Leadership Pasadena

Information Meetings for Potential Class Participants

Learn more about the LP program and meet board members and graduates at one of these meetings:

For more information or to reserve a spot at a meeting please call 626-577-2296

(LP Headquarters) or

626-799-7129 (Mark Mastromatteo, Chair of Leadership Pasadena Recruitment Committee)

You may also apply without attending one of these informational meetings.

LP Class of 2008-2009

Candidate Application

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE ALREADY TURNING IN THEIR MATERIALS, SO WE ASK THAT YOU GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN NOW OR AS SOON AS YOU DECIDE TO APPLY -- THE JULY DATE BELOW IS OUR "LAST CHANCE TO APPLY" DEADLINE. THANK YOU!

Please review the following steps in order to complete the application process:

Step 1: Time Commitment

The Leadership Pasadena program takes place over seven months, typically one session every month, usually incorporating a Friday and Saturday.

Your consistent attendance is an important requirement. Class members are required to be present a minimum of 80% of class time. Attendance at certain sessions is mandatory.

Additional out-of-class time will be required to complete Class Projects.

Step 2: Financial Commitment

Tuition for the Class of 2008-2009 is structured as follows*.

Corporate/Foundation Sponsored Individuals Class Participants whose tuition is supported by Corporate, Business, or Organizational means	$5,000.00
Nonprofit Sponsored Individuals Agencies with a $2 million+ annual budget	$5,000.00
Nonprofit Sponsored Individuals Agencies with under a $2 million annual budget	$3,500.00
Non-Sponsored Individuals Participants who personally pay tuition	$3,500.00

* Tuition includes opening reception, three-day out-of-town retreat, all materials, breakfast, lunch, and other refreshments at each session.

Some scholarship monies are available, according to need. Financial arrangements will be discussed separately, after an individual is accepted into the program.

Step 3: Community Investment

All Leadership Pasadena class participants become members of the Graduate Network upon completion of the training course. Being a part of this growing and active group of individuals in the community has many benefits.

All Graduates are expected to contribute their talents and energies in some form of volunteer community service for the year following class participation.

Each member of the GradNet is expected to engage in the alumni events, activities, and/or projects to the best of their ability.

Step 4: Program Application

If you wish to complete an application online, please continue to the form below.

Alternately, you may download an application (in either Microsoft Word or PDF) or request an application by mail, complete and sign it, and mail it with the requested attachments to:

APPLICATION

Leadership Pasadena
P.O. Box 1126
Pasadena, CA
91102-1126

Applications are accepted until July 31, 2008.

The Selection Committee will make a preliminary determination based on your application. All information will be kept strictly confidential. A personal interview will be scheduled for finalists.

Please provide us with the following information:

Name
Title
Organization/Business
Street Address
Address (cont.)
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
Fax
E-mail

References

Enter name and contact information for at least two.

Step 5: Background Information

Please enter the following information (You may either type the information into each box or cut and paste text from other sources):

Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae

including employment history, volunteer history, and education

Issue(s)

A 200-word essay that describes issues or an issue confronting the greater Pasadena area that most concerns you, your thoughts on how the issue(s) should be addressed, and the role you intend to play (if any) in the solution.

You & LP

A 200-word essay that describes what you will bring to the Leadership Pasadena program, what you hope to gain, and the community of constituents you will serve when the class is completed.

Tuition Assistance

If you are a Non-Sponsored individual who needs tuition assistance, please indicate and briefly explain.

In submitting this Application, you are affirming that you understand all of the requirements and responsibilities of the Leadership Pasadena program, as outlined. You have also shared these with appropriate supervisors and associates.

Deadline for Applications for the Class of 2008-2009: July 31, 2008

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE ALREADY TURNING IN THEIR MATERIALS, SO WE ASK THAT YOU GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN NOW OR AS SOON AS YOU DECIDE TO APPLY -- THE JULY DATE ABOVE IS OUR "LAST CHANCE TO APPLY" DEADLINE. THANK YOU!

For additional information, please call 626-577-2296 or e-mail info@leadershippasadena.org.