LE XXIX: the 29th year with 780+ Alumni

Thank you for your interest in applying to Leadership Evanston XXIX
This year the program will begin Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
We are extending the application timeline. Applications will be accepted until mid September, 2020.  Applicants are asked to consider these requirements before submitting an application.
Signature Leadership Evanston participants must: 
  • Have lived and/or worked in Evanston for at least one year.
  • Intend to remain in the Evanston area for at least five years.
  • Be able to attend all class sessions.  At most, participants may miss two sessions.
  • Be willing and able to spend four to six hours per month outside of class on a team project.
The program cost is $1,250. 
Financial assistance/scholarships are available. Once enrolled, $100 non-refundable deposit required.

Sessions for 2020-2021 Leadership Evanston will take place as follows:
  • October, November, December - online, virtual sessions.
  • Hybrid model starting in January 2021, a combination of online and small group convening, depending on CDC guidelines and safe practices.
  • Two Zoom sessions per month: Second and fourth Wednesday per month - Twice a month for two 2 hour sessions = 4 hours; 3:00 pm-5:00 pm in the afternoon. 
  • Home Base: Small group discussions meet for 1 hour per month.
  • Cohort begins with online retreat on #1 Wednesday, October 14.  Session #2: Wednesday, October 28. Both sessions 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Further dates: November 11 & 25; December 9 & 23; January 13 & 27; February 10 & 24; March 10 & 24; April 14 & 28; May 12 & 26; Graduation: June 9. 

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* 1. Gender Pronouns

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* 2. Contact Information

Because we strive to ensure that the Leadership Evanston class reflects Evanston’s diversity, we ask you to specify your age, gender, race and/or ethnic identity.

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* 3. I live in Evanston.

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* 4. I work in Evanston.

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* 5. Years living and/or working in Evanston.

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* 6. Race/Ethnicity (self identified)

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* 7. Age Range

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* 8. Can you attend all the Leadership Evanston sessions?

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* 9. Do you expect to be living and/or working in Evanston in five years?      

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* 10. If you answered NO to either #8 or #9, please explain here.

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* 11. Name the volunteer or civic organizations in which you have been involved in Evanston or elsewhere, including city, educational, neighborhood, business, union, and professional organizations.  Identify positions you have held and approximate dates.

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* 12. Describe your most significant accomplishment in any of these volunteer activities. 
    

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* 13. Describe its importance to the community and its importance to you.

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* 14. Describe your current career, work, or most recent responsibilities.

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* 15. What are your personal qualities that you would bring to the cohort?

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* 16. What skills would you like to further develop to become an effective community leader and an engaged citizen?

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* 17. What do you feel and think are the three most important issues facing Evanston? 

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* 18. What do you hope to gain from your Leadership Evanston experience? After you complete this program, how do you envision you will use your leadership skills and experience in the community?

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* 19. How did you get interested in participating in Leadership Evanston?

Once you send in your application, you will be contacted for a small group, one-hour interview to review expectations, understand program details, and answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any time as we move forward.

Thank you for your interest. Leadership Evanston appreciates your commitment to our community.

Jennifer G. Moran
Director of Leadership and Training
Evanston Community Foundation
www.evanstonforever.org
moran@evanstonforever.org
847.502.4183

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