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, 2024.

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 XXXIV

PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2024-2025

(Session topics may switch but dates are set)

August 22 | 5:30-7pm | Welcome Reception

August  at 29th at 9am-6pm & Aug. 30th at  8am-1pm | Orientation Retreat- Mandatory

September 19| 8am-5pm | Community Services 

September 26 | 11:00am-1pm | Connect luncheon 

October 8 | 8am-5pm | City Government

October 24 | 11:00 am-1pm | Connect luncheon

November 12 | 8am-5pm | Economic Development/Large Business

December 10 | 8am-5pm | Education 

December TBA | 5-7pm | Christmas Party 

January 16 | 8am-5pm | Criminal Justice 

January 28 | 11am-1pm | Class Project planning luncheon

February 11| 8am-5pm | Healthcare

March 6 | 8am-5pm | Small Business

April 9 | 7:00am-5:30pm OKC | Bartlesville Day at the Capitol

May 7 | 7am-5:30pm | Tourism and the Arts

May 13 | 8:30am-12pm | Capstone Presentations

May 15 | 6pm-9pm | Graduation at Chamber's Annual Awards and Gala

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, 2024

TUITION FEE

Tuition for Leadership Bartlesville is $975. After notification of acceptance, payment will be due on or before August 15, 2024. If tuition is not received, an alternate member will be named after the due date.