Leadership Franklin County is a non-profit organization that develops current and emerging leaders to work together to serve the good of Franklin County and the surrounding area. Leadership Franklin County is a non-profit organization that develops current and emerging leaders to work together to serve the good of Franklin County, Arkansas. The nine-month leadership development program is an exper
iential curriculum, during which class participants:
•Learn about themselves
•Explore the history and culture of Franklin County
•Identify and examine important issues that are relevant to the community and become active agents of positive change
•Meet a network of diverse people who are interested in making a difference
•Practice team building through work in small groups to achieve common goals. Who We Are:
Leadership Franklin is supported by a grant awarded to Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus allocated by the General Assembly through the effort of Representative Leslee Milam-Post. What We Do
Leadership Franklin County provides four basic services to the community and its membership.
•Leadership Development-A nine-month leadership program is provided yearly to a group of people in Franklin County for the purpose of developing a pool of leadership talent from which organizations may draw upon to meet its community service needs. Participants receive formal training in important skills such as leadership and team building.
•In-depth knowledge of Franklin County-The program provides an opportunity to learn about the county's history, geography, political structure, economic climate and more. Explore many of the challenges and issues facing our fast-growing county and learn about ways to get involved in the community.
•Community Impact Projects-These projects leave a legacy to the Franklin community and working together, class members use the tools, resources and information they have gathered throughout the year to make a positive and lasting impact.
•Networking-Graduates of the program come away with a new network of friends and associates. The graduates of Leadership Franklin County will have the opportunity to become members of Leadership Franklin County Alumni Association. Members will have the opportunities for continued involvement in the program and community service. Goals:
•Identify and select highly motivated potential/existing leaders each year to participate in the program.
•Thoroughly educate and challenge the participants as to the needs and opportunities of
the regional community and the dynamics of social and economic change.
•Develop a fellowship among the participants to provide a common ground for working
together on present and future projects.
•Create a dialogue and rapport between the participants and existing regional leadership.
•Stimulate within the participants an increased level of commitment and participation within their communities and regional organizations.
•Develop a renewed sense of enthusiasm, regional harmony and positive attitude
