As An “ALABAMA COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE”
we are providing a dynamic, professional development program
to help the citizens of Haleyville reach their full potential
through effective leadership.

Each session will allow the participant an opportunity to
identify and address community concerns and issues. The sessions will also
provide the participants an opportunity to develop leadership, decision making and
creative problem solving skills. This will be accomplished
using both individual and group activities.

An overnight retreat is planned for the Bear Creek Educational Center
in September as well as a visit to
Alabama’s State Capitol and Legislative Session in March.

PURPOSE
•Haleyville is an area with immense potential. Citizens of Haleyville recognize that the area is a wonderful place to live, work and play.

•The future of Haleyville will be determined by the effectiveness of its leaders and the knowledge those leaders possess.

•It is the intent of LEADERSHIP HALEYVILLE to enhance the awareness and knowledge of these potential leaders on issues concerning local and political needs as they are identified.

•LEADERSHIP HALEYVILLE will impact the future economic, political and social dynamics of living, working and playing in Haleyville. By becoming a more effective leader you will help shape the future direction of Haleyville, making it a better place to live.

CLASS TOPICS
•Community Profile & Needs ..Assessment
•Community Economic Profile
•Community Development
•Economic Development
•Industrial Recruitment
•Attracting Retirees & Group ..Tourism
•Marketing Our Community
•Strategic Planning
•Public Speaking
•Interpersonal Communication ..Styles
•Conflict Management
•City - County & State ..Government
•Process of Public Policy Making
•Haleyville City Schools
•The Center of Technology
•Parks & Recreation Planning
•Public Works

GOALS
•The goal of Leadership Haleyville is to help meet the community’s need for informed, responsible and effective leaders.

EXPECTATIONS
•Develop a common vision for our community through programs and research groups

• •Establish a more creative approach to current methods used to identify, address and resolve issues affecting our community

• •Embrace and establish a solid concept of our community’s future as it relates to our citizens and neighboring communities

• •Better equip future leaders to fill the needs in local government and civic organizations

This program is open to participants from all sectors of the business and civic organizations. Diversity is essential among participants. A willingness to invest time, energy and effort is required. Effort will be made to select participants who represent a cross-section of the area in terms of age, sex, race, occupation and community.

The class curriculum is structured to be small to generate and encourage the most
meaningful interaction and expression of ideas and topics covered.

Cost
The fee is $125.00 per participant
Scholarships are available on a limited basis, if you are in need of financial assistance,
please fill out the necessary forms and submit it with your application.
Participants must demonstrate consistent attendance at all
scheduled sessions and overnight trips. Two unexcused absences will result in disqualification.