2026-2027 Leadership Gainesville Application

Leadership Gainesville Application

2026 - 2027
Leadership Gainesville is designed to be a learning experience and requires attendance at the orientation and monthly meetings, which are full day sessions over a nine-month period. If a participant arrives late, or leaves early, this will count as an abesence. Each participant will be expected to maintain an attendance record in accordance with the Leadership Gainesville By‐Laws, which read as follows:

"Any participant missing more than two sessions shall be dropped from the program without refund. Participant attendance is mandatory."

A certificate will be awarded for the successful completion of the program.
REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION

Applicant and Supervisors, please read before signing below.
1. No applicant shall be excluded on basis of age, sex, religious preference, disability, national origin or race.
2. Applicants must live or work in Cooke County.
3. An Applicants business or organization must be members in good standing of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce.
4. Applicants must be a senior in high school or older.
5. Prior non‐acceptance of an applicant does not affect future consideration for selection.
6. All applications must be completed and received at the Chamber office on or before Friday, July 31, 2026 by 5 PM.
7. The Leadership Gainesville class will consist of a maximum of 15 participants. Tuition of $650.00 must be received at the Chamber office by Friday, September 4, 2026. The first session will begin Wednesday, September 9, 2026. This Meet & Greet will be an orientation for everyone to get to know each other and kick off our program and is mandatory.
8. The Leadership Gainesville Advisory Board will have the authority to dismiss a participant with no exceptions and no tuition refunds for failure to attend at least seven sessions. You are required to attend the Meet & Greet Social, the State Government Trip, and Graduation. Those who fail to attend these 3 events will not be allowed to graduate.
9. The sessions are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month with the exception of the State Government Trip (two day trip to Austin). Details of the trip will be given in advance for arrangements to be made.
* Tuition covers costs for meals (breakfast snacks and full lunch), instructional materials, honorariums, overnight trip to Austin and other miscellaneous expenses.
COMMITMENT PLEDGE
I will be able to attend the 9 monthly sessions. I understand that I am required to attend meet & greet, orientation, the state government trip, and graduation. If I am unable to attend these required sessions, I will be dropped from the program and unable to graduate.
Initials
1. I wish to participate in the Leadership Gainesville Program.
2. I have my company's / organization's support for my participation.
3. I will send my $650.00 check for the tuition fee by Friday, September 4, 2026, I understand that the tuition fee will not be refundable to any participant dropped from the program.
By signing below, I confirm that I have read the requirements of participation and agree to the commitment pledge.
Signature
CLASS SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 9	Meet & Greet Orientation
Wednesday, October 14	Municipal Government
Wednesday, November 11	Agriculture
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 1-2	State Government Trip
Wednesday, January 13	Business & Industry
Wednesday, February 10	Education
Wednesday, March 10	History, Arts & Culture
Wednesday, April 14	County Government
Wednesday, May 12	Healthcare + Graduation

Questions?

Leadership Gainesville Advisory Board
Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce

311 South Weaver Street, Gainesville, Texas 76240
(940) 665 - 2831 | jshumate@gainesvillecofc.com

www.gainesvillecofc.com/leadership-gainesville
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name

First NameLast Name
Name

First NameLast NameNickname (if applicable)
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
City-State of Birth

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Shirt Size
Cell Phone #
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Emergency Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Relationship
Emergency Contact Phone #
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

BUSINESS INFORMATION
Business Name
Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Business Phone #
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Business Title
As you want it published / broadcast
Work Responsibility
Give a brief description of your work responsibility

Optional Information
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Spouse's Name

First NameLast Name
How long have you lived in Cooke County?
How long have you worked in Cooke County?
Education
High school (city), college, business/trade school and/or other specialized training

Community Involvement

Organizations and Activities: List all community, civic, professional, business, social, athletic and other organizations of which you have been a member during the past five years.

Rows	Organization	Dates	Position Held

Have you been as active in civic activities as you would like to be?
What do you hope to gain from your involvement in Leadership Gainesville?
In your judgment, what are the three most pressing problems facing our community or society today?
1.
2.
3.

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
By signing this application, I agree to hold harmless the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce and any business entity or persons associated with the Leadership Gainesville Program in the event an accident occurs while participating in the activities and tours throughout the entirety of all class sessions.
Applicant's Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
Due to this program taking place during business hours, we require your supervisor's permission to participate in the Leadership Gainesville Program.

Supervisors, please review the Leadership Gainesville Program dates listed in this application to ensure that your employee has no conflicts and confirm that they will be able to meet attendance requirements.
Supervisor's Name (Print)
Supervisor's Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
Questions?

Leadership Gainesville Advisory Board
Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce

311 South Weaver Street, Gainesville, Texas 76240
(940) 665 - 2831 | jshumate@gainesvillecofc.com

www.gainesvillecofc.com/leadership-gainesville
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Leadership Gainesville Application

REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION

COMMITMENT PLEDGE

CLASS SCHEDULE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Optional Information

Community Involvement

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT