Leadership New Braunfels

Leadership New Braunfels is an eight-month series of one-day sessions covering areas such as government, education, economic development, social needs, leadership skills, and other key segments of the community. The Leadership New Braunfels class of 2026 will be the 34th class of this program, which boasts more than 750 Alumni.

Program objectives

• Identify and bring together men and women of New Braunfels who seek the opportunity to expand their involvement in community affairs and are willing to assume leadership positions.
• Enhance the participant’s knowledge of and commitment to New Braunfels to make their involvement in community affairs more effective.
• Develop and form relationships that will benefit their professional and volunteer careers.
• Stimulate a common understanding among the social and economic groups within the community of the forces and trends affecting the development of the community to enhance the ability of these groups to work together for the advancement of New Braunfels.
• Promote active involvement by the participants in a wide range of civic and community affairs.
• Facilitate the exchange of viewpoints and varied experiences among all the participants in the programs, thereby expanding communication among the most active and involved members of the community.

Tuition
Tuition is payable by the individual, employer, or sponsoring organization. Tuition covers meals, overnight accommodations, supplemental transportation, and course materials. Tuition is $1000.

Attendance
This type of program requires a serious time commitment from the participants. The class meets once a month for a full business day from October to May. Attendance at the Community Leaders Reception, the overnight Retreat and Graduation Ceremony is mandatory.

Applicant Selection
Participants are chosen by the Selection Committee based on the information submitted in the application. Each year there are numerous, excellent candidates and only a limited number can be accepted. 

Leadership New Braunfels Class of 2026