In 1979, through the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, Charles Jay and Bob Hatcher brought 25 local leaders from diverse areas and backgrounds in Middle Georgia to form the first Leadership Macon class. It has been an annual program since then. Formally organized as an unincorporated association on October 16, 1984, Leadership Macon boasts over 600 alumni.
Each monthly Leadership Macon seminar provides a forum for community decision-makers to present topics of interest, and issues of importance and concern. During the course of one year, several speakers and facilitators discuss challenging changes, complex situations and various viewpoints. The seminar format provides an opportunity for hard-line questions and answers. It also sets an appropriate stage for digging deeply into topics that are perhaps only lightly addressed during formal, but routine, newscasts or other public forums. Therefore, each year the class focus changes somewhat to reflect the pulse of the community. Also examined are leadership styles, characteristics, and effectiveness. Traditionally an orientation retreat begins the program each year in January; the class meets monthly from February through November; participants graduate in December.
Each year Leadership Macon brings together outstanding individuals, and each one brings with them matchless and unparalleled perspectives of our community. It has been said that Leadership Macon attempts to draw upon this unique feature during the frank and candid exchange of ideas. It is indeed upon this foundation that this vital program will continue to build.
Through the years, Leadership Macon has also promoted civic responsibility by encouraging involvement, as well as breeding enthusiasm and dedication. It is the ultimate goal of Leadership Macon that its participants will enrich our community through active involvement in shaping its future. By encouraging the utilization of the leadership capabilities of its participants and its growing alumni, Leadership Macon is meeting the challenge.
Leadership Macon’s mission is to identify and develop leaders through continuing education, networking and community involvement for the purpose of creating opportunities and encouraging graduates to participate in community leadership.
Our next Leadership Macon Alumni Social will be held at the Mellow Mushroom on Tuesday, August 24th, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for free pizza, salad, and nonalcoholic drinks and catch up with your former classmates and other Leadership Macon Alumni! Family members (including children) and dates are welcome for a charge of $5.00 per person. Please RSVP to Lynn Farmer at 478-621-2017 or use the contact form to email an RSVP.
Posted by Lynn Farmer on Friday, July 30, 2010
Nominations for Leadership Macon Class of 2011We are taking nominations for the Leadership Macon Class of 2011 through September 30, 2010. Please click on the “Nominate for 2011″ link to complete a nomination form. We will send an application to your nominee the first week in October. Please use the contact form if you have any questions.
Posted by Lynn Farmer on
Nominations OnlineOur nominations form is now available. To complete a nomination for the Leadership Macon Class of 2011, please click the “Nominate for 2011″ link in the left-hand menu.
Posted by Lynn Farmer on Friday, May 7, 2010
Mr. Doubletalk visits Leadership MaconMr. Doubletalk paid the class members of Leadership Macon a visit to gather their thoughts and opinions on Leadership Macon, and a number of other fascinating topics. We’ve made the video available for your entertainment. Click the read more link to see the video. Please note that we’ve tried to preserve the quality of the video as much as possible, so please be patient if it takes a little time to load. Apple Quicktime is required to view the file. (more…)
Posted by Matt Farmer on Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Minor Problems with ApplicationsWe are currently tracking down some minor problems with the application process for the Class of 2010. To the best of our knowledge, the problems are only occurring on some computers. The majority of users should be fine. Please contact us if you experience any problems.
Posted by Matt Farmer on Friday, November 13, 2009
Nominations for the class of 2010 are closed.Posted by Lynn Farmer on Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Now accepting nominationsLeadership Macon is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2010. For information about nominating someone you know for Leadership Macon, please see our Nominate for 2010 page. If you have any questions about the nomination process or the online nomination system, please contact me using the information on the Contact Us page.
We’re looking forward to another exemplary class!
Posted by Lynn Farmer on Saturday, April 4, 2009