Join the Petaluma Leadership Committee

Leadership Inquiry

Application for the 2026–2027 Class Year

Thank you for your interest in Leadership Petaluma, a program of the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce. All applications are confidential and will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Please complete the application thoroughly, highlighting your community involvement, leadership experience, and professional background.

Application Guidelines

Completed applications must be submitted to the Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce no later than Thursday, August 13, 2026, accompanied by a $100 commitment fee.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance no later than Monday, August 17th, 2026.

Full Name

Title

Home Address

City

ZIP

Home Phone

Home Email

Home Fax (if applicable)

(Please attach a résumé detailing your employment history)

Upload Your Resume

Employer / Business Name

Type of Business / Organization

Business Address

City

ZIP

Business Phone

Business Fax (if applicable)

Your Job Title

Brief Description of Your Responsibilities

Please list any community, civic, professional, volunteer, or social organizations in which you’ve participated:

Organization Dates Role / Participation

Awards or Special Recognition

Leadership Petaluma meets the second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM. Participants are expected to attend each session in full.

2026–2027 Program Dates

September 8, 2026 – Orientation & Fire Department Day
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
January 12, 2027
February 9, 2027
March 9, 2027
April 13, 2027
May 11, 2027
June 8, 2027

Tuition

The full tuition for the Leadership Petaluma program is $1,000. A non-refundable $100 commitment fee is due with your application to confirm your participation.

The remaining balance may be paid by your employer, a sponsoring organization, or yourself. Limited scholarships may be available—please inquire if needed.

Participation Requirements

Participants are expected to attend all class days in full. These sessions are designed to provide immersive, experiential learning and are vital to the success of the program.

Please return your completed application, résumé, and $100 commitment fee to:

Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce
6 Petaluma Blvd. N, Suite B-11
Petaluma, CA 94952

Or email to: onitap@petalumachamber.com