Anson County Chamber of Commerce

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Leadership Anson
Mission Statement: Developing a commitment
to community through leadership.


Class of 1997


Class of 1998


Class of 1999

Photo by Zana Lambert

The Leadership Anson Class of 2010 graduated June 15. Participants were, from left to right: Gerald Cannon, Lewis McLendon, Kevin Mullis, Ryan Teal, Nichole Cox, Donna Liles, Frances Moore, Carrie Bunn, Caroline Hightower, Teresa Downer, Merri Privett and Joyce Cox.

About Leadership Anson

Leadership Anson is a complete learning program to develop community leaders from all walks of life. The program accomplishes this goal by giving the participants a broad base of knowledge about Anson County; developing the skills of leadership in each individual participant; creating opportunities to work with other community leaders; and building within participants a strong commitment to community service.

Anyone who is an Anson County resident or who works in the county is eligible. The selection of class participants is based on the applicants's community interests and involvement, leadership potential, accomplishments, and the ability to assume expanded responsibility.

The Leadership Anson tuition fee is $350; the fee includes the cost for all materials, lunch each session, refreshments, and transportation for field trips. Leadership Anson scholarships may be available.

Leadership Anson has graduated 203 participants since its Charter Class in 1997.

Applications are available at the Chamber office, 107-A East Wade Street, Wadesboro. For more information and/or an application, telephone 704-694-4181 or click HERE for a printable application form.



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Class of 2000


Class of 2001


Class of 2002


Class of 2003


Class of 2004


Class of 2005


Class of 2006


Class of 2007


Class of 2008


Class of 2009