Leadership Donelson-Hermitage is a community based organization that provides participants with insight into how our community functions and its cultural and organizational differences. It is through these insights that participants have many opportunities that may enrich their lives.
There are three distinct Donelson-Hermitage Leadership programs. Each program is geared towards enhancing leadership abilities, addressing local issues, and improving the quality of life in the community.
Each year individuals apply (link to Apply page) to participate in the Leadership Donelson-Hermitage programs. Our goal is to select a diverse class representative of Donelson-Hermitage without regard to sex, race, age, national origin, or handicap status. Leadership Donelson-Hermitage is a nonpartisan educational organization, designed to produce well informed and motivated community leaders who are willing and capable of working together for a better Donelson-Hermitage area.
The Business Leadership program was started in 1999 and is made up of individuals who are residents and/or employed full time in the Donelson, Hermitage, or adjacent areas. The goal of this program is to produce well informed and motivated community leaders who are willing and capable of working together for a better Donelson-Hermitage.
Program Objectives:
Program Expectations
Retreat/Program Days
Participants are expected to attend a two day overnight retreat and monthly programs days that will enhance their community awareness. Program days include leadership skills, teamwork, and group development training. The focus of the monthly program days include topics that impact the community, such as wellness, diversity, criminal justice, business development, government, education, sports, and the arts. Participants also have the opportunity to meet and network with other community leaders.
Class Projects
Each class is divided into smaller groups. Each group within a class will select a community project that will enhance the community. Below is a brief description of the projects for the Class of 2009.
A list of previous class projects is available.
Volunteerism
Class participants will also participate or volunteer in extra-curricular activities. Activities can range from attending arts programs to Donelson-Hermitage Chamber events to volunteering at The Hermitage Hauntings. Each activity type has specific point values. Points are awarded on the honor system.
In addition to attending or volunteering to support local programs LDH participants oversee LDH activities for the LDH PENCIL partner, Hermitage Elementary School. Activities in the past have consisted of:
If you are interested in being part of an organization making a difference in your community we invite you to apply (link to application) for membership.
Youth Excelling in Learning Leadership, also known as Y.E.L.L., is a youth leadership program established in 2006. The goal of this program is to provide youth an opportunity to have an inside look into the many facets of our community, meet the people who make it happen, and explore for themselves business and career opportunities for the future. This leadership program is the result of a Business Leadership class project.
Program Objectives:
Program Expectations
Participants are expected to attend a one day orientation, monthly programs days that will enhance community awareness, and participate in the Y.E.L.L. Community Service Day. Program days include topics that impact the community such as:
In addition to developing leadership skills and community awareness Y.E.L.L. graduates are encouraged to utilize the program to expand their network with students from other local schools and business leaders. For this reason some of the program days take place with the Business Leadership group. This provides both groups the opportunity to meet one another and forge mentoring and networking relationships.
Who Can Join?
Students attending McGavock High School, Donelson Christian Academy, or participating in home school activities in the Donelson-Hermitage area are encouraged to be part of this exciting program. Applications can be submitted at the beginning of your Junior year to the school sponsor at each school. Home school students should contact the head of their Co-op. Activities will begin in September of each school year.
Modern, Mature and Motivated (M3) is how we define our leadership program for dynamic, active senior adults age 50+. Our M3 Leadership program began in 2008 and is made up of retired or semi retired adults who wish to learn more about their community and become more involved in making Donelson and Hermitage a better place to live are invited to join this program.
Program Objectives:
Program Expectations
Participants are expected to attend a one day orientation, monthly programs days that will enhance community awareness, and participate on a class project. Program days include topics that impact the community such as:
Working with the LDH Community Service Chair each class will work together on a community project. In 2008 the class project entailed class members working the breakfast shows at the Senior Center for the Arts at the FiftyForward Donelson Station. In addition to supporting the Senior Center for the Arts the class donated their tips to the LDH Scholarship Fund.
M3 Leadership Class members are encouraged to volunteer in their community.
To participate in this program complete the application and follow the application guidelines.
Welcome!
Contact Leadership Donelson-Hermitage
Leadership
Donelson-Hermitage
P.O. Box 8387
Hermitage, TN 37076
Phone: 615-414-7427
E-mail: director@leadershipdh.com