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Mission Statement
To establish Dakota County
as a leader in community development
by advancing the skills of emerging
leaders and inspiring them to serve
their communities and organizations.
Goals of
Leadership Dakota County
For more information, contact Pam Miller
phone: (402) 698-2122
email: miller4321@hotmail
website: www.dakotacountyne.org
ITINERARY FOR LEADERSHIP DAKOTA COUNTY
2004 - 05
Each session will begin at 4:00 pm and finish by 9:00 pm.
Dinner will be served for the group at 6:00 pm.
Date Topic of Session
September 16 Orientation
"Getting to Know Yourself - Getting to Know Each Other"
October 21 Technology
"Futuristic Thinking"
November 18 Government - Federal / State / County / City
"Past, Present, Possibilities"
December 16 Community Service / Public Relations / Media
"Building and Marketing Our Community"
January 20 Economic Development
"Growth is a Good Thing"
February 17 Cultural Diversity
"Celebrating our Differences"
March 17 Public Safety / Homeland Security / Criminal Justice System
"Safety, Security, and Justice"
April 21 The ABC’s of Education
"Becoming a Learning Community"
May 19 Environmental Conservation/Land Use
"The Real Dirt in Dakota County"
May 26 Graduation Dinner and Ceremony
Dates and times subject to change at the wishes of the class
.Attendance is required at each session; however, two absences will be allowed.
TUITION
Tuition for the program is $199 per participant and is payable upon notification of acceptance into the program. Tuition may be paid by the participant, the participant’s employer, a sponsoring organization or a combination thereof. A limited number of partial scholarships may be available. Tuition includes meals provided during each session.
PARTICIPANTS
Persons who are new to a leadership role or aspiring toward one are encouraged to apply. A conscious effort will be made to select participants who represent all parts of the county. The diversity of perspectives among participants will result in more meaningful interaction and learning in the program. Final participant selection is made by the LEADERSHIP DAKOTA COUNTY Committee on the basis of the written application.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The program promotes leadership skills, community involvement, and personal growth in a futuristic context. Active participation at each session will be expected. Prior to each session, participants will complete an assignment such as attending a city council meeting, visiting a non-profit organization, etc. Reading material will be provided to enhance learning and broaden the horizons of the participant.
LEADERSHIP DAKOTA COUNTY
Committee Members
Pat Anderson
South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce
Lynn Barteck, Ph.D.
Tri-State Graduate Center
Lynda Cruickshank
Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D
Adriana Dungan
Nebraska Association of Farm Workers (NAF)
Joe Ferguson
Northeast Community College
Gaila Gilliland
South Sioux City Economic Development Dept.
Lance Hedquist
City of South Sioux City
Trudy Jepsen
Dakota County Economic Development Committee
Carol Larvick
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
Skip Meisner
Meisner Management Services
Pam Miller
Dakota County Board of Commissioners
Steve Rector
South Sioux City Community Schools
Nancy Schulz
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
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