Some good news and a reminder from Leadership Montana…

We have some good news, and a reminder.

First the good news, we have recently received major grants from three of our most loyal and dedicated supporters, Washington Companies, PPL Montana and The First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. Each of these great sponsors have supported this program since its inception nearly seven years ago.

Their financial support has been critical, but each has supported Leadership Montana in many other ways, most importantly by encouraging great people in their organizations to be a part of Leadership Montana.

In addition, we received great sponsorship support in Helena from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, The Montana State Fund, Qwest and Morrison-Maierle, Inc.

Please take a moment to thank all of our sponsors, and especially the folks who represent these terrific companies. They are the foundation of Leadership Montana.

And the reminder, applications are due by March 31. Forward the message below. Get your great candidates in the mix for the Class of 2012!

Thanks.

Bruce and Sharon

Leadership Montana Application Deadline is March 31…

Leadership Montana, a statewide collaboration of higher education, community and business leaders, is accepting applications for the Class of 2012 through March 31, 2011. This will be Leadership Montana’s eighth annual class. There are over 300 participants from 57 Montana communities who have participated in Leadership Montana.

Leadership Montana will present a seven session program of economic and policy education. Also included will be a program of leadership skill development focusing on the principles of community trusteeship, "The Integrated Work of Leadership". Participants will be selected to ensure diversity of ideas, commitment to the long-term future of Montana, and a willingness to play a leadership role. The program will be conducted in locations across the state, beginning with an Orientation and Retreat in Big Sky on September 7, 2011. Ultimately, Leadership Montana members throughout Montana will form an important bond, creating a powerful network of energy, talent and leadership aimed at better serving Montana.

Funding for Leadership Montana is supported by more than 100 organizations from around the state. Leadership Montana, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with offices located on the Downtown Campus of Montana State University Billings, through the support of the University.

Leadership Montana offers opportunities that impact community leaders across the state. Included in this year’s program have been Montana’s Governor, Justices of the Montana Supreme Court, the Montana Board of Regents and Commissioner of Higher Education, the leadership of Malmstrom Air Force Base, tribal leaders and business and civic leaders in wide variety of fields including education, tourism, military, agriculture and healthcare.

Programs for the Class of 2012 will be conducted in Big Sky, Flathead Co., Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena, Sidney and Billings.

The eighth class of Leadership Montana will include approximately 40-participants. Tuition will be $2,500 for the seven session program. Tuition assistance may be available on a limited basis. Applications must be received by March 31, 2011.

The application form, program schedule and more information is available at http://www.leadershipmontana.org

For further information, contact:

Bruce Whittenberg, Director, 406 896-5877

Sharon Peterson, Director, 406 896-5876

Leadership Montana

c/o Montana State University Billings, Downtown Campus

208 N. Broadway, Suite 424

PO Box 1373

Billings, Montana 59103

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.leadershipmontana.org