Community Leadership Service

Sponsored by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance, Community Leadership Service's mission is to provide retirees and/or prospective retirees a broader understanding of the Historic Triangle Community - its people, its needs, its governing bodies, and its key institutions - and to encourage participants to accept volunteer leadership roles in the community.

CLS is a series of one day leadership workshops/classes held every other year in February and March that provide a broad community orientation and interaction with an array of community leaders. It is a robust, interactive learning opportunity sponsored by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance in conjunction with the Leadership Historic Triangle (LHT).

Program Information

Participation in Community Leadership Service requires a serious commitment of time and energy.  The program consists of a welcome retreat in January to learn more about the program’s objectives, community issues, and to develop team spirit; and nine (9) day-long sessions (classes meet on Tuesdays) beginning in February addressing topics of community interest and concern, including:

  >> Area History
  >> Local Government
  >> Schools and Education
  >> Economic Development
  >> Courts and Public Safety
  >> Health and Human Services
  >> Arts and Culture
  >> Military
  >> Charitable Organizations
  >> A final-day evaluation and graduation.
  >> Optional social events may be scheduled throughout the year.

Applications are being accepted on a first come, first served basis.  Application deadline is 5:00 pm, November 30, 2009.

For more information, including class schedules and an online application, please visit the Community Leadership Service website.