T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute Application 2013-2014

Through the generosity of the T. Boone Pickens Foundation, the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute is designed to develop and enhance the leadership skills and community awareness of Junior League of Dallas (JLD) members. The T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute is an intensive 10-month training program accommodating up to 35 JLD members annually. Applicants should have at least three years of active service to the Junior League and be current Active or Sustaining members in good standing. Selected participants will represent a range of backgrounds and leadership experience.

Information provided on the application will be kept in strict confidence and reviewed only by the selection committee. Please contact Melanie Shaffer at [email protected] or 214-906-4981 (cell) with questions about the program or the selection process.

Institute participants will:

Meet monthly to develop and maximize executive leadership skills
Increase self-awareness through assessments and evaluations and peer group discussion
Receive training in leadership from regional experts
Have access to community leaders across all Junior League issue areas for in-depth discussions
Gain competencies and improve skill sets applicable to personal, community and career growth
Garner leadership skills to mentor the next generation of leaders
Plan and participate in a community service project 'paying forward' the lessons learned throughout the year
Build strong relationships with fellow participants challenging status quo and preconceived notions of the definition of 'leadership'
Upon graduation, become a T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute Alumni and gain access to all alumni networking events and communications.

*Salutation:

*First Name:

Middle Initial:

*Last Name:

First & Last Name for Nametag:

*Street Address:

*City:

*State:

*Zip:

*Email Address:

Home Phone:

Office Phone:

Cell Phone:

*Previous Applicant?

*JLD Member Number:

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

The T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute requires a significant commitment of time and energy. Participation involves an overnight Orientation Retreat in September, one half-day session per month from October to May, homework assignments for each of the sessions and participation in a class project. Applicants must be able to fulfill program participation requirements in order to graduate.

Please check each box to confirm you are able to attend and understand the requirements of the program:

* Current member in good standing with a minimum of three (3) years active service to the Junior League, NOT INCLUDING PROVISIONAL YEAR.

* Weekend Retreat (September 7 and 8) - Attendance at the retreat is mandatory - no exceptions.

Monthly Class Sessions - Sessions will be held one Friday afternoon each month from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Class Project–The full class will work together to orchestrate a 'pay it forward' community service project. Each member of the class will have a role in the planning of the project day, which will be completed in April, 2014.

* Graduation – The full class with be recognized at a graduation event following the last day of the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute on May 9.

While the schedule is being finalized, the currently planned class sessions include:

Friday, October 11
Friday, November 8
Friday, December 13
Friday, January 10
Friday, February 7
Friday, March 7
April Service Project (date/time determined by class)
Friday, May 9 (Last Class Day/Graduation)

* No more than two classes can be missed without dismissal from the program. To receive credit, class must be attended in its entirety. If you have a conflict with any of the monthly meeting dates, specify dates and reasons. Attendance will be tracked

* The T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute is a valuable training program; however, participants will NOT receive placement or meeting credit for attendance.

* Upon acceptance into program, class members will be asked to provide written confirmation from their employers (if applicable) that the employer is aware of the time commitment and dates of sessions.

LEADERSHIP ESSAY QUESTIONS

Please answer the following questions. Responses should be limited to 150 words or less.

All applications are reviewed confidentially.

*1. Why should you be selected for the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute?

*2. What do you consider your most significant accomplishment and how did it impact you and/or others?

*3. What leadership development traits do you hope to improve through the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute?

*4. Describe a leader who inspires you and explain why you chose that person.

*5. What do you hope to accomplish as a result of participating in the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute?

*6. What motivated you to apply for the T. Boone Picken Leadership Institute this year?

*7. Please list the chairs for the last 4 placements you have completed. These chairs may or may not be contacted as part of the screening process.

*JUNIOR LEAGUE INVOLVEMENT

Please cut and paste your Junior League placement history (from www.jld.net) in the box below.

*COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Describe your community involvement outside of your JLD placements. (List the organization, date(s) you were involved and role)

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

List and describe any leadership development or training programs you have participated in previously. (List the program, sponsor, date(s) you were involved and give a brief description)

Describe your professional experience.
(List the company/organization, date(s), your title and industry)

TUITION

If admitted to the T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute Advanced Track, a nonrefundable tuition fee of $250 is required and must be paid by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013. Scholarship funds are available to qualified applicants, and requests for scholarships will be confidential. Please explain why you should be considered for a scholarship.

Do you need a scholarship?

If you answered yes, please complete the following two questions:

Amount Needed:

Reason:

* I certify that the information presented in this application is accurate and truthful.

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