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Instructions
* Please type or print answers clearly
* Complete each section in full
* Include with application a photo (head shot) can be sent digitally to chamber@frankfortky.info
* Applications must be signed by applicant and employer (if applicable)
* Original application must be returned on/before September 3, 2010.

Selection Criteria
The Leadership Frankfort Advisory Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their leadership abilities for a long-term benefit. Approximately twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in the program.

Participants will be chosen by the Advisory Board based upon the information completed on this application. The Committee will be seeking a diverse class, professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise.

Requirements
Attendance at the Opening Orientation Retreat is mandatory. Any participant missing more than one regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program.

Participation
Completion of Leadership Frankfort requires class members to attend all scheduled functions and full Challenge Days. This policy is nearly universal in community, regional, and state leadership course programs. While the Leadership Advisory Board will excuse a single absence from a Challenge Day with a “make up” assignment proposal, absence from any portion of the remaining Challenge Days will result non-completion of the course for this program year. No portion of the opening retreat may be missed. A course schedule is attached to this application. If you and/or your employer are unable to commit to the attendance policy, it is not in your best interest to apply at this time.

Application Fee
A $25.00 non-refundable application fee must be received with your completed application in order for it to be considered. Please attach a check payable to Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Frankfort class.

Tuition
If accepted into Leadership Frankfort, you and/or your employer will be obligated for the tuition fee of $675.00, however if you apply before August 15, 2010 you will receive a $50 early bird discount – taking tuition to $625.00. Tuition covers all required program costs, including room and board at the opening overnight retreat, educational materials and all Challenge Day lunches. Tuition fee must be paid by August 15, to receive the early bird application discount, unless other arrangements have been made.

Scholarships
A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Because this fund is limited, the Leadership Advisory Board recommends that you discuss tuition reimbursement possibilities with your employer and community organizations with which you are involved before applying for scholarship. To apply for a scholarship, please include a letter of request with this application.

Your signature affirms that all information included in this application is accurate and may be submitted for confidential evaluation. Your signature and that of your employer (if applicable) also affirms your agreement to course attendance requirements and tuition obligation.

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Applicant’s Signature

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Employer’s Signature
To verify the employer’s understanding of attendance requirements.