The Program
Get-Acquainted Breakfast
This will be the first gathering of the Leadership Gulf Coast Class. An overview of the year’s program will be presented. In addition, class members will have an opportunity to visit with each other in an informal setting.
Opening Retreat
This overnight retreat serves as an introduction to the year’s program, to various leadership techniques, and to the purpose and operation of LGC study groups. Through a series of group exercises, participants will explore interpersonal feelings and other aspects of face-to-face communication in order to develop strategies for more effective leadership.
Military
This session will provide insight into the role and impact of the military installations along the Gulf Coast.
Government
This issue will explore the ever-changing climate of local and state government. Participants will address problems, frustrations and concerns with our legislative process.
Human Needs & Health Services
Participants will identify and recognize areas of need and focus on health care and social service facilities and programs. This program will examine current human needs and problems on the Gulf Coast.
Economic Structure Of The Coast
A review of our economic base will provide insight into the business profile of the Gulf Coast. Participants will review the role of business, industry, and employment in the Gulf Coast community.
Human Relations
This session is designed to give participants an opportunity to understand and explore intercultural relationships. Participants will examine their own attitudes and learn to communicate more effectively.
Education
This session will focus on education from preschool through college graduation and beyond. Educational resources on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be discussed and explored.
Quality Of Life
The tangible and intangible ingredients of quality living will be explored and researched. What characteristics make the Mississippi Gulf Coast worthwhile and attractive? What avenues of involvement are available for participants? How does quality of life and economic growth relate? This program will challenge participants to plan a course of action to make an individual and community difference in the quality of life of our community.
Spring Retreat
This overnight retreat will serve as a review and culmination of the Leadership Gulf Coast year. Study groups will report their findings and participants will discuss future trends in economics, business, and demographics.
Graduation
This banquet will serve as the successful completion of the Leadership Gulf Coast program.