SESSION DATES
| Oct. 3,4 |
Key West |
| Nov. 7,8,9 |
Everglades/Upper Keys |
| Dec. 5 |
Key West |
| Jan. 9 |
Marathon |
| Feb. 6, 7 |
Marathon |
| Mar. 6 |
Key Largo |
| April 24-25 |
Key West |
Leadership Retreat
The opening retreat introduces students to Servant-Leadership and Personality Profiling. Servant Leadership is a practical philosophy that supports leaders by encouraging them to choose to serve first and then lead. Personality Profiling will help each class member identify their personality trails and how to effectively deal with the traits of others.
Media, History and Culture
Ethics, morals and timeliness; three issues that the media faces daily. The class will examine these issues with representatives from the local media and lean how they work to inform the people of Monroe County.
The class will be immersed in the rich historic and cultural aspects of the Florida Keys, from the early settlements to modern day programs. The day includes a tour of one of the Keys' top historic and cultural attractions.
Environment
This session will focus on the role the environment plays in local business, public decision making and quality of life. Experts from biological, ecological and research disciplines will help participants understand our surrounding ecosystem. This session includes guided nature tours in Everglades National park and the opportunity to see many endangered at-risk and unique species of flora and fauna in their natural habitat.
Judiciary and the Military
The class will first examine the local civil and criminal justice system through dialogue with judges, attorneys and other law enforcement officials. Included is a tour of the detention facility. The role of the Navy, the Coast Guard, and Homeland Security in the Keys and their impact on Monroe County will also be addressed.
Emergency Management
An overview of Emergency Services, county-wide, will be provided — including Key West, Marathon and Islamorada. You will be part of the decision making process as a hurricane approaches and explore how it effects the Keys mentally and economically. You will meet local and national leaders involved in the decision making. You will get a first hand overview of what it takes to operate a fire station by touring the City of Marathon's new fire station, participating in a vehicle extraction and participating in a simulated fire exercise. Experience the medical transportation of a critical trauma patient on our state of the art helicopter "Trauma Star". You won't want to miss this session!
Education
Lifelong education will be the focus of this session. Participants will analyze the challenges and opportunities facing the educational system and explore non-traditional education, schooling and extra-curricular programs.
Housing and Land Use
Local officials will discuss the balance between land development and conservation, while providing an understanding of the authority of local, state and federal agencies. The session will also address housing and the impact of taxes, insurance, and the need for affordable housing. Realistic solutions and methods of tackling this complex issue will be explored.
Health and Human Services
Medical and Health Services issues, directly affecting Monroe County, will be addressed. Factors encountered by consumers, providers and third party payers will be explored. County-wide health services will be presented.
Economy, Government and Tourism
This session includes an overview of the Monroe County economy. The class will review Keys' current and potential issues that impact our economy. The Government segment offers an in-depth look at the legislative system that impacts local residents, the complexities of governing in today's regulatory environment, and issues currently facing public decision makers.
The class will learn about tourism trends in Monroe County and gain insight on the inner workings of the Tourist Development Council.
Steps to a Performing Community
So now, you've learned it all. This session identifies phases of the group's behavior as it has learned to work collaboratively. The group will work together to collectively develop strategies that will assist the class in reaching peak performance.
