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Leadership Lincoln


This logo was created by Phillip Barnett which is a composite of three elements:

The trees and river represent the Lincoln National Forest.

The Eagle feather represents the Mescalero Apache Nation.

The bridge represents the unity between the two communities.

Leadership Lincoln is one of more than 2,000 nationwide programs designed to promote the development of emerging leaders.

The goal of Leadership Lincoln is to identify and motivate these emerging leaders, develop their potential for community leadership, and expose them to the realities, challenges, and opportunities in our area.
The program helps ensure that present and
A challenge course.

A challenge course for Leadership Lincoln students.

future leaders learn from experts and each other to enable them to make the best possible decisions for our region’s future.

Quality of leadership will determine the future of Lincoln County and the Mescalero community.
Another Challenge course.

Another challenge course.

Well-qualified and informed leaders are a requirement to promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life in our area. Leadership Lincoln is dedicated to developing such leaders.
Meeting with Patrick Lyons

Meeting with Patrick Lyons in Santa Fe.

Each yearly class of Leadership Lincoln meets

for eight all-day sessions, September through May, as well as traveling to Santa Fe for two days to study state government. The Leadership Lincoln program covers multiple leadership topics including:

Here is the list of areas that Leadership Lincoln program covers:
  • The functions of government at various levels and how to lobby each effectively.
     
  • The characteristics of leadership and methods to identify leaders within the region.
     
  • Group dynamics and methods used to promote teamwork in any community.
     
  • The identification and observation of special interest groups within the region.
     
  • How the region is affected by and contributes to national and international trends.
     
  • How a strong vision for Lincoln and Northern Otero Counties can be created.
     
  • Methods of identifying and soliciting resources for assistance.
     
  • Methods of dealing with public opinion and the media.
     
  • Vital issues impacting the region.
     
  • Avenues to promote networking.
     
  • Leadership skill development.
Meeting with the Governor

Leadership Lincoln students meet with Governor Richardson.

Leadership
Lincoln
Info


2007-07
Leadership Lincoln

published by Ruidoso News
(PDF document)

05-06 Board
of Directors

(PDF document)

08 Leadership Lincoln
Application

(Pdf Document)

Past Alumni
(Pdf document)