Leadership Jenks

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ABOUT LEADERSHIP JENKS


The goal of Leadership Jenks is to identify, motivate and educate emerging leaders in our community. Leadership Jenks is a joint community leadership-building program organized by the Jenks Chamber of Commerce and proudly sponsored by Red River Payroll, Gateway First Bank, and Woodland West Pet Resort. 


Register for Leadership Jenks.


MISSION


Leadership Jenks aims to promote and enhance community leadership through an in-depth introduction to social, economic, business and policy issues in Jenks. Leadership Jenks provides a rich networking environment and access to community, county and state leaders.


PROGRAM COST


  • Member Price – $350
  • Non-member Price – $450


SCHOLARSHIPS


A limited number of partial scholarships are available for the program. Eligible applicants include small businesses (under five employees).


PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS


In order to participate, interested persons must fill out an application form.



CLASS EXPECTATIONS:


  • The second Tuesday of the Month we will meet at different locations throughout Jenks.
  • There will be a meet and greet happy hour for the first meeting.
  • Optional happy hours just for our Leadership Jenks Class throughout the year.
  • Community project we will vote on as a group and you as the Leadership class will run and complete.
  • Attendance is required, If a class is missed there will be a make up project requirement and a due date.



PARTICIPANT SELECTION

The application is open on a first come, first served basis. After acceptance, all correspondence and reminders will be sent via email from the Jenks Chamber of Commerce.



BENEFITS


  • Learn about meaningful ways to make a difference by giving back to the Jenks community through volunteer activities.
  • Become part of a rich learning community constituted of leaders with unique backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of issues facing the Jenks community.



SESSION TOPICS


  • History of Jenks, Economic Development and Community Growth
  • Education
  • County and State Government
  • Public Safety (Police and Fire)
  • Oklahoma Aquarium
  • City Government and Services
  • Leadership Jenks Graduation


NOTABLE ALUMNI


  • Dr. Stacey Butterfield, Jenks Public Schools Superintendent
  • Representative Lonnie Sims, Oklahoma House District 68
  • Cory Box, Jenks Mayor
  • Mark Tedford, owner of Tedford Insurance and Past Chamber Board Chair
  • Heather Turner, owner of Anthem Road Academy and President of Jenks Chamber
  • Chris Smith, BancFirst Jenks President
  • Greg Helms, owner of GS Helms & Associates Architect and former Jenks Chamber of Commerce Board Chair