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Fargo Moorhead Leadership - Application

Application Instructions
• Once you begin the online application process you are required to complete it. You may want to view the application questions to prepare your answers prior to beginning the process.
• Your employer must be aware and supportive of your application to the Leadership program. A letter of recommendation from your employer is required. You are asked to submit this letter by e-mail in Microsoft Word or PDF format upon completion of the online application.
• Completed online application and e-mailed letter of recommendation. Application deadline is July 7, 2008.

After this point you are required to provide information, beginning your application process. If you are unable to complete or do not have the necessary documents at this time, do not continue with the process.

Tuition
• In addition to time and dedication, Fargo Moorhead Leadership requires a financial commitment. Program tuition is $900 per participant. The employer/sponsoring organization is responsible for $825 and each participant is responsible for $75 of the tuition as part of their personal commitment.
• Tuition includes all course materials, nine full-day sessions, orientation, retreat, meals, and speaker costs. Full payment of tuition is due by September 2, 2008, unless other arrangements have been made.

If you are unable to complete the program for any reason, tuition will not be reimbursed.

Financial Assistance
To assist qualified individuals who may not otherwise be able to participate in Fargo Moorhead Leadership, financial assistance is available to Chamber members in good standing through a payment plan, in which tuition is paid during an extended period with the final payment due by May 1, 2008.
Fargo Moorhead Leadership also grants a number of partial scholarships. Requests for scholarships will be considered on the basis of the applicant’s demonstrated need as indicated in the application form. Each participant and his/her sponsor, if applicable, will be asked to contribute some portion of the tuition. Full scholarships are not available.

Commitment
Selected candidates are expected to participate fully in all Fargo Moorhead Leadership sessions. An Orientation in August establishes the program foundation. A team-building retreat is held in September. The monthly sessions are held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month from August through May. The project presentations and a graduation ceremony conclude the program in May. Barring emergencies, attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Session dates are listed below.

August 14, 2008
September 11, 2008 - 2 to 7 p.m.
September 12, 2008 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m
(we will travel to Catherine, ND)
October 9, 2008
November 13, 2008
December 1, 2008

January 8, 2009
February 12, 2009
March 12, 2009
April 9, 2009
May 14, 2009
May 21, 2009

Each session focuses on a 21st century leadership capacity. Meetings are held at different Chamber-member firms each month and include guest speakers, networking, tours and interactive exercises.

In addition to the monthly sessions you will be asked to commit your time to a small group community service project which addresses a community need. Participation in the group meetings outside of class is expected. You may download a hard copy application form or apply online here.

Application Form

Personal Data
Full Name
Preferred Name
Home Address
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Demographic Profile
Fargo Moorhead Leadership seeks to reflect the diversity of the community in its class. The following questions may be answered at the discretion of the applicant.
Gender	Male Female
Ethnic Origin	Africa American Asian American Caucasian Hispanic Native American Other
Year of Birth
Years in the F-M Region
Highest Level of Education	High School Some College Business / Trade School 4-year Degree Masters PhD Other
Employment Profile (Check all that apply)
	Arts/Entertainment Business (small) Business (large) Education Financial/Real Estate/Insurance Government Healthcare Legal Construction Manufacturing Social Service Retail Telecommunications Associations/Clubs Non Profit Media Religious Organization Other
Provide the following details
Employer
Job Title
Business Address
Business Phone
Business Fax
E-mail Address
Supervisor
Supervisor's E-mail
Years with Employer
Leadership and Community (Please ensure that your response addresses the question or topic.)
What has been your most important leadership achievement?
Briefly describe your motivation to participate in this program?
What do you expect to gain from the program?
What will you bring/contribute to the Fargo Moorhead Leadership program?
How do you foresee yourself making a difference in the F-M region/your company upon graduation from Fargo Moorhead Leadership?
Briefly describe yourself in terms of personality, interests and goals.
Please check the following boxes to show your agreement with the program.
Employer and participant are willing to make a financial commitment.
	Yes, I agree.
Please indicate your request for financial assistance.
	Partial Scholarship Extended Payment Plan
Knowing the time commitment and expectations, I will complete the full 9-month program.
	Yes, I agree.
Additional Information Required Please provide a letter of recommendation from your employer (or if you are self-employed, someone from the community) explaining why they feel you should be selected for this program. The letter should be no longer than one page. E-mail the letter to Ashley@fmchamber.com in MS Word or a pdf format. Thank you for submitting your application to the Fargo Moorhead Leadership program. You will be notified in June of your acceptance status.