Leadership Catawba is the Chamber's longest running program. It is a program that pulls together people of diverse histories and experiences who have demonstrated leadership potential throughout our community and strengthens their leadership abilities while teaching them about the social, economic and political dynamics that shape our country.
Leadership Catawba will educate participants on key issues Catawba County is currently facing and introduce them to the leaders who are charged with solving them. The program will also engage participants in activities related to these key issues; strengthen leadership skills needed to be an effective and influential leader; and build relationships that will enable participants to be informed, concerned and involved leaders in Catawba County. Participants will be challenged to organize and execute a gropu service project of their choice that positively impacts our county.
Leadership Catawba will conclude with a special graduation luncheon where each participant will receive a diploma.
Leadership Catawba 2012-2013
Date and Time
Tuesday Jan 1, 2013 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM EST
August 16 - 5:30-7:00 pm - Icebreaker Social
August 23-24 - Retreat
September 13 & 20 - Government Days
October 11 & 18 - Education Days
November 1 & 15 - Arts, Culture & Recreation Days
December 13 & 20 - Human Needs Days
January 10 & 17 - Economic Development Days
February 14 & 21 - Environment Days
March - Leadership Catawba Graduation
Location
The first session is a mandatory two-day retreat that includes a full-day team building ropes course at the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. Other sessions are at the Chamber of Commerce facility or local on-site sessions at various locations.