
Leadership Bartlesville is an issue-oriented leadership development program that informs, motivates, and increases the awareness of selected participants through seminars and interaction with community decision makers. The goals for the Leadership Bartlesville program are to develop participant awareness of the Bartlesville area, its problems, challenges and opportunities by examining the major systems which contribute to patterns of life in the area; to provide opportunities for communication among emerging and established leadership for public and private organizations, planning bodies and commissions; and to motivate and encourage participants to assume community leadership roles.
Leadership Bartlesville is open to all interested residents of the Bartlesville area and does not discriminate because of age, sex, race, religion, or national origin. Participants are selected on the basis of ability, demonstrated interest in the Bartlesville community, and insight for effective leadership.
The deadline for completed applications is June 30th at 5pm. Completed applications should be returned to the Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Leadership Bartlesville, 201 SW Keeler, Bartlesville, OK 74003. If mailing, they must be postmarked by June 30, 2025.
COMMITMENT
The program consists of a two-day orientation retreat which is mandatory, and nine monthly class sessions. The program requires a definite commitment of time on the part of each participant as well as their employer. If a class member cannot attend a scheduled session, they must notify the Program Chair 48 hours prior to that session. Members with more than one and a half sessions of absence from the Leadership Bartlesville program will be dropped from the program without a tuition refund, unless the Leadership Bartlesville Steering Committee chairman has previously approved absences above the limit. Excused absence requests must be submitted in writing.
LEADERSHIP BARTLESVILLE CLASS XXXV
PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2025-2026
(Session topics may switch but dates are set)
August 21 | 9:30am-4:30pm | Orientation Day 1
August 22 | 8am-2pm | Orientation Day 2
August 26 | 4-6pm | Welcome Reception
September 16 | 8am-5pm | Community Services
September 23 | 11:30am-1pm | Connect Lunch #1
October 14 | 8am-5pm | City Government
October 28 | 11:30am-1pm | Connect Lunch #2
November 12 | 8am-5pm | Economic Development/Large Business
December 9 | 8am-5pm | Education
December 16 | 4-6pm | LB35 Holiday Social
January 15 | 8am-5pm | Criminal Justice
January 27 | 11am-1pm | Class Project Planning Lunch
February 10 | 8am-5pm | Healthcare
February 24 | 11am-1pm | Connect Lunch #3
March 10 | 8am-5pm | Small Business
April 8 | 7:30am-5:30pm OKC | Bartlesville Day at the Capitol
May 5 | 8am-5pm | Tourism and the Arts
May 12 | 8:30am-1pm | Capstone Presentations
May 14 | 6-9pm | Graduation at Chamber’s Annual Gala and Awards
*Participants should note times and plan to stay until the end of each session.
Class times are scheduled from 8am-5pm and Luncheon Session class times are scheduled for 11am-1pm,
with exceptions noted. Participants should plan to stay until the end of each session.
Applicants must be available for brief interview on interview dates (sign up here)
NOTIFICATION
All applicants will be notified of acceptance into the program by August 1, 2025
TUITION FEE
Tuition for Leadership Bartlesville is $975. After notification of acceptance, payment will be due on or before August 15, 2025. If tuition is not received, an alternate member will be named after the due date.