Program Calendar
The Leadership Pasco program consists of the following elements:
NOTE: Program schedule is subject to change. Applications are due by May 15.
Class of 2024
Orientation, Leadership In Action, and Team Building - Leadership Pasco Orientation provides an overview of the entire program. The class will get an overview of the expectations of all program days, and also discuss class officers, class roles & responsibilities, class project and class skit. The purpose of the Leadership in Action component is intended to continue to build leadership skills. Participants also reflect on implications of these skills for individual planning and community service. Team Building - The class will participate in team building activities, as they get to know one another.
8 to 11:30 a.m. (Orientation) (11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Leadership in Action and Team Building) (Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club, San Antonio, FL)
September 21, 2023
Bus Tour (Day 1) - The purpose of the tours are to familiarize the new class members with Pasco County and acquaint everyone with the existing benefits and challenges for Pasco County.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 22, 2023
Bus Tour (Day 2) - The purpose of the bus tours are to familiarize the new class members with Pasco County and acquaint everyone with the existing benefits and challenges for Pasco County.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Criminal Justice Day - The purpose of this program is to highlight the issues of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in Pasco County and provide a first-hand view of the challenges facing law enforcement officers today.
November 16, 2023
Infrastructure & Growth Day - The purpose of this program is to explore issues in infrastructure (waste management, water, gas, and electricity).
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
SIMSOC (Day 1) - The purpose of this two-day program is to simulate different aspects of society.
January 20, 2024
SIMSOC (Day 2) - The purpose of this two-day program is to simulate different aspects of society.
February 15, 2024
Tourism Day - The class will meet in central Pasco and will travel on a bus to three facilities on East Pasco's Sports Coast, and will end the day with a boat tour and activities on West Pasco's Gulf. This class is NEW and Class of 2022 will be the first group to participate as a part of the official program!
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
March 21, 2024
Education Day - The purpose of this program is to highlight the goals and operations of the Pasco County Public School System from Pre-K to Grade 12 and experience the challenges facing school administrators today. In addition to the K-12 schools, participants will visit one of our higher education institutes located in Pasco County (PHSC, Rasmussen College and/or Saint Leo University).
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
April 18, 2024
Healthcare Day - The purpose of this program is to recognize the existing levels and identify the potential needs of health care services for Pasco County residents of all ages.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
Government Day - The purpose of this program is to explore the government services available to Pasco County citizens and to engage in discussion with our county, state and national elected officials.
Graduation - An evening to celebrate the success of the class with family members, employers and alumni. Class will also present a skit highlighting what they learned throughout the year. That evening includes the presentation of the Judith Rochelle Award (for an Alumnus) and recognition of Leadership Pasco board & program leaders.
The Class Officers and Class members will elect or appoint an Alumni Chairperson to coordinate the event. The details of the Class Alumni event must be communicated to the Leadership Pasco Alumni Chairperson and the Newsletter Chairperson.