Leadership Stockton Looking for Participants for 2007-2008 

APRIL 2007 -- Leadership Stockton, a program founded in 1981 by the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce, prepares the next generation of men and women who will assume leadership roles in the greater Stockton community. Established as the first community leadership program in California, Leadership Stockton has seen 618 community members graduated, many of whom now serve on local boards, commissions, and in other community leadership roles.

Leadership Stockton participants embark on a journey that puts them in touch with the greater Stockton community, as well as each other, and develops their personal leadership skills. Participants are also involved in addressing the needs of our community through hands-on service projects that focus on solutions to real community problems.

This eleven-month program offers participants an opportunity to increase their community knowledge, civic network, and service to the community. Participants are exposed to key issues facing Stockton and the surrounding region.

The application deadline is June 15, 2007.

Selection involves a written application and personal interview. The selection process will identify approximately 26 applicants to be chosen to attend the program; representing a cross-section of the greater Stockton community. Tuition for the program is $900.

For information or application visit www.leadershipstockton.com or call Wes Rhea at 547-2770 or email leadership@stocktonchamber.org.