2025 Program Information and Application

Due 4:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.

Objectives

Leadership Midwest City provides participants a deeper understanding of the Midwest City area. Participants receive in-depth exposure through discussion groups, on-site visits, simulation and other leadership development activities. Leadership Midwest City is a program designed to prepare and inform class members for volunteer positions of public, civic, and non-profit entities. Its purpose is to:

Identify and motivate potential leaders.
Acquaint participants with the community and its needs.
Encourage identification of challenges and creative solutions.
Acquaint participants with current community leaders.

Program

Leadership Midwest City seeks to develop participants’ knowledge and skills through a series of sessions. The sessions include tours, presentations, demonstrations and dialogue between speakers and members of the class. Topics Include: Team Building and Leadership Skills; Chamber of Commerce; History of Midwest City; Public Education; Health Care; State and City Government; Higher Education; Tinker Air Force Base; Non-Profits and Public Service Opportunities; Fire and Law Enforcement; Health Care; and Industry and Economic Development.

Leadership Midwest City begins with a mandatory orientation on Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 9 am – 5 pm at the Midwest City Chamber Office.

The majority of the classes will be full-day sessions during the daytime hours on Thursdays. One or two classes may be held on another weekday, and these will take place from the beginning of February through the end of April. A complete schedule will be available prior to the beginning of the program. Participants qualify for graduation by attending sessions and participating in the class project, with Graduation being in late April. Participants are allowed to have one excused absence during the ten sessions. Participation in the class project and the orientation are mandatory in order to graduate from Leadership Midwest City. Please note that some time may be required outside of the scheduled class time to work on the class project. All class project funds are raised for the purpose of donating to Midwest City community programs.

Requirements for Participation

1. Work and/or live in Eastern Oklahoma County.

2. Be a member of the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce through your company or as an individual.

3. Resumes, letters of referral, and photographs are optional.

4. Be at least 25 years of age.

5. Comply with attendance requirements.

6. Complete and return an official program application.

7. Attend opening retreat orientation.

8. Give careful consideration to their physical ability and/or constraints, due to the various environments at class sites which include: numerous flights of stairs to climb, long periods of walking and standing, and use of various modes of transportations.

9. Participate in class project.

Nominations and application forms can be obtained at the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce or completed on the Chamber’s website at MidwestCitychamber.com. The Leadership Development Selection Committee reviews completed applications. When making class selections, each applicant is carefully reviewed and chosen to ensure a diverse cross-section of the community is reflected within each class. The selection committee reserves the right to review applicants’ social media. Leadership MWC reserves the right to remove participants from the program if deemed necessary.

Financial Information

Each applicant accepted for the program is responsible for tuition of $500. Check, corporate check, or credit card may be used for payment. Program tuition is due by February 13, 2025. In the event that any participant cannot fulfill their commitment to Leadership Midwest City, no refunds will be issued after the 5th week of the program. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Leadership Midwest City Application

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If you selected other, please explain:

In the space provided below, describe your commitment to the community, how you intend to be involved, and why you wish to participate in Leadership Midwest City.

Pledge of Participation

I, the undersigned, pledge that if selected to participate in Leadership Midwest City, I will make the necessary scheduling arrangements to meet the attendance requirements. To the best of my ability, I will make every effort to ensure the successful completion of the class project.

Digital Signature

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I understand my application is not complete until I send in the Release from Liability and Indemnity Agreement found below

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Release from Liability and Indemnity Agreement

All applications and Release from Liability and Indemnity Agreement (button above) are due 4:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.. Applications and support documents accepted by the Committee will be kept confidential. For additional information please call (405) 733-3801.