ORIENTATION MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
TIME: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Introductions, program guidelines, team building exercise. A light dinner provided.
TWO-DAY LEADERSHIP RETREAT
DATE: Thursday – September 10 and
Friday – September 11, 2009
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for each day
>September 10th –Welcome, valuing diversity, “True Colors” exercise and a leadership walk in the Redwoods.
>September 11th –teambuilding exercises and redwood canopy tour.
HOUSING & ECONOMICS
DATE: Friday – October 2, 2009
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Local housing and economic issues followed by a planning and design exercise.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
DATE: Friday – November 6, 2009
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
A look at the community’s health care and human services. Behind-the-scenes-tour of Dominican Hospital and field trips to local human service providers.
BUSINESS & TOURISM
DATE: Friday – December 4, 2009
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Gain an understanding of small business and tourism issues. This day includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Boardwalk and a field trip to a local business.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DATE: Friday – January 8, 2010
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Presentations from State, County and Local political leaders.
EDUCATION
DATE: Friday – February 5, 2010
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
A chance to hear decision makers from our public schools (k-12), community college and university.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
DATE: Friday – March 5, 2010
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Meet leaders in law enforcement, the DA’s Office, the public defender and visit the county jail and the Watsonville Courthouse.
THE PAJARO VALLEY
DATE: Friday – April 2, 2010
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The day involves a tour of the Pajaro Valley with a focus on the history, events and resources that have shaped this part of the county.
ART & CULTURE
DATE: Friday – April 30, 2010
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Discover the diversity and richness of the art and culture of the community which adds to the uniqueness of Santa Cruz.
AGRICULTURE
DATE: Friday – May 21, 2010
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Visit agricultural sites in the Pajaro Valley. Learn about the importance and challenges of this major industry in our community.
ENVIRONMENT & INDUSTRY
DATE: Friday – June 3, 2010
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Receive exposure to issues related to both the land and marine environments. A bus tour includes examples of sustainable industries along the North Coast.
GRADUATION
DATE: Thursday – June 17, 2010
TIME: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Celebrating the year's accomplishments and awarding graduation certificates and cheering on the success of LSCC graduates -- Join the LSCC Alumni Association!
