DPC-005-Delta Leadership Program Application

Delta Leadership Program Application

DPC Form 005, Rev. 9/12/2025
FILES YOU WILL NEED BEFORE YOU BEGIN

1. In addition to filling out this form, you must upload at least one, and up to two, letter(s) of recommendation from a person who supports your application. PDFs and Word documents are accepted.

2. It is helpful to upload your resume as well. PDFs and Word documents are accepted.

ONCE YOU SUBMIT THIS FORM

Once you submit this form, you will receive an email confirming all the information you submitted. If you have questions or need to make changes, contact Erik Vink at Erik.Vink@delta.ca.gov or (530) 650-6327.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Mailing address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Daytime phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mobile phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email address*
example@example.com
QUALIFICATIONS

Take as much space as you need to describe your qualifications for the program.
1. Please describe your connection to the Delta.*
2. Please detail your community involvement. Please include the names of any organizations served, any positions held and years of service.*
3. Describe how your community service or leadership ability has already made an impact, or how your current activities are on track to create positive change. Include as many examples as you feel are relevant.*
4a. Describe why you believe you are, or can become, a Delta leader. *
4b. Describe how you think you would benefit from this opportunity.*
4c. Describe how you will remain active in the Delta community. *
Upload your resume (OPTIONAL).

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Upload a first letter of recommendation to support your application (REQUIRED).*

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Upload a second letter of recommendation to support your application (OPTIONAL).

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Commitment
This program requires a substantial commitment of your time. It is important to know before you submit this application that you can make this commitment.

Program Dates
The Delta Leadership Program features a five-day intensive curriculum completed at day-long seminars over the course of four months, plus a graduation, as follows:
- Seminar 1: Jan. 9, 2026, in Sacramento
- Seminar 2: Jan. 30, 2026, in Stockton
- Seminar 3: Feb. 20, 2026 in Rio Vista
- Seminar 4: March 20, 2026 in Oakley
- Seminar 5: April 17, 2026 in Clarksburg
- Program Graduation at Delta Protection Commission meeting: 5 p.m. May 21, 2026 at a location in the Delta (exact date and location to be determined in November when Commission sets its 2026 meeting schedule)
Additional Required Time
Program participants will also be assigned a small amount of background reading and asked to complete a class project, which is estimated to require an additional 2 hours a month outside of class time.

For more information about the program, visit the program webpage.
I understand that full attendance of all participants is crucial to the success of the Delta Leadership Program.*

I understand
I understand that each session is nine hours long (one business day every 3-4 weeks, with lunch) and that drive times for some sessions may be up to an hour each way from my home. In addition, I understand that some time outside of class is required, estimated to be approximately 2 hours per month, in order to complete assigned reading and class projects.*

I understand
I verify that I have no known conflicts on these dates and agree that I will be present for the full day at each of the scheduled sessions and at the Program Graduation.*

I understand
If you are employed with a supervisor who has control over your work schedule, please provide your supervisor's name, telephone number and email address so we can confirm with that person that you will be able to attend seminars on the dates indicated.*
If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please describe the needed accommodation here. You can also reach us at Erik.Vink@delta.ca.gov or (530) 650-6327.
Information we will publish

The Delta Protection Commission publishes a list of participants each year, along with participants' town or city of residence and pertinent title and affiliation. Please provide the information you would like to have listed:
Job title or description*
E.g., "analyst" or "volunteer"
Affiliation
Employer or organization
Should be Empty:

Delta Leadership Program Application

FILES YOU WILL NEED BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ONCE YOU SUBMIT THIS FORM

QUALIFICATIONS

Commitment

Information we will publish