Community Initiatives

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Initiative for a Healthier Golden Belt

Leadership Golden Belt

Class of 2010 now forming!
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Class of 2009 | Class of 2008

Twenty Golden Belt residents from various backgrounds now have something in common. They all are part of the second class of Leadership Golden Belt. The 2009 class began its leadership journey in August. During the four-month course, the class met in various locations throughout Stafford, Rush, Pawnee, and Barton counties. The program, a joint effort between the Golden Belt Community Foundation and the area Chambers of Commerce, focuses on a "grow your own" approach. The idea is to create a large number of local leaders who are dedicated to making the Golden Belt a great place to live, work, and play.

Leadership Golden Belt focuses on training local leaders through the combination of a skills-based curriculum and purpose oriented site visits. The class members have access to the skills, training, and relationships needed to become more effective citizens.

Class members are trained in 21st Century Leadership skills such as community visioning, group facilitation, learning styles, collaboration, consensus-building, and advocacy. In addition to the classroom style lessons, the class includes several community tours, each relating to an important community topic such as economic development, health care, and arts and culture. The Leadership Golden Belt program and the relationships the participants develop will provide the skills needed to work with others to address current issues and find opportunities for the future.