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By Terry Maddox
Published on Sunday, March 21, 2010 12:23 AM CDT

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The Board of Trustees of Leadership Northshore is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2011.

Leadership Northshore is an innovative program to assist in preparing emerging community leaders for leadership positions in local government, business and community affairs. Its purpose is to provide a forum for and increase the awareness of potential leaders by giving them an intense course which encompasses a broad scope of community concerns.

Following an orientation retreat Sept. 10-12, 2010, which explores leadership skills, the class will attend 10 all day sessions. Each will focus on a specific aspect of St. Tammany Parish, such as Art/Culture/History, Social Services/Issues, Education, Local Government, Economic Development, Healthcare, Judicial/Law Enforcement, Environment, State Government, and Leadership Skills. Sessions include lectures, simulations, group discussions, panel discussions, field trips, and community research projects.

In addition to learning specific leadership skills and gaining a broad exposure to the community, participants also meet their peers in other fields and form contacts which will benefit their volunteer and professional activities.

Applications are available at the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce or by visiting the Leadership Northshore website at www.leadershipnorthshore.org. and clicking on Application. For a copy of the years calendar, click on Calendar.

Tuition is $1,000, which covers fees, course materials, luncheons, socials, orientation retreat, group transportation, and the state government session in Baton Rouge. The participant is required to pay $100, although employers or sponsoring organizations may pay the remainder.

The deadline for submitting applications is June 15. For further information, phone Irma Cry at 985-640-0450.

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If there is anything the nonconformist hates worse than a conformist, it’s another nonconformist who doesn’t conform to the prevailing standard of nonconformity.

— Bill Vaughan

Terry Maddox is the publisher of St. Tammany News.

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