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IGNITE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Application/Letter of Commitment Please include: signed Letter of Commitment, Letter of Reference, Leadership Essay and Summary of Qualifications. The package must be received by 5 p.m. on June 1, 2016. Current Contact Data Name______________________________________________________________________________________ Employer___________________________________________________________________________________ Position/Title________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address_______________________________________________________________________________ Business Mailing Address Address____________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________________________________________________ Home Mailing Address Address____________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________________________________________________ Business Home Preferred Mailing Address: (check one) q q Sponsoring Organization’s Commitment: If selected, the Applicant’s organization agrees to: P Provide travel and lodging costs associated with the program. P Allow adequate time to attend the four two-day sessions and for the completion of assignments that will enhance the understanding and application of the content areas of each session. P Allow the Fellow time to connect with his or her coach and actively participate in distance learning activities. Signed: ______________________________________________ (Executive Director, CEO, Administrator or Supervisor) Enrollee Commitment: If selected, the participant agrees to: P Attend each of the four two-day sessions – no exceptions unless a letter is written by the sponsoring organization to LeadingAge New York. P Complete assignments to enhance the understanding and application of the content areas. P Connect monthly with the LeadingAge New York IGNITE Leadership Academy coaches to discuss assignments, on-going development, and additional professional development opportunities. P Actively participate in the LeadingAge New York IGNITE Leadership Academy conference calls with your group and assigned coach. P Remain employed with the LeadingAge New York member for the duration of the period. Signed: ______________________________________________ (Applicant)