
Leadership Flagship
Building the community through servant leadership.
Annual Flagship ten-month program designed for established senior leaders who have demonstrated leadership experience and proven success over significant business operations. Flagship provides in-depth knowledge of our community and facilitates small group projects that give back.
Check out our L-36 Class!
Applications for L-37 (starting Fall 2023) are now closed. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status in April 2023.

Overview
Annual Flagship ten-month program designed for established senior leaders who have demonstrated leadership experience and proven success over significant business operations. Flagship provides in-depth knowledge of our community and facilitates small group projects that give back.
Program Content
In addition to opening and closing retreat, the program spends eight days highlighting greater Huntsville. Participants examine the Economic Base/Innovation, Education, Human Services, Healthcare, Local, State and Federal Government and Public Safety. To support this goal, small-group projects are developed to immediately impact change throughout the community. Leadership Flagship is an intense, immersive group learning experience that stresses the importance of leadership through service and provides an opportunity for community collaboration.
Participation & Selection
Class participants come from every sector of our community and are selected by a committee of Leadership Greater Huntsville graduates based on the following criteria: High standards of personal integrity, record of achievement in community activities, a desire to increase community involvement, the ability to set and attain goals, the commitment of necessary time and effort to complete the program.
I applied for Leadership ten years after having served as the Mayor of Huntsville. My application was due to a belief that I could share experiences with future leaders and not to gain much knowledge myself. It was a pleasant surprise that I was able to accomplish both, as well as to solidify many great friendships that will last. My expectations were exceeded by a large amount.
- Steve Hettinger, L-20, F-14
Flagship Class 37
August 2023 –May 2024
OPENING RETREAT*Local*
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Friday, August 11, 2023
LIVING LIKE A LOCAL
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
HUMAN SERVICES
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
EDUCATION
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
ENTREPRENEUR & INNOVATION
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
BEHIND THE GATE
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Wednesday, March 7, 2024
PUBLIC SAFETY
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
LAUNCH RETREAT + Graduation *Out of Town*
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024
Target Candidates: For established leaders who are ready to make a significant contribution to our community's success. Flagship gives participants an in-depth look at our community and how they impact change.
Tuition: $4,850
Objective: 10-month program (one day per month) that focuses on community issues and practical application of servant leadership. Includes overnight opening & closing retreat.
Questions?
For more information please reach out to Shannon Drake, (256) 755-1951.