LEADING EDGE

Program Dates
January to June
First Tuesday of the month

Deadline to Apply
November 22, 2024

Tuition
$500

Class Includes:

• 1 half day a month session from January - June
• Ex officio service on a nonprofit board selected by Chamber for 6 months
• Monthly coaching session with Executive Mentor

What Will Be Taught:

• Introduces leadership practices shared by successful community leaders
• Identifies personal leadership strengths & development opportunities
• Explores processes relevant to “how Lufkin works” (collaboration, advocacy, board governance)
• Provides multiple opportunities to make connections with community leaders
• Provides a catalyst for non-profit board service via the Board Governance certification

• Basics of Bylaws
• Developing the Organizational Chart/Lines of Authority
  Executive/Board Relationship
• Board Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documents
• Board/ED Position Descriptions
• Robert’s Rules of Order
• Board Policy Manual
• Standard Financial Reports
• Legal Requirements for 501©3 Organizations
• Tools for Sustainability
• Succession Policy

Participants accept a five-month position from February through June on the board of a local non-profit organization. During that time, the participants are invited to attend and actively participate in all board meetings and board events. In addition, participants join and participate on at least one board committee and work on a board project. Both participant and organization are asked to supply feedback and information to the Leadership Lufkin staff regarding the board placement.

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must live or work full-time in Angelina County
• Must obtain approval from CEO or Senior Executive where applicant works
• Must show the desire and enthusiasm to be involved in the community and become a leader
• Must complete in full the application and consent forms and submit before the deadline
• Must be able to pay the non-refundable $500 tuition for the program prior to the January session
• Must be available to attend all sessions, activities, required volunteering, and extracurricular requirements listed in the packet

• Applications will be available on August 31 with a submission deadline of 12 p.m. on November 22, 2024
• Applications will be available online or at the
  Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce at 1615 S. Chestnut
• All applications must be turned in to the Chamber of Commerce by 12 p.m. on November 22, 2024. Applications will not be accepted after this time unless the deadline has been extended by the Chamber of Commerce
• Do not enclose the fee with the application. Fees will not be accepted until the class has been selected.

• Class selection will be made from the first 20 qualified applicants with Chamber members receiving priority
• Applicants who are Chamber investors will have the first right for class selection
• Non-investor applicants will be selected from the balance of 20 qualified applications
• Chamber of Commerce investors in the Chamber Chairman’s Circle Membership Level will have the first right of refusal in the class
• Applications are logged in as they arrive so there is a record of the time and date for each application
• Only completed applications will be considered
• The Chamber Director of Leadership Programs will review applications for completeness and qualification and make recommendations to the Chamber Board of Directors for
  approval of class selection.
• The Chamber Board will have the final determination and approval of the Leading-Edge class. This includes the right to determine if an applicant qualifies or is not representative of the Leading-Edge program
• All applications will remain confidential and will be used only for the purpose of the Leadership Lufkin program

• Applicants will be notified in writing of their acceptance into the program by December 6, 2024
• Applications that were not within the first 20 qualified applications will be notified in writing, as well
• Applications that were not within the first 20 will be retained and prioritized for next year’s program