First Name

Last Name

Phone *

Email

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Organization

Employer

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Organization

City

State

Email

Work

Title

Year Started

Briefly describe your job responsibilities

Supervisor's Name *

Supervisor's Email *

How long have you lived in the Lewis Clark Valley?

Education

List education background, beginning with high school, college(s), advanced degree(s), and/or specialized training:

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Community Involvement

Please list in order of importance to you, up to five civic, professional, or community organizations of which you are present, past or future member.  Please note any leadership positions held.

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What are you passionate about? How have you made this passion a part of your life?

What are your expectations, reasons for applying, and qualities you bring to the Program?

Reference

Please note that applications must be accompanied by one professional letter of recommendation (preferably by a current employer) that has knowledge of your qualifications as a potential Leadership LC Valley Program participant.

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Acceptance and Tuition

The selection committee will notify participants in the Leadership LC Valley Class of 2025 - 2026 by July 31, 2025. Program tuition is $1000 for members and $1200 for non-members. Tuition must be paid in full to the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce no later than August 28, 2025. Once accepted into the program, participants are allowed to continue even if they change employers. Employers can receive a credit for a participant in the following year's class. Organizations who need financial support, please contact office@lcvalleychamber.org.

Commitment

Members of the LCV Leaders Program are expected to fully participate in the retreat, monthly sessions, and graduation. Monthly Sessions are held at various locations throughout the Lewis Clark Valley from September 2025 to May 2026. Participants who have more than 2 absences will be withdrawn from the program and will forfeit their tuition. Applicants must be legally eligible to tour facilities including law enforcement, ammunition, and gun manufactures, as well as public schools. Applicants to Leadership LC Valley will be expected to become active participants in advancing the community and making a positive contribution to the Lewis Clark Valley post-graduation.

Welcome Event: August 28, 2025 from 5 - 6 pm

Retreat: September 12-13, 2025 from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm (overnight at the Clearwater River Casino Lodge)

Sessions are from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on the following dates:

October 10, 2025 - Manufacturing Day

November 14, 2025 - Health Care Day

January 9, 2026 - Education Day

February 6, 2026 - Agriculture and Family Business Day

March 13, 2026 - Economic Development Day

April 10, 2026 - Housing and Homelessness Day

May 8, 2026 - Leadership in Action

Graduation: June 4, 2026 from 5 - 6:30 pm

Acknowledgement

If Selected as a Leadership LC Valley Program participant, I understand that I am committing to attending the retreat, seven monthly sessions, and graduation. Tuition is non-refundable. I also allow my name to be given to the community service organizations seeking volunteers upon graduation.

Submit: Completed 2025 Application              One Professional Letter of Recommendation APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday July 20, 2025  Leadership LC Valley Program | Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce  509-758-7712 | office@lcvalleychamber.org | PO Box 1996, Clarkston, WA 99403