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LGW'S Holiday Celebration
Brings Joy to Area Youth
For many, holiday favorites include sharing special times with family and friends and experiencing the joy of giving, so it's no wonder Leadership Greater Washington's Annual Holiday Celebration is one of the highlights of the year. Besides enjoying holiday cheer with their LGW friends, over 100 LGW members and guests gathered at Cafe Asia last Thursday night and reached out to make the season brighter for area children and teens by donating special holiday gifts--from dolls and toy cars to board games and electronics.
The gifts were shared with two local organizations that serve as a voice for vulnerable children: CASA DC (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), headed by Shane Salter ('01), and The Children's Law Center, led by Judith Sandalow ('04). "Many of our young clients have been neglected, abused and abandoned, and are now living in group homes or foster care," noted Sandalow. "Others come from families too poor to buy presents. Thanks to gifts donated by LGW members, some of DC's neediest children and families will have a happy holiday season this year."
Adrianne Todman ('07) donates a toy to brighten a child's
holiday at the Annual Holiday Celebration last Thursday.
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Summit Addresses Ripple Effects of Foreclosure
With another potential wave of foreclosures anticipated for the Washington region-this time involving prime loans, as well as subprime-LGW joined the Urban Institute, the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in convening a summit on October 28, 2009 to address The Foreclosure Crisis and its Impact in Greater Washington.
The summit explored the ripple effects of foreclosure on the region-ranging from the rising number of homeless school children to an increase in crime and vandalism in areas with numerous vacant, untended properties. Kathryn Pettit, Senior Research Associate with The Urban Institute's Metropolitan Housing & Community Policies Center, discussed these and other issues and policy implications documented in the Urban Institute's new report, Foreclosures in the Nation's Capital 2009. The event also included panel discussions with experts on the topic who looked at the issue from a multi-jurisdictional, cross-sectional perspective.
The Urban Institute's report also highlights potential and existing regional approaches to help prevent foreclosures, stabilize neighborhoods, provide assistance to displaced families, and minimize the disruption to children.
The next dialogue in this series on home foreclosures will be held at the Urban Institute on Monday, January 25, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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What's Ahead for Greater
Washington Nonprofits?
"Cautious optimism" was the tone of Nonprofit 911: What's Next -- Implications of the Economic Realities, a recent symposium hosted by a consortium of Eight Neighbors -- including Leadership Greater Washington and seven other regional organizations (listed below). The event, featuring Dr. Alice Rivlin ('00), Senior Fellow of the Brookings Institute's Economic Studies Program, took place November 16, 2009. It examined how Greater Washington area nonprofit organizations are faring in today's economy, as well as their outlook for the future.
A simultaneously released report also focused on the state of local nonprofit organizations. It revealed that area nonprofits-including those that have long offered a haven and safety net for the region's most vulnerable populations-are finding that they, too, are now vulnerable. As demand for their services continues to increase, many nonprofit organizations are struggling to raise funds. A recent survey found that 60 percent of area nonprofits are not meeting their revenue goals, and 30 percent have had to suspend or close programs, reduce staff, or both.
Still, the report offered glimmers of hope for improvement, including a rising Consumer Confidence Index in the region, a strong increase in the number of area volunteers, and responses to a survey by the Washington Grant Makers indicating that some area foundations plan to increase grant making in 2010. LGW President and CEO Tim Kime ('98) noted, "I do believe there is light at the end of the tunnel. The question is how long is the tunnel? Will we see the light in 2010, or will it be 2011 or 2012?"
The Eight Neighbors coalition is comprised of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Leadership Greater Washington, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington, Washington Regional Association of Grant Makers, and United Way of the National Capital Area.
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Shopping, Dining & Networking:
A Great Combination
Dozens of LGW classmates and friends beat the holiday-shopping rush and benefited LGW through our first Shopping & Dining Network event, chaired by Denise Hart ('08) of O2 Collaborative, with event coordination by Lisa Groover of Mac Mannes. Throughout Old Town Alexandria on November 5, 2009, participating restaurants and stores donated ten to fifteen percent of purchase proceeds back to LGW. "This event gave members a chance to catch up with their classmates and get to know others," said Hart, "while doing something a little different to raise funds to support LGW's programs." The Shopping & Dining Network also drew attention to LGW, with a November 13 Washington Business Journal article by Jennifer Nycz-Conner featuring innovative networking opportunities.
LGW thanks the many fine restaurants and merchants that supported this event: Imagine Artwear, ARTS afire Glass Company, Today's Cargo, Dash's of Old Town, Embellishments of Alexandria, BRABO, Tasting Room and The Butcher's Block by Robert Wiedmaier, and The Grille Restaurant and Piano Bar at Morrison House.
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The Class of 2006 Continues to
Give One of the Greatest Gifts
Blood donation is called the Gift of Life, with good reason: according to the American Red Cross, a single pint can save the lives of three people. You can't get a better return on investment than that.
For the third year in a row, the Class of 2006 organized a blood drive to continue their LGW legacy, collecting 19 pints from classmates and colleagues (and more than 60 pints since the drive began.) Michael Ferrell ('06), Executive Director of the Coalition for the Homeless, orchestrated the drive, with assistance from his 2006 classmates and blood donations from many LGW members. The annual blood drive is now a Halloween tradition -- complete with Ferrell in Dracula costume coaxing LGW members and friends to give a trickle of blood to treat others to a gift of life. "We have a lot of fun with it," said Ferrell, "while doing something for the community. We're already making plans for the 2010 Blood Drive drive, slated for October 29."
Clockwise from top left: Toni Williams ('06), Mary Abbajay ('06),
Michael Ferrell ('06), Janie Jeffers ('06) & Kathy DeBoe ('06)
helped to make the blood drive a success.
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Youth Leadership Deadline Approaching
Eligible high school students have until Thursday, December 10, 2009 to apply for Youth Leadership Greater Washington's Class of 2010. YLGW is a six-month, interactive youth leadership development and community education program for high school sophomores and juniors from throughout Greater Washington, including the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Additional information and a downloadable application are available at www.lgwdc.org.
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Strengthen Leadership Skills through
LGW's Effective Leadership Institute
LGW's newest initiative, Effective Leadership Institute (ELI), is about to get underway in January, but there's still time to register, through January 8, 2010. Led by leadership development training specialists such as Howard Ross ('91), principal of Cook Ross, the six-month course is designed for both seasoned executives and those just stepping into their leadership roles. Through a series of day-long sessions, ELI will enable participants to acquire the knowledge and tools to inspire others and become more effective leaders. ELI is open to LGW members and non-members. For additional information or to download an application, visit www.lgwdc.org.
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Host a Member Dinner in 2010
With three member dinners coming up in 2010, we need an abundance of hosts to accomodate our ever-growing membership. Hosting a member dinner is a great way to reconnect and get to know LGW members and current class members.
Join the distinguished list of upcoming hosts, and welcome fellow LGW members into your home. To host a member dinner, please fill out the following form and return to Jackie Dilworth at jdilworth@lgwdc.org or fax it to (202)659-8277.
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In Memoriam
Jeanette A. Michael ('05)
1950-2009
LGW would like to pay respect to one of our members who recently passed away. Jeanette Michael was a friend, colleague and inspiration to many in the community. We are sure that the legacy she left behind will continue to inspire change throughout the region.
Jeanette had been battling breast cancer since 2002. To view her obituary, please click the following link: Jeanette Michael's Obituary
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Thanks to Our Sponsors!
(as of 12/09/09)
LGW thanks our 2009-2010 sponsors for their strong support.
Community Catalyst
*Freddie Mac Foundation
Chair, Circle of Leaders
*Geppetto Catering, Inc.
Circle of Leaders
*Ernst & Young
*KPMG
*Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
*PEPCO
*Reznick Group
Collaborators
*Hager Sharp, Inc.
*O2 Collaborative, Inc.
*Orr Associates, Inc. (OAI)
*The Washington Post
*The World Bank Group
Connectors
*Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.
*Careerstone Group
*Milestone Merchant Partners LLC
*Mount St. Mary's University
*Wainger Group, LLC
Reserve your 2010 sponsorship position today by calling LGW President & CEO Tim Kime at (202) 777-4492.
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Leadership Greater Washington's
Vision & Mission
Vision: We believe in the power of relationships. We believe that when leaders in the Greater Washington area come together across professional, cultural and economic divides we can build trusted relationships. In collaboration we cultivate the understanding that inspires us to make impactful, positive changes needed to build a healthy and thriving community. Leadership Greater Washington is a powerful catalyst for our regional leaders.
Mission: To identify and connect diverse leaders and stimulate their collaborative efforts through dynamic education and membership programs that promote dialogue, cooperation and involvement enabling area leaders to find effective solutions to regional challenges.
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Upcoming Events
Leadership Greater Washington has many events and activities, which help to create a platform to enable change and strengthen the bond among the region's leaders.
New Deadline for
Youth Leadership Greater
Washington Applications
Date: Thursday,
December 10, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: LGW Office
Winter Member Dinners
Date: Thursday,
January 21, 2010
(Active Members Only)
Regional Dialogue:
Foreclosure Crisis -
Moving Towards Solutions
Date: Monday,
January 25, 2010
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
The Urban Institute
2100 M St., NW
Washington, DC 20037
Annual Mid-Winter
Networking Reception
Date: Thursday,
February 4, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Ceviche
921-J Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Spring Member Dinners
Date: Wednesday,
March 10, 2010
(Active Members Only)
24th Anniversary Awards
Dinner & Silent Auction
Date: Tuesday,
March 30, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Location:
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert St., NW
Washington, DC 20008
Deadline for Class of 2011
Applications
Date: Wednesday,
March 31, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: LGW Office
7th Annual Golf
"Tournament of Leaders"
Date: Tuesday,
May 18, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Shotgun Start
Location:
Lake Presidential
3151 Presidential Golf Dr.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Summer Member Dinners
Date: Thursday,
June 3, 2010
(Active Members Only)
Annual Meeting
& Celebration
Date: Thursday,
June 24, 2010
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
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Member Buzz
Mario Acosta-Velez ('05) was honored by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility as one of the eastern region's Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers of 2009.
Robert Bobb ('06) was mentioned in the November 2009 issue of Black Enterprise Magazine as the new Emergency Financial Manager for the Detroit Public School System.
Mary Brown ('09) and her work with Life Pieces to Masterpieces was featured in a new book written by Allison Siberberg titled "Visionaries in Our Midst: Ordinary People Who are Changing Our World."
Betty Buck ('93), Josh Carin ('06) & Cary Hatch ('00) were featured in Washington SmartCEO Magazine among the "Smart 100" thought leaders in the Greater Washington area for 2009.
Lindsey Buss ('09) & Kelly Sweeney McShane ('06) were honored among this year's five recipients of the Meyer Foundation Exponent Awards. Among the other honorees were another LGW member and a current class member.
Tony Cancelosi ('07) was profiled in Fast Company's e-newsletter in September 2009 as a change leader in the community. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) was also named Prince George's County's Employer of the Year.
Lyles Carr ('87), Terri Freeman ('96), Jeff Keitelman ('91) & Julie Rogers ('88) were honored as part of the Greater DC Cares' 2009 Class of Change. Among the other 17 honorees were another LGW member and a current class member.
Tammy Darvish ('03) & Gerry Murphy ('94) were in-studio guests on News Channel 8 discussing "why dealerships closed" on December 7, 2009.
Barbara Donnellan ('99) was named as Acting County Manager of Arlington County, Virginia on November 1, 2009.
Michael Ferrell ('06) celebrated 20 years with The Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. this year.
Dr. Maria Hankerson ('01) and Systems Assessment & Research, Inc. (SAR Corp) were honored by the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation as a Minority Business Enterprise Award recipient for 2009.
Thelma Jones ('00) & Cora Masters Barry ('02) were honored by Ford Motor Company and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) as part of the Freedom's Sisters exhibit, a traveling exhibition that celebrates 20 African American women who helped shape the spirit and substance of the civil rights movement.
Barbara Krumsiek ('98) was among five visionary leaders who were inducted into Junior Achievement's Washington Business Hall of Fame on December 1, 2009.
Eric Magwood's ('09) wife gave birth to a baby boy, Quinn Zaid Magwood, on July 24, 2009.
Nicole Quiroga ('08) was appointed as General Manager of Telemundo WZDC-25.
David Remick ('09) was recently appointed as Executive Director for the Arlington/Alexandria Workforce Investment Board.
Michael C. Rogers ('00) has been named a Fellow at the National Academy of Public Administration.
Howard Ross ('91) & Leslie Traub ('07) are celebrating Cook Ross' 20th anniversary since its founding in September 1989.
Satira Streeter ('09) was selected among 10 Americans to receive the 2009 Community Health Leaders Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). She also gave birth to a baby boy, Kiye Bashiri Corbitt, on August 8, 2009.
Craig Strent ('09) was named one of the top mortgage loan officers in the country by Mortgage Originator Magazine.
Alan Swendiman ('95) rejoined Jackson & Campbell, P.C. as a Director in the areas of Business and Trusts & Estates Law.
Stephanie Tsacoumis ('06) was appointed General Counsel of Georgetown University.
Solanges Vivens ('05) served as Co-Chair of the Choral Arts Society of Washington's 22nd Annual Kennedy Center concert celebrating the memory and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Josh Wyner ('00) recently took a position with the National Consortium for College Completion as their Sr. Vice President of Policy.
If you are an active LGW member and would like a personal, professional, or community accomplishment to be included in the next e-update, please submit your story to Jackie Dilworth at jdilworth@lgwdc.org.
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