London, ON – Applications are being sought for the first two Emerging Leaders community projects.
OnBoard! seeks to establish emerging leaders on city-wide boards, councils and advisory bodies. MentorNET is a city-wide mentorship network connecting established business and community leaders with promising emerging leaders. Applications for both programs will be accepted via the Emerging Leaders website (www.emergingleaders.ca) from July 27 - August 17.
OnBoard!
Museum London, Covent Garden Market, the London Chamber of Commerce and The Grand Theatre are just a few of the organizations that have agreed to establish board positions for emerging leaders.
-Candidates are asked to review the requirements supplied by the individual boards and apply appropriately by uploading a current copy of their resume/CV.
-All persons in the Emerging Leaders demographic (22-44 years of age) are eligible to apply.
-Candidates selected by the respective boards will be contacted in September for an October start date.
-Information on the selection process and a list of participating boards can be found at www.emergingleaders.ca
MentorNET
Several key community, business and civic leaders have agreed to act as mentors to emerging leaders, including The Honourable Chris Bentley, Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities; Fanshawe College President Howard Rundle; Ted Hewitt, Western’s Vice-President (Research & International Relations); Chamber CEO & General Manager Gerry Macartney; Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, who was also the project’s community champion; and Helen Connell, United Way of London & Middlesex Executive Director.
-In order to be eligible as a candidate for mentoring (“mentee”), each individual must supply a two-page typed submission detailing why they are interested in the mentor relationship with the chosen individual, and what they expect to contribute and gain from the experience.
-Candidates are also required to submit two references.
-Mentors commit to a minimum of one to two meetings/interactions per month.
-Chosen candidates can expect their mentor-match to begin in October and run until May 2008.
-All persons in the Emerging Leaders demographic (22-44 years of age) are eligible to apply.
-Information on the selection process and a list of participating mentors can be found at www.emergingleaders.ca.
-“MentorNET and OnBoard! fit perfectly with the goals of the Emerging Leaders initiative: to facilitate involvement by London’s 22-44-year-old demographic; to create investment by this demographic in the community; and to provide a voice for dialogue on issues facing London in the next decade,” says Jeff Sage, Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications, Fanshawe College, who co-chairs Emerging Leaders with his wife, Lindsay Sage, Director of Marketing & Development for the London Public Library.
"We extend our sincerest thanks to the individuals and organizations who have stepped up and supported these two programs and we are thrilled to facilitate these opportunities for young Londoners.”
Media contact:
Marcia Steyaert, Emerging Leaders Steering Committee Member, 519-661-2111 ext. 80229, community@uwo.ca Emerging Leaders aims to develop the next generation of local leaders in business, technology, education, research, political, creative and cultural sectors by targeting London’s 22-44-year-old population, a demographic of creative and entrepreneurial thinkers, to connect them to each other and to the London community in general, as well as provide an avenue for this demographic to weigh-in on some of the city’s most important questions (i.e. attraction and retention, issues surrounding organic growth and entrepreneurialism, community investment and philanthropy etc.)
An Emerging Leader is someone who:
-Is between the ages of 22-44
-Is creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative in thought process and action
-Is community-minded and/or interested in issues and challenges facing the London community.
-Demonstrates community leadership or intentions towards same
-Is willing to contribute meaningfully to think tank sessions and share knowledge and ideas with peers.
BACKGROUNDER
Participating OnBoard! Organizations:
-Covent Garden Market
-Hospice London
-London Advisory Committee on Heritage
-London Arts Council
-London Chamber of Commerce
-London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee
-London Fringe
-London Public Library
-London Training Centre
-Mainstreet London/London Downtown Business Association
-Museum London
-Pillar Non-Profit Network
-Salvation Army Correctional and Justice Services
-The Arts Project
-The Grand Theatre
-The Stiller Centre (Stiller Centre Prize Advisory Committee)
Participating MentorNET Mentors:
-Anne Becker, Chief Executive Officer, London Public Library
-The Honourable Chris Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities
-Richard Chartrand, Executive Director, Display and Graphics, 3M Canada
-Helen Connell, Executive Director, United Way of London and Middlesex
-Her Worship, Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, City of London
-Carmen Gicante, Vice President, Business Services, TechAlliance
-Corrie Gicante, Superintendent of Education, London District Catholic School Board
-Chris Jones Harris, President, Jones Packaging Inc.
-Gord Hart, President, Selectpath Benefits and Financial Inc.
-Ted Hewitt, Vice President, Research and International Relations, The University of Western Ontario
-John Kime, CEO, London Economic Development Corporation
-Barney Lawn, President, CoreSolutions Development Inc.
-Dr. Michael Lock, Medical Director, Radiation Treatment Program, London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Sciences Centre
-Gerry Macartney, CEO & General Manager, London Chamber of Commerce
-Howard Rundle, President, Fanshawe College
-Marilyn Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer, TechAlliance
