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Leadership Billings


Leadership Billings

Applications now being taken for the Class of 2011    or sign up here, online.  Scroll down for the online application.

Need more information?  Contact Kama Humphrey at kama@billingschamber.com or 245-4111. 


About Leadership Billings
The Billings Chamber/CVB Leadership Billings program was designed to cultivate leadership resources within the community by giving participants the opportunity to study and experience the Billings community - its history, government, economy, human services and culture. Leadership Billings allows participants to identify the organizational and individual opportunities in the local community. The curriculum provides broad-based leadership perspectives in order to familiarize participants with the area's challenges, opportunities and resources, first-hand.


More Details
Every year, the Billings Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) takes up-and-coming business people and takes them back to school. The classroom is Billings. The subjects include about the local economy and resources and challenges that the Billings’ community faces. The course name: Leadership Billings.

Upon graduation, the program mints a new batch of leaders: a diverse group of individuals with a renewed commitment to their local community. Leadership Billings graduates have skills, contacts and information that can turn commitment into action for decades to come.

Along with government affairs, business development and networking events, the Billings Chamber/CVB Leadership Billings program is designed to help professionals become more active in the community in which they live and do business. Leadership Billings assists Chamber/CVB members by helping them learn more about local government, services and volunteer opportunities. The program invites entrepreneurs and private-sector, nonprofit and government executives to apply for admission.
Leadership Billings begins in October annually with classes meeting once monthly, ending in May with a formal graduation event. Classes typically are made up of 40 participants. Topics are designed to familiarize the class with public policy issues and local organizations, and include exposure to economic development, as well as details on how to be an effective board member. Participants learn about community services available, healthcare and other local industry knowledge. Participants also complete community service projects.
Leadership Billings classes benefit the individuals who take them, their employers and the community as a whole.

The cost of Leadership Billings is $900/person. The tuition is generally paid by the participant's employer. Many employers are willing to pay the tuition and allow employees the time to attend because it is one way for a company to show its commitment to the community. Companies reap a variety of benefits from being good corporate citizens and encouraging their employees… to be active in the community.

If you would like details on becoming a member of the Leadership Billings Class of 2011, please contact 2011 Leadership Billings Director, Kama Humphrey at 245-4111 or kama@billingschamber.com.

2010 Class Roster

Kyla Bauer
Stockman Bank

Tom Bradford
Bradford Roof Management

Ryan Brosseau
Billings Gazette Communications

Dale Brown
First Interstate Bank

Scott Daubert
Galusha, Higgins & Galusha

Diane Dell
Northwestern Energy

Michelle Dowler
Prestige Toyota

Bill DuBeau
A & E Architects

Katie Edwards
First Interstate Bank

Brian Edwards
Big Sky EDA/EDC

Quentin Eggart
Eggart Engineering & Construction

Kris Eklund
Western Security Bank

Jeromy Emerling
Friendship House of Christian Service

Kris Fairlee
First Interstate Bank

Heather Fink
St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation


Jimi Lou Gregg
Stockman Bank West


Rhonda Grimm
Prudential Floberg Realtors

Ed Gulick
High Plains Architect

Hillary Harris
Riverstone Health

Kellie Hirsch
DMKC Advisory Services

David Hood
Montana-Dakota Utilities

Kama Humphrey
Billings Chamber/CVB

Megan Irion
US Bank

Ginny Jensen
Century 21 Hometown Brokers, Inc.

Janel Keenan
Eide Bailly

Michelle Lee
Harper and Hilario, PLLP

Amy Lethert
Sanderson Stewart

Krista Lux
Whitewood Transport, Inc.

Debbee McCallum
First Interstate Bank

Kelly McCandless
Billings Chamber/CVB

Chad Raisland
Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Carrie Rasmussen
Hilton Garden Inn

Jeff Reed
Holiday Station Stores

Rebecca Rhodes
Yellowstone County

Stacey Robinson
Land Design, Inc.

Donald Rome
First Interstate Bank

Erika Smith
Billings Clinic

Dustin Spaulding
Western Security Bank

Doug Strong
Strong's Crane Service

Amber Sundsted
Billings Association of Realtors

Ben Surwill
Surwill & Co. Insurance Services

Diane Tehle
Alpine Plumbing, Heating & Cooling


Name:
(as you wish it to appear on name badge and class list)
Employer:
(if any)
Start Date of Employment:
Title:
Job Responsibilities:
Name of Supervisor:
Business Mailing Address:
Business City:
Business State:
Business Zip:
Business Phone:
Business Fax:
Email:
Home Mailing Address:
Home City:
Home State:
Home Zip:

Home Phone:
Home Fax:
Cell Phone:
Where would you like your LB information sent?
Vest Size:
Completion of the questions below is required for consideration of your application.
1. How did you hear about the Leadership Billings Program?
Through my Company Chamber Newsletter
Chamber Mailing Through a Club or Organization
Leadership Billings Graduate
Name:
 
Other
If Other,
please specify:
 
2. List present or past volunteer positions you have held:

Organization(s), Date(s), Position(s) held.
3. Why do you wish to participate in Leadership Billings?
4. Describe your most significant experience or accomplishment.
5. Identify two issues the Billings Community should address within the next five years and suggest possible solutions.
6. Please submit a resume or other statement of your educational background and work history.
The Leadership Billings program is $900 per participant ($1,000 for non-Chamber members.) This fee covers the cost of the retreat, programming, materials, meals, and group transportation. If selected, your tuition will be paid by:
Tuition:
Employer
Self
Part Employer, Part by Self
Other If Other:

A $100 non-refundable deposit is due with your application. You will be invoiced for the remaining fees, payable prior to the kick-off retreat on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. If payment is not received by September 29, 2010, you will forfeit your reservation in the class; your seat will be filled from the applicant waiting list. If you withdraw or are required to withdraw from the program for any reason after September 29, 2010, your tuition will not be refunded.

Photo: You must submit a photo of yourself upon notification of selection. Your photo will be used in a Leadership Billings class directory and for publication in the Chamber/CVB newsletter, If your photo is not received by November 1, 2010, you will not be pictured in the class directory or the Chamber/CVB Newsletter - iNSiGHT. (Submitted photos do not need to be taken professionally. A passport photo, instant photo, digital photo or personal snapshot is acceptable.)

Attendance requirements: Leadership Billings consists of ten meetings: a kick-off retreat, seven program days, one community workday, and a graduation luncheon. Since it is vital to the success of the program that you are present at each meeting to add your perspective and interact with your classmates, you may not miss more than two (2) full program days (or the equivalent) throughout the year. If you miss more than two (2) full program days, you will not be awarded a certificate of graduation at the commencement ceremony. Your supervisor will be notified of any absences. Attendance at the kick-off retreat is mandatory, and you are strongly encouraged to attend all meetings. If necessary, you may request an excused absence from a program day. If you miss four or more hours of a program day, your absence will be considered a full-day absence. If you miss less than four hours of a program day, your absence will be considered a half-day absence. Please review the LB program calendar dates and consult with your supervisor about attendance commitments. If selected, you will be expected to attend each full day’s meeting from the beginning retreat through the graduation luncheon.

Acceptance of Leadership Billings 2011 Program Commitments: Your signature below verifies that, if accepted into the program, you understand and agree to abide by the program’s tuition, photo, and attendance requirements and policies. I understand the goals of the LB program and, if selected, will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. I understand that my tuition must be received by September 29, 2010, or I will forfeit my place in the class. If I withdraw or am required to withdraw from the program after September 29, 2010, my tuition will not be refunded. If my photo is not received by September 29, 2010, it will not appear in the class directory or iNSiGHT. I understand and will abide by the attendance requirements described above.
Applicant's Name: Signature Date:
A supervisor who has the authority to allow the applicant named above to devote the time necessary to be an active participant in the Leadership Billings 2011 program must sign this application.
Supervisor's Name: Supervisor's Signature Date:
Supervisor's Business_ Email Address:
Form Verification
To verify your submission please type in the text you see above:
 

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