Chamber encourages sign ups for ‘Leadership”

Milford — Leadership Pike, a comprehensive leadership development program that focuses on developing and sharpening skills of upcoming leaders in Pike County, is seeking individuals who are interested in developing their leadership skills. Entering its third year as the premier organization for developing leaders in Pike County, Leadership Pike classes run on the second Friday of each month from September through April from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. By graduation in May, Leadership Pike graduates have sharpened their leadership skills, met many existing and prospective leaders, and learned about important issues and challenges facing Pike County in the future. Leadership Pike topics include an overview of Pike County, the future of Pike County, government and public services, education and public information, heath and human service, quality of life/environment, project planning, and business and economic development. There is also a field trip tour of Pike County and Leadership and project planning. Classes encourage students to work on their leadership skills. In addition, Leadership Pike participants develop and implement a class project with the goal of improving the community. According to a survey given to previous Leadership Pike participants, Leadership Pike especially aided students in adapting their leadership to be more effective throughout a variety of situations. Out of ten participants, eight said that Leadership Pike helped them develop skills to manage conflict, resolve conflict, delegate responsibilities, work more effectively in a group, communicate more clearly with others and motive and inspire people to work together! The same eighty percent also believe that Leadership Pike helped them to understand their leadership strengths and weaknesses. Including program materials such as books, continental breakfasts, and lunches, the tuition for Leadership Pike is $450. Students who meet the pre-requisites are eligible to apply for scholarships. For more information about Leadership Pike, applications, scholarship information, or scholarship donations, please contact the Penn State Cooperative Extension at 570-296-3400, or log onto http://www.pike.extension.psu.edu/Programs.html . For more information about the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, call 570-296-8700, or visit their website www.PikeChamber.com.