Leadership Georgetown County Application 2026-27

Leadership Georgetown County Application 2026-27

Application for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce. Please complete all required fields and review the instructions, eligibility criteria, acknowledgments, and signature sections carefully.
Section I – Personal & Professional Information
Last Name*
First Name*
Middle Initial
Prefix
Preferred Name for Nametag
Preferred Name for Graduation Certificate
Home Address - Street / P.O. Box*
Home Address - State*
Home Address - City*
Home Address - Zip*
Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Personal Email*
example@example.com
Your Job Title*
Name of Organization*
Work Address - Street / P.O. Box*
Work Address - City*
Work Address - State*
Work Address - Zip*
Work Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Work Email*
example@example.com
Name / Title of Supervisor*
Employer Chamber Membership Status*

YesNoNot sure
Have you participated in another community’s leadership development program?*

YesNo
If yes, list Program / Date
Length of residency or employment in Georgetown County*
How did you become aware of the Leadership Georgetown County Program?*

Friend/ColleagueBusiness/EmployerLGC AlumniSocial MediaRadioChamber NewsletterOther
If Other, please specify
Section II – General Information
Please answer the following questions thoughtfully and completely. Your responses will help the selection committee assess your qualifications.
Identify and briefly explain one challenge you feel exists in the Georgetown County region.*
How would you attempt to resolve the challenge listed above?*
What do you hope to gain from your experience as a member of Leadership Georgetown County?*
Is there any additional information that you believe would assist the selection committee in assessing your qualifications?
Section III – Demographic Information (Optional)
Gender

FemaleMalePrefer not to answer
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Race/Ethnicity

African American/BlackAsianHispanic/LatinoNative AmericanWhite/CaucasianTwo or More RacesPrefer not to answerOther
Race/Ethnicity - Other
Section IV – Tuition & Attendance Commitment
Chamber Member Tuition: $1,250
Chamber Member tuition for the 2026-27 Leadership Georgetown County program is $1,250. Non-Members may participate at the tuition rate of $1,550. Applications must be received by July 17, 2026. Cancellation after acceptance into the program, but prior to retreat, results in forfeiture of 50% of tuition. No refund will be made if cancellation occurs during/after retreat. Full tuition, or payment according to the following plans, must be made prior to opening retreat. Do not include tuition with this application.
- Member of the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce: Tuition $1,250.
- Non-member of the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce: Tuition $1,550.
Once approved for participation, payment can be made by check or credit card. The following payment plans are offered (member/non-member):
1. Payment in full $1,250 / $1,550 by September 4, 2026.
2. Four quarterly payments of $312.50/ $387.50; first payment due by September 4, 2026.
3. Seven monthly payments drafted from your bank account/credit card of $179.00/ $222.00 each, plus a $25 set up fee due with first payment beginning September 4, 2026.
Non Chamber Member Tuition: $1,550
Tuition will be paid by*

SelfEmployerOther (please specify)
Section V – Applicant’s Agreement
EXPECTATIONS

The Opening Retreat is mandatory and includes an overnight stay. Even though emergencies do arise, class members may miss only two sessions in order to graduate. There will be no refund of tuition.

Each class member will participate in creating and implementing a community service project. Project guidelines will be provided during the retreat. Time during the retreat and during class meeting days will be provided for project planning. All other project work must be completed outside of class time.

There may occasionally be a pre- or post-class assignments at the discretion of the session leader.

Leadership Georgetown County centers on your active participation in the educational seminars, pre-class assignments and work on the class project. Graduation does not signify an end but rather a beginning of a lifetime of opportunity in the Leadership Georgetown County network. It is expected that graduates will lend their time, talent, expertise and leadership to local committees, boards and organizations when needed. We also expect you to support the work of Leadership Georgetown County in order to perpetuate leadership programs in Georgetown County. Please consider the anticipated support from your employer and family.

*CLASS SCHEDULE
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 4 pm: Class Orientation
- Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, 2026: Mandatory Opening Retreat
- Wednesday, October7, 2026
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026
- Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Wednesday, February 10, 2027
- Tuesday, March 2, and Wednesday, March 3, 2027: Overnight trip to Columbia, SC
- Wednesday, April 12, 2027
- Wednesday, April 28, 2027
- Wednesday, May 12, 2027: Graduation
To be eligible for graduation from Leadership Georgetown County, participants:
1. Must attend the opening retreat
2. May only be absent from two class sessions from October 2026 through May 2027.
3. Must actively participate in the class community service project and/or other volunteer opportunities determined by the class leader.
*Dates are subject to change, but we will make every attempt to honor the schedule as presented above. Locations to be announced. Regular class times are from 8:30 am – 5 pm.

APPLICANT’S AGREEMENT
I understand the purpose of Leadership Georgetown County and if I am selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. I view my acceptance into Class XXXIV as a commitment to be upheld throughout the program year. I also understand that my submission of the application does not guarantee my acceptance into the program.
Applicant’s Agreement - Signature*
Applicant’s Agreement - Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Section VI – Business/Organization Agreement
Leadership Georgetown County is a program aimed at developing and enhancing the knowledge and skills of community leaders. Participants will learn more about leadership skills, personal strengths, community issues and have the opportunity to put this knowledge to use through participation in a community project. They will make important connections and design their own personalized leadership development plans. The supervisor’s and organizational support are very important in achieving successful outcomes in this program.

TO BE COMPLETED BY AN AUTHORIZED SUPERVISOR: Applicants to Leadership Georgetown County must have the support and commitment of their sponsoring business or organization. Please sign below as an indication of support for the applicant’s full participation in Leadership Georgetown County.

The employee named below has my full support for the time and commitment required to participate effectively in Leadership Georgetown County.
Employee Name
Employer Signature / Title*
Employer Signature Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
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Leadership Georgetown County Application 2026-27

Section I – Personal & Professional Information

Section II – General Information

Section III – Demographic Information (Optional)

Section IV – Tuition & Attendance Commitment

Section V – Applicant’s Agreement

Section VI – Business/Organization Agreement