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Government Academy Applications Now Open
Endorsed by leadership of both parties, the Government Leadership Academy is perfect for newly elected or appointed government office holders, candidates, prospective candidates, or anyone who wants to know more about the political process.
The class meets twice a week at 4:00-6:00 p.m. from February 9 to March 22. Topics include:
- Leadership skills, styles, and effective decision making
- Communication and working with citizens
- Developing strategies for inclusion
- Enhancing knowledge of regional opportunities
- Tips for working with the media
- Economic development opportunities and techniques
Tuition is $395, includes all materials and refreshments. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Tuition for those applying by January 10, 2012 is only $350. Tuition Assistance is available for government and non-profit employees.
The Academy is a collaboration among Leadership Stark County, Stark County District Library and The Ohio State University Extension.
Your $25 application fee is due with your application. You may pay by check payable to Leadership Stark County or online:
Please download and complete the Confirmation of Employer Support and Tuition. It must be returned, signed, to our office for your application to be complete.
Download Confirmation of Employer Support & Tuition
If you wish to apply for tuition assistance, please download, complete and return this form:
Download Tuition Assistance Form
Forms may be returned by email, fax or mail to:
joyw@leadershipstarkcounty.org
FAX 330-452-7786
222 Market Ave N, Canton OH 44702
2011 Government Leadership Academy Participants
Katherine Baylock, Executive Director, W.A.T.O.E.S. Out Reach Programs
Thomas Bernabei, Stark County Commissioner
Cynthia Billings, Hartville Village Council
Milan Chovan, Owner/Sole Proprietor, Proforma Cross Media Marketing
Anthony Flex, Assistant Prosecutor, City of Canton Law Department
Raeann Guiley, Vice President, Salco Machine, Inc
Donald Guisinger, Interactive Brand Manager, WHBC NextMedia
Joshua Harris, CEO/Owner, In The Round Design Group
Michael Lynch, Nimishillen Township Trustee
Jean Madden, Magistrate/Bailiff, Alliance Municipal Court
Sarah McIntosh, VP, Government Banking, Huntington Bank
James Molnar, Community Volunteer
Andrew Oser, Property Management
Loretta Richardson, Owner, Touch of Faith Alterations & More
Ida Ross-Freeman, Founder, Stark County UMADAOP
Mark Shaffer, Director, Technical Support, Time Warner Cable
Mary Strukel, Massillon City Schools Board of Education
Jane Timken, Vice Chairman, Stark County Republican Party
2011 Government Leadership Academy Steering Committee
Trina Cutter (17th), President & CEO, Western Reserve Public Media
Robert Fonte (11th), Park Director/Projects Manager, Stark County Park District
David J. Hersher, Operations Manager, Recovery Management Systems Ltd.
Steve Katz, Senior Vice President, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Moeglin, City Engineer, Canton
Robert Lapp (4th), Vice President Government Affairs, The Timken Company
Jeanette Mullane, Director, Stark County Board of Elections
Kenton Oliver (16th), Executive Director, Stark County District Library
David Regula (5th), Customer Service Manager, Akron-Canton Airport
Chris Smith, Councilwoman, Fourth Ward, City of Canton
Adriann Thornberry, Intake Supervisor, Stark County Family Court
Stephanie Werren (19th), Development Director, Leadership Stark County
