Leadership Hollywood
- Embracing Challenge
- Building Relationships
What is Leadership Hollywood?
An Interactive Program
Leadership Hollywood is an interactive program where participants can view our community up close, work together and acquire a unique knowledge of resources and services available in Hollywood, Broward County and the State of Florida. Each scheduled day provides an experiential forum through interface and communication with the current leaders in our community. All activities encourage class members’ involvement and participation. As a result of their participation in the program, Leadership Hollywood graduates acquire a solid understanding of the processes, opportunities and challenges in their community. Leadership Hollywood is an organized curriculum for our community’s existing and emerging leaders.
Sessions include touring facilities and speaking to experts in the following areas:
- Local Government
- Judicial system
- Public safety
- Economic development
- Media
- Healthcare
- Legislative Process
- Social Services
- State Government*
- Cultural Arts
- County Government
- Education
- Environment
- Tourism
- Community service
* Optional trip to Tallahassee
An Introduction to City Officials and Community Leaders
By virtue of taking part in the various sessions, participants meet key members of the community, region and state. From city officials to county administrators to legislative leaders, Leadership Hollywood provides class members with an opportunity to present their concerns and voice their questions – face-to-face.
What the Future Holds
A graduate of Leadership Hollywood will gain an undisputable edge when doing business in Hollywood. Alumni of our program have pursued their service to our community by serving as judges, mayors or commissioners to name a few. Others take on leadership roles in the governance of local non-profit organizations. The Leadership Hollywood program provides participants with the knowledge they need to be enlightened, informed and connected leaders in their community.
Selection Criteria:
When selecting candidates, the Leadership Hollywood Steering Committee focuses on developing a class that reflects the diverse cross-sections of the Hollywood community in terms of ethnic background, age, gender, profession and industry.
Those selected must also commit to invest the time required for active participation in the program. Participants cannot miss more than 2 program days. We strongly encourage you to check and mark your calendars immediately to secure your availability to attend program days.
Attendance
The initial Kick-Off Orientation days are MANDATORY so please verify that you are available on these dates: Thursday, October 21st, 2 pm to 7 pm and Friday, October 29th 7:30 am – 5 pm. Participation in the graduation ceremony is required.
Sessions are scheduled once or twice monthly from October through May, culminating with a graduation ceremony held in June. Typical program days begin at 7:30 am and end at 4:00 pm. Please see below list of dates:
- Tuesday, November 9, 2010 (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Tuesday, November 30, 2010
- Thursday, December 16, 2010
- Thursday, January 13, 2010
- Thursday, February 10, 2010
- Thursday, March 10, 2010
- Monday, March 28, 2010
- Thursday, April 21, 2010
- Thursday, May 26, 2010
- Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 (Graduation from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Tuition
The Fee for participation in Leadership Hollywood Class XXXV is $595.00 for members and $695 non members.
Payment must be received prior to September 1st 2010. .
*Tuition for payment received after September 1st 2010 will be $650.00 for members and $750.00 non members
The fee includes virtually all program costs with the exception of the optional three-day/two-night Tallahassee trip. Total tuition payment must be received prior to Kick Off Day.
Leadership Hollywood …. educating our community, building lasting relationships, invaluable contacts and preparing future leaders since 1975.
For more information, contact Marie Suarez at programs@hollywoodchamber.org
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SEPTEMBER 17, 2010!
A professional headshot in jpeg format and resume MUST be included with your application. Please e-mail your completed application to programs@hollywoodchamber.org.
