Leadership Howard County Announcements

September 2023

"If you can dream it, you can do it."

— Walt Disney

Illuminate With Leadership November 16, 2023

Tickets Now Available at Early-Bird Rates

Join Leadership Howard County (LHC) and members of the community for Illuminating Leadership on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HCC's Horowitz Center. Tickets are now available at the "earliest bird" rate through September 15; beginning September 16, tickets will increase to $115, and after October 31, to $130. Plan to be a part of what is sure to be a fun and entertaining evening as we recognize some of our community's great leaders including, Key Leader, Zack Shariff, LP '12, and 2023's recipients of the Best Class Ever (BCE), LHC's new Emerging Leader Award, honoring a recent graduate from LHC's Premier Class of 2023, and the Corporate Community Impact Award, recognizing a company making significant contributions and serving as a role model for compassion and service to make the Howard County community a better place to live, work, and play. Award submissions and BCE point submissions are due September 30 [Best Class Ever Reporting Form]. Sponsorship Opportunities are available - click here for more details. Please click the button below to purchase tickets, and access the award submission forms.

Illuminating Leadership Tickets

We're almost ready for LHC's first "Service Friday" on Friday, September 8 from

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to support Prepare for Success. There's still time for members to help support this effort by donating supplies (or funds to purchase supplies) and/or volunteering time to assemble backpacks on September 8 at The Rouse Exhibit Center, located at 10215 Wincopin Circle, Suite 200, Columbia.

Please note that the Exhibit Center is NOT a drop-off location, only an assembly site.

School supplies may still be dropped off at the LHC offices next week on Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please email Karen Bryant if you need to arrange an alternate drop-off day/time. Also, if you can help us pack backpacks on September 8, please sign up via Sign-Up Genius.

List of Needed Supplies
PFS (Prepare for Success) Amazon “Wish List"; please note that if you order via Amazon and have delivered to the LHC offices, please send it as a "Gift" so that staff know who the donation is from. Please note that LHC has been confirming delivery receipt with our donors so, if you've sent a package and we have NOT confirmed via email, please send an email or call Karen [(410) 730-4474 x 117]. Thank you!

Members may donate funds via the LHC website (please select "Service Projects" from the drop-down) or, via PayPal (see the QR code below):

Many thanks for helping our K through 12th grade students start the school year strong!

We're excited to officially kick off LHC's FY24 program year with Tim Guy, LE '15, and Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS’) Director of Assessment and Reporting. Join us on Wednesday, September 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. at The 3rd to learn more about Maryland's Blueprint for the Future and how HCPSS is charting the course to improve student outcomes.

Event schedule:

9 a.m. Registration & Networking

9:25 a.m. Program Start; Dr. Michael Martirano, Superintendent, HCPSS, introductory

remarks followed by presentation and Q&A.

Summer Socializing

Members enjoyed a delightful evening connecting and catching up at Union Jacks, for LHC's drop-in happy hour on August 29. Pictured (left photo/l-r) Tim Payne, Jeff Levitt, LP '04, Eileen Levitt, LP '03, Cliff Feldwick, LP '05, Lance Johnson, LP '22, Ellen Flynn Giles, LP '15, Chris Riismandel, LP '19, Suellen Seigel, LP '93, Ernest Jennels, Lori Fuchs, LP '02, Tracy Locke Kitt, LP '18, Shaun Eddy, LP '04, and Sue Ann Shafley, LP '15. Pictured (right photo/l-r) Suellen Seigel, David Koonce, LP '18, James Clark, LP '23, Tim Payne, and Tracy Locke-Kitt.

It's dues-renewal time. In case you missed receiving LHC's FY24 "Member Message", click here. Your continued support is much appreciated and is critical to fulfilling the organization's mission! Also, as we are nearing the September 30 BCE point-submission deadline, it's important to remember, that classes earn points for class members paying dues! Please direct any questions to either Karen Bryant or Tim Payne. Also, if you prefer to be invoiced, please click here.

Do you know an emerging leader who would benefit from leadership skill development? Invite them to the Leadership Essentials 2024 virtual information session on September 14 from 5 to 6 p.m. to learn more about the program, and meet other applicants, and alumni (see meeting details below).

Leadership Essentials is a six-month leadership development program for emerging and mid-level leaders that is run by Loyola University Maryland, in partnership with Leadership Howard County. Leadership Essentials consists of three core components: facilitated sessions on leadership topics, one-on-one leadership coaching, and a team-based community impact project. The program runs from December through June 2024. Applications are due October 9! A limited amount of financial aid is available for nonprofit participants and entrepreneurs. Click here for more details.

Leadership Essentials Virtual Information Session Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 609 072 8986

RSVPs to Katherine Keefe are encouraged, but not required.

Community Postings & Volunteer Opportunities

OhanaHC is looking for 100 new mentors to meet their expanded program efforts.

Learn more at an upcoming information session: Wednesday, September 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. or Wednesday, October 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. Click here for details!

The Howard County Veterans Foundation is holding a panel discussion and book signing with Lena Andrews, author of the new book, Valiant Women, which tells the story of the 350,000 women who served in uniform during World War II. The event will take place Thursday, September 7 from 5 to 7 pm at Busboys and Poets in Columbia.