October 2015, Volume 11, Issue 10, www.manhattan.org
A publication of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Manhattan seeks nominees
Contact us:
501 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS, 66502-6005 785-776-8829 phone 785-776-0679 fax chamber@manhattan.org www.manhattan.org TDD Kansas Relay Center: 800-766-3777 Connect with the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce through Social Media.
The best ways to contribute within a community are as simple as finding the best match to your skillset and interests. You want to get involved, but need guidance. Maybe it’s just time to reboot and refine those leadership skills. Your professional skills are enhanced if you’ve experienced a well-established leadership development program like Leadership Manhattan.
The program is dedicated to these objectives: • Ensure the vitality of our community • Provide a continuous source of motivated leaders, educated about the community, its challenges and opportunities • Promote trained, inspired leaders to assume roles in the community at all levels
Goals of Leadership Manhattan: • Identify and motivate potential business and community leaders • Expand and sharpen leadership skills and techniques • Develop a forum for ongoing communication among emerging and established leaders • Encourage leaders to increase their awareness and involvement in community affairs by matching skills and interests to existing needs
Benefits of the program • Access to quality leadership training that benefits participants, employers and community • Leadership development to focus on matching skills and interests with community needs • Improved communications network among civic, business, social and educational leaders • Expand knowledge and broaden perspective to more effectively guide the community into future
Those interested in participating in Leadership Manhattan must submit an application with approval from the organization they represent. Candidates must have lived or worked in Manhattan for a minimum of six months prior to application deadline. A selection committee will review the applications and select a potential class of between 12 and 20.
On behalf of Foot Locker, Vice President of Logistics John Matta presented the Fort Riley Army Ten Miler Team a donation of footwear for this year’s Army Ten Miler to be held Sunday, October 11 in Washington, D.C. Also in attendance are AUSA Chapter President Phil Mattox, AUSA Chapter Secretary Christine Benne, Junction City AUSA Representative COL (Ret) John Seitz and Manhattan AUSA Representative Janet Nichols. Go Big Red One! Photo courtesy Fort Riley Public Affairs.
Class selection is based on past and present community involvement, and willingness to serve in future leadership roles.
Participants will represent a cross section of the community, and attendance at all sessions is required.
Application process: Begins with submission of a nomination form (self-nominated or by another). Nomination forms avail-
able at Manhattan.org/leadershipmanhattan. Upon nomination, application forms for the 2016 Leadership Manhattan program may be obtained at the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce (501 Poyntz Avenue) or call 785–776–8829. Apply online at the Leadership Manhattan website.
Tuition, Leadership Manhattan: $550 each participant (non-refundable, non-transferable, due Dec. 11). Checks payable to Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce.
One-hour informational meeting: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Chamber of Commerce boardroom (501 Poyntz Ave). Details of the Leadership Manhattan program will be reviewed. Recent Leadership Manhattan graduates and board members will be on hand to answer questions. Nomination and application forms available at Manhattan.org/leadershipmanhattan Email: leadership@manhattan.org. Session I (half day) - Jan 14, 2016 Theme: Orientation and Goals Leadership topic: Team development/ StrengthsQuest
Session II (full day) - Jan 15, 2016 Theme: Fort Riley/Change Leadership Leadership topic: Change Leadership and Transition
Session III (overnight trip) - Feb 17-18, 2016 Theme: State and Local Government Leadership topic: The Art and Practice of Leadership
Session IV (full day) - March 10, 2016 Theme: Quality of Life in Manhattan Leadership topic: Leadership in the Age of Social Media Session V (full day) - April 7, 2016
Theme: Economic Development and Civic Leadership Leadership Topic: Civic Leadership
Leadership Manhattan is a program of ADVANTAGE MANHATTAN. *Dates/topics subject to change