Community Initiatives

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Initiative for a Healthier Golden Belt

The Golden Belt Community Foundation now is accepting application for the final round of Nutrition and Physical Activity grants. Applications are due postmarked on or before May 2, 2011.

-2011 Request for Proposals
-2011 Nutrition and Physical Activity Application
-Health and Wellness Survey Results

Leadership Golden Belt

Class of 2011 now forming!
Click here for the Application and Brochure for more information.

Class of 2010 | Class of 2009 | Class of 2008

Eighteen Golden Belt residents from various backgrounds now have something in common. They all are part of the inaugural class of Leadership Golden Belt. The 2008 class began its leadership journey in January 2008. During the three-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.