Frequently Asked Questions
Leadership Omaha
Alumni Association
Q. What is the mission of LOAA?
A. The mission of Leadership Omaha Alumni Association is to establish, promote and foster leadership for Greater Omaha.
Q. Who is eligible to become a member?
A. Anyone who is a graduate of Leadership Omaha or a graduate of a similar community leadership program in another city who now resides in Greater Omaha may become a member of the alumni association.
Q. How much are the membership dues?
A. Member dues are $50 per year. Supporting member dues are $80.
Q. How can I pay my membership dues?
A. Follow these instructions.
Q. How do I know if I've paid my dues this year?
A. If you are not a paid member of LOAA, you will receive a message from the Web site when you attempt login.
Q. When do I renew my membership?
A. Memberships are renewed on a calendar-year basis. 2009 membership will be due by January 1.
Q. What are the benefits of becoming a member?
A. As a member of the association you will have access to an online membership directory, online board bank and access to electronic newsletters. (Contact information is not to be used for mass marketing of products, services or events unrelated to LOAA.)
Q. Where does the money go?
A. Rest assured, your LOAA dues are well spent. Each year the alumni association provides opportunities to network with other alumni (family events, holiday party), promote leadership opportunities (LO board bank, alumni boardsmanship training) and provide members with information regarding current community issues and needs (Web site, brown bagger events, Ag Adventure tour). LOAA also provides two scholarships for Leadership Omaha each year.
Q. How can I become more involved with LOAA?
A. We're glad you asked! LOAA relies on its members to coordinate brown bagger and family outing events, serve as class liaisons, provide board leadership, sponsor events and undertake special initiatives. For more information about available opportunities to become involved, contact Lynda Shafer, manager of leadership and workforce development, at lshafer@omahachamber.org.
Q. What are the upcoming LOAA events?
A. Find more information about upcoming LOAA events and register at the "What's New" section of the Web site.
Q. I do not receive the LOAA e-newsletters. What should I do?
A. As members, you will be able to access all the e-newsletters directly on the Web site. To receive newsletters via e-mail, contact Lynda Shafer, manager of leadership and workforce development, lshafer@omahachamber.org.
Q. Who is on the LOAA Board?
A. View a current list of LOAA Board Members.
Q. What is a class liaison?
A. The majority of LO classes have a class liaison who is charged with disseminating timely LOAA information to their class and promoting upcoming events. To learn who your class liaison is or to inquire about becoming a liaison, contact Lynda Shafer, manager of leadership and workforce development, lshafer@omahachamber.org
Q. Who do I contact for more information about LOAA?
A. Lynda Shafer, manager of leadership and workforce development at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Lynda can be reached at(402) 978-7928 or Lshafer@omahachamber.org.
Leadership Omaha
Q. What is Leadership Omaha?
A. Leadership Omaha is a community leadership training program. The goals of the program communication, awareness, leadership and motivation.
Q. Who sponsors Leadership Omaha?
A. Leadership Omaha is a program of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
Q. Who is eligible for Leadership Omaha?
A. Individuals who have expressed a desire to contribute both time and energy toward serving the community, and who have demonstrated prior volunteer involvement and leadership, along with a demonstrated interest in and understanding of Greater Omaha.
Q. How do I get into Leadership Omaha?
A. Forty-three to 48 participants are selected for the program based on a written application which is submitted to a committee of seven individuals. Selection is based on set criteria and on an individual's contribution to a total group profile of the community-at-large.
Q. How much does Leadership Omaha cost?
A. Cost for the program is $1,950. Limited scholarship assistance is available.
Q. What kind of time commitment is Leadership Omaha?
A. Leadership Omaha runs 10 months, from the mandatory retreat in September to the closing retreat and graduation in June. There are monthly full day seminars that cover many topic areas. 80 percent attendance is mandatory in order to graduate from the program.
Q. Who do I contact for more information about Leadership Omaha?
A. Lynda Shafer, manager of leadership and workforce development at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Lynda can be reached at(402) 978-7928 or Lshafer@omahachamber.org.