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Signature Adult Program Application Information
Application Information
Thank you for your interest in submitting a Signature Adult Program application! Please note the following information:
The application will take approximately 30 minutes to complete
The application cannot be saved to come back to at a later date
Required answers to the following questions:
What are your long-term goals as a leader, and how do you plan to develop yourself to achieve those goals?
What do you think you will bring to the next Leadership Geauga Signature Adult Program class?
Why is community involvement important?
Describe what you do in your role at work.
Why do you want to join Leadership Geauga's Signature Adult Program?
Orientation Day - Friday, September 11, 2026 - REQUIRED
Overnight Retreat - Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25, 2026 - REQUIRED
Ten Full-Day Program Days: Typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
History Day - Friday, October 16, 2026
Education Day - Friday, November 13, 2026
Human Services Day - Friday, December 11, 2026 (Holiday Party immediately following conclusion of program day)
Health and Safety Day - Friday, January 8, 2027
Government Day - Friday, January 22, 2027
Mid-year Retreat - Friday, February 12, 2027
Emerald Ball - Saturday, March 6, 2027 (class members to work an hour shift at event)
Business Day - Friday, March 19, 2027 (reception to follow program day)
Agriculture Day - Friday April 16, 2027
Arts & Leisure Day - Friday, May 14, 2027 (reception to follow program day)
Graduation Day: - Friday, June 4, 2027 - 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., followed by an evening ceremony and reception (6:15 p.m.).
Attendance Requirements:
Participation in Orientation Day and the Overnight Retreat is MANDATORY.
You may miss up to two program days; however, missing more will result in ineligibility for graduation.
Additionally, each class member is expected to collaborate on a team to plan a program day, requiring an average of six planning meetings.
Applicants must agree to all of the following statements to be considered for participation in the Signature Adult Program.
We are diverse: I will respect other's beliefs, politics, needs, and styles.
I understand that Leadership Geauga is a safe place to gather with peers, develop personally and professionally, and learn more about our beautiful county; it is not a place to promote politics and religious beliefs.
I commit to being respectful in all interactions during my Leadership Geauga experience
I will not use my cell phone in class.
I will listen and share ideas. If I am a talker, I will try to listen more. If I am quiet, I will try to speak up more.
I will attend every Leadership Geauga program day and be there for the entire day (generally from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).
I will fully participate in my planning team, which meets six times to plan a program day for the class. These meetings occur outside of the listed program days listed on the website.
I understand that Orientation and Retreat are mandatory.
I understand to graduate Leadership Geauga, I cannot miss more than two class days.
I will serve as a resource and support to my fellow class members.
On occasion, I may be required to prepare ahead of time for a class day and will complete this assignment to the best of my ability.
I understand that some of what I will be exposed to throughout the year will not be pleasant or uplifting, but I am dedicated to deepening my understanding of our community.
I understand that on Leadership Geauga program days, we will be visiting a wide range of businesses, governmental agencies, schools, and nonprofits, each of which has its own firearms policy. To avoid any problems, I will not carry a firearm of any type on program days, including on the bus.
I will make a payment towards my tuition before Orientation.
