Through ten seminars held one Friday each month beginning in September, those selected for Leadership Turlock discuss, explore and learn about the following:

  • Introduction to Turlock Government & Politics
  • Agriculture, Industry & Business
  • Media in the Community
  • Non-Profits & Social Services
  • Land-Use & the Environment
  • Elementary & Secondary Education.
  • Leadership Retreat
  • Legislative Sacramento
  • Higher Education.
  • Health Care
  • Law Enforcement & the Courts
  • Graduation Ceremony

Participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Grow in their understanding of the community through exposure to issues of importance they may not otherwise have the opportunity to explore.
  • Exchange ideas with current experts, decision-makers and community leaders on a broad range of topics.
  • Enhance leadership and management skills.
  • Develop a close bond of friendship and mutual concern with other class members
Tuition: $1000 per participant, $150 of which must be paid by the applicant. The remainder may be paid by the individual applicant, his or her employer, or a community organization.

Selection: Leadership Turlock seeks men and women who have a sincere committment, motivation and interest in serving the community. Applications are sought and encouraged from all segments of the community incluidng businesses, the professions, education and civic organizations. The Leadership Turlock Steering Commitee pre-screens written applications and conducts personal interviews with applicants considered qualified for the program. Because the program is limited in size, the committee with only be able to accept no less than fifteen (15) and no more than twnety (20).

Applications: Forms are available from the Turlock Chamber of Commerce. They must be completed and returned to the Chamber by Friday, July 6, 2007. Participants selected for the program are notified in August. Since attendance at each session is required, it is important for the applicants to have the full support of their employer. For more information contact the Turlock Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Golden State Blvd., Turlock, CA 95380, (209) 632-2221.