The Flint Hills Regional Task Force recommended the development of a regional leadership program. As a result, The Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program was formed in 1992. More than 630 area leaders have participated in the sessions and graduated from the program.
Jack Lindquist, Executive Director of the program, told the Optimist Club members in Junction City this week that “the objective of the program is to identify and involve people in the area who have demonstrated leadership potential. The program then develops and motivates future leaders with special emphasis on awareness of regional strengths and resources, economic development and building entrepreneurial spirit, networking between people from across the region, understanding and commitment to servant leadership, acquisition of 21st Century Leadership skills and the completion of a class project.”
Participants are mostly nominated by their employer; must live in either Geary, Riley or Pottawatomie County and be emerging leaders. The maximum number of participants per session is 30 people. The cost is $600.00 per person and some scholarships are available. Applications ma be obtained by visiting the Flint Hills Regional Leadership website at www.fhrlp.org.