CHAUTAUQUA LEADERSHIP NETWORK Growing leaders since 1993
Join the Next Chautauqua Leadership Network Class

The CLN New Class Retreat will launch the class year. Members learn strategies for leadership and team work.
Are You Ready to Join?
Applicants Should
- Live and/or work in Chautauqua County
- Show interest in building a better community in active control of its destiny
- Possess the willingness to participate in a growing network of knowledgeable and trained leaders
- Seek improvement of leadership development skills for career achievement or participation in community activities
- Have support from their sponsoring organization to attend programming
- Have the time to devote to the program and the training
~ Learn more about expectations for class applicants ~
Great for Participant and Employer
Participant Gains
• A greater understanding of selected leadership competencies
• A better understanding of self and personal leadership style
• A new set of skilled peers and networking sources
• Knowledge of Chautauqua County’s communities along with their assets and challenges
Employer Gains
• An employee with knowledge gained in identified leadership competency areas
• Employees with a better understanding of the community environment
• Higher visibility through the company’s increased involvement in community affairs
• Increased access to other community leaders and resources
Questions? Drop us a note.
Apply for Membership
Application Instructions
- The application overview must be signed by the candidate, any financial sponsor, and the candidate’s employer.
- Class size is limited due to our commitment to provide high quality training and educational experiences to our members.
- Limited scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates. Contact CLN to inquire details.
- Please spend the time necessary to fully complete the application.
Contact Us
PO Box 298
Lakewood, NY 14750
Class of 2022
Class Year Schedule
CLN Orientation Retreat with Kirk Young and Kyle Reyes
Friday/Saturday – February 18-19
7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel
Welcome Reception Class of 2022
Saturday, March 12
12 pm – 2 pm
Location TBD
Leadership Scavenger Hunt
Cindy Aronson
Thursday, March 17
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
National Comedy Center
Case Studies in Leadership
Craig Garass-Johnson
Wednesday, April 13
Park UMC
Panel Discussion
Tuesday, May 10
8 am – 12 pm
St Mary’s Church, Mayville
Difficult Conversations
Simone Sellstrom
Wednesday, June 15
1-5 pm
JCC South
Introduction to Leaders in Action
PD Committee
Tuesday, July 12
1 – 5 pm
21 Brix
Chautauqua Lecture
Theme: New Profiles in Courage
Misty Copeland
August
9 am – 1 pm
Chautauqua Institution
Leaders in Action Presentations
Tuesday, Sept. 13
8 am – 12 pm
Park UMC
Creative Leadership
Jane Fischer
Wednesday October 13
1-5 pm
Location TBD
Capstone and Celebration!
Tuesday, Nov. 8
1-5 pm
21 Brix
CLN Annual Meeting
December – TBD
4 pm
Location TBD