Leadership Grand Strand

ent, human services, government and politics, and the arts. During the full-day sessions scheduled each month, participants work together with local leaders to expand their network of contacts and resources, to increases their breadth of knowledge about the community, and to develop leadership skills. The curriculum also includes community assignments that are related to each month's topic, challenging the participants to explore current issues first-hand. Leadership Grand Strand Objectives

1.Develop informed, trained and committed leaders who understand the issues and needs or our community.

2.Create the opportunity for leaders to meet, establish rapport, and maintain ongoing professional relationships.

3.Ensure that participants involve themselves in greater roles in our community through volunteerism in service and civic organizations, serving on appointed boards and running for local elected offices.

4.Create the opportunity for future leaders to continue to identify and study local issues.

5.Enhance the skills necessary to become effective leaders of the community.