Leadership Hardin County (LHC) is a twelve session, eleven month long program scheduled annually, which provides a unique opportunity for interested citizens to learn about the needs and resources of their community.
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The program is sharply focused on concerns and capabilities of our ever changing and growing communities. Through lecture, presentations, practical exercises, visitations, independent study and meetings with key community leaders, class members will examine the community's organizational structure and associated City, County, State and National resources available to assist the community in meeting the needs of the residents. Students will have two overnight trips during the program. One will be the opening Retreat and the other will be an overnight trip to our State Capital.
LHC class members are expected to make a commitment to attend 100% of the sessions and to accomplish any class-related assignments. The *retreat weekend is mandatory (no exceptions will be made). Most of the remaining sessions will be day-long sessions (8 AM-5PM) scheduled on the First Thursday of each month. It is imperative to participants and the program as a while to have the assurance and commitment of each class member, their family and employer in order to ensure attendance at all sessions.
The class will be challenged to develop and implement a community project which solidifies the bond that develops between classmates while making Hardin County a better place to live, work, and play.
What You Will Learn...
The following is a short description of the LHC program sessions as currently structured. (Please note that the schedule and syllabus is flexible and subject to change. Also, day sessions are ALL-day classes. Block your schedule from 8AM to 5PM.)
Session I: The Reception
October 20, 2011
Join us at the Proffitt Farm, in Vine Grove, for the Community Relations Event. You will be introduced to other business leaders throughout Hardin, Meade, and Fort Knox. Be warned, apple-bobbing does take place.
Session II: Team Building
November 4 & 5, 2011
(Mandatory Session)
The LHC Orientation Weekend is a team building exercises where class members will learn about increasing human performance; about styles of leadership, and which are most effective; become acquainted with presentation techniques; participate in discussions on leadership and ethics.
Session III: History of Hardin County
November 17, 2011
This session will focus on the History of our entire Hardin County. We will have several local historians that will provide insight on the role each community had in making this community special.
Session IV: Media
December 1, 2011
This session will address companies that provide news coverage. The media to be reviewed will included major TV networks, cable TV, radio and newsprint. Site visits to local media facilities will be included.
Session V: Education
January 5, 2012
This class will examine the local educational system. It will include tours to some of the local educational facilities and evaluate the regional educational environment, how Hardin County ranks and ways in which we might improve
Session VI: Health & Social Services
February 2, 2012
This session focuses on the services available in our community to help people. Presentations by State, County and community personnel who deliver these services will be augmented by visits to various community sites.
Session VII: Local and State Government
March 1 & 2, 2012
This overnight session will include the education components of how Government is structured. During a Study Trip to Frankfort, the class will be addressed by elected State official(s) and will observe State legislation in action.
Session VIII: Ft. Knox
April 5, 2012
This session consists of a behind-the-scenes tour of our neighbor to the north. How did the BRAC decision reshape their mission. Tours of some of the latest developments are being planned.
Session IX: Law & Justice
May 3, 2012
The class will travel to the Hardin County Hall of Justice and meet with the circuit, district and supreme court justices, as well as the government attorneys who practice in those courts. A trip to the county jail completes
Session X: Economic Development
June 7, 2012
This session acquaints the class with the fundamentals of economic development. Through discussions and exercises, the class will examine the needs and capabilities of our community. The class will develop shot and long term strategies for strengthening the communities economic development programs.
Session XI: Wrap-Up Session
June 28, 2012 (half-day)
This session will focus on how the program may be improved next year, finalizing plans for the class project and role of the Alumni.
Session XII: Graduation
July 12, 2012
Graduation marks the conclusion of Leadership Hardin County for the year. Students will be recognized for fulfilling their commitment to the program. Program will be open to Alumni, community leaders and family and friends of the graduate. Special Awards will also be presented.
Class dates are subject to change. Advance notice will be provided.
Tuition:
A tuition of $800.00 includes all fees, materials, and meals for the reception and graduation and accommodations for the LHC Retreat. (Accommodations are based on a shared nonsmoking room. Please contact the Chamber of Commerce if other arrangements are desired.)
For more information about the Hardin County Community Leadership Program please contact:
Joanne Cardiff, North Branch Office
joanne+hardinchamber+com
306 North Wilson Road
Radcliff, Kentucky 40160
Telephone: 270-351-4450
Fax: 270-352-4449
