Class News - Member Updates - Announcements

October 2023

Mark your calendars now and plan to connect, engage, and be a part of the conversation at LHC's upcoming programs, events, and initiatives being planned for the 2023-2024 program year.

Tickets are now available for LHC's Illuminating Leadership event on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HCC's Horowitz Center.

This can't-miss evening is sure to be fun-filled, featuring entertainment provided by Robert Mac, an award-winning comedy veteran, as well as inspiring as some of our community's great leaders are recognized, including Key Leader, Zack Shariff, LP '12, and LHC's Best Class Ever (BCE) for 2023, and recipients of the new Emerging Leader and Corporate Community Impact Awards.

More information about the event, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities may be found at the event details link below. Get your tickets today to take advantage of the early-bird ticket rate of $115. Ticket prices increase to $130 beginning November 1 through November 16; ticket prices will remain $95 for non-profits with less than 25 employees.

Special thanks to Cured/18th & 21st for catering this event; be sure to check out some of their other fall-inspired events in the below Community/Events section.

Additional thanks to our sponsors for this event - click here for a complete listing.

LHC's next Service Friday will take place this Friday, 

October 20, in conjunction with LU's 3D HC event. Dig Deep and Discover Howard County is an experiential service-learning activity that allows for small groups (10-12) of Leadership U students to gain exposure and insight into a community host organization. Volunteers will help chaperone small groups of LU 2024 students while getting to learn about and help out some of our area's terrific non-profit organizations - Patapsco State Park, Howard EcoWorks at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and the Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center. Click here to sign up!

Join us as we welcome Carolyn Berkowitz, President & CEO of the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals, to learn more about corporate social responsibility, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance); what is it and why it matters in creating influence, impact, and opportunities to generate collaborations in today’s complex, challenging world.

Join LHC on Monday, November 6 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for a discussion about Aging & Resources with Howard County’s Office on Aging & Independence Administrator, Ofelia Ross Ott, LE ’09, accompanied by representatives from her Office, and Matt Madera,

LE ’12, Division Manager of Howard County’s 50+ Centers, and Bruce Fulton, LP ’21, Director of Neighborride. Register here.

Leadership Essentials 2024 seeks Community Impact Projects! Does your nonprofit have a project you would love to do, but you just don't have the time, expertise, or staff? A CIP team may be the answer! Projects are a key component of Leadership Essentials, a leadership development program for emerging and mid-level leaders offered by Loyola University Maryland in partnership with Leadership Howard County. Program participants work in small teams with a host organization to address an organizational challenge or strategic issue.  Community Impact Project Applications are now being accepted and are due November 3. Project work will begin in January and will be completed by early June. If you’d like to learn more about hosting a CIP team, attend a brief Information Session on Thursday, October 26 at 4 p.m. via Zoom - click here for the meeting link.

RSVPs are not required but encouraged to Katherine Keefe.

Eric Barger, LP '13, is now Managing Director of Talent with Bolton.

Condolences to Eileen Harrity, LP '08, and her family on the recent death of her husband, David, following a brief illness.

Congratulations to Steve Jarboe, LP '12, who recently started his own venture, ButterflyFXlabs.

Chris Miles, LP '23, is now with First Citizens Bank, as Vice President, Business Banker.

Debra Rivkin, LP '23, is now the Director of Government Affairs for the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC).

Tom Singleton, LP '18, Director of Member Development of Driven, shared that Driven was recently selected as the Preferred Luxury Transportation Partner of CFG Bank Arena. Read more ...

Ignite Howard County is happening on Monday, October 23 at Jailbreak Brewing Company from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. LHC is proud to be a Spark Sponsor and super excited to hear from several LHC alumni, including Jessamine Duvall, LP '14, Terry Owens,

LP '15, and Dr. Arti Patel Varanasi, LP '21. Tickets are still available; contact Wendy Baird, LP '15 for more details - read more ...

LHC's friends at Cured/18th & 21st have some unique fall events planned. Check out their Whiskey Festival, on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a Halloween treat for adults, an Edgar Allen Poe-inspired dinner, featuring some surprise guest readers! Visit Cured1821.com or their Facebook page for more details on both events.

Howard County is seeking election judges for the 2024 Presidential Election. Election Judges play a vital role in the electoral process, ensuring that elections are fair, accurate, and secure. Your contribution will be essential in helping us conduct a successful election. Click here for more details on qualifications and information about applying.

Howard County's Good Scout breakfast is coming in November - congratulations to Sherri Collins-Witkze, LP '07, who is this year's honoree.

Brightminds is hosting a breakfast with HCPSS' superintendent, Dr. Michael Martirano on Tuesday, November 7, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at The Meeting House. Click here to learn more.

The Hickory Ridge Community Association is seeking members for its Community Engagement Committee, which is focused on connecting and engaging Village residents across its three neighborhoods (Clary’s Forest, Clemens Crossing, and Hawthorn). Email Laura Mayton or call (410) 730-7327 to learn more by October 23.

Grassroots Crisis Intervention has relocated some of its services to 8990 Old Annapolis Road, Suite A. Read more ...