A Message from Our President…
Chamber Accepting Applications for Leadership Carroll
Since its debut in 1990, Leadership Carroll has been the premier leadership development program in Carroll County. Its purpose is to provide existing and emerging leaders with a combination of leadership training and detailed knowledge of the community, including a description of the problems, opportunities and issues facing our community. Employers from every size business, along with nonprofit and government organizations, enroll their managers and key professional staff in the program and provide them direct contact with the leaders and the institutions central to the process of change in Carroll County. Leadership Carroll is your best opportunity to enhance your own or your employees’ knowledge of who to call on and how to get things done in Carroll County.
Leadership Carroll Class of 2013 Session Dates (Tentative)
Welcome Reception – Tues., Sept. 4, 2012, 4-6 p.m.
This event kicks off the Leadership Carroll Program. Members of the incoming class have an opportunity to meet their classmates and members of Leadership Carroll Alumni for the first time.
Leadership Carroll Retreat – Mon., Sept. 10 at 12:30 p.m. thru Tue., September 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
The retreat is an overnight with activities that focus on team building, traits of leaders, leadership skills and training. The meal times and social hour are a time to networking and build relationships with class members.
Growth & Development Day – Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The day is an exploration of business development in Carroll with speakers from Carroll Co. Dept. of Economic Development and organizations that provide training to help businesses prosper and grow. The class tours some of Carroll businesses.
Education Day – Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The class visits with and hears from leaders from both the public and private education sectors and McDaniel College. They tour facilities and learn about issues facing educators as they prepare students to become the workforce of tomorrow.
Health & Wellness Day – Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Is an in-depth look at the health services available to citizens of Carroll County. Hear from leaders of non-profit organizations, service providers for the uninsured and youth, Carroll Hospital Center and Carroll Hospice/Homecare.
Local Government Day – Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The day begins with the class attending the Chamber’s “State of the County” an annual report by the County Commissioners. The remainder of the day focuses on Carroll County local government and a meeting with the Commissioners.
State Government Day – Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The class travels to Annapolis and tours the State House; attends hearing in the House and Senate, lunches with the Carroll Delegation, and the day concludes with a tour the Taylor House Building and attending Commission hearings.
Justice & Law Day – Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
This overview of Law Enforcement in Carroll County includes trips to and observation of the District and Circuit Courts, crime trends in Carroll, an overview of the State’s Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office, and a tour of the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center.
Media Day – Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The session begins with a look at the history of media in Carroll and the transition of media to an electronic platform by leaders in advertising, marketing, radio, TV and print publications. Activities include a tour of the Carroll County Times and Community Media Center, basic media training and exercise.
Agribusiness Day – Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Agriculture is still a major business in Carroll and activities include tours of traditional farms and other agribusiness ventures where the class learns about critical issues facing the Ag industry. As they tour Carroll examples of soil conservation, farming techniques and Ag Preservation are pointed out to the class and explained.
Leadership Carroll Commencement – Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The final session begins at Carroll Community College with more leadership training and a brief look back on the program year. The class then moves to the luncheon with Chamber Members, Leadership Carroll Alumni and family. The agenda includes a keynote address, a speech by the class valedictorian and presentation of Certificates to the class by the Chamber and Carroll Community College.
Leadership Carroll is cosponsored by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Carroll Community College.
Leadership Carroll Class of 2013 – application
Mike
Mike McMullin, President
410-848-9050
mmcmullin@carrollcountychamber.org
