The program creates an expectation of servant leadership and builds in real opportunities to teach knowledge and skills through a monthly, day-long program, held on the first Wednesday of each month, October through June in various locations throughout the county.  Each month explores a different regional topic and also includes a leadership development segment. Upon graduation, participants become the planning committee for the upcoming year’s class, applying their own program experience, as they complete their second year of participation as alumni in the LDC program.

Session topics throughout the year include: Education, Public Safety, Open Space, Fire and Emergency Services, Economic Development, Healthcare, Social Services, Government, History, Community Resources, Arts and Culture, Media, along with team-building elements and skills training throughout.

For the Participant, LDC will:

• Offer rigorous and relevant learning, with the opportunity to apply new knowledge and skills
• Broaden participants’ knowledge of the community
• Challenge participants to examine their leadership style, values, and impact
• Increase the strength and effectiveness of our community leaders
• Equip participants to respond to the challenges of the community today and into the future
• Provide opportunities for direct contact with influential people, businesses, and service organizations