Leadership Montgomery Educational Foundation Inc

Programs: Members are graduates who pay annual dues to leadership montgomery. They enjoy the opportunity to continue involvement in the organization through member programs, activities and services. Benefits of leadership montgomery membership include the member directory and discounts on programs. Members nominate and elect the board of directors and class representatives and serve on standing and ad hoc committees.

using montgomery county as the classroom, leadership montgomery's core program provides hands-on learning opportunities and a forum to discuss the issues and challenges facing the county. The core program is designed to cultivate the informed and skilled leadership needed to impact positive change in organizations and institutions across montgomery county. Program sessions explore social and economic issues such as transportation, education, public safety, and sustainability, as well as community resources, opportunities and challenges. Lm participants reflect the demographics of montgomery county from public, private and nonprofit sectors. Participants gain exposure to multiple perspectives to incorporate into their decision-making along with innovative tools and strategies specific to the complex task of bringing about collaborative change. Program graduates join a network of engaged civic leaders and their lm graduates who are impacting the community as ceos, executive directors, businessowners, elected officials and community leaders. Leadership montgomery graduates give back to montgomery county by serving on hundreds of local boards and committees as well as through extensive volunteer service in support of numerous local nonprofits. In addition, each program class dedicates itself to a centerpiece community outreach project which they work on throughout the duration of the nine month core program.

the senior leadership montgomery program engages one of the county's greatest resources: its 55+ population. Through eight monthly sessions, program participants graduate with a deeper understanding of where they live, and meaningful new relationships with their classmates and other local leaders. The connections made can help participants become better engaged in their communities and make those communities better places now and for future generations. Experiential learning components include a guided bus tour of montgomery county; a visit to moco's correctional facility in clarksburg and public safety training academy; and networking lunches with elected county officials.