Randolph W. Thrower Regional Leadership Day at the Capitol Once a year The Civic League teams up with the Regional Business Coalition to bring together participants of the region’s leadership programs to experience what local leadership means at the regional level. Participants spend an intense day focused on a single regional issue, learning the “mechanics” of the issue from specialists in the field, and politics from elected officials representing different points of view. After weighing the available policy options – and sometimes coming up with new ones of their own – these up-and-coming leaders work toward consensus and conclude with a recommendation. For participants, the Thrower Forum is an eye-opening exercise in balancing the local against the regional, resulting in enhanced perspectives on a complex issue and new acquaintances across the region. For The Civic League, the Thrower Forum is a wise investment in the region’s future county commissioners, mayors and ARC board members. This fall's event, scheduled for November 15, 2011 has been postponed. Check back for details and the new schedule soon. The Thrower forum is named for Randolph W. Thrower, one of Atlanta’s most prominent tax attorneys and an acclaimed civic leader, who worked tirelessly with numerous agencies to promote diversity and ethical practices in the legal profession. This program was established to honor his legacy and to promote the kind of civic engagement Mr. Thrower exemplified. |
