Steeped in a rich tradition, some 500 graduates strong, the Washington County Leadership Development Program, Inc. is expanding and now has five very separate and distinct programs.
	Leadership Washington County (formerly known as Leadership Hagerstown). For senior level executives, it starts with a weekend retreat followed by nine months of intensive community orientation and involvement.
	Student Leadership Washington County, is done in partnership and cooperation with Hagerstown Community College. This program uses the Phi Beta Kappa model for leadership studies and brings high school seniors together with selected college students in a nine-month course of study that encourages community involvement.
	After graduating from the Leadership Washington County program, participants are encouraged to become active and lifetime members of the Alumni Association. Benefits of membership include a monthly e-newsletter, invitations to special events, networking activities, a speaker series, news of board openings and other opportunities to remain connected and committed to community service.
	Access Washington County is designed to help CEOs (and their spouses), who are new to the area, get better acquainted with the community that is Washington County. Hosted by leaders in business, government and other organizations, the program provides introductions to key decision makers and other contacts needed to help a new CEO or Executive Director “hit the ground running.”
	Effective boardsmanship is the key to successful non-profits. Now more than ever, nonprofits must elevate themselves to a higher standard of accountability – in terms of finances, operations and outcomes. The performance of non-profits is critical the success and strength of our community. Just like a for profit business, non-profits can go from Good to Great by taking advantage of seminars and workshops sponsored by Leadership Washington County – and by recruiting program graduates for board membership.