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With the completion of the Class of 2008, Leadership Clark County will have graduated over 430 participants supported by more than 100 employers and community organizations.

Graduates apply what they have learned to their careers, current community work, and new leadership opportunities and to further develop the LCC program. They now serve in elected office, on boards and commissions and in organizations throughout our community.

Alumni of LCC are encouraged to be active as board members for non-profit groups and/or to participate on advisory committees of a variety of civic concerns such as growth management, annexation, school boards, city councils, planning commissions, etc. Alumni have already made a noticeable difference in the lives of tens of thousands of Clark County residents over the years. Take a look at the 100 or more community organizations in which Leadership Clark County graduates volunteer -- working together to create a community that works for all.

Our Graduates

  • Get a ten-month intensive study program
  • Interact with seasoned community leaders and knowledgeable instructors
  • Build a solid network of information, ideas and leadership techniques

Our Employers

  • Expand their community contacts through involved employees
  • Gain enhanced employee leadership skills
  • Add to the pool of potential community leaders

Our Community

  • Offer input on critical community issues
  • Run for elective office
  • Lead fund raising efforts
  • Reinforce the importance of committed and informed citizens acting for the betterment of the community

Alumni Database

An alumni database is available to graduates. Login today to update your personal information and contact other graduates of the program.

Linkedin is the leading online professional networking tool, used by more than 20 million professionals worldwide. A group for LCC alumni, board (past and present), and class members has been created on Linkedin to support your ongoing community networking. If you are not already a member of Linkedin the basic service is free and will allow you to create a custom profile and immediately begin connecting with professional associates and colleagues. By joining the LCC group you will be able to show LCC affiliation with our logo on your profile, as well as easily locate a growing list of Clark County community leaders that can expand your network even further. Setting up a profile on LinkedIn takes just a few minutes. Once your profile is set up you can easily join the LCC group by going to the Groups tab, then the "Groups Directory" tab, then typing in "Leadership Clark County" in the search window, and pressing the "join this group" tab. Requests to join will be verified against the LCC database and approved within a day or so.

Job Announcement: Executive Director

Leadership Clark County is seeking an Executive Director to work with a wide array of the most influential leaders in Clark County to build on a financially stable 17 year-old program to enhance the leadership capacity of talented individuals in the area. [more]

LCC Scholarship Drive Results!:

The results of the second annual LCC Alumni Scholarship Drive are in. Altogether our wonderful alumni pledged a total of $8442 for scholarships for the Class of 2011. The Class of 2010 pledged a total of $1775! Thank you, Class of 2010. We love your spirit of competition - used for an excellent purpose!

LCC Recognized At 2010 State Of The City:

Here is an excerpt from the 2010 State of the City (Vancouver) address where Mayor Tim Leavitt and YWCA Executive Director Kathy Kniep, both LCC grads, discuss Leadership Clark County and its importance to Clark County. Click here for a link to the full State of the City Address.

LCC Recruitment:

LCC invites prospective candidates to apply now for the Class of 2011. For applications, click on the "apply" button above.

Please feel free to call or email Executive Director Kathy Scott at 567-1085 or with questions about the program.

LCC In The News:

LCC was featured in a July 27, 2008 Columbian article.

2010-2011 Session Calendar:

The 2010-2011 LCC session calendar is now available.

Do You Want To Spread Your Word In The Update?

Do you have some good news to share? How about a board or volunteer opportunity you want to tell other LCC graduates? Have you or your fellow LCC friends received a promotion, been recognized for an award, or been appointed to a board? We would love to hear it and share it with our readers!

Please forward all of your specifics to by the 20th of the current month. Providing your news by our deadline will ensure it's included in the following Update.

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