Now Seeking Participants for 2010 New Voices Program

The New Voices Board Internship Program seeks to recruit, train, and mobilize a network of talented new board members from under represented Tulsa populations to serve in board leadership roles.  

 

Quick Facts:

• This is a new program, only in its second year, administered by Leadership Tulsa on behalf of the United Way.  
• The program is free to participants.
• The program includes a full day retreat to learn the basics of board service as well as 4 quarterly breakfast sessions to enhance learning and connection.

• Members of Class 1

  Each participant is assigned to serve on the board of a different UnitedWay partner agency based on his/her interest areas.  Class 1 agency assignments include:   Day Center for the Homeless, Street School, Campfire, Bridges Foundation, the Center, Parent Child Center, CASA, Tulsa Boys Home, LIFE Senior Services, YMCA, and the Salvation Army. 
• Participants meet a variety of mentors active in board service.   

Now Recruiting Class 2!  Deadline for Applications June 1, 2010

Successful candidates:

• Will offer a diverse perspective with emphasis on diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.  We are especially seeking African American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American participants 
• Have the commitment to serve the non profit sector in a leadership role
• Have time and ability to successfully complete the board internship assignment, including support from employer
• Have not previously served on more than one non-profit board of directors

 

 Email contact information for nominees to wendy@leadershiptulsa.org  or call 477-7079.

 

Applications Ready for Class 44

If you or someone you know has always wanted to participate in Leadership Tulsa, applications are now ready for Leadership Tulsa Class 44.   The deadline for applications will be April 30 for the program beginning in August, 2010.

Applications and Nomination Forms are available at www.leadershiptulsa.org.

Also, two informational breakfast sessions for prospective applicants have been set for Thursday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 31.  Prospective applicants will learn more about the program, receive helpful advice about completing their applications, and have the opportunity to have all their questions answered by board and staff of Leadership Tulsa. 

The sessions will be held at the Aaronson Auditorium of the Central Library and begin at 7:45 am.  The breakfasts are free but reservations are requested by calling 477-7079. 

LT Members Invited to Tour Oneok Field

Members of Leadership Tulsa are invited to join Manhattan Construction for one of two tours of the brand new Oneok Field in downtown Tulsa on Monday, February 15, 2010.   Tours will begin at 4 pm and 5 pm and are limited to 20 individuals each, first come, first served.  There is no cost for the tours.   More instructions will be distributed to those who sign up.   Call 477-7079 to make your reservation.