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Welcome to Roaring Fork Leadership!
We are not accepting applications at this time. If you are interested in being contacted for our next class - the class of 2012 - email terri@rfleadership.org. We will contact you via email when we are accepting applications in the Spring of 2011.
Please review our application requirements or contact our office at any time for questions.
Terri Anuszewski at info@rfleadership.org phone 970-922-6035
An application is required for the annual 9 session program. To see a program description and meeting dates of the 2011 annual Class program, please go to programs. While participation in the Roaring Fork Leadership annual class program requires a substantial commitment in time and energy, graduates of our program tell us again and again that the skills and relationships developed with Roaring Fork Leadership have positively changed their lives. We hope you will consider this dynamic, transformative program. For testimonials from graduates, click here http://www.rfleadership.org/content/what-people-are-saying-about-rfl
For a list of our alumni, please go to Alumni. Before applying, we recommend that you review our Policy Statement. The Policy Statement is the formal commitment participants make upon acceptance to the program.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What exactly is Roaring Fork Leadership?
A: We work with people who want to make a difference in the Roaring Fork Valley. We are a non profit, and we in our 23rd year of operation.
Q: Who participates in Roaring Fork Leadership?
A: We have 500+ graduates, 80% of which still reside in the valley. Participants in Roaring Fork Leadership are from all sectors including government, education, large and small business, non profit and health. They come from all communities in the Roaring Fork Valley, as well as residents of communities on the I -70 corridor.
Q: How do I apply for the Class?
A: We run one class per year, from September through May. We are not accepting applications right now, but you can send us your email address and we'll notify you in the spring of 2011, when we are accepting applications for our class of 2012. If you would like to review the application and requirements for the program, read on...
Q: What is the timeline for Class selection?
A: The application period runs from April to May. Brief interviews are held in June, and notices of our class selection are sent out in July. You must confirm your participation by August 1 with deposit. Slots not taken are filled by our waiting list.
Q: What if I don’t get in?
A: Our goal is to unite a diverse group of individuals. Our class size limit is around 40, and this means that every year we must turn away some applicants. We do encourage re-applications, and hope you will return if we can’t take you this year.
Q: Do I need to have an alumnus write my recommendation?
A: This is not required but if you know an alumnus, they are the best person to write your recommendation because they understand the kind of experience our program provides.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Tuition for the Class of 2011 was $2,500. Your tuition covers about 50% of the total costs of the progam. The remaining $2,500 per person is an investment in you from the community. These additional funds come from corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and grants from local municipalities.
Q: What if I can’t afford this?
A: We do have financial aid earmarked every year for participants who need help with tuition. Financial aid applications are due August 1, after class selection is made. No selection is made based on your ability to pay.
Application and Selection Process
The application and selection process strives to create a diverse representation of the Roaring Fork Valley community. Applications are open to any interested community member.
- We will be accepting applications via our on-line system for the class of 2012 in the Spring of 2011.
- Each application must include the completed application form and a completed letter of recommendation.
- Applicants who re-apply to the program are given special consideration.
- Scholarships are available.
- Tuition for the Class of 2011 was $2,500. Monthly payment plans are available and are encouraged if a lump sum payment is not possible.
- Personal interviews are held during the month of June.
- Applicants are notified of selection by the third week of July.
To submit an application, please complete our on-line application, see the top of this page.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Participation in Roaring Fork Leadership requires a substantial commitment in time and energy from each class member. The program meets a total of 12 days, generally from 8 am to 5 pm, usually 1 x per month, September - May. Please consider carefully the following requirements.
- Inability to attend the September and October sessions, will automatically eliminate a participant from continuing with the program.
- Participants who miss more than 2 sessions will be required to withdraw from the program. The integrity of the program requires that participants be present at all sessions to both learn the leadership skills and to develop personal relationships.
- Complete all reading and written assignments in a timely manner.
- Respect the confidential nature of the comments and discussion made during the program.
- Tuition is too be paid in full by September 1, unless by other arrangements have been made with the Executive Director.
TUITION REQUIREMENTS
Tuition for the class of 2011 program was $2,500. After final selections are made, a $200 non-refundable deposit is due by August 1. The remaining tuition of $2,300 is due by September 1. Monthly payment plan may be worked out. No refunds on the $2,300 balance will be made after September 1. We have a limited number of scholarship funds available and scholarship applications are due by August 1. Tuition can be paid by the applicant, their employer, by scholarship assistance, or by a combination of these three sources.
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