Leadership Howard County Announcements

September 2022

 "Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life."

               - Unknown

LHC classes were well represented at our recent drop-in happy hour at Union Jacks, on August 24; it was a great evening catching up with both old and new friends!

Pictured (l to r - front row) Maura Conley, LP '13, Tony Salaza, LP '99, Lisa Terry, LP '16, Mae Beale, LP '20, Leslie Gilbert, LP '15, Suellen Seigel, LP '93, Anne Brinker, LP '14, Karen Trendler, LP '12, Shelley Brown, LP '20; (l to r - back row) Chris Maynard, LP '11, Todd Allen, LP '06, Dan Flynn, LP '22, Steven Adler, Karen Bryant, LP '22, and Tim Payne. Not pictured - Kimberly Prescott, LP '18, and Patrick Shurney, LP '08.

LHC is pleased to put a spotlight on our Board Members so that our Membership may get to know a little bit more about who's taking the lead both at Leadership and in our community. Take a moment and get acquainted with Anika-Baty Mills, LP '21, CEO, Columbia Inspired Magazine. Read more ...

As a reminder, dues notices for LHC's new membership year have been electronically distributed! Thank you to all who have continued their membership, to date. Renew, or join today, to keep taking your place in LHC's alumni network and continue to be an integral part of the impact LHC is making every day!

Click here for LHC's Impact By the Numbers

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Membership options are noted below:

• Leadership 500 allows members to pay their annual dues and the up-front ticket costs to attend all of LHC's regular General Membership breakfast and lunch events, the Thought Leaders Speaker Series, and the Big Event. L500 rates range from the standard rate of $500 to $350 for retirees, those employed by a nonprofit with less than 25 employees, and Leadership Essential graduates. Also, L500 members earn double "Best Class Ever" points for paying dues.
• Leadership Premier Standard/Business - $210
• Leadership Premier Retiree & Non-Profits (with less than 25 employees) - $110
• Leadership Essentials - $60



Wednesday, October 12

8:30 to 10:30 am

Miller Branch - HCL

Join LHC for the next "This Just In" program, Community Building Strategies in a 21st-Century Library, featuring Tonya Aikens, LP '19, President & CEO of the Howard County Library System, who will share information about the many initiatives and creative strategies being implemented in our top-notch library system.

The Leadership Essentials (LE) program team from Loyola University Maryland is excited about the upcoming year! LE is a six-month program designed for emerging leaders who have demonstrated their abilities and want to enhance their commitment to developing their leadership skills. The program consists of 3 main components: Leadership skill development sessions, individual coaching, and a community impact project.

Interest in the 2023 program is building; the program will begin in December and run through early June 2023. The program is seeking emerging leader participants; non-profit organizations to host a Community Impact Project and Volunteer coaches for the Leadership Essentials cohort.

Applications are now being accepted for:

• LE 2023 Program Participant
• New Coaches and,
• Community Impact Project Hosts

All Applications are due on October 10, 2022. Click here for more information and to access the desired application(s).

Attend a virtual Happy Hour Thursday, September 15, beginning at 5 pm, to meet other applicants and alumni to learn more.

Zoom Link - Meeting ID: 609 072 8986

RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Please contact Katherine Keefe (703) 408-2288, or Lori Fuchs (443) 745-6209 with any questions.

Leadership Howard County is seeking volunteers for the following:

• Community Impact Project Committee
• Planning Committee for the Caring for Our Community Session Day (October 18, 2022)
• Learning Opportunities Committee

Please reach out to Sasha Butler or Valerie Rivera-Maldanado for more information.

Ohana Howard County volunteers work with Howard County students to empower them to overcome barriers and achieve self-defined success. Attend a virtual information session on Wednesday, September 7, beginning at 8:30 am to learn more.  Register here.

September has been declared Emergency Preparedness Month.  The Howard County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) encourages folks to check out their Facebook Page and consider attending some of their events that will certainly feature much-needed, critical information.

The various Rotary Clubs of Howard County have many service opportunities needing volunteers. Click here to check out what's happening.

HCPSS is seeking members to join two of its Policy Advisory Committees:   Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, and Intimidation and Graduation Requirements. Click here for details - the deadline to submit an interest form is Monday, September 12.

Wishing our Membership a safe Labor Day holiday!

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The next Class Connections will be distributed in mid-September. Please share your news/ updates with Karen Bryant - remember to let us know how you are staying connected!