2023-24 Leadership York Application 2023-24 Leadership York Application Legal Name* First Last (Background checks must be made for one of our tours; full legal name is requiredPreferred Name to be used* First Last Cell Phone*Text Reminders pertaining to Leadership York Program will be sent to this number.Personal Email* Email will be the primary form of communication between the committee and class. It is imperative to list the email you will most easily be reached at and respond to. Home Address* Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Length of Residence in York County* 0-5 years 5-10 years 10-15 years 16 years + I live outside of York County Business Name or Current Employer* Date began* Your Title* Business or Current Work Phone*Business or Current Work Email* Email will be the primary form of communication between the committee and class. It is imperative to list the email you will most easily be reached at and respond to. Business or Current Employer Address* Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Supervisor Name* First Last Supervisor Phone*Supervisor Email* Leadership York hopes to represent a cross-section of citizens from a variety of backgrounds. Leadership York graduates bring divergent perspectives to address the needs of our area. The following information helps us to identify applicants from a cross-section of the area.AgeGenderRace Add RemoveI. GENERAL INFORMATION One of the goals of Leadership York is to develop and train potential leaders to provide the community with greater continuity in, and improved quality of, future decision-makers. A. Please explain what you hope to gain if selected to participate in Leadership York.* B. Tell us what you personally would bring to the Leadership York program.* C. Please assess the quality of life in York County and what you would do to improve it* D. Any food allergies or diet restrictions?* II. ACTIVITY DATA* A. Please list community, civic, professional, business, religious, social, athletic or other organizations in which you have been active*OrganizationDates of MembershipOfficial Position Add RemoveIf more fields are needed, click + for more fields.B. How much time each month do you commit to community, civic, professional and other organizations and activities?* Limited to 1000 charactersC. On what kinds of community boards, committees or groups would you like to become active in the future? Identify or explain what you would like to accomplish in those groups.* Limited to 1000 charactersD. If you previously have not had the time or interest to become actively involved, what conditions have changed that now enable you to seek involvement in the community?* Limited to 1000 charactersE. What do you consider your highest responsibility or skill to date, which gives you the greatest personal satisfaction?* Limited to 1000 charactersIII. EMPLOYMENT (Account for all significant employment)* Previous employment (if applicable):Employer(s)Job TitleDates From-To Add RemoveIf more fields are needed, click + for more fields.IV. EDUCATION (Begin with high school, then college(s), business or trade school and/or specialized training)*Name & city of schoolDates attendedDegreeMajor Add RemoveIf more fields are needed, click + for more fields.V. RECOGNITION/HONORS* Limited to 1000 charactersA. Special awards, honors for academic performance and/or leadership activities.* Limited to 1000 charactersB. Extracurricular activities, personal interests and hobbies.* Limited to 1000 charactersREQUIRMENTS: If accepted as a member of the Class of 2023-2024 of Leadership York you are required to:* 1. Attend an orientation session August 30 to meet classmates and assigned committee mentor. 2. Attend all 9 monthly sessions September 2023-May 2024, typically held the third Wednesday of the month from 8:00 am until at least 4:00 pm. This also includes a trip in February to the Nebraska Unicameral for an all-day session. 3. Attend Graduation ceremonies. Graduation is typically held the first week of June, 11:30am. (Date depends on speaker’s 4. Be an active part of planning and attend the class project. (Past project has been Flavors of York County.) 5. Attend at least one York City Council Meeting, York School Board Meeting or County Commissioners meeting during the program and provide a brief report at one of the sessions. 6. Represent your business by dressing in business casual clothes wearing the official Leadership York name tag (provided). 7. Fill out a session evaluation and turn in to the daily coordinator at the end of each session. Please make sure to read information below and click the check box when read. Frequently asked questions regarding LEADERSHIP YORK* Q: What is the schedule for Leadership York? A: Unless otherwise noted, we meet EACH month, the third Wednesday of the month, from 8:00 am until at least 4:00 pm. Meeting sites vary—you will be notified of specific locations one week before each session. The current schedule is: Thurs 8/30 5:30-7:00pm York Country Club Orientation/Ice Breaker Wed, 9/20-8am-4pm NPPD Leadership Skills Wed, 10/18-8am-4pm York College Education Wed, 11/15-8am-4pm Cornerstone 5th floor Agriculture Wed, 12/13-8am-4pm Cornerstone 5th floor Economic Development Wed, 1/17-8am-4pm Cornerstone 5th floor Cultural Diversity The February session is a field trip to Lincoln for the Unicameral, details TBA. Wed, 3/16-8am-4pm TBA Health & Human Services Wed, 4/20-8am-4pm Cornerstone 5th floor Law & Legal Issues April TBA Flavors of York County** Wed, 5/15-8am-4pm Cornerstone 5th floor Quality of Life June TBA 11:30-1pm Graduation The location of sessions may change so it’s extremely important to communicate with the committee. **Please see questions below regarding class project, Flavors of York Count Q: Is there a dress code? A: Unless otherwise noted, Business Casual is accepted. (No jeans, flip-flops or t-shirts at any of the scheduled sessions.) Some of the sessions we do a lot of walking—so comfortable shoes are essential. You are expected to wear your provided name tag at all times of any Leadership York session. Remember…you are representing YOUR employer and the program. Q: What if I have a food allergy or diet restrictions? A: We will do our best to accommodate your needs—please identify those needs on the application under General Information. Q: Will there be other meetings to attend outside of the regularly scheduled ones? A: Each classmate needs to attend a City Council Meeting, York School Board Meeting or County Commissioners meeting. Participants may be given a schedule of meeting times and locations but it is your responsibility to confirm and attend. Classmates will give a brief oral report of meetings attended at each session. Q: What is a typical Leadership York session like? A: We start the morning with light refreshments and then one of our Corporate Sponsors will visit with the group regarding their business. Each session has a theme and we will hear from experts in the field of work during the day. Many speakers will come to the group, but there are times when we want you to experience an on-site visit. There will be a lunch break—which is included in your tuition along with sponsorships from various businesses. There will be several break times built into the schedule for you to check messages— ALL CELL PHONES SHOULD BE ON VIBRATE OR TURNED OFF WHENEVER A SPEAKER IS VISITING WITH THE GROUP. We usually end the day around 4:00 pm. IT IS REQUIRED THAT A BRIEF EVALUATION FORM BE FILLED OUT AND TURNED IN AFTER EACH SESSION. Q: What if I need to miss a session? A: Hopefully you will have blocked off all the sessions ahead of time…but we realize situations come up. If you cannot make a session—contact your Planning Committee Mentor as soon as possible either through email or phone. If it is an illness that keeps you away from the session, you can miss 1 session and still be able to graduate. Work related absences are also acceptable. If you miss more than 1 of the 9 sessions, the planning committee will determine if you are eligible to graduate. Q: Is there a contact person if I should have questions about the program? A: Each member of Leadership York will be assigned to a Planning Committee Mentor to answer any questions, provide direction and guide the participant throughout the program. You will be introduced to your Mentor at the Orientation session held in early September. That person will be with you for the entire run of the year. Q: What is “Flavors of York County”? A: This is an annual fund raiser coordinated by the Class of Leadership York. It is an event that brings local caterers and food service providers to your location of choice to give samples of their foods. Tickets are sold to the public and the money raised is donated to a charitable group or specific project selected by the class. Time is allotted during each session to talk about the program, but all planning of the event should take place either after our session is finished, or on your own. The event is one the community looks forward to each year and it’s a marvelous public relations bonus for Leadership York Please make sure to read information below and click the check box when read. All applications must be received at LEADERSHIP YORK, 603 N Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2023. All applicants will be notified of conditional acceptance, based on fulfillment of endorsement requirements, or non-acceptance by Friday, August 11, 2023. If accepted into the program, your business will be invoiced for appropriate tuition. All payments are due by September 1, 2023. QUESTIONS…Contact the York Chamber at 402-362-5531.I understand the purposes of the LEADERSHIP YORK program and, if I become a participant, will devote the time and energy necessary to make it a successful experience. I also understand that my submission of this application does not guarantee my acceptance into the program. Should a change in employment occur during the time of the program, it will be up to the participant and the employers involved to settle any tuition issues—the Leadership York Committee will NOT get involved in crediting an employer or making any refunds.* I agree to the privacy policy.I understand the purposes of the LEADERSHIP YORK program and, if I become a participant, will devote the time and energy necessary to make it a successful experience. I also understand that my submission of this application does not guarantee my acceptance into the program. Should a change in employment occur during the time of the program, it will be up to the participant and the employers involved to settle any tuition issues—the Leadership York Committee will NOT get involved in crediting an employer or making any refunds.Signature of Applicant* First Last Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Signature of Employer* First Last Date MM slash DD slash YYYY CAPTCHACommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
