Gwinnett Senior Leadership Seeking Applications

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- Applications are not being accepted for the 2016-17 class of Gwinnett Senior Leadership, a program designed to help seniors have a positive impact on their community.

The incoming class will begin in August.

Started in 1998, the Gwinnett Senior Leadership program is meant to bring together seniors who have an interest in leading, learning and supporting the Gwinnett community and its citizens.

"Gwinnett Senior Leadership offers people age 50 and older an opportunity to interact with others across the county, recognize what is happening in Gwinnett County, and apply what they learn in finding ways to make the county a better place to live," said Bill Atkinson, chairman of the programs board of trustees.

Classes are limited to 30 people each year.

They meet for day-long sessions once a month from September to May.

The goal of the classes is to make seniors aware of what's going in Gwinnett County, so that they can help contribute to the county’s success with their unique backgrounds and experiences.

Since 1998, more than 300 Gwinnett seniors have participated in, and graduated from, the program. Participants may be working or retired.

Anyone interested should contact Marilyn Meacham via email at marilyn@marilynmeacham.com.