The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Leadership Fannin Class of 2019

October 10, 2018

For information contact Shannon York, Coordinator

Shannonyork7931@gmail.com

The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Leadership Fannin Class of 2019, which will begin in February of 2019.  Leadership Fannin is an extremely rewarding experience designed to educate and develop local community leaders. Participants learn about community leadership, gain a greater understanding of issues in Fannin County and network with people from all walks of life and geographic areas of our community.

Coordinating the program for the Chamber is Shannon York, and the 2019 Chair is Chris Hall. If you are interested in applying or know someone who would benefit from the program, please contact Jan Hackett at jahackett@tds.net or call the Chamber at 706-632-5680, with the applicant’s name and contact information. The deadline for nominations is November 15.  Nominees will receive applications and a schedule of programs in December and the class will be approved in early January, 2019.

Leadership Fannin was established in 1999 in cooperation with the Fannin Cooperative Extension.  The Chamber program consists of 14 classes since 2004.  Nominees should have lived in Fannin County for more than two years.  Tuition is $200 however scholarships are available for representatives of non-profit organizations.