2027 Leadership Coeur d'Alene Application

2027 Leadership Coeur d'Alene Application
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Application for the Leadership CDA Class of 2027

Open October 1, 2026 - January 8, 2027.

All applicants will be asked to attend a 10 minute interview at the end of January.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
LEADERSHIP COEUR D'ALENE is a program to enhance service above self. Please summarize your efforts to serve our community in ways that are outside of your professional work.
LEADERSHIP COEUR D'ALENE seeks to introduce participants to community leaders and local initiatives. In what areas are you most interested in learning more about?
LEADERSHIP COEUR D'ALENE carefully selects participants for its limited openings. Why do you feel called to be part of this program?
Current level of community involvement
PROGRAM PURPOSE

To identify citizens of the area who have demonstrated the potential for leadership to provide information which will develop knowledge and understanding of our community, its complexities, and its potential. To create an opportunity for participants to meet and exchange ideas with current community/area leaders. To motivate participants to pursue leadership roles in the community. To provide participants an opportunity to network and discuss issues in an informal learning environment.
From your perspective, what are the three most notable opportunities the Coeur d'Alene area has to offer?
From your perspective, what do you feel needs to be done to develop or enhance these opportunities?
COMMITMENT
- I understand that to graduate from LEADERSHIP COEUR D'ALENE, I am expected to attend all sessions and will be prepared to participate:

o   Orientation/Icebreaker [This is an evening session held in March]

o   One full weekday each month [March through December]

o   Planning Retreat [One full day in January]

o   Leadership Graduation [An evening program in February]

o   Outside Activities [Each class plans social activities and other community involvement and service events throughout the year]

o   Active involvement in the planning of at least two sessions with a team, to be decided at the January retreat [These planning sessions take place in the year following the class experience]

-   I understand the purpose of the LEADERSHIP COEUR D'ALENE program.

-   If selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program.

-   Even though emergencies do arise, any participant missing more than one session, for whatever reason, may be asked to withdraw from the program and no portion of the tuition shall be refunded.

-   I understand the above commitments and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

-   I understand that I can only miss one Leadership session; any additional sessions missed may result in not graduating.

-   I understand that my seat will be given to a substitute if payment is not received prior to March Orientation.

-   I understand that the dates of the sessions are available in the FAQ and that I have cleared my schedule accordingly.

-   I understand that dietary preferences will not always be accommodated and am willing to prepare my needs accordingly.

-   I understand that each day of the session is at multiple locations, both inside and outside, and will plan my needs accordingly.

-   I understand that my photo might be used by the CDA Regional Chamber for marketing purposes.
APPLICANT AGREEMENT

By signing below, I affirm my commitment to fully engage in the program and uphold the responsibilities described above.
Applicant Signature
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

A Letter of Recommendation is optional.
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TUITION

If accepted into the LEADERSHIP COEURD'ALENE program, you or your employer/sponsor will be billed for the tuition fee which covers all program costs, including meals at the orientation, sessions, retreat, and graduation ceremony. LEADERSHIP COEUR D'ALENE is a highly competitive program with a cost of $1,250 per person. There are also two discounted nonprofit seats at a cost of $850, and one full scholarship seat for qualifying participants chosen to receive the Toni Sayler scholarship (see FAQ for additional qualifying factors). Payment must be made in full upon acceptance and prior to the March Orientation called Ice Breaker. All tuition is final upon payment and cannot be refunded for any reason.
I am applying for:
Do you qualify for the Toni Sayler scholarship (non-profit, self-employed, OR small business owner of five or less employees)?
If you qualify and were awarded the Toni Sayler scholarship, would you accept it?
If you are applying for one of the two nonprofit seats and you do not get awarded a discounted seat, will you still be able to join the class at the full price of $1,250?
If you are applying for the Toni Sayler scholarship and you do not get awarded the scholarship, will you still be able to join the class at the full price of $1,250?
EMPLOYER'S COMMITMENT

If applying for an Employer Paid seat in the class, the supervisor listed below will be contacted by the Chamber to ensure that the applicant has their full support, which includes the time required to participate in this program. The employer must understand the program expectations, fee structure, and that payment must be made in full upon acceptance and before the first class called Ice Breaker. All tuition is final upon payment and cannot be refunded for any reason.
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2027 Leadership Coeur d'Alene Application

APPLICANT INFORMATION

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

PROGRAM PURPOSE

COMMITMENT

APPLICANT AGREEMENT

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

TUITION

EMPLOYER'S COMMITMENT