Bend Lifetime Leaders Program
The Bend Lifetime Leaders Program is designed for retired (or not) individuals who seek to share their wealth of experience and leadership in a significant capacity within their community. Program faculty will help participants develop a vision for the next chapter in their lives and ignite their unique leadership potential in our community. The environment will be one of peer-learning and facilitated discussions. Outside speakers and hands-on exercises allow for active engagement on class days.
Facilitated by Jim Schell, Tom Carlsen, Daisy Layman and Cyndi DeSoto
6/10 – Introductions and Overview
6/24 – The History of Bend, Our Challenges and Opportunities
7/15 – Our Nonprofit Community
7/29 – Bend’s Business Ecosystem
8/12 – Local Government and Education System
8/26 – Conclusions, Engagement and Connection
Typical Daily Schedule:
8:30am – Coffee and Networking
9:00am – Programming begins
11:00am – Break
11:15am – Programming and discussion
12:00pm – Optional post-session lunch
What will we do?
- Explore the concept of lifetime leadership
- Understand the nature of local government and community collaborations
- Meet and learn from a variety of leaders in our community
- Delve into our nonprofit landscape and business ecosystem
- Expand your passion and purpose for community service and volunteering
- Look outward to the Bend community for opportunities for civic awareness, community engagement, and volunteer connections
- Build a personal network of community-minded colleagues
- Access a network of 500+ Leadership Bend program graduates over 27 years – from business, government, and nonprofit sectors
Who should apply?
The Lifetime Leaders Program is for those who have a lifetime of accumulated skills and leadership, and seek to share their wealth of experience to improve their communities and their lives.
Eligibility
- Explore the concept of lifetime leadership
- Understand the nature of local government and community collaborations
- Meet and learn from a variety of leaders in our community
- Delve into our nonprofit landscape and business ecosystem
- Expand your passion and purpose for community service and volunteering
- Look outward to the Bend community for opportunities for civic awareness, community engagement, and volunteer connections
- Build a personal network of community-minded colleagues
- Access a network of 500+ Leadership Bend program graduates over 27 years – from business, government, and nonprofit sectors
Tuition
Tuition: $400, and includes all required materials
Facilitators: Jim Schell, Tom Carlsen, M.D. Daisy Layman and Cyndi DeSoto
The Bend Chamber is actively supported by these Signature Investors
Small Business
ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $425
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