What is Leadership? An effective gauge of a community’s health and well being is the volunteer and civic contributions made by its leaders…those people who serve on boards and commissions, work with community groups, and serve as elected officials. These citizen leaders must be nurtured and provided with tools that enable them to be successful and inspires their commitment to community. The Mohawk Valley’s future depends on a sustainable and renewable source for leadership. This is the role and responsibility of Leadership Mohawk Valley.

What is Leadership Mohawk Valley? For one day a month, participants meet to learn in-depth and hands-on about vital aspects of the regional community. We are a resource from which civic, cultural, philanthropic and other organizations draw their leaders, and from which progressive businesses can identify managers able to utilize regional infrastructures. We are an incubator for community issues awareness, leadership skills and networking.
The program analyzes major areas of community concern, provides opportunities for open dialogue between leaders with diverse perspectives, examines leadership styles, and promotes a network of community trustees committed to the greater good. All programs are planned and delivered by teams of LMV graduates who each bring their special expertise to the issues being explored.

How Does LMV Work? A class of approximately 30 participants is selected annually. It is composed of an accomplished group of men and women who reflect the diversity of the Mohawk Valley region. LMV is a highly structured 10-month program that follows the schedule of a typical school year. The year begins in September with a one and a half day Orientation. From October through June, participants attend monthly, daylong focused programs designed to give them exposure and perspective in a variety of areas. All sessions are designed to be highly interactive, educational and thought provoking. Participants share their unique experiences and learn from one another.
Throughout the year, the participants are also teamed with fellow members in smaller project groups to gain practical experience in working together.

When Can I Apply? Applications are accepted year with a deadline of August 31for the upcoming program year (Sept-June).

What is the Cost? Tuition is $1,500 and a limited number of partial scholarships are granted to those who qualify for assistance.
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For more information, please contact us at: info@leadershipmohawkvalley.net
or write:
Leadership Mohawk Valley
PO Box 3050
Utica, NY 13504-3050

Phone: (315) 404-0880

Fax: (315) 792-7278

The History of LMV

Leadership Mohawk Valley (LMV) was created in 1990 as a joint effort of the Herkimer, Utica, Rome Chambers of Commerce and area business leaders. Representing the Chambers were Ted Adams, Al Mardon & Bob Van Slyke. The founding Board Members of LMV were Debra Altdoeffer, Douglas Brewer, Richard Collins, Carolyn Dalton, Keith Heinrich, David Harvey, Carol Jubenville, Richard Kaleba, Julius Perillo, Charles Sprock, Ronald Williams and John Winske.

LMV “Develops Leaders Dedicated to our Community’s Growth and Excellence”.

LMV has been successful because a sense of urgency to develop future leaders in the community was created 14 years ago. The 10-month leadership program develops a knowledgeable group of people prepared to be leaders in the community and to shape its future. It also provides experience in group dynamics, team leadership, presentation skills and professional and personal growth. The “awareness and engagement” focus of the LMV program has produced nearly 400 graduates from the region between Little Falls and Rome.Leadership Mohawk Valley and Community TrusteeshipLMV incorporates the philosophy of Community Trusteeship in its program curriculum. Simply stated, Community Trusteeship views our community as a gift or inheritance from past generations and recognizes those who held the community in trust. Throughout the LMV program year, participants broaden their perspectives, and confront the issues at large, thereby gaining a clearer picture of the community, as it exists today.

Ultimately, the program concludes by serving as a springboard for the participant’s future community leadership efforts. As clearly as we have received our inheritance, very soon, we will be leaving our legacy for the generations that follow. LMV is a valuable asset towards achieving our preferred future.