"Leadership Springfield alumni bring the knowledge of the community and important networking abilities to nonprofit boards in a way that is productive and significant."

 

-Emily Fox, CEO, Discovery Center of Springfield, Class XV

Academy

Established in 1990 as a project of Leadership Springfield, the Academy is open to juniors from nine Springfield public and private high schools. Thirty-two students are selected each year for a shortened version of the adult program. Initial funding for the project during the first four classes was provided by the Southeast Rotary, Sunrise Rotary Club and Springfield Rotary Club. The Leadership Springfield Golf Tournament and program day sponsors are now the main funding sources for the Academy.

The program goals of the academy are:

  • To provide exposure to community structure and issues.
  • To provide interaction between developing leaders and the established leaders of today.
  • To develop personal skills needed for future roles as leaders.
  • To emphasize the importance of community service.
  • To harness the enthusiasm of youth to help solve local problems.

Calendar of events for the Academy Class 20- 2009-2010