Leadership Tomorrow
Apply now for the 2013-2014 class #22 of Leadership Tomorrow! Applications are due by April 1, 2013.
Leadership Tomorrow was developed for high school juniors and is hosted by the Chamber. The program mirrors the Leadership Lufkin program. Students in the program have the opportunity to learn about Angelina County firsthand, to explore opportunities that exist for their futures in this area, and to give back to the community through community volunteer service.
The class year will begin with an Opening Reception to welcome students and thank their sponsors. During the following seven months, the students will attend a day on the Ropes Course, and five additional sessions that educate them on social services, health care, education, local economy and government in Angelina County. Also included in the program will be three community volunteer projects.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a junior in high school in Angelina County
- Applicant must be a resident of Angelina County
- Applicant must pay $60 toward program expenses
- Corporate sponsor must pay $150 toward program expenses.
- Applicant must demonstrate leadership potential in school, community, or family activities with an interest in furthering knowledge of Angelina County.
- Applicant must commit to 100% attendance of all sessions and assignments.
Tentative Calendar of Sessions and Events
Leadership Tomorrow Committee
A Committee of eight Leadership Lufkin graduates volunteer their time to oversee and coordinate the program during the class year. Chairman, Bonnie Dowdy of Music World, leads the Committee and works closely with the Chamber to carry out the program. Other Committee members are Adam Baldauf (Lockheed Martin); Greg Bowman; Andy Adams (Lufkin Daily News); Lynn Hopper (Lufkin State Supported Living Center); Joy Scott-Killam (Memorial Health System of East Texas); Paula Havard (Pregnancy Help Center).
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| Bonnie Dowdy, Chairman | Greg Bowman | Andy Adams |
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| Lynn Hopper | Rebecca Garza | Adam Baldauf |
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| Joy Scott-Killam | Paula Havard |
The 2012-2013 Leadership Tomorrow Class
| D.J. Alexander | Kaylenn Baker | Bethany Baldwin | Devan Barrett |
| Aaron Bess | Jonathan Carrillo | Will Chance | Ashlyn Coleman |
| Claire Corley | Courtney Daniels | Taylor Evans | Lauren Flournoy |
| Cheyenne Garcia | Jessica Gillespie | Celie Kelsey | Chandler Merrell |
| Preston Polk | Katy Ratcliff | Omar Solis | Ty Southern |
| Madi Stephens | Sarah Sanders | Sam (Samantha) Wafer |
For more information about Leadership Tomorrow, contact Susie Cardwell at 936-634-6644 or email scardwell@lufkintexas.org.
By attending or participating in any Leadership Tomorrow session or event, you are giving the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce permission to use any likeness or photography taken during such sessions or events for publicity purposes.









