Leadership Seminar

THE NEXT LEADERSHP SEMINAR WILL BE HELD in Spring of 2012.

What is the Leadership Seminar? The MVUC Leadership Training Program is designed to “Serve Those Who Serve Others.” In existence since 2007, the program provides training, opportunities to learn from each other, and a venue to get to know others who care about MVUC and wish to contribute in a variety of ways. About 60 of us have graduated since the program began.

Who attends? The short answer is, anyone who is interested in learning more about MVUC and anyone interested in improving their leadership skills, helping support better committees and meetings, or is interested in networking with others who share these goals. As noted below, there are two different courses designed to meet different needs, but the differences do not preclude interested parties from attending either or both (as many have done) courses.

When is it conducted? The program usually provides one course annually, in the Spring (normally in April-May), focused primarily on the needs of newly elected leaders (Board of Trustees, Program Council, and Nominating Committee), but also open to all who are interested. Additional course iterations may be scheduled as demand warrants and new courses are under consideration in response to recommendations from the congregation. 

What is it like? The course consist of a Friday evening session, including a team dinner, and a half day session on Saturday, breakfast included. Participants are expected to attend both sessions. A very modest read ahead package is provided several days before the course.  The program has a healthy mix of discussions, lecture, exercises, case studies, and more. The emphasis is on having fun and getting to know each other while learning to be better leaders and team members.

How do I sign up and who do I contact?  Announcements will be circulated a few weeks before the next course, along with RSVP instructions.  Feel free anytime to contact any of the Course Facilitators and let us know of your interest; we will be glad to put you on the attendance roster and will reconfirm with you when the course is ready to begin. Speak with any of the Course Facilitators listed below:

Bill Clontz – bill@theclontz.net
Georgia Pourchot – gpourchot@yahoo.com
Lincoln Cobb -   linkcobb@verizon.net
Ron Brandt –   brandtron@verizon.net
Tamara de la Camp – tcamp33@gmail.com