Golden Triangle Leadership

One of the goals of Golden Triangle Leadership is to build a network of community leaders who can enhance their problem-solving and other leadership qualities through shared perspective, while working together. In that view, please answer this question.

GTL Application 2018-2019 Part II Service Project Golden Triangle Leadership, is one of the premiere programs offered by three chambers of Columbus, Starkville, and West Point, MS. The goal is to develop leadership skills in the Golden Triangle’s men and women and to allow each the opportunity to get involved in community issues. Each year, the participants must complete certain criteria before graduation. One of these is the completion of a community project. The GT Leaders class members must work together as a team to complete a class project. The project is a vitally important team-building exercise designed to provide unity among the class, and it gives the class the opportunity to leave their mark on the Golden Triangle. The following are essential aspects that must be addressed when submitting a proposal for a class project: 1. The project must provide hands-on work for all class members and it must include tasks that all class members can complete together. 2. The project must be accessible to and for the benefit of the Golden Triangle citizens. 3. The project must be sustainable in that it will not need future maintenance or upkeep. In the event the project would need to be maintained after completion, there must be a plan for this in place. 4. The project must be able to be completed in an 8-month period, which is by the month of May. The class begins in September. 5. The project’s costs must be reasonable and must fall within the parameters of the class’ ability to raise funds for the project. 6. Projects cannot be primarily fundraising in nature. GTL cannot become a fundraising entity for an organization. Project total costs/expenditures usually range from $5,000 to $10,000. 7. Projects should be action-oriented, have value for the Golden Triangle and the team and not amount to busy work. 8. Projects may be from any field (education, human services, economic development, arts and culture, etc.) 9. Are not partisan or religious in nature. Project Proposal Provide a summary that details the purpose and scope of your project. Please submit a proposal utilizing the following guidelines: Name of Project – Provide a title that summarizes the purpose of the project: Project – Include an outline of what the community project is and how it will impact the Golden Triangle. How will the team define success of the project? What would be a measureable outcome? What are you asking the project team to do? How do you see their role? Needs Assessment – Describe why the project is needed and how it will have a positive and long-term impact in the community. Resources – Please detail anything that would need to be made available to the project. Explain in detail the resources necessary in order to complete the project including funds, in-kind resources, manpower, etc. Please note that you must detail how any excess funds you raised in connection with your project are to be designated. Otherwise, those funds will be donated to future GTL projects. Sustainability – How will the project sustain itself? Skills Needed – Please specify any talents and expertise that would be useful in order for team members to complete the project. Additional Information – Please briefly describe any additional information that might be helpful to better explain the project. Projects must be appropriate for implementation within the timeframe of September 2018 to May 2019.

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To graduate from Golden Triangle Leaders, a participant is expected to attend all sessions. If accepted into the GTL program, you or your employer/sponsor will be billed $500.00 for tuition fee which help to cover transportation costs and breakfast along with a snack and lunch during each session. I understand the purpose of the GTL program, and if I am selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. Furthermore, even though emergencies do arise, I understand if I miss more than two sessions, for whatever reason, I may be asked to withdraw from the program and no portion of the tuition shall be refunded. I understand that the above commitments and agree to be bound by them by signing this application. I further understand that I will be expected to participate in and be partially responsible for certain papers and projects.

To graduate from Golden Triangle Leaders, a participant is expected to attend all sessions. If your employee is accepted into the GTL program, you will be billed $500.00, unless we are told to send the bill elsewhere, for tuition fee which covers most transportation costs and breakfast, snack, and lunch during each session. I understand the purpose of the GTL program, and if my employee is selected, I understand that he or she will be required to miss one full day of work each month from October-June. (Please see the tentative schedule above.) Furthermore, even though emergencies do arise, I understand if my employee misses more than two sessions, for whatever reason, he or she may be asked to withdraw from the program, and no portion of the tuition shall be refunded. I understand that the above commitments and agree to be bound by them by signing this application.