Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute

Class Projects

Every year GDMLI asks the current CLP class to come up with ways to impact their community. We want them to think big, use their connections and as a team, network with community leaders to create something memorable. The goal is for the class to become the voice and vehicle to develop, implement or push a community project into completion in a short period of time. In 25 years we have never failed. Chris Haviland CLP 2000-2001 Past Curriculum Chair

CLP Class Projects
Following are a few ideas from previous Class Projects:
Class of 2009-10: "Give Back Des Moines", a campaign centered around a day of community                          giving, education and celebration. CLICK HERE to learn more.


Class of 2008-09: "Almost Home", a Beautification Project Benefitting Broadlawns Medical
                         Center’s Mental Health Services. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Class of 2007-08: "Kiwanis Miracle League at Principal Park" CLICK HERE to learn more.
Class of 2006-07: “Kids Kingdom” Built a children’s play area at the Blank Park Zoo
Class of 2005-06: “Turn on the Lights” Polk County City Hall lighting & landscaping
Class of 2004-05: “Raise the Roof” Built a house through Habitat for Humanity
Class of 2003-04: “Beautification Project” at Homes of Oakridge
Class of 2002-03: Started the GDMLI Youth Leadership Initiative Class
Class of 2001-02: Featured non-profit organizations on skywalk with booths of info about their organization