The program uses three pillars in the leadership process: Grow, Connect, Collaborate.

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2 About Leadership Lake Havasu Leadership Lake Havasu (LLH), fka Havasu Leadership Development (HLD) began in when community leaders realized a need for leadership training in Lake Havasu City. They asked the chamber to develop a program that would inspire participants to grow as leaders while learning more about their community and its issues and challenges, and how they as leaders could become change agents. The LLH program is an intensive 9-month series of programs that investigate various leadership issues and obstacles that may stunt personal and professional growth, and offers training and solutions through deep-dive lectures and activities. The program uses three pillars in the leadership process: Grow, Connect, Collaborate.

3 Why Leadership Lake Havasu? LLH is a dynamic program that will give you the skills to grow or maintain your leadership qualities and provide a back room tour of Lake Havasu City s businesses, government facilities and non-profit organizations and introduce you to the movers and shakers of the community. Provides community connections Cultivates and nurtures current and future leaders Fosters social community, civic intent, and active participation Empowers emerging leaders

4 Havasu Leadership Development is a top rate Community Leadership program. The program has provided a number of London Bridge Resort team members with the opportunity to learn about Lake Havasu City, learn important leadership skills, and build solid business relationships in the community. Cal Sheehy General Manager London Bridge Resort

5 GROW COLLABORATE LLH provides personal and professional development opportunities that enrich the lives of participants, positioning them as premier emerging leaders in the Lake Havasu City community, allowing graduates to be: A first resource for area businesses to turn to when seeking emerging leaders Entrepreneurs training to build confidence to find their way in business Change agents the program provides leaders with continuing personal growth opportunities CONNECT Experience the power of community service organizations and events that drive the economic and social health of Lake Havasu City. Generate awareness of Havasu organizations by networking with and learning from community non profits Connect LLH grads with opportunities to give of themselves in Havasu TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More. LLH provides team building instruction that creates forever friends and contacts who work together in strengthening Lake Havasu City. Encourages participants to become involved in volunteer, school, church and social service programs Provides awareness of public policy activities and participants to serve in the public sector Class participants work as a team to build a community conference/event

6 Eleven employees from Havasu Pest Control have participated in the Leadership Development program thus far. Each time we have found the best leaders already work for us, they just need the opportunity to develop or display their skills beyond their everyday job responsibilities. Leaders shape your culture, set the tone and mood for all of your a productive and positive culture that increases the likelihood of business opportunity and I highly recommend this program. Michele Webb CEO Havasu Pest Control

7 Program Topics Drive Determination Results In order to meet the objectives in the Pillars, LLH participants experience several dynamic topic areas through educational sessions, tours, and candid conversations with top-level business, civic and government leaders. In addition, participants have the opportunity to apply their newly acquired skills to a group conference/event that will benefit the Lake Havasu community; that brings the LLH experience full circle. LLH produces graduates that are ready to be vehicles of change in their personal, professional and community-related endeavors.

8 Benefits to You Benefits to Your Employer Personal and professional growth Fast track to leaders and issues Leadership skills development Participation in informative, eyeopening, thought-provoking program your community as a leader that includes hands on summit/event management and team leadership Develops key employee s leadership skills to enhance organizational Increases awareness of city and community needs Builds community bench strength and contributes to the economic future of Lake Havasu City Creates a committed workforce dedicated to living and growing with Lake Havasu City

9 LLH is a rewarding program that requires serious commitment on behalf of all participants and their employers. Program sessions are generally held the fourth Thursday of each month, September through May (depending on how the holidays fall in November and December, those sessions may be held the depending on local high school graduation dates). A Required Commitment The sessions begin promptly at 8 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Continental breakfast is served from 7:30 8 a.m. and lunch is included mid-day along with snack breaks. You may miss no more than 12 total hours throughout the course of the nine sessions. Those missing more than 12 hours are automatically removed from the program. You and your employer will acknowledge this commitment with your signatures. Session topics include Team Building Community Organizations Education Tourism Impact, Retail, Manufacturing Health and Wellness Government

10 A completed application packet will be due by July 31 and include the following: Cover letter describing your career goals and desire for an active leadership role in Lake Havasu City A Required Commitment (cont d) Application form, which can be completed online at the end of this brochure. You may also download the form, complete, print and deliver to the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce business office. Organizational Endorsement Form signed by your employer (if applicable) Current resume Applicants must be residents or work within the greater Lake Havasu City area Letter of recommendation from one of the following: Leader in your organization, Lake Havasu Chamber Foundation for Education and Leadership or Chamber of Commerce Board member, LLH Alumnae or any civic leader $150 Deposit (payable to Lake Havasu Chamber Foundation for Education and Leadership or CFEL)

11 The Investment Tuition for LLH program is $675 for Chamber members and $925 for non-members (includes the $150 deposit). Included in the investment are materials, meals, transportation, refreshments, tee shirt and graduation recognition. If selected to participate in the program, full tuition is due by Aug. 31. Scholarship Opportunities: Partial scholarships may be available on a limited basis and are based on need. An applicant s ability to pay for the program should not be a barrier to participation. Applicants requesting scholarship assistance should submit a brief statement indicating the need and amount of request.

12 Name Organization Application page 1 of 2 Job Title Work Address Home Address Home Phone Cell Phone Applicant Signature

13 Endorsement and Organzational Support This Application has the approval of the organization and the applicant has our support, which includes the time required to effectively participate in the program. Signature Date Title Application page 2 of 2 $ Employer $ Leadership Lake Havasu Candidate $ Other (please explain) Remember to include $150 deposit with application, along with cover letter, resume, and letter of recommendation. Pay online with credit card Card Number Expire Date CVV Code Name on Card Address on card account To deliver or mail application: Lake Havasu Chamber Foundation for Education and Leadership 314 London Bridge Road Lake Havasu City, AZ (fax) kathyt@havasuchamber.com