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Bringing members across the community together to grow
This annual program will bring members across the community together to grow as leaders while they learn more about themselves, others, our local community, government, and our great State of Louisiana. They will share experiences that may push them beyond their traditional comfort zones, while providing a safe environment to be enriched as an individual and leader. Upon graduation, these leaders will be able to assist our community in prospering, growing, and thriving with confidence.
Opportunities
During sessions, Vision Scott participants will have the opportunity to meet with government leaders to examine critical issues to the City of Scott and the surrounding area through roundtables, site visits, group discussions, and hands-on events. Vision Scott offers participants a unique opportunity to network with area community leaders from a diverse group and all walks of life. Please take time to read over the following pages as you consider how your organization might be a supporter of this program committed to Enriching Tomorrow’s Leaders Today!
FAQS
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Vision Scott is an annual program that brings together people from across the community to grow as leaders while they learn more about themselves, others, our local community, government, and State of Louisiana. Participants will share experiences that may push them beyond their traditional thought process, while providing them a safe environment to be enriched as an individual and leader. Upon graduation, these leaders will be equipped to assist our community in prospering, growing, and thriving with confidence.
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Ideal applicants for participation in Vision Scott will either Live, Work, or Own a Business in the City of Scott or the surrounding community and area or be a member of Envision Scott. Leaders within the community who seek to expand and further develop their leadership skills, explore different experiences and points of view, and build relationships with others equally committed to improving the Scott community. In addition, applicants must be willing and able to commit to the mandatory retreat and the time necessary to complete the program. All applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be selected by the Vision Scott Committee. The committee will endeavor to have a Vision Scott class diverse in gender, ethnicity, and industry. The committee seeks to have a class that encompasses and reflects the different groups of people within the Scott community.
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Graduates leave the program better informed of community history and present-day realities. They also emerge better connected to the people, organizations, and service opportunities that can together, make positive and meaningful changes in the City of Scott.
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Tuition for Vision Scott is $500. This covers the cost of program materials, meals when provided, travel when provided, awards, and the necessities to run the Vision Scott program.
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The annual Vision Scott program runs from February through October. The program orientation occurs in February and the monthly sessions occur on the last Thursday in March through September. The program concludes with graduation on the first Tuesday of October at the City of Scott’s Business Appreciation Dinner. Applications are typically available beginning in October and the deadline for submission is in December.
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Session times run approximately from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. and may start earlier or run later. Some sessions may include a full day and others may include half day sessions. Locations vary based on the session topic but will be primarily in Scott. Lunch will be included for full day sessions. Tours of some facilities will be included. Out-of-town travel for the day may also be included.
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February 29, 2024 (Mandatory) Opening retreat & Simulated Society
March 28, 2024 Scott History, Tourism, Parks, & Memorials
April 25, 2024 (Baton Rouge) State Government, Capitol, & Museum
May 30, 2024 Education, Public Safety, 911, & Emergency Services
June 27, 2024 Infrastructure, Public Works, Sewer Plant, & LUS
July 25, 2024 Team Building Activity, Workshop, & Service Project
August 29, 2024 Charities, Poverty Simulator, & La. Development Ready
September 26, 2024 OneAcadiana, LEDA, Boudin Crawl, & Afternoon Social
October 01, 2024 City of Scott Business Appreciation Dinner
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Only two session absences are permitted to graduate.
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Applicants are expected to become active participants in advancing the Scott community and making a positive contribution to the City of Scott post-graduation. Class members are allowed to miss no more than 2 session to be eligible to graduate. Graduates may serve as session leaders or become part of Vision Scott Committee for the following year’s Vision Scott Class. Graduates are brand ambassadors for the City of Scott and we hope will remain active in the Scott community.
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We anticipate a class of approximately 15 individuals.
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Dress for most sessions is business casual. We will communicate if there are exceptions for a certain session (e.g. sometimes closed-toe shoes are required; more casual dress is required because of an activity; etc.).