Leadership Aransas County

Leadership Aransas County (LAC) is a program sponsored by the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce to develop a corps of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for Rockport, Fulton, and Aransas County. The objectives of the program are to:

A. Identify and select highly motivated, emerging leaders to participate in the program.

B. Systematically inform, challenge and otherwise educate the participants regarding the opportunities and needs of the community, as well as the dynamics of social and economic change.

C. Counsel the participants on management and leadership skills, and encourage them to volunteer for community leadership positions.

D. Develop the interpersonal relationships and camaraderie among the participants, which will enable them to work together in community leadership positions.

E. Create dialogue and rapport among the participants and the existing community leadership.

F. Identify organizational and individual opportunities for community involvement and assist the placement of participants in those positions.

The program is carried out in a series of sessions whose content, frequency and schedule are determined annually by the Steering Committee. Its goal is to identify emerging leaders, expand their knowledge of the community and encourage them to take active, individual responsibility for participation in and leadership of the future of Aransas County.

Leadership is an experience for people like you who want to make the Aransas County an even better community. The Leadership Program strengthens individuals for personal, organization and community leadership. Participants of the leadership program will benefit from hands on leadership practice with other existing and emerging leaders.

Supported by alumni mentors, local leaders and an award winning 5-Star staff, you will explore and apply best practices to build your team building, conflict resolution, public speaking, and leadership skills.