How to Apply
Leadership Monongalia is an intensive public affairs/leadership
development program designed to expand the community's civic leadership. Through
a seven month program of day-long seminars, participants engage in face-to-face
discussions with experts and key decision-makers in areas of vital concern to
Monongalia County. Sessions run from September through April excluding December
and include seven full-day and seven half-day seminars. The Friday sessions
focus on community issues and awareness. The Saturday sessions will focus on
leadership skills development.
Candidacy is open to all individuals 18 years and older regardless
of race, creed, gender, philosophy, disability or employment status. Applicants
must have a stake in Monongalia County, either as a resident or representative
of a Monongalia County-based business or organization.Applicants may be personally
interviewed by members of a broad-based, community selection committee.

Selection
Process
Each year, a class of up to 15 leaders are selected to participate
in Leadership Monongalia. A selection committee reviews the applications
of county-wide nominees fromwhom the final group of participants are chosen.
Those selected will be active in business, labor, education,
the arts, religion, government and community-based organizations and will reflect
the diversity of Monongalia County. Additionally the committee will seek individuals
likely to utilize their leadership abilities for the long-term benefit of Monongalia
County. Although the participants will have varied backgrounds and possess diverse
talents, they will share one common characteristic: an abiding interest in the
future of Monongalia County and West Virginia.
Attendance at all sessions will be required for graduation
from Leadership Monongalia, so the committement required is exceptional.
Application
If you are interested in participating in Leadership Monongalia,
you will need to complete an application and send it to the Morgantown Area
Chamber of Commerce.
Download the application in Adobe
Acrobat or Microsoft Word format.
Or, contact the Chamber to have one sent to you. The application in Adobe Acrobat
format requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader
to properly view.
For additional information or if you have any questions,
please send e-mail to info@leadershipmon.org.
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