Uncompahgre Valley Leadership Program

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Uncompahgre Valley Leadership Program
Presented by Mary Watt, City Manager City of
Montrose at the Colorado Municipal League Annual
Conference June 17, 2009
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Uncompahgre Valley Leadership Program
Fostering Community Coordination- understand,
identify, and learn skillsUVLP Started in 1996
with 15 participantsOver 200 graduates since
1996!
Because the quality of a community depends on
the capability of its leaders.
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Uncompahgre Valley Leadership Program
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Uncompahgre Valley Leadership Program
2009 Calendar January Introduction to
UVLP January Community Day, Economic
Development, Arts Service Clubs February
Local Government (City, County) February
Education and Youth March Leadership Follow-up
Diversity March State Legislative Trip to
Denver (2 1/2 days) April Law Enforcement and
Health Care April Public Lands, UVWUA
Agriculture April Local Economy Leadership
Follow-up May Where Do We Go From Here?!
Graduation Luncheon
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Uncompahgre Valley Leadership Program
Class of 2009 at the State Capitol
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Uncompahgre Valley Leadership Program
2009 UVLP Budget 11,055How is the program
funded?- City of Montrose is the primary sponsor
- Participants pay Tuition of 325 - Other
sponsors include the Montrose Chamber of
Commerce- Local businesses and past graduates
have provided funding for scholarships and
meeting expenses
Great program and extremely beneficial to a
person looking to become more active in the
community. 2008 graduate
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Uncompahgre Valley Leadership Program
Leadership - Takes understanding - Takes
practice - Takes commitment
"Leadership takes a great deal of energy, focus,
passion and persistence the task of leading
others is hard - don't let anyone kid you...make
the effort to lead anyway. Leadership Consultant
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Uncompahgre Valley Leadership Program
It is so worthwhile. Also, keep in mind that
the people who have been through the program are
great candidates to serve as leaders in your
business, as well as serve on boards in the
community. 2009 graduate