Leadership UA Adult Program Schedule 2011-2012

Sessions meet from 5:30 to 8:30 PM unless otherwise indicated. Locations vary for different programs. Dinner is served at 5:30 and our program begins around 6 PM.

9/14/2011: Introduction and Welcome 6:00-8:30pm

Learn about community leadership and integrity from Joe Valentino, UA Assistant City Manager. Mary Ellen Hatch, our Executive Director, will outline the vision of the year. (Please note this is a Wednesday evening event, as opposed to the normal Thursday meeting time)

At the Forum at Knightsbridge, 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd

9/23/2011 Retreat Camp Akita 4:00pm Friday to 4:00pm Saturday 9/24

Our overnight class retreat is held at the scenic Camp Akita in the Hocking Hills. During the retreat you will get to know your fellow classmates and learn more about your own unique learning & leadership style. Discuss project component of the program, where the class identifies, develops and implements a project to benefit or meet an identified need in the community. The retreat is facilitated by Dr. Brad Mitchell, Senior Director of Leadership at Battelle for Kids

10/6/2011 UA Government and UA Police 5:30-8:30

Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road (downstairs)

Meet the UA City Leaders, learn how the city of Upper Arlington functions. Also, we will be taking a behind the scenes tour of UAPD. Speakers include: Virginia Barney-City Manager, Cathe Armstrong-City Finance Director, and Brian Quinn-Chief of Police.

10/20/2011 Candidates Night 5:30-8:30

Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road (downstairs & council chambers)

Meet with UA Council member to learn the role of Council in UA. Attend LUA’s public forum of questions to individuals running for UA City Council and UA School Board.

11/3/2011 Community Resources 5:30-8:30

Location TBA. Learn about community needs that exist and the non profit groups that are available as resources. Meet the directors and leaders of multiple community programs and organization.

11/17/2011 Theories of Leadership 5:30-8:30

Location TBA. We will explore the multiple theories of leadership with Dr. Brad Mitchell. Additional time will be available to work on your project.

12/1/2011 Holiday Alumni Party 5:30-8:00

Contact us for details and location

12/15/2011 Chili Night/Project Wk Night 5:30-8:30

Mary Ellen Hatch’s, 1942 Collingswood Rd, 43221. Enjoy some of Mary Ellen’s famous chili while you work with your classmates on your project.

1/5/2012 UA Library and History of UA 5:30-8:30

UA Library, 2800 Tremont Rd 43221 (downstairs meeting rm). Learn more about UA’s outstanding library system and all the resources it holds. Get a peek into UA’s history from the Archives site developed at the library.

1/19/2012 Economic Development in UA 5:30-8:30

Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road 43221. The City of Upper Arlington leadership and budget. Ted Stanton, City Manager, will discuss City Leadership and Cathe Armstrong will cover the UA City Budget. There will be project time at the end of this session.

2/2/2012 Education in UA 5:30-8:30

Bd of Education, 1950 N Mallway Drive 43221 (downstairs boardrm). Meet with the leaders of the UA School System and Education Foundation. Found out the specifics of the strategic plan, the finances of a levy, and the resources available to our community from the UA school system.

2/16/2012 Belief Driven Success 5:30-8:30

Location TBA. Patrick Donadio will share his presentation on Belief Driven Success. This is a very insightful look into yourself and an interactive evening

3/1/2012 Leadership Panel 5:30-8:30

Location TBA. This is a class favorite. Dr Brad Mitchell will lead a diverse panel of Columbus leaders to discuss varies areas of leadership in their personal and professional worlds. There will be a period at the end for question/comments for the audience. This evening is open to the public, feel free to invite family and friends.

3/15/2012 Firehouse Tour 5:30-8:30

Firehouse #72 3861 Reed Road 43220. Enjoy a dinner prepared by the firefighters and tour the Reed Road Fire House #72. Learn just what our firefighters do in our community and beyond. There will be project time at the end of this session.

3/29/2012 Project Night 5:30-8:30

Location TBA. This is a complete project evening, to finalize your project.

4/12/2012 Wrapping up the Year 5:30-8:30

Location TBA. “Putting it All Together” Brad Mitchell will facilitate your final evening as you decide how to apply your new leadership skills.

5/03/2012 Graduation and Leadership Awards Evening 5:30-8:00

Scioto Country Club. Time to celebrate with your fellow class members and time for LUA to present its annual awards to leaders within our community. This will be a special event attended by alumni, board members, key community leaders, and your guests. You will present your class project to the group.

Other Important Notes:

Attendance is requested at all sessions. To get the most out of the program, and ensure that the experience is maximized for other class members, it is important that you are present and on time for the sessions. We do understand that from time to time emergencies occur and will interfere with your schedule, but otherwise we expect you to make every effort to attend.

Some course work will be completed outside of scheduled class time, including the group project work.