Leadership Vermilion Accepting Applications for Class 7!

Vermilion Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Vermilion program is accepting applications for its 2020 class. The Leadership Vermilion’s mission is to develop informed and committed citizens in order to strengthen and improve the quality of life for all Vermilion residents.
 

Is the Leadership Vermilion Program for Vermilion Chamber Members only? NO! Anyone interested in being a better informed citizen of Vermilion can apply!

Be one of the individuals selected to participate in Leadership Vermilion. During these sessions, meet with local and regional leaders to examine issues of critical importance to the Vermilion Parish community. Site visits, roundtables, group discussions, and hands-on applications allow for active engagement. The Leadership Vermilion program offers participants access to an extraordinary network of area leaders and a unique opportunity to strengthen leadership skills.

 
This program is an avenue for the development of tomorrow’s community leaders. The program offers participants a collaborative forum in understanding the facets of our community and the services provided to its citizens. Candidates enjoy:

• the pursuit of life-long learning

• knowledge of issues firsthand, thereby becoming effective in influencing policy change on a community level a greater pool of business/professional contacts throughout the Vermilion Parish area

• effective interaction with local government and community agencies, special-interest groups

• satisfying personal contacts in civic, business and professional life

 
The Leadership Vermilion Committee will select between 15 - 20 class participants based on criteria like education and community involvement. The class fee for the nine-month program is $500. Class fees will pay speaker costs, class materials, lunch for each of the sessions, and a bus tour of Vermilion Parish. To apply, simply complete the application and return to the chamber by 12:00 p.m. October 4, 2019.
 
Click here to download the 2020 Leadership Vermilion Application.
 
If anyone would like the application form in Word format, contact Lynn Guillory at the Chamber—893-2491.