"Personally I feel I have benefited in many ways. The relationships I have built are more than just business relationships they are personal friendships. I feel privileged to be part of such a dynamic group of present and future leaders of Springfield. You look around the media and you see members of our class communicating vital information to the citizens of Springfield. These people are already trusted community leaders as well as experts in their own fields. I feel more strongly committed to improving the quality of life we have in Springfield than I ever have. I also feel more encouraged and assured that we live in one of the best places in the entire country."
-Jeff Chronister, account executive, Ollis & Company, Class XVIII
Current sponsors
Community steps up to sponsor Leadership Springfield
Leadership Springfield is proud to announce our program sponsors for 2009-2010. Their generous donations help fund the Leadership Springfield program for adults, teachers and the Leadership Academy program for high school students. Through these programs, Leadership Springfield works to help individuals develop into Springfield’s community leaders both today and tomorrow.
Adult Class Sponsors:
Fall Retreat September 10-11, 2009
Civic Awarness, October 14, 2009
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
November 19, 2009
Communications & Technology
December 9, 2009
Springfield, Our Community, January 13, 2010
Health & Medical, March 10, 2010
Education & Life Long Learning, April 14, 2010
Arts & Quality of Life, May 12, 2010
Class Graduation, June 8, 2010
Academy Class Sponsors:
Parent Student Orientation, September 29, 2009
Fall Retreat, October 21, 2009
Business Day, November 18, 2009
Government & History
of Springfield, December 16, 2009
Education & Life Long Learning, January 20, 2010
Life 101, February 17, 2010
Class Graduation, April, 2010
LIFT Class Sponsors:
Civic Awareness, October 28, 2009
Health & Medical, December 2, 2009
Communications & Technology, February 3, 2010
Arts & Quality of Life, March 3, 2010
"I am extremely proud of the individuals and organizations who stepped up to fund sponsorships and of our Leadership Springfield board of directors who solicited those sponsorships."
John Gentry, chairman, Leadership Springfield Sponsorship Committee