Application Class 45-2020

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LSA seeks individuals dedicated to serving their community. Participants of the program will be given the opportunity to develop an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the San Antonio area. This coming year, LSA will be dedicated to exploring the long-term goals and promise of San Antonio. Rather than examining the latest developments and short-term urban trends impacting our city, LSA 45 will consider the issues and trends that will impact San Antonio over the next generation of its populace. Whether it’s the impact of changing demographics on our natural resources and infrastructure, the correlation between elementary school reading levels and workforce development, the effects of technology on health care for an aging populace, or the long-term development of our urban core, LSA 44 aims to tackle San Antonio’s future…today.

LSA is limited to approximately 50 participants annually. Acceptance into the program is based on a subjective assessment of the information each applicant provides in this application, as well as a second round in-person interview, if selected. If you are selected for the semi-finalist interview, you MUST be available to attend during your designated time between 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm - day to be determined. The LSA Selection Committee is comprised of LSA Alumni. The selection is highly competitive with more applicants than class positions, therefore applicants who are not accepted are highly encouraged to reapply the following year.

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Have lived in and/or worked in the San Antonio area for at least one year at the time of the application.
2. Persons related by marriage may not apply for the same class year.
3. Within 30 days of selection, you must become a member of one of the sponsoring Chambers of Commerce (either Hispanic Chamber of Commerce or San Antonio Chamber of Commerce - membership in both is encouraged) and remain a member in good standing throughout the entire LSA year. Failure to remain a member will jeopardize participation in LSA and/or final graduation.
Selection Criteria:
1. Show a sincere interest in and commitment to improving the community.
2. Have the desire to increase service to the community through holding key leadership positions.
3. Present a clear vision for the development and growth of San Antonio.
Program Cost:
1. Applicants must submit a $50 non-refundable application fee due with application by noon on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Click here to pay.
2. Class members accepted into LSA must submit a (working on tuition amount) non-refundable tuition fee payable to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce before the end of the 1st Quarter FY20 - March 31, 2020.
3. Formal written requests must be submitted within 30 days of selection into the program and received no later than December 31, 2019 for the following:

LSA Class Member Application 45-2020
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
For information on Chamber membership, contact:
SACC – Lori Stinson, lstinson@sachamber.org, (210) 229-2122

SAHCC – Victoria Shoemaker, victorias@sahcc.org, (210) 208-8210
If selected, the Class Member's business must be a member of one of the sponsoring Chambers of Commerce. (Membership in both Chambers is encouraged. Please check all that apply.)*
- Select All
- The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce (SACC)
- The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC)
- Not an active member of either Chamber at this time. I understand membership is required to participate in the program. If a Class member and/or the sponsoring company/organization does not join by December 31, 2019, the class member will forfeit their position in the class.ce
I am eligible for a Reduced Tuition Needs Based Scholarship.*
There are limited number of scholarships for eligible class members who are employed by an organization that meets the following criteria: Woman Owned, Small, Veteran Owned, Minority Owned Business or Non-Profit 501 (c) 3. Other special circumstances may be considered based on situation/need.
Personal Data
Name*
Prefix First Last
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Race/Ethnicity*
Company Name*
Title*
Office Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Office Phone*
Mobile Phone*
Email*
Years Living/Working in San Antonio Area*
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
Active Duty Military or Reserves?*
Have you applied for Leadership San Antonio before?*
Hobbies/Interests:

Letters of Recommendation/ Application Fee / Picture
Please attach a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation, with an optional third letter - all letters must be signed and dated, then scanned and uploaded, as part of your application, along with a fee of $50.00 and a recent professional photo (.jpg format). The letters of recommendation will be evaluated based on the quality and content/context of the submissions rather than the quantity of letters provided. No letters will be accepted via postal service or in person and must be submitted as a portion of your completed application packet.
Letter of Recommendation #1*
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Letter of Recommendation #2*
Max. file size: 50 MB.
(Optional) Letter of Recommendation #3
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Headshot*
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Application / Employer Agreement
APPLICANT COMMITMENT:
The applicant acknowledges that attendance is MANDATORY
during all class days, retreats, and class day planning sessions. Absence at any of these scheduled events, without advance approval from Chamber staff
and
the LSA Co-Chairs, on more than one (1) occasion may result in expulsion from the class, ability to complete the remaining class days, as well as lose an opportunity complete the program, without reimbursement of tuition and fees. Your participation in the program reflects on the LSA program itself, as well as you individually and within your organization. Please be mindful of the time commitment prior to applying.

Engaging in improper, threatening and/or harassing behavior at any LSA event may lead to removal from the program without reimbursement of tuition and fees.

EMPLOYER COMMITMENT:
The employer approves of the agreement above, which acknowledges the time commitment of the Leadership San Antonio program required by their employee as a participant. The employer also acknowledges that failure to join at least one of the sponsoring Chambers of Commerce within 30 days of employee's selection and remain a member in good standing throughout the entire class year will result in the participant’s immediate dismissal from the program. Employer agrees to hold applicant (employer) accountable, if accepted, to show a high level of participation and engagement within the program.

Mandatory Attendance Dates:

Retreats include overnight accommodations.

Class day commitment will be from approximately 7am to 5pm with optional after hours events from 5-7pm.

December 5, 2019 LSA Welcome Reception (Location: TBD)

January 18-19, 2019 LSA Opening Retreat (Location: TBD)

February 13, 2019 Class 1 – ALL DAY

March 6, 2019 Class 2 – ALL DAY

April 3, 2019 Class 3 – ALL DAY

May 1, 2019 Class 4 – ALL DAY

June 5, 2019 Class 5 – ALL DAY

NO CLASS DAY - JULY 2019

September 4, 2019 Class 8 – ALL DAY

October 11-12, 2019 - LSA Closing Retreat (Location: TBD)

By signing this document, we acknowledge the foregoing conditions for participation in the Leadership San Antonio program. We understand and agree to the time and financial commitments involved and acknowledge that failure to attend the mandatory events listed above may result in expulsion from the class.
Applicant's Signature*
Supervisor’s Signature*
Supervisor Name
First Last Title
If your immediate supervisor or human resource officer is unavailable to sign your application in real time (above), please print this section and then upload the signed version here:

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Application Class 45-2020

Step 1 of 7

LSA Class Member Application 45-2020

For information on Chamber membership, contact:
SACC – Lori Stinson, lstinson@sachamber.org, (210) 229-2122

SAHCC – Victoria Shoemaker, victorias@sahcc.org, (210) 208-8210

Personal Data

Employment

Community Involvement

Education

Accomplishments

Short Essay

Letters of Recommendation/ Application Fee / Picture

Application / Employer Agreement

Application Class 45-2020

Step 1 of 7

LSA Class Member Application 45-2020

For information on Chamber membership, contact: SACC – Lori Stinson, lstinson@sachamber.org, (210) 229-2122 SAHCC – Victoria Shoemaker, victorias@sahcc.org, (210) 208-8210

Personal Data

Employment

Community Involvement

Education

Accomplishments

Short Essay

Letters of Recommendation/ Application Fee / Picture

Application / Employer Agreement

For information on Chamber membership, contact:
SACC – Lori Stinson, lstinson@sachamber.org, (210) 229-2122

SAHCC – Victoria Shoemaker, victorias@sahcc.org, (210) 208-8210