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Program Schedule 2011-2012 **Programs subject to change. Sessions will begin at noon on the first day and conclude at noon on the final day, unless otherwise noted. Note that Retreat begins at 9am on September 7.
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Session 1: Big Sky
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September 7-9, 2011 BEGINS AT 9:00AM ON SEPTEMBER 7 ! Class of 2012 Orientation and Retreat
The Journey Begins! Montana history and holding our state in trust; introduction to the power of "Gracious Space." |
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Session 2: Flathead
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October 13-15, 2011 Celebrating our Native American Culture; The Economics of Change
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Session 3: Bozeman
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November 16-18, 2011 Entrepreneurship, Research, Tech Transfer and Higher Education
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Session 4: Helena
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January 12-14, 2012 State Government, Justice and Public Policy
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Session 5: Great Falls
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February 16-18, 2012 Montana's Role in National Defense; Agriculture in the Heart of Montana
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Session 6: Sidney
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March 22-24, 2012 Opportunites East of the Mountains; The Impact of the Bakken Play on Montana
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Session 7: Billings
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April 27-29, 2011 Health Care in Montana; Graduation
Participants will share their personal mission and their vision for Montana, celebrating the journey they have been on in the past year and their future leadership roles. |
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Application |
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The Participant Application Form is available for download on the Leadership Montana home page. A $25.00 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application. Applications must be received at the Leadership Montana office by March 31, 2011. |
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Selection |
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The selection of approximately 40-participants will be based upon the evaluation of the Leadership Montana Selection Committee. Participants will be chosen on the information in the Application Form and the desire to assemble a diverse group from across Montana. |
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Tuition |
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$2,500 tuition includes all program costs, books and materials, including meals during the program sessions. Transportation to and from the host city, lodging and incidentals are not included. A deposit of $1,000 is due 30-days after acceptance or by July 1. The balance is due by the first session. |
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“The Leadership Montana Tuition Assistance Fund” |
For those applicants requiring financial assistance, the Leadership Montana Tuition Assistance Fund offers full or partial financial support based on need and the availability of funds. Funding is limited. Financial support is offered at the sole discretion of the Selection Committee.
Other organizations or businesses may offer scholarships or financial assistance. The availability of such financial assistance will not affect the selection process. |
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