Leadership Lufkin
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and are required to either reside or work in Angelina County. Tuition for the program is $1,200, which covers costs of some meals and transportation, training materials and speakers.
The Program
Leadership Lufkin is a prestigious nine-month introductory program designed to identify and educate the existing and potential leaders of Lufkin and Angelina County. It consists of day-long sessions targeted at orienting the class to particular aspects and issues of the community, such as the health care and safety, social services, local/county/state government, education, economic development, and quality of life in Angelina County. The program also includes an empowering leadership training segment within each session, facilitated by professionals, and culminates at the celebratory graduation.
The program requires participation in an intense two-day opening retreat with a ropes course of high and low elements, a two-day or three-day high-energy trip to Austin to study state government and host the Lufkin/Angelina County Day reception, 5 hours volunteering at the annual Angelina County Science & Tech Fair, and 4 hours volunteering at the Texas State Forest Festival. The class is also required to attend a City Council Meeting, an Angelina County school board meeting, a County Commissioner's meeting, and a Lufkin Police Department Ride-Along. A class project is also carried out from start to finish during the 9-month program that fills a need in our community. Leadership Lufkin allows class members to become acquainted with volunteer opportunities, needs of local non-profits, Chamber goals and benefits, and community issues to find each class member’s passion and niche the community. The program will prepare participants to graduate into Leadership Lufkin and begin using the skills and knowledge learned to lead our community.
2017-2018 Tentative Schedule of Events and Sessions. (These dates are subject to change.)
Financial Assistance
If you require financial assistance, a letter explaining your request and the Commitment Statement must be included with your application. Upon acceptance into the program tuition is due in full. Limited scholarships may be available. Click here for instructions, a copy of the Scholarship Request and the Commitment Statement.
LEADERSHIP LUFKIN Sponsors 2017-2018
A special thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who support Leadership Lufkin through sponsorship. Our 2017-2018 program sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors
- CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial
- KSWP/KAVX Radio
Graduation Sponsor
- Fenley & Bate, L.L.P.
Welcome Reception Sponsor
- Consolidated Communications
Opening Retreat Sponsor
- Tomé Catering
Silver Sponsor
- Alexander, Lankford & Hiers
Austin – State Government Trip Sponsors (February)
- Regions Bank
- SERVPRO of Lufkin/South Nacogdoches County
Sessions Sponsors:
Community Impact Session (September)
- Junior Achievement
- Shelton’s Place
- Sherri Anthony
Business & Economy Session (October)
- Lee TranServices, Inc.
- Real Graphics
- Walmart
Health Care & Safety Session (November)
- Hospice in the Pines, Inc.
- Joe W. Elliott House
- Larkspur
Education Session (December)
- Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins & Wells PLLC
Quality of Life Session (January)
- Angelina Arts Alliance
Local Government Session (March)
- The Junior League of Lufkin
- Shelton’s Place
Call to Action Session (April)
- Angelina Rotary Club
- The Lufkin News
- Zoё
Leadership Lufkin Class of 2017 - 2018 (Class #36)
| Erin Aikens | American eChem, Inc. |
| Jennifer Allen | Angelina Arts Alliance |
| B.J. Brookshire | Merrill Lynch |
| Crystal Capps | Alzheimer's Association |
| Chris Clark | Langston Construction |
| Dr. Martha Coleman | St. Patrick Catholic School |
| Craig Corley | Axley & Rode LLP |
| Donna Grimes | Angelina County & Cities Health District |
| Steffan Guest | Lockheed Martin |
| Kim Hennigan | First Bank & Trust East Texas |
| Will Horn | Bartlett Baggett & Shands Insurance Agency |
| Jennifer La Corte | Angelina Beautiful/Clean |
| Austin Larson | Lufkin Industries/GE |
| Dr. Jennifer McCarroll | Huntington ISD |
| Donna Mulholland | Huntington State Bank |
| Susan Robertson | KAVX/KSWP |
| Kate Rudasill | Brookshire Brothers |
| Shea Smith | McWilliams & Son Heating & Air Conditioning |
| Candice Stott | SERVPRO of Lufkin/S. Nacogdoches County |
| Dan Watson | CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial |
| J.J. Weibe | JM Chevrolet |
| Sandra Gail Wilson | Hospice in the Pines |
