Junior Leadership Southside
Mission
Our mission is to give Danville and Pittsylvania County high school students that have the propensity and desire to be active citizens in the community exposure to opportunities available to become engaged community leaders. Also, we desire to stimulate an interest and desire in community involvement, as well as cultivate leadership skills among youth through personal and group interactions.
Vision
Our vision is it to develop lifelong leadership skills among Danville and Pittsylvania County high school students that inspire them to become actively involved in their community, as well as to educate and retain young professionals to aid in the economic development of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Program
Junior Leadership Southside is an eight (8) month program that will provide leadership orientation and development to local rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The program will include eight (8) monthly programs ranging from 4-8 hours in length held on school holidays, after school, and on Saturdays.
Participants
Each class will include approximately twenty (20) rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Danville and Pittsylvania County schools. These participants will be selected based on applications and references submitted.
Attendance and Commitment
Due to the time requirement of participation in this program, participants and parents commitment is critical for program success. Participants are allowed only two (2) absences during the program year. Any participant that fails to attend at least six (6) of the eight (8) monthly sessions will not be allowed to graduate in April. Transportation to and from the program locations will be the responsibility of the participant.
Tuition
A tuition of $195 is used to defray the expenses of monthly sessions. It may be paid by the participant or by a sponsor. Limited financial assistance may be available upon request.
Application
Please contact the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce or click here if you would like an application or if you would like to nominate an individual, click here.
Email: llawson@dpchamber.org or call: 434.836.6990.
Application deadline is May 3, 2010.
2010-2011 Program Schedule
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP SOUHTHSIDE II 2010-2011 CALENDAR—
Session Locations and Times will vary. All Sessions will be held on School Holidays, After School, or on Saturdays.
September 2010
Program Orientation, Administration of Myers Briggs Test, and Opening Reception
October 2010
Myers Briggs Presentation and Evaluation
November 2010
Leadership through Service and Leadership Styles
December 2010
How to Have a Positive Impact on Your Community
January 2011
Program: Entrepreneurial Panel; Decision Matrix Presentation
February 2011
Mission/Vision/Personal Goal Setting
March 2011
Ethical Decision Making
April 2011
Opportunities for YOU in This Community
Participant Presentations
Graduation Ceremony and Reception
Junior Leadership Class I
Michelle Helton
Catt Kefauver
Emily Liverman
Caitlyn Meehan
Maggie Milette
Chelsea Prescott
Rashad Russell
Taylor Rutledge
Tasha Stratton
Lawson Wood
Junior Leadership Southside participants have been participating in sessions on team building, leadership skills, and customer service.
At right, Patrick Jinks, President & CEO of United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County, met with participants in the Junior Leadership Southside program in February to facilitate a discussion around vision, mission, and core values. During Jinks’ presentation, the participants were challenged to develop a mission statement for their lives and to illustrate it.
Program Schedule
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP SOUTHSIDE I
2009-2010 CALENDAR—Session Locations will vary
September 24, 2009
4-8:00pm
Program Orientation and Reception
October 17, 2009
8-5:00pm
Myers Briggs Presentation and Evaluation
November 3, 2009
8—5:00pm
“Give ‘em the Pickle” Customer Service Presentation and Leadership Styles
Location: VIR
December 3, 2009
3-6:00pm
Nonprofit Panel
January 18, 2010
8-5:00pm
Program: Entrepreneurial Panel; Decision Matrix Presentation
Location: DRBDC
February 15, 2010
8-5:00pm
Mission/Vision (Personal Mission)
March 16, 2010
4-8:00pm
City Council / BOS Meeting
April 17, 2010
8-5:00pm
Volunteer Project Presentations and Graduation
Location: To be determined (North Theater)
