As a Journey Group Participant you will…

• Gain clarity and confidence in how you want to lead in your community

• Identify board and commission opportunities that align with your skills and passions

• Grow your community of civic-minded women in the Mid-Missouri region

• Develop an action plan for civic leadership

• One 90-minute session per month for 5 months

• 2-3 hours of pre/homework per month

• One wrap-up party during the 6th month

Application Questions Summary:

• General demographic questions

• Meeting availability and preferences (virtual, in-person, days of week, times, etc.)

• Education and Experience

• Civic Background (experience not required)

  • Hopes for the Journey Groups experience

  • Strengths and points for growth as a civic leader

  • Civic engagement activities

  • Appointed board or commission service

  • Volunteer board service

• Qualified applicants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis through rolling review of applications. Applicants who do not meet one or more of the selection criteria may be waitlisted or invited to re-apply at a future time.

We are seeking women who…

• Reside in the regions listed below

• Have interest in growing civic experience and leadership

• Are interested in exploring board and commission opportunities with the goal of attaining appointment in the next 12-18 months

• Can commit to participating in all sessions of the journey group experience. Session meeting dates vary by group