Mission: To develop, energize, and activate community leaders in Johns Creek by providing insight into interaction with city, business
and government executives to affect positive change.

Program Days

August 24, 2018
Opening Retreat – Location: Chateau Elan
Meet at Perimeter Church 7:00am – Return 8:00pm

September 13, 2018
City Day – Location TBD on City Hall Completion

In this session participants will gain an understanding of how Johns Creek city
government works and it’s relationship to Fulton County Government. A historical perspective will be provided as well as the current state of the city and its goals and direction. The day will include a trolley tour throughout the community, a tour of the City Council Chamber, traffic control center, and an interactive lesson of planning and communication.

October 11, 2018
Non-Profit Day/Poverty Simulation/”Leadership Boundaries”-Townsend Leadership Location:Emory Johns Creek

This session introduces the group to the non-profit organizations in our city, services they provide, future challenges, changing trends, and needs assessment.  NFCC will conduct a poverty simulation to better understand needs. This provides an overview of possibilities for project selection. The second half of the day will explore the dynamics of successful teams and assesses components of achieving results in groups.

November 8, 2018

Education Day/Six Essential Qualities that Determine your Success Workshop
Location: Mount Pisgah Christian High School

Presenters including Fulton County Superintendent, Area Superintendent, School Board members, Continuing Education representative, Home School Advocate, and Private School Head provide a better understanding of current issues facing all types of schooling. Federal, state, and local policies will be discussed. The class will have opportunity to visit schools in the community. The afternoon will provide personal leadership development with the Townsend Leadership experts facilitating and workshop on effective leadership qualities.  Jeff Foxworthy has been reached out to for anniversary appearance on this date. No confirmation received.

December 13, 2018
Project Proposal/Sojourn Team Building
Location: Perimeter Church

Leadership Johns Creek Board will attend and hear proposal for team projects to benefit city or local charities of their choice. Afternoon will be a fun outdoor team building holiday event.

January 10, 2019
Healthcare Day/ Mental Health local Opioid Crisis & Suicide Discussion /Difficult Conversation Workshop
Location: Emory Hospital

This session will provide presentations on current community health related issues.
Drug addiction panel discussion with JCPD, Emory, Forsyth Drug Awareness Program, CDC. A tour of the hospital will be provided and the afternoon will consist of personal leadership training Townsend Leadership to train on how to have difficult conversations.

February 14, 2019
Government Day
Meet at Perimeter Church parking lot for bus transportation to Atlanta.

This day will allow the group to learn about the history of the capitol, how government works, current events, and how the court system in Atlanta works. We will tour the Georgia State Capitol, Fulton County Government Center, the Court House, the Fulton County Jail, and meet our North Fulton Delegation and Senate and House Representatives.

March 14, 2019
Business Day/Diversity Day/Emotional Intelligence Workshop
Location: TBA

The group will receive an overview of businesses in Johns Creek and the factors that influence economic development, jobs, sustaining a workforce, housing, plans for economic growth, public policy decision making, and industry civic involvement affects on our city. Speakers from members of various diverse communities will present on initiatives, inclusion, and challenges.

The afternoon will provide a workshop on Emotional Intelligence.

April 11, 2019
Public Safety Day
Location: Johns Creek Fire Station #62

This session will expose participants to the procedures of the Fire and Rescue Department
and the Police Department. Participation with first responder’s operations provided and
presentations on public education, programs, and plans to enhance services given.  The class will observe a Municipal court in session, visit the K-9 training center and view a SWAT demonstration, Active shooter training

May 9, 2019
Program Conclusion/Graduation Day
Location: Atlanta Athletic Club

Graduation Evening: Celebration with family members, employers, friends.

* Projects are determined by the group and based on a needs assessment from the city and local charities.

** Goal for 10^th Anniversary is to have at least 5 alumni at each day.

Program Dates for 2019-20 Program