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
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. Please spend the time necessary to fully complete the application.
Contact Us
PO Box 298
Lakewood, NY 14750
2020 Session Dates
2020 Session Dates
CLN Orientation Retreat
February 21-22 & 7:30am-9pm
Chautauqua Suites Mayville
Sponsors: Media One Radio Group, Nestle Purina Petcare, Weber Knapp
Welcome Reception, Class of 2020
Saturday March 7, 2020
12pm – 2pm Chautauqua Harbor Hotel
Media One Group, Lawley Insurance
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
8am-12pm – JCC Dunkirk
Boosting Creative Leadership
Facilitator: Jane Fischer
Class Session Sponsored by: Shults Auto Group
Wednesday, April 8. 2020
1pm – 5pm – Lawson Center
Listen First Facilitator: Brenda Lind
Class Session Sponsored by: Cattaraugus County Bank, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
9am-12pm – Fredonia Incubator
Excelling as a Team Facilitator: Cindy Aronson
Class Session Sponsored by: DFT Communications
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
1pm-5pm – JCC, Jamestown
Conflict Management and Negotiation
Facilitator: Simone Sellstrom
Class Session Sponsored by: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
8am-12pm – Venue 31
Strength Based Management
Facilitator: Michelle Starwalt
Class Session Sponsored by: Century 21 Turner Brokers
Monday, August 3, 2020
8am – Chautauqua Institution
Sir Ken Robinson, Lecture
Class Session Sponsored by: Webber Knapp, The Resource Center
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
8am-12pm – YWCA
Process Communication Model
Facilitator: Jason Letursky
Class Session Sponsored by: United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
Wednesday, October 7, 20120
1pm-5pm – North
Leaders in Action (two groups)
Class Session Sponsored by: Weinberg Financial Group
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
8am-12pm – South
Leaders in Action (two groups)
Class Session Sponsored by: Alliance Advisory Group, Prevention Works, Inc.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
1pm-5pm – Prendergast Library
Class Year Capstone
Class Session Sponsored by: Ahlstrom Schaeffer Electric Corporation
Class of 2020 Induction
Date, Time & Location TBD
Event Sponsored by: Media One Radio Group, Nestle Purina Petcare, Weber Knapp
2019 Session Dates
2019 Session Dates
Follow this link for a more detailed information on 2019 Class Sessions
CLN Orientation Retreat: Self Awareness, Team Building & Creativity
February 22-23 & 7:30am-9pm Chautauqua Suites Mayville
Sponsored by: Nestle Purina and The Resource Center
Welcome Reception, Class of 2019
Sponsored by: Lawley Insurance
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 8am-12pm
Unleashed Academy: Self Awareness & Developing Others
Facilitator Bio: Robby Dinero,
Class Session Sponsored by: Eventz by Scott /Venue 31
Wednesday, April 10. 2019
Authentic Leadership: Inside Out: How Inner Work leads to Outer Results
Facilitator Bio: Kerri Brown
Class Session Sponsored by: Weinberg Financial Group
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 1pm-5pm
Leaders In Action: Communication
Class Session Sponsored by: Filegar Cutting Technologies
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 1pm-5pm
Leaders In Action: Asset Discovery
Class Session Sponsored by: Alliance Advisory Group
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 8am-12pm
Social Intelligence
Facillitator: Beth Sparks
Class Session Sponsored by: Century 21 – Turner Brokers
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Scavenger Hunt: Team Building & Creativity
Facillitator: Eventz by Scott
Class Session Sponsored by: WebberKnapp
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Leaders In Action: Doing Your Own Business Process Analysis
Facillitator: Denise Burbey
Class Session Sponsor: United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 1pm-5pm
Leaders In Action: Networking/Building Partnerships
Class Session Sponsored by: Chautauqua Alcohol & Substance Abuse Council
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 8am-12pm
Leaders in Action: Ethics/Integrity
Class Session Sponsored by: Bellevue University
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 1pm-5pm
Class of 2019 Capstone
Class Session Sponsored by: Cattaraugus County Bank
2019 Class Induction
TBA