Leadership Terrebonne Program
Tour various local entities to get a full understanding of selected topics, these tours are often highlights of the program.
Interaction is another key component to the success of Leadership Terrebonne, not only between participants and featured guests, but between the participants themselves. Through creative relationship-building exercises, Leadership Terrebonne participants learn more about each other, ways that they can work together for the betterment of the parish, and contributions they can make to existing community outreach activities. And while a few program graduates have gone on to become elected officials of our community, all alumni have come away from the program wit leadership skills beneficial in both their professional and personal lives.
2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
JANUARY 29-30th I Opening Session (This session is mandatory.)
Our 1.5 day opening session includes getting acquainted activities as well as discussing Leadership and Diversity topics as presented by knowledgeable experts in the field. Giving back opportunities via class projects are presented for consideration of project groups to be assigned later.
FEBRUARY 26TH I Education Day
Key topics impacting education in Terrebonne Parish and the state are presented from local and state representatives from the education field. Site visits to classrooms in the school system are a part of this day.
MARCH 26TH I Tourism Day
Leadership Terrebonne becomes a tourist in our own backyard while also hearing about the key drivers for our economy and industry.
APRIL 30TH I Government Day
Hearing from our state and local elected leaders is key on this day and may include spending the day in Baton Rouge when the legislature is in session. Highlights of various local government initiatives are presented.
MAY 21ST I Environment Day
This is usually a hands on day out in the environment of Terrebonne Parish with outdoor classroom sessions, experts at your elbow while performing environmental mitigation projects and understanding the teamwork of local and state organizations and their work to preserve our natural resources and Good Earth.
JUNE 25TH I SIMSOC (This session is mandatory.)
An all-day group experience of a simulated society which mimics everyday concerns of every community. This is a hallmark of all leadership groups around the country.
JULY 30TH I Law Enforcement Day
LT goes to jail! Understanding the condition of our system of incarceration, what the criminal justice system deals with on a daily basis and the status of our law enforcement partners is the focus of this day. Our law enforcement leaders participate in the class and address new laws, advancements and key obstacles in keeping Terrebonne Parish safe.
AUGUST 27TH I Healthcare Day
Louisiana and Terrebonne Parish rank near the bottom in most databases on health of the community. This session addresses what is being done to help bring the health of Terrebonne into better standing by educating on the steps we can take. Site visits to selected health care facilities are arranged.
SEPTEMBER 24TH I Community Concerns Day
We circle back to focus on leadership and invite selected leaders to an old fashioned lunch time conversation with the class on lessons learned in leadership. Preparing for serving on community boards is explored. Community organizations bridging service needs share information on their services and provide insight on how to get involved.
OCTOBER 22TH – 23TH I Class Retreat (This session is mandatory.)
Held outside of Terrebonne Parish, the Retreat allows the class to reflect on all the aspects of the year, to focus on ways they may want to serve the community further and to have a great time during the last formal gathering of the year.
NOVEMBER 5 TH I Graduation
A reflective ceremony featuring a guest speaker graduate of the program and a representative of the current class. Typically an alumni event, the gathering features food and beverages and lots of fond memories of the current class and those of the classes gathering.