LEADERSHIP OSCEOLA COUNTY APPLICATION

The mission of Leadership Osceola County is to Prepare, Inspire and Support Leadership for the Improved Future of Our CommunityLeadership Osceola County encourages application from individuals who have demonstrated a capacity to leadership in their chosen field, who have exhibited interest and commitment to the welfare of Osceola County, and who have potential for exercising substantial leadership in the future. Every effort will be made to ensure that appointments to Leadership Osceola County will reflect the diversity of the community. Appointments to Leadership Osceola County are limited. Not every nominee can be selected. Nominees not selected are eligible to reapply in subsequent years. Self-nominations and applications are appropriate. We encourage you to promote the Leadership Osceola Program among your friends and associates.

Please complete this application with care. Applicants will be asked to participate in an interview process.

PROCESS
 Step 1: Nominated individual completes application
Step 2: Selection Committee Members interview Candidates
Step 3: Candidates are accepted into program and notified
Step 4: Program participation
Step 5: Graduation and Induction into community involvement

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

  • All information on the form must be typed or printed legibly, please.
  • There is no application fee.
  • Tuition is due upon notification of acceptance.
  • A limited number of scholarships are available; if interested, please include a letter of request detailing need.
  • Two references are required
  • Selection for the class will be based upon the information contained in the completed application and an interview with the Selection Committee.
  • Representation will be sought from a cross-section of the community and will reflect the diversity of the community. These leaders and potential leaders will be selected using the following criteria:
  • Potential for leadership;
  • Achievement of goals;
  • Willingness to contribute time and talent;
  • Commitment to Osceola County; and,
  • Contribution to overall diversity and strength of the class
  • Photographs of a professional quality suitable for publication can be supplied or photos will be taken at orientation.
  • Applicants must have the full support of the organization or corporation they represent.
  • Return the completed and signed Application and Commitment Form to:

Leadership Osceola County Community Vision
704 Generation Point, Suite 101, Kissimmee, FL  34744

 

 

Basic Information

Full Name:
Preferred First Name:
Organization
Corporation:
Your Title or Position:
Work Address:
City:
Zip:
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
Home Address:
City:
Zip:
List Voting Precinct #'s
City:
County:
School District:
The answers to the following three demographic questions are OPTIONAL. We are interested in them because one of the goals of Leadership Osceola County is to have a class, which reflects the diversity of our community in many ways.
Age:
Gender:
Race
Ethnicity:
Briefly describe your responsibilities in your current position:
List your Business/Professional Affiliations (if any):
EDUCATION Section:
High School:
Post - Secondary College:
Continuing Education:
How long have you lived in Osceola County?
How long have you worked in Osceola County?
If you do not live in Osceola County, why do you want to be in Leadership Osceola County? What do you bring to the community table?
Have you applied to Leadership Osceola County before? If yes, when?
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
LEADERSHIP SKILLS SELF ASSESSMENT
Please consider your leadership abilities and rate yourself in the following categories:
  SUPERIOR ABOVE AVERAGE AVERAGE UNKNOWN
To Work Cooperatively
To Identify Goals & Set Priorities
To Build & Develop Teams
To Communicate Effectively
To Appreciate Others’ View Points
To Use Logic & Creativity in Decision Making
To Resolve Conflict
COMMITMENT
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
What do you hope to contribute to the experience?
PERSONAL COMMITMENT
I understand that Leadership Osceola County is a learning experience and requires attendance at all program sessions, the Retreat and the completion of all assignments. I understand that the investment in me is designed for the overall betterment of the community and therefore I pledge to use the knowledge gained toward that end. By signing this application, I agree to be bound by this commitment
Sign by entering your name and date.
ORGANIZATION/EMPLOYER COMMITMENT
Participants in Leadership Osceola County must have the commitment of their employer. The signature below indicates that the employer is aware of the work-release time required and endorses the application.
Name:
Title:
Company
Organization:
Address
Phone:
Employer signature required to indicate that the employer is aware of the work-release time required and endorses the application.

The Leadership Osceola County program is a productive partnership between
Community Vision and the
Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Community Vision, Inc. 704 Generation Point, #101, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Ph: 407-933-0870    Fax: 407-933-0942