As a continuing extension of our “Dover Community Connections” effort, we will be joining with the Chamber of Commerce to host an annual “Dover Leadership Academy” for those residents interested in learning about the Dover community and the many opportunities for becoming more actively involved. Following is the media release that will be going out…
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and City of Dover partner to host Citizens’ Leadership Academy
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and the City of Dover have partnered to proudly sponsor the Dover Citizens’ Leadership Academy. This new program will increase citizens’ knowledge of the Dover community and introduce them to opportunities to become more involved as active leaders in the community. The Citizens’ Leadership Academy will feature discussions about local government and municipal operations and will introduce Dover citizens to opportunities to engage in shaping the future of our city by volunteering to join with others and participate as a member of one of many city boards, commissions and civic organizations.
The first Dover Citizen’s Leadership Academy will be a one night program held on Thursday September 17, 2009 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the new Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center located at 550 Central Avenue. Light refreshments will be served. Participation in the Citizens’ Leadership Academy is free and open to all interested Dover residents and is especially targeted to those residents new to or otherwise not normally involved in local government. Registration can be completed by visiting the Greater Dover of Chamber of Commerce web site and completing the on-line registration form or by calling 742-2218. Pre-registration is required to ensure sufficient materials are available for all attendees.
The Dover Citizen’s Leadership Academy will be offered at least once each year and is intended to bring together, from diverse segments of the community, residents of Dover who are interested in meeting and working with others to address key issues critical to maintaining and improving upon our city’s quality of life. Citizens participating in the Leadership Academy will be encouraged to open a dialogue with other residents, business and government leaders and contribute their knowledge, imagination and energy towards efforts for the betterment of the entire community.
Those in need of further information regarding this exciting and informative program can contact Kirt Schuman, Executive Director of the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603/742-2218 or kirt@dovernh.org.
J. Michael Joyal, Jr.
City Manager
City of Dover, NH
288 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820-4169
e: m.joyal@dover.nh.gov
p: 603.516.6023 f: 603.516.6049
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