must be employed by firms or organizations that are active members of Commerce Lexington. Non-employed community volunteers may also apply. Applications are available April 16th and must be received by the deadline: May 16th (postmark deadline).
STRUCTURE: Leadership Lexington is an eleven-month program involving an overnight Orientation in August and a full-day session lasting eight hours each month from September until June. A Get Acquainted Reception is held before the overnight Orientation retreat. The Orientation retreat is mandatory. Classes meet in different locations around the area each month exploring a major topic covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, group activities, demonstrations and class discussions. Topics addressed include media, government, growth, preservation, agriculture, education, public safety, economic development, arts, health and human services, and leadership development. At the end of the Leadership Lexington program year, a graduation is held in recognition of the class with an alumni reception following.
COST: A $25.00 application fee is due when application is submitted. The tuition fee for Leadership Lexington is $1,575, which covers all costs for orientation lodging, meals, materials, supplies and supplemental transportation throughout the year. The fee may be paid by the participant and/or their business firm or organization. It must be received at least one week before Orientation in August. A limited number of need-based partial scholarships are available, with special consideration given to representatives of non-profit organizations, small/independent business persons, and community volunteers.
BENEFITS: Leadership Lexington allows participants to...
For more information about the Leadership Lexington program, contact Amy Carrington Stout at (859) 226-1610.
MISSION: Leadership Lexington is a leadership development program sponsored by Commerce Lexington and directed toward individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities. The program gives participants the opportunity to better understand our city and to prepare for the challenges it faces by meeting with and learning from today’s leaders. Leadership Lexington is an educational opportunity that broadens perspectives and allows participants to gain increased understanding of community dynamics and public issues. The makeup of each year’s class is intended to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of our city.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents and individuals who work in the Lexington area are eligible to apply for Leadership Lexington. Applicants must be employed by firms or organizations that are active members of Commerce Lexington. Non-employed community volunteers may also apply. Applications are available April 16th and must be received by the deadline: May 16th (postmark deadline).
STRUCTURE: Leadership Lexington is an eleven-month program involving an overnight Orientation in August and a full-day session lasting eight hours each month from September until June. A Get Acquainted Reception is held before the overnight Orientation retreat. The Orientation retreat is mandatory. Classes meet in different locations around the area each month exploring a major topic covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, group activities, demonstrations and class discussions. Topics addressed include media, government, growth, preservation, agriculture, education, public safety, economic development, arts, health and human services, and leadership development. At the end of the Leadership Lexington program year, a graduation is held in recognition of the class with an alumni reception following.
COST: A $25.00 application fee is due when application is submitted. The tuition fee for Leadership Lexington is $1,575, which covers all costs for orientation lodging, meals, materials, supplies and supplemental transportation throughout the year. The fee may be paid by the participant and/or their business firm or organization. It must be received at least one week before Orientation in August. A limited number of need-based partial scholarships are available, with special consideration given to representatives of non-profit organizations, small/independent business persons, and community volunteers.
BENEFITS: Leadership Lexington allows participants to...
- Broaden their perspectives and understanding
- Meet local and state leaders
- Develop and expand network of contacts
- Visit local sites and facilities
- Gain exposure to current issues and developments
- Build friendships and working relationships with class members
For more information about the Leadership Lexington program, contact Amy Carrington Stout at (859) 226-1610.
"Leadership Lexington is by far the best program that I have ever participated in! The friends and connections that I have made are life-long and so rewarding! I'm very thankful for the continued opportunities to remain active with the program. Thank you!"
Bradley Stevenson
Child Care Council of Kentucky, Inc.
2018-19 Program Presented By:
Orientation Sponsor:
Breakfast & Welcome Sponsor:
Platinum Sponsors:
NAME BADGE SPONSOR
Child Care Council of Kentucky
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
Kentucky Utilities Co.
Lexington Clinic Foundation
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
BOOK SPONSOR:
LEX History
Child Care Council of Kentucky
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
Kentucky Utilities Co.
Lexington Clinic Foundation
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
BOOK SPONSOR:
LEX History
Leadership Lexington Explores Health & Human Services Agencies
Recap by Jenny Lewis, Lexington Public Library
The theme for the January session of Leadership Lexington was Health and Human Services. The morning session included several guest speakers who spoke on topics that included mental health, the opioid epidemic, public health and safety, and the future of healthcare in Lexington and across the state. The class also took part in a radio show as Helen Highwater (Nan Plummer) interviewed Dr. Kraig Humbaugh the Commissioner of Health, for her radio show called Safety First.
After a quick session of chair yoga and lunch, our class split into smaller groups and headed out to tour local agencies and non-profits that focus on some aspect of community health. Small groups toured The Hope Center and learned about the work of Urban League, the Chrysalis House and Family Care Center, Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) and Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Community Action Council and Opportunity for Work and Learning (OWL), the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Greenhouse 17 and KVC Behavioral Health, Habitat for Humanity and Mission Lexington, and Big Brothers Big Sisters and Partners for Youth.
Our class found the day informative and our end of the day reports all had the same theme. We were previously unaware of many of the organizations in Lexington that focused on our community’s health, but we were appreciative of their work and service to Lexington. The discussion continued at social hour, as classmates discussed ways they could get involved and support the agencies we had toured during the day. It was a great day, spent learning about how leaders and community agencies are working to support a happy and healthy Lexington.
Recap by Jenny Lewis, Lexington Public Library
The theme for the January session of Leadership Lexington was Health and Human Services. The morning session included several guest speakers who spoke on topics that included mental health, the opioid epidemic, public health and safety, and the future of healthcare in Lexington and across the state. The class also took part in a radio show as Helen Highwater (Nan Plummer) interviewed Dr. Kraig Humbaugh the Commissioner of Health, for her radio show called Safety First.
After a quick session of chair yoga and lunch, our class split into smaller groups and headed out to tour local agencies and non-profits that focus on some aspect of community health. Small groups toured The Hope Center and learned about the work of Urban League, the Chrysalis House and Family Care Center, Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) and Lexington Hearing and Speech Center, Community Action Council and Opportunity for Work and Learning (OWL), the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Greenhouse 17 and KVC Behavioral Health, Habitat for Humanity and Mission Lexington, and Big Brothers Big Sisters and Partners for Youth.
Our class found the day informative and our end of the day reports all had the same theme. We were previously unaware of many of the organizations in Lexington that focused on our community’s health, but we were appreciative of their work and service to Lexington. The discussion continued at social hour, as classmates discussed ways they could get involved and support the agencies we had toured during the day. It was a great day, spent learning about how leaders and community agencies are working to support a happy and healthy Lexington.
