Class News - Member Updates - Announcements March 2023

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Thank you to the Howard Hughes Corporation for sponsoring (and hosting) LHC for a tremendous happy hour. A great time was had by all and guests heard about many exciting things happening (and getting ready to happen in Columbia... stay tuned!) Also, much appreciation to Cured/1821 for feeding us well!

Recruitment for Leadership Premier 2024 underway. There are several information events scheduled over the next few months. Share your love of leadership (along with the below dates) within your network.

• March 29 from 9 to 10 am - Virtual Information Session w/ LHC & Josh Wasilewski, LP '16 & LE '15, Principal of Howard County's newest high school, Guilford Park, which will open to students in August, 2023. Click here for details and to register!

Registration Opening Soon - Mark Your Calendars:

• April 19 from 9 to 10 am - Coffee & Conversation at The 3rd (10215 Wincopin Circle, Suite 100 - Columbia, MD 21044)

• May 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm - Happy Hour with LHC at Mutiny Pirate Bar & Island Grill (7190 Troy Hill Dr, Elkridge, MD, 21075)

Applications Due May 18, 2023

(visit the LHC website for materials)

Contact Suzi Padgett, LP '16, Chair of Recruitment, or Tim Payne, LHC President & CEO with any questions.

Do have a high school sophomore (or know any?) It's time to apply for Leadership U 2023! Both students and parents are encouraged to attend our final Information Session on Tuesday, March 21 from 7 to 8 pm at the Glenwood Branch of the Howard County Library - 2350 MD-97, Cooksville, MD 21723 - to learn more; advanced registration is appreciated but not required.

Visit the LHC website for the application and related items. The deadline to apply is fast-approaching - please submit all requested items by March 31, 2023.

Several Alumni /Leadership 2.0 learning opportunities have been added to the March calendar. Active - dues paid members are encouraged to check out these select, behind the scenes experiences and register today - slots are limited! Read more...

Special thanks to the Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services for recently providing a CPR Refresher to current class members and alumni.

A wonderful time was had by all that attended LHC's recent Supper Club in February. Another one is being planned for the near future; stay tuned for more details!

Please share with those non-profit organizations that you are affiliated with that LHC's Community Impact Project (CIP) application process will be opening for the 2024 program year in late May/early June. CIPS are an integral part of both the Leadership Premier and Leadership Essentials programs; program project teams address a non-profit project or issue that organizations may not have the time, expertise or staff to research or work on. To date, over 130 organizations have benefited from a Leadership CIP team!

Organizations are encouraged to begin thinking now about how a CIP Team may assist them. More information will be announced soon, In the meantime, to learn more, click here to view a previously recorded information session. Please reach out to Tim Payne, President & CEO, with any questions.

Kashonna Holland Marrow, LP '17, has joined United Way - 211 as their Director of Operations.

Lisa Marini, LP '14, has joined Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks as the Middle Patuxent Area's Environmental Education Program Coordinator.

Andy Masters, LP '23, is now with the United Way of Central Maryland as their Senior Director of Neighbors United.



Julia Mattis, LP '07, is now Managing Director at EXIT Results Realty.

Sue Sollers, LP '18, has joined WesBanco Bank as Vice President of Commercial Banking.

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LHC is seeking talented and driven professionals to join our team. Two job openings are currently available - click the below links for additional details!

Program Manager

Program Coordinator

As a reminder, LHC is partnering with The Business Monthly for our annual insert (to be published in May). Ad space is available at a discounted rate for organizations sponsoring ads in this special section. For more information contact Susanna Michelsen or Lynn Talbert or call (410) 740-5077. Advertising reservations are due by April 10.

Thank you for your consideration.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 29 for the Horizon Foundation's community summit focused on breaking down systemic barriers to good health, featuring award-winning journalist and storyteller Soledad O’Brien! Grab your FREE ticket now!

Applications are now being accepted for the Autism Society's Autism Hiring Program’s Spring cohort.  This session will run from April–June with applications due by March 24, 2023. Click here for application. Please contact Linda Hoyt for more information or visit: https://howard-autism.org/autism-hiring-program/  

The Howard County Board of Education is seeking members for the Board’s Operating Budget Review Committee (OBRC) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Interested parties should submit a statement of interest online by Monday, May 15, 2023. Please contact David Clark, The OBRC Board' Liaison with any questions.

April 24: Howard County Chamber Golf Classic - Find out more.