Q. Is Leadership Mission a non-profit organization? A. Yes, Leadership Mission is a 501(c) 3 organization.
Q. How is Leadership Mission governed? A. A Board of Directors comprised of nine members representing a cross section of our community.
Q. Do you have to live in Mission to be a member of Leadership Mission? A. Priority is given to those who live or work in the Greater Mission area. Applicants from the surrounding areas may be put on a waiting list.
Q. Is participating in other organizations a requirement to be a member of Leadership Mission? A. No, but priority will be given to applicants who have demonstrated leadership potential or ability in one or more organizations or activities related to the betterment of Mission.
Q. Can an elected official be a member of the class? A. Persons who are, at the time of participant's selection, publicly elected officials will not be eligible.
Q. Can a husband and wife join the same class? A. A husband and wife cannot both participate in the same class. Prior non-acceptance of an application does not adversely affect future consideration for selection.
Q. How are class members selected? A. The Board of Directors selects class participants that represent a reasonable cross-section of backgrounds, interests, business and civic ties to the community. The program is designed for leaders of any age.
Q. How large are the Leadership Mission classes? A. Maximum of 25 members.
Q. When are the Leadership Mission meetings held? A. There is a retreat in August from 8am-5pm on a Saturday. Class is every third Thursday of the month from 4-9pm, except December when class is held the second Thursday of the month.
Q. Where are Leadership Mission classes held? A. Various locations throughout the city chosen by the committees planning the meetings.
Q. Who can attend Leadership Mission meetings? A. Only class participants, Board of Directors, presenters, and Leadership Mission Alumni may attend meetings. |