by Zelda Gebhard
If you’re a leader looking to experience a higher level of responsibility, connection, and achievement, the following opportunity might be just for you.
The Durward K. McDaniel (DKM) Fund Committee seeks to identify five ACB members who wish to expand their leadership skills. Apply now to become one of the ACB JPMorgan Chase Leadership Fellows for the Class of 2025.
If selected for this leadership development award, you will attend the 64th ACB Conference and Convention in Dallas, Texas from July 4-11, 2025. While there, you will participate in leadership activities and experience personal growth while networking with other attendees.
Those selected will receive round-trip air travel and supporting transportation, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), per diem allowance for meals and incidentals, reception, banquet tickets, the general convention registration fee, and fees for other activities selected by the committee. Optional tours and other fun activities are not covered by the program.
The responsibilities of each recipient include, but are not limited to, attending the conference and convention activities from Friday, July 4 through Friday, July 11, as well as attendance at all general sessions and participation in other predetermined sessions that allow interactions with other leaders and members.
Applicants must commit to making necessary accommodations for full attendance and participation in the entire week of the in-person conference and convention.
To be eligible for consideration, each applicant must meet each of the following requirements: age 18 or older, blind or visually impaired, current ACB member; member for at least three consecutive years in an ACB state or special-interest affiliate, or an ACB member at large serving on an ACB committee.
If you meet the above qualifying requirements, complete the online application form found at https://forms.gle/vAPV5CFoVBsjG4f19, and request an online recommendation form at https://forms.gle/gPJKg21tipw4YGqT7 be completed on your behalf. The submission must come from the area of your membership – either from the president of your ACB state or special-interest affiliate or, if an ACB member at large, from the chair of the ACB committee on which you serve.
Both the application and recommendation forms must be received by the deadline of April 1, 2025. Links to both forms will be posted on the ACB website and email lists.
Each applicant will participate in a 30-minute interview with a team of DKM Committee members in mid-April. Selection will then occur in late April following the review of the application and recommendation forms and interviews. Eligible applicants will be notified shortly thereafter.
If you’re searching for an outstanding leadership development opportunity, apply today. Please send any questions you may have to DKM Chair Zelda Gebhard at zgeb@drtel.net or call (701) 709-0262.