Leadership Grand Prairie offers an educational experience designed to develop an awareness of the City and its relationship to the Metroplex. The program provides personal leadership training through various facilitators, along with a study of John C. Maxwell’s “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”. At the conclusion of the program, participants will be better prepared for leadership roles within their business and community.
	Through the Leadership program participants learn how to best utilize their leadership skills, while learning about the local community. Meeting and speaking with key community leaders about the inner workings of the city proved to be a valuable experience. As a result of my Leadership Grand Prairie experience, I have been able to further enhance my business growth and improve my own leadership proficiency. I strongly recommend this program for anyone who is a leader – or looking to become a leader. The skills, contacts and experiences gained from this program are invaluable. Richard Whitman Leadership Class of 2007 – 2008 Valedictorian	Leadership Grand Prairie is entering its 24th year, with over 480 alumni to date. This nine-month course is open to the community and surrounding businesses. While students have a variety of reasons for exploring the course, one thing is for sure - “The Grand Prairie Leadership Course will enhance today’s leaders for tomorrow’s leadership opportunities” (Kurt Johnson- US Navy).   The Leadership program is held on the first Wednesday of each month from September 2009 through May of 2010, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Program topics include: City Day, Criminal Justice, Arts & Culture, Education, Health & Human Services, Transportation, Media and Tourism. The Leadership Class participants will learn about these topics within the community and the surrounding DFW Metroplex.   If you would like to join the 2010-11 class please click here apply! Tuition for the program is $650. Tuition includes all materials, meals, travel and entrance fees required for each day’s activities. An application must be submitted for acceptance into the program.  Class size is limited. Contact the Chamber soon. Deadline for the 2010-11 class is August 20th 2010.

Full Name * Preferred name/Nickname Business Title Street Address * Home Address Business Phone * Business Fax Home Phone * Cell Email * Preferred Contact Location * Business Home Is your business/organization sponsoring you? Yes No Will you request scholarship assistance? * Yes No Gender Male Female Birthdate * 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember 190019011902190319041905190619071908190919101911191219131914191519161917191819191920192119221923192419251926192719281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010 Place of Birth Spouse's Name Polo/Golf Shirt Size * Years in GP? * County? * Interests * What do you hope to gain from participation in Leadership Grand Prairie? * Upload Resume * COMMITMENT   LEADERSHIP GRAND PRAIRIE is a learning experience and requires the following commitments by the participant: 1)  Mandatory attendance at the orientation/retreat (September 1, 2010). 2)  Attendance at monthly sessions (cannot miss more than two sessions). 3)  Timeliness.  This requirement is not only a demonstration of proper business etiquette; it will allow all participants to gain the most benefit from the program. 4)  Active participation in a community service project to be completed by the class no later than May, 2011. 5)  Tuition for the program is $650. $200 deposit is required by August 20th. Payment in full is due by October 1, 2010. Any program participant who is absent from the retreat or from more than two monthly meetings will not graduate with the class.  Tuition refunds must be requested in writing by October 1, 2010.  No tuition refunds will be considered after that date.  A processing fee will be deducted from each tuition refund. I understand the above commitments and agree to be bound by them. DISCLOSURE: Leadership Grand Prairie’s monthly programs typically involve a variety of different components and trips to different locations (including, for example, the Hutchins State Jail, one or more area hospitals, and one or more area schools) at which individual and group activities or tours will occur.  Because of the activities involved and the locations visited, a risk exists and must be assumed by each participant that he or she may suffer physical or emotional injury.  To assist Leadership Grand Prairie in providing a safe experience, participants are asked to provide us with information regarding any limitations, conditions or disabilities you may have that could affect your safety or the safety of class situations. RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I have read and understand the disclosure statement above.  I understand that Leadership Grand Prairie’s program may be physically or emotionally demanding.  I recognize the inherent risks of injury or disability inherent in my participation in Leadership Grand Prairie’s program and I assume the risk of injury that could result from any of the class activities. I RELEASE LEADERSHIP GRAND PRAIRIE, ITS STAFF MEMBERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS AND AFFILIATES FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PERMANENT AND FATAL INJURY) TO ME AND OR DAMAGES TO OR LOSS OF MY PROPERTY RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THE LEADERSHIP GRAND PRAIRIE PROGRAM, AND ACCEPT ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY PERSONAL SAFETY. * I Accept