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Members of Class 3


Class 4 Schedule:


Session 1

November 12-14, 2024

Twin Falls, ID


Session 2

December 10-12, 2024

Twin Falls, ID


Session 3

January 28-30, 2025

Boise, ID

  • What is Headgate? Headgate is the only leadership academy specifically developed for water delivery organizations in Idaho. Headgate was developed to provide participants with the tools to gain confidence, build better relationships, and develop the leadership skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing industry.
  • Who is eligible to participate in Headgate? ALL employees should be considered for participation in Headgate. Application for Headgate should include men and women in various roles within their organizations. Headgate is not limited to current supervisors or managers.  If there is an employee that shows great potential (regardless of position) they are encouraged to apply to Headgate.
  • What do I need to apply to the program? Each applicant must include a letter of support from their manager in the application, a headshot, and a resume. You'll be asked to include the name and number of irrigated acres your organization services, the number of employees at your organization, and brief essays describing; your work experience, thoughts on what it means to be a leader, and your expectations of the course.
  • When should I apply? The Headgate application period is open from Monday, August 5 to Friday, September 6, 2024. The application committee will review the applications and select the members of Class 4. On September 20, 2024 - participants will be notified of the application committee's decision.

Organizational Expectations

In order to succeed, Headgate participants must have complete support from their organizations. 


Financial Support

Tuition for the Headgate program is $1000. In addition, there will be costs for lodging and fuel. Organizations are expected to cover these costs.


Workplace Support

Participants will be absent from work for 3 days each session. Organizations should reassign workloads as necessary to minimize participant distractions during each session.


Application Support

Organizations should provide opportunities for participants to apply the lessons learned during Headgate. To help organizations in this effort, there will be Coordination Calls and update emails throughout the process.

Headgate Committee


Michael Comeskey

Aaron Dalling

Dan Davidson

Carl Hayes

Dylan Lawrence

Harold Mohlman

Terrell Sorensen

Ryan Moslee (CSI)

Paul Arrington 

Kathryn Scott

Participant Expectations

Success in Headgate requires commitment from every participant. You should not register unless you are committed to full participation.


Unplug

You recognize that each of the 3 Headgate sessions require 3 days away from the field. Each session will begin at 12:30 on Tuesday and end at noon on Thursday. You must commit to participate in every session.


Participate

Participants are expected to come to class prepared (i.e. speaking assignments) and must actively participate in classroom discussions, presentations and program activities.


DRESS the Part

The dress code for Headgate is business casual. Men will wear slacks and collared shirts. Women will wear slacks/skirt and a blouse/collared shirt.

Contact Us: 

208-344-6690

iwua@iwua.org

Address: 

101 S. Capitol Boulevard, Suite 1205

Boise, Idaho 83702

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