Lea

ders

hip

Gle

ndal

eOn set with ABC7 Eyewitness NewsGlendale Fire Department Urban Search & Rescue

CLASS MEETS ELECTED OFFICIALS

ON THE COVER

Thank you to these partners who generously supported the Leadership Glendale Class of 2013

Nestle USA & Nestle University • DreamWorks Animation • Glendale Adventist Medical Center • The Americana atBrand/Caruso Affiliated • Glendale Police & Fire Departments• Glendale Galleria/General Growth Properties • ABC7 •Bob Hope Airport • Walt Disney Imagineering • GlendaleUnified School District • Glendale Community College •Alex Theatre • Glendale Arts • GAR Services • City of Glendale Management Services/Planning/Water & Power/Parks, Recreation & Community Services • Glen Oaks Escrow • Baskin-Robbins USA • Glendale Redevelopment & Housing• Brand Boulevard of Cars • Golden Road Brewery • ForestLawn Memorial-Parks (Glendale) • YWCA of Glendale • Metrolink • Salvation Army-Glendale • Charles Dunn &Co. • Acura of Glendale • Ascencia • Glendale Public LibrarySystem • Amici Trattoria at The Americana at Brand • LKG-CMC, Inc. • Glendale News-Press • Crescenta ValleyWeekly • Glendale Transportation Management Associates •Verdugo Workforce Investment Board • Verdugo Jobs Center • and more!

LEADERSHIP GLENDALE 2014Presented by the Glendale Chamber of Commerce 701 N. Brand Blvd., #120, Glendale, CA 91203Phone: 818-240-7870 Fax: 818-240-2872Website: www.glendalechamber.com

President-CEO: Judee Kendall Leadership Glendale Advisor: Vic Pallos

“It was an honor being part of LeadershipGlendale. We learned about the ins and outsof the city, heard success stories from variouskey individuals, expanded our network andmade great friends! This program is an experience I will remember forever.”— Sonia Nishan, Glen Oaks Escrow

“Every class taught me something new aboutthe city and gave me a deeper appreciationfor the people who make it work. The management and leadership classes were fantastic. It’s an interesting, informative and inspiring curriculum, and well worth the time and resources invested.”— Natalie Profant-Komuro, Ascencia

“In addition to the unique opportunities presented to us in behind-the-scenes tours ofhigh-profile public and private organizations,the Leadership Glendale program allowed our class to form lifelong personal and business relationships with one another and throughout the city.”— Ara Adjamian, Datastream, LLC

Leadership Glendale FoundationThe Chamber’s Leadership Glendale Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that acceptsand graciously acknowledges donations supportingclass projects and class scholarships. The foundationis governed by the Chamber’s Board of Directors.Donations are tax-deductible.

For further details regarding the foundation, contact President-CEO Judee Kendall at the Chamber, (818) 240-7870, or by e-mail: jkendall@glendalechamber.com.

Class ProjectEach class is responsible for doing a public serviceproject. Past beneficiaries include the YWCA ofGlendale, Verdugo Mental Health Center, CollegeView School, Salvation Army Glendale Corps, Ascencia, Glendale Police Dept. K9s, Glendale Fire Dept., Verdugo Woodlands tree-planting, and GAR Services.

desi

gn w

ww

.em

iliep

allo

sdes

ign.

com

What graduates say...

Discover what makes Glendale a great city and community.

Interact with Glendale’s leadersfrom government, business, healthcare and organizations.

Experience VIP tours of noted businesses and places of interest.

Increase leadership and manage-ment skills and networking contacts.

Plan and implement a Class Project.

A rare opportunityEntering its 18th year, Leadership Glendale offers a rare opportunity to interact with manyof the city’s leaders from government, businessand organizations. Classes are small, 15 to 20members, and meet on an average of once eachmonth from October to May.

Issues affecting the city are an integral partof the curriculum, which also encourages self-development, builds upon management andleadership skills, and expands networking contacts. Exclusive VIP tours of locations notusually available to the public also are offered.

Leadership graduates are:• Better informed about issues that affect the community. • In a position to increase their effectivenesswithin in their business, profession and/or organization.• Motivated to contribute their time andknowledge to benefit the community.

Participants benefit by:• Greater understanding of the inner workingsof Glendale, issues affecting the city, and howto address local problems.• Interacting with key leaders from many segments of the community.• Joining a diverse network of local contactsand collegial relationships.• Leadership training and experiences thatsupport personal and professional growth.• Applying leadership skills through a publicservice class project.

SELECTION CRITERIAClass members will:• Take full advantage of the curriculum bytheir attendance, involvement and active participation in program activities.• Possess high standards of personal integrityand ethics.• Work successfully with classmates and others involved in addressing issues affectingthe community.• Following graduation use the informationand skills acquired in the program to benefit and/or support the community. • Live and/or work in the Glendale area. • Not be seeking public office prior to the beginning of the first class.

Reception and orientation: Friday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2013 (4 -5:30 p.m.)Wednesday classes: 2013 — Oct. 23, Nov. 6 &13; Dec. 11; 2014 — Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12,April 9 & May 14.

Project planning timeline is decided by the class.Optional extra activities also may be offered andare announced well in advance.

Class hours: Usually 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Curriculum: Interactive leadership/managementseminars, discussions with leaders from local government, education, business and organiza-tions, plus field trips. Subjects include Glendale government, law enforcement, fire protection,healthcare, transportation, education, social services, retail business, media, arts, local historyand demographics. The class selects a project that benefits a segment of the community. Eachgraduate is recognized with a diploma.

Tuition, application deadlinesPreferred (discount) tuition — $1,000. Application must be received at the Chamber by Friday, Sept. 27, 2013.Standard tuition — $1,200. Application deadline is Friday, October 11, 2013.

All applications must be accompanied by a $200deposit. Checks, VISA or MasterCard accepted.Applicants representing a charitable, non-profitorganization may be considered for a $300 scholarship applied to the standard $1,200 tuition. See the Leadership Glendale applicationfor further information.

For an online applicationAccess the Chamber’s website:www.glendalechamber.com (Our Programs menu)or call the Chamber office: (818) 240-7870. Business hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Experience Glendale like never before

Glendale Police Air Unit at Bob Hope Airport

ScheduleCurriculum

Class of 2014

&