Leadership Retreat (Overnight/2 Complete Days)
Mercy Center – 2039 N. Geyer Road,
St. Louis, MO 63131-3332
(Directions: Take Highway 40/61 east past Hwy 270 to Spoede Rd turn right to Clayton Road turn right, go to first light N. Geyer Road turn left to 2039 on the right go to main building, parking in front.)
Objectives:
• To identify existing strengths as leaders as well as 1-2 areas
   of improvement in leadership skill sets.
• To raise awareness of both advantages and challenges of
   working with several generations in the work force.
• To review strategies for successfully serving as an agent
   of change.
• To identify class projects.

Civic Leadership Alumni Day
Klondike Park – 4600 Highway 94 South, Augusta, MO 63332
(Directions: From the Highway 40/94 interchange: Take Highway 94 South approximately 14 miles, past Defiance and Matson. The park entrance is on the left side of Highway 94.)
Objectives:
• To enhance communications skills
• To appreciate how civic groups impact the community and the
   responsibility of giving back to the community
• To gain appreciation of services available through the library
   system

Tourism Day
TBA

Objectives:
• To create awareness of the impact tourism has on St. Charles County.
• To develop awareness of tourism opportunities within St. Charles
   County.

County Government Day
St. Charles County Government Center – 201 N.
2nd Street, St. Charles, MO 63301
(Directions: From Hwy 70 take 5th Street exit north, turn right on First Capitol Dr to left on 2nd Street to 201 N. 2nd St. You’ll need dollar bills to pay for parking across the street)
Objectives:
• To understand how regionalism impacts communities.
• To gain knowledge about how the county interacts with municipalities.
• To increase understanding of the county justice system.

Economic Development Day
Economic Development Center - St. Peters
(Directions to Economic Development Center (EDC) From I-70, take Mid Rivers Mall Drive south past St. Charles Community College. The EDC is approximately ¼ mile further down on the left side of the road. Coming from Hwy 40/64, take Hwy 94 north to Mid Rivers Mall Drive and turn left. After passing the entrance to Old Hickory, the EDC is the next building on your right. Staff will guide you to our meeting place. )

Objectives:
• To increase understanding of city development plans, their effect on
   the county and how the cities interact with each other.
• To gain added insight into issues facing the local homebuilding community.
• To view firsthand various industries in the county.
• To learn about new urbanism and understand the economic impact of
   communities like New Town.

Healthcare, Social Services and Education Day
St. Charles Community College
(Directions – St. Charles Community College Social Services Building From I-70, drive South on Mid Rivers Mall Drive for approximately 3 miles. The campus is located on the right side of the street. Turn right onto Cottleville Parkway. Turn right at the first or second light to enter the campus.)

Objectives:
• To understand how homelessness impacts the county and what is
   being done to address it.
• To identify opportunities for and benefits of community involvement
   and volunteerism.
• To learn about various social services organizations and what types
   of services they provide for the county as well as what are some of
   the obstacles they face
• To compare and contrast issues facing area school districts,
   especially overcrowding in schools.
• To compare and contrast issues facing the local healthcare community,    with a focus on obesity and what healthcare professionals and
    organizations are doing to address it.

Jefferson City Trip (Overnight/2 Complete Days)
Transportation provided
Objectives:
• To increase understanding of the workings of the Missouri House
   of Representatives and the Senate.
• To expand individual knowledge of the Judicial Branch of state
   government.
• To increase appreciation for the history of the Missouri
   Governors mansion.
• To explore the vast array of services provided by the Missouri
   Highway Patrol laboratory.

Media Day
Lindenwood University
(Directions – First Capitol to the campus entrance at the intersection of First Capitol Drive and Kingshighway. Turn left into the parking area (old First Capitol Drive before realignment) and follow past the Visitor & Student Service Center (#8 on map). Turn right on John Weber Drive and go down hill to Spellman Center (#31 on campus map - building has clock tower). The room is called the Leadership Room. It is on the 4th Floor in the Spellman Center.)

Objectives:
• To increase the awareness of media outlets within St. Charles County.

Graduation Banquet (Evening Banquet)
Old Hickory Golf Club, 1 Dye Club Drive, St.
Peters, MO 63304. (Tentative)
(Hwy 70 to Mid Rivers Mall Drive south to just past EDC at 5988. Hwy 40/61 to Hwy 94 north to left on Mid Rivers Mall Dr. to just before EDC at 5988 on the right)