"If you think you know Springfield, wait until you experience Leadership Springfield. I learned more about this city in the last year than I could hope to know in a lifetime of living here. The most encouraging aspect of the experience was knowing that my dynamic fellow classmates would be stepping up to take leadership roles now and in the future. I consider Leadership Springfield an essential component of my professional experience and growth."

-Marc Maness, director of community development and grants, Springfield Public Schools, Class XIX

Application

Leadership Academy Application

Applications are now being accepted for Leadership Springfield Academy Class XXI. Deadline for submission is April 2, 2010. To apply for the program, download the application below and email the completed application to Kim Everest, Administrative Coordinator at kim(at)springfieldchamber.com. The "Parent/Guardian Release Form" must be completed by a parent/guardian as well as a school counselor/faculty member. The release form may be mailed to Kim c/o Leadership Springfield, PO Box 1687, Springfield MO, 65801 or faxed to 417-862-1611. An application submitted without the release form will not be considered.

If you have questions about the application, or Leadership Academy, please contact Kim Everest at 417-862-5567.

Leadership Springfield Academy Application

2010-2011 Leadership Academy Class Calendar

September 21, 2010
Parent-Student Orientation
6:00 pm, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

October 20, 2010
Academy Retreat
(This retreat is mandatory)

November 17, 2010
Education/History of Springfield

December 15, 2010
Business

January 19, 2011
Government & History of Springfield

February 16, 2011
Life 101

March 16, 2011
Leadership Development/Make-up day

April 7, 2011
Graduation