Leadership Corpus Christi Class XLIV Service Opportunities - Application
Steering CommitteeChair-Elect (for Class XLV) Curriculum Resource
Class SpeakersSelection Committee
Roland Hernandez- General Chair
Every graduate of the LCC program is invited to apply to help with Class XLIV (44) - and we are looking for
both first-timers and those who have served before. Serving LCC can be a wonderful experience to expand your
community knowledge and network and your project team skills. Each year we look for a functional balance of new
and experienced alumni to provide the highest quality experience for those participating in the Leadership Corpus
Christi program. The LCC Executive Committee is providing volunteer structure and support with training, policies
and procedures. There is also plenty of room for creativity in the various roles.
The LCC Executive Committee has implemented practices for selection and training for Steering Committee. For
selection, the application and interview process gives everyone a chance to be on the same page concerning
responsibilities and expectations. (See next page). Training will familiarize each Steering Committee member with the
approved curriculum and guidelines before planning the new class begins. The win/win goal is to provide both
steering committee members and the class with a great experience in return for their time and priority commitments.
The Selection Process & Timelines for Class XLIV Steering & Selection Committees
Deadline for applications: March 1, 2015
Applicant meeting/interviews:
March 5, 2015 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CCISD Administration Bldg.
Steering Committee Notified:
March 6, 20152014
Steering Committee announced:
Thursday, May 28, 2015 at LCC Class XLIII Graduation
Steering Committee training:
May - July 2014 - dates/times convenient for all
Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
Zip:
Employed by:
Email:
Cell Phone:
Work/day phone:
Will your employer/work schedule allow you to attend the weekend retreats and 5 out of the 7
LCC sessions on 2nd Thursday of each month from 12:30 pm -8:30 pm? ❏ Yes ❏ No ❏ Other:
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❏ I am a graduate of another community leadership program: City?
❏ I am a graduate of
_________________________________Year? ________________
Leadership Corpus
How long have you lived in Corpus Christi?
Christi Year or Class:
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I am interested in
serving in any of the
following areas of
service (check all that
apply):
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Steering Committee
Chair-Elect (General Chair for Class XLIV)- serves on XLIII
Steering Committee
Selection Committee
I have expertise in one or more specific areas of the LCC
Curriculum and am willing to serve as a resource to the
steering committee for this/these topics:
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I have expertise/knowledge to be a speaker on the topic of:
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Responsibilities of Steering Committee members (include, but not limited to):
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Participate in the above interview process and training sessions prior to beginning work
for the new class.
Preparing a general outline for the program for the upcoming year, consistent with the
expectations and requirements set forth in the adopted Leadership Corpus Christi
Curriculum
Establishing requirements for outside community activities and program-related activities
(homework)
Meeting and communicating regularly with steering committee members to plan and
implement an effective program. Member responsibilities may include:
 Contact speakers, discuss context and content of their presentation,
confirm logistics, time and AV requirements
 Create a timed agenda and an evaluation form
Soliciting program funding through sponsorships and donations, a minimum of $1,500 to
be raised by each Steering Committee member
Soliciting applicants for the class
Attend and support:
o All Steering Committee planning sessions beginning in May 2015,
o Class XLIII Orientation - August 6, 2015,
o All LCC class sessions:
 Overnight retreats: Sep 4-5, 2015, May 13-14, 2016 and to Austin:
February 11 & 12, 2016
 Monthly sessions: 12:30-8:30 PM Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, March
10, Apr 14. Graduation May 26 evening.
 Missing up to 12 hours or 2 sessions is allowed.
Chair-Elect serves as a regular member of the Class XLIV Steering Committee and also on the
LCC Executive Committee in preparation for serving as general chair of next year’s Class XLV.
This is a 2 to 3-year commitment.
Responsibilities of Selection Committee members (include, but not limited to):
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This committee serves anonymously (forever, except for the Selection Chair, who is
revealed at orientation) and is formed for the purpose of reviewing applications and
selecting the members of the class. It includes representation from LCC graduates, the
community and the membership of the Chamber of Commerce. The committee consists
of the Selection Chair, four members appointed by the class General Chair and four
members appointed by the Chair of the Chamber Foundation Board.
Each committee member receives a full packet of applicants to review and score
individually (1-2 weeks), the scores are turned in and compiled and the committee meets
as a group with the General Chair to select the final class based on scoring and balance
requirements.
The work of the Selection Committee is done from May to June 2015.
LCC Executive Committee
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Appointed by the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board, this
committee is responsible for the oversight, policies and procedures of the Leadership
Corpus Christi Program. They select and appoint a Chair-Elect for the program, and
approve the Steering Committee selected by the General Chair. They also will serve as
interviewers of the applicants for Steering Committee.
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2015 Members:
o Jaime Nodarse, LCCEC Chair
o Paulette Kluge, LCCEC Immediate Past Chair
o Jonas Chupe, Class 43 General Chair
o Roland Hernandez, Class 43 Chair-Elect
o Kimberly DeVisser - Class 33, LCCA Chair
o Michelle Unda - Class 36 - LCCA Chair-Elect
o Foster Edwards - Class 11, Chamber CEO
o Gabe Guerra - Class 37, Chamber Board Rep.
o Kresten Cook - Class 18, Chamber Board Rep.
o Todd Walter - Class 36
o Ben Blanco - Class 30
o Amy Granberry - Class 40
o Paige Kimball - Class 40, Chamber Foundation Director
Deadline to apply / Contacts for more information
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Complete the application in Adobe Acrobat Reader with the typewriter tool, save with
your name as title, and email to Paige Kimball at the Chamber of Commerce
Foundation: [email protected] by March 1, 2015. You will then
receive more information about the interview by e-mail.
For more information, contact: Roland Hernandez at 254-424-2600
or [email protected]; and Jaime Nodarse at 361-563-5083 or
[email protected]; or any member of the Executive Committee.