Leadership Lexington
Application period for 2019-20 Leadership Lexington
program has passed. Check back next year!
program has passed. Check back next year!
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 15th and must be received by the deadline: May 15th.
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS: For more information about the Leadership Lexington application process, CLICK HERE.
For more information about the Leadership Lexington program, contact Amy 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 15th and must be received by the deadline: May 15th.
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS: For more information about the Leadership Lexington application process, CLICK HERE.
For more information about the Leadership Lexington program, contact Amy 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.
2019-20 Program Presented By:
Orientation Sponsor:
Platinum Sponsors:
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NAME BADGE SPONSOR
Republic Bank
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
Kentucky Utilities Co.
Lexington Clinic Foundation
BOOK SPONSOR:
LEX History
Republic Bank
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
Kentucky Utilities Co.
Lexington Clinic Foundation
BOOK SPONSOR:
LEX History
Government Day Session Photo by Mark Mahan, Mahan Multimedia
Leadership Lexington Gets Inside Look at Local Government
Recap by Clare Magee, Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship at Transylvania University
“People trying as hard as they can to do the right thing.”
This was one of the most comprehensive takeaways for the Leadership Lexington class on Government Day, which began at the government center. Councilmember Amanda Mays Bledsoe provided a budget presentation and overview of the Urban County Council, followed by a mock council session where class members experienced firsthand the intricacies of passing an ordinance or resolution. After debating the costs versus benefits of riding electric scooters on city sidewalks, the class asked questions of several Councilmembers in small groups. Councilmembers described their journey into elected office, and the class learned more about each representative’s district priorities by asking about current legislation, leadership challenges, and the surprisingly complicated process of paving city roads.
Next, the class traveled to the Circuit Courthouse to hear from Judges Bunnell, Goodwine, Thurston, and Messer. This powerhouse panel of judges contextualized the judiciary process at the district, circuit, and appellate levels, providing class members with unique insights into their personal journeys as public servants. Following project reports, the class toured Lexington’s Material Recovery Facility (LEX-MRF) and discovered what happens to the aluminum, cardboard, and glass deposited in those blue recycling bins across the city. Barry Prater, LEX-MRF plant manager, provided an excellent overview of the facility’s role in the recycled materials supply chain, explaining its economic drivers and detailing opportunities for innovation. The class then visited the Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant with Charlie Martin, Director of the Division of Water Quality, to witness the process of cleaning water from the sewer and storm drainage systems. Mr. Martin also explained how the Consent Decree fits into the city’s overall budget.
The group finished the day with an emphasis on two specific sectors within government – Parks & Recreation and Social Services. Monica Conrad, Director of Parks and Recreation, met the group at McConnell Springs and outlined her department’s unique offerings and the Master Plan for future park development. Commissioner of Social Services, Chris Ford, introduced the class to his department’s programs and goals, culminating in a visit to the Lexington Senior Center. Strategically built in Idle Hour Park, the Senior Center provided the perfect intersection for Parks & Recreation and Social Services.
Government Day ended with class reflections on the different aspects of government witnessed throughout the sessions. While the class most certainly has differing opinions about the role, management, and performance of government in Lexington, it seemed united by a newfound appreciation for the individuals doing their best to serve the citizens of Lexington in efficient, effective, and creative ways.
Recap by Clare Magee, Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship at Transylvania University
“People trying as hard as they can to do the right thing.”
This was one of the most comprehensive takeaways for the Leadership Lexington class on Government Day, which began at the government center. Councilmember Amanda Mays Bledsoe provided a budget presentation and overview of the Urban County Council, followed by a mock council session where class members experienced firsthand the intricacies of passing an ordinance or resolution. After debating the costs versus benefits of riding electric scooters on city sidewalks, the class asked questions of several Councilmembers in small groups. Councilmembers described their journey into elected office, and the class learned more about each representative’s district priorities by asking about current legislation, leadership challenges, and the surprisingly complicated process of paving city roads.
Next, the class traveled to the Circuit Courthouse to hear from Judges Bunnell, Goodwine, Thurston, and Messer. This powerhouse panel of judges contextualized the judiciary process at the district, circuit, and appellate levels, providing class members with unique insights into their personal journeys as public servants. Following project reports, the class toured Lexington’s Material Recovery Facility (LEX-MRF) and discovered what happens to the aluminum, cardboard, and glass deposited in those blue recycling bins across the city. Barry Prater, LEX-MRF plant manager, provided an excellent overview of the facility’s role in the recycled materials supply chain, explaining its economic drivers and detailing opportunities for innovation. The class then visited the Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant with Charlie Martin, Director of the Division of Water Quality, to witness the process of cleaning water from the sewer and storm drainage systems. Mr. Martin also explained how the Consent Decree fits into the city’s overall budget.
The group finished the day with an emphasis on two specific sectors within government – Parks & Recreation and Social Services. Monica Conrad, Director of Parks and Recreation, met the group at McConnell Springs and outlined her department’s unique offerings and the Master Plan for future park development. Commissioner of Social Services, Chris Ford, introduced the class to his department’s programs and goals, culminating in a visit to the Lexington Senior Center. Strategically built in Idle Hour Park, the Senior Center provided the perfect intersection for Parks & Recreation and Social Services.
Government Day ended with class reflections on the different aspects of government witnessed throughout the sessions. While the class most certainly has differing opinions about the role, management, and performance of government in Lexington, it seemed united by a newfound appreciation for the individuals doing their best to serve the citizens of Lexington in efficient, effective, and creative ways.
