In some ways, it's just another year. But it's impossible to ignore the symbolic meaning of beginning a new century. Each fall, people who are broadly reflective of Bloomington and Monroe County participate in this leadership program to prepare for greater involvement in community life. This is not a passive experience. Participants actively interact with experts and each other during the program's biweekly morning sessions.
Instructors are community leaders, officials, and experts who place important issues into context.
The content is information rich, with problem solving and skill building integrated into the program in order to offer opportunities for real dialogue. Each session takes place at a site related to the day's topic. The sessions put participants in touch with area programs, resources, and opportunities. Participants form a network of relationships to draw upon as they assume their roles as trustees of the community. May. The program starts with an orientation, reception, and overnight retreat and closes with an all-day retreat and recognition dinner.