LSM E-News - February 2018

IN FLU SEASON, CLASS OF 2018 STAYS HEALTHY & SAFE

 

Healthcare Session

January 18 was the day for LSM Class of 2018's healthcare session sponsored by The Chesapeake-Potomac Healthcare Alliance. Participants visited one of the three hospitals in the region, Walden Behavioral Health’s Anchor Treatment Center, and the Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall. Thanks to the day's facilitator, Tony Jones LSM'16, and Lead Advocate, Dr. Rebecca Bridgett LSM'14. The day included a panel discussion on public health issues with panelists Dr. Dianna Abney LSM’15 and Dr. Meenakshi Brewster, as well as a certification course on administering naloxone, which blocks or reverses the effects of opioids. The day ended with a social gathering at Tequila Grill & Cantina in Charlotte Hall.

 

 

 

 Public Safety Session 

 February 8 was the public safety session, facilitated by Gerald Gardiner LSM'15 and Jackie Vaughan, LSM'13. The day included a visit to the Calvert County Detention Center. Thanks to our spotlight sponsor, the College of Southern Maryland, as well as Calvert County Public Safety. The public safety day ended with a social gathering at Prince Frederick's Brick Wood-Fired Bistro.

 

DIVERSITY DINNER COMMITTEE ASKING FOR HELP

The Class of 2017 will be hosting the Diversity Dinner for the Class of 2018 on Saturday, April 7, 2018.  The committee is seeking assistance from previous graduates.  If you enjoyed the Diversity Dinner and would like to help host this great event while networking with the new class and other graduates, please contact Jennifer Moreland by clicking HERE.

LSMAA MEMBER NEWS

 

 

Amy Cricchi LSM'16, received the 2017 Theodore James Ryken Award at a Mass held at St. Mary's Ryken High School on January 31. Her brother, Reverend Collin Poston, served as the homilist during the Mass. Cricchi is director of admissions for St. Mary's Ryken High School.

 

 

 
 

Congratulations to both Exzavain “Vante” Burkes LSM’17 and Kelly Robertson-Slagle LSM’10, who have been selected for Leadership Maryland's Class of 2018. Burkes is a logistics engineer with Zenetex Corporation. Robertson-Slagle is economic development director for Calvert County.

   

 

 

 

Dr. Richard Fleming LSM’11, who retired in December as vice president and dean of the College of Southern Maryland (Prince Frederick campus), has been named the new president/CEO of the St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce. He started his new position on February 5.   

 

 

 

 

If you are a member of LSM's Alumni Association and have news to share, please email the LSM staff at info@leadershipsomd.org to be included in the LSM eNewsletter.

LSMAA MEMBER DRIVE

Want your class to get some serious recognition? The class with the highest percentage of 2018 Membership will not only be recognized at Homecoming 2018, they will receive $500 to donate to a charity of their choice.

Click HERE and become a member of the LSM Alumni Association today.

PARTNER WITH LSM & HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK

Leadership Southern Maryland is partnering with the Blue Crabs on a marketing package exclusively for LSM.  This opportunity is first come, first served so, if you're interested in partnering with Leadership Southern Maryland and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, please call immediately at 240-725-5469 or email info@leadershipsomd.org. Thank you to St. Mary's College of Maryland for being our first partner for the 2018 season!

 

Associate your name with LSM, support improving the region through engaging and inspiring the community leaders who are learning through this unique educational opportunity, and receive long-term recognition when you sponsor LSM and its 10th anniversary celebrations throughout this year. Please visit https://www.leadershipsomd.org/sponsorship-opportunities/ or call Helen Mattingly Wernecke to find out more, 240-725-5469.

 

 

Chances are you're going to shop on Amazon this week and throughout the year ... when you do, please consider supporting LSM through the AmazonSmile program. It's as easy as a click:  smile.amazon.com. Every item available for purchase on Amazon is also available on AmazonSmile at the same price. The difference is that the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to LSM.

 

Sponsoring Leadership Southern Maryland provides you the unique opportunity to connect with the Southern Maryland region, its communities, and leaders, to build brand awareness and show your company's support of an organization that is making a difference in Southern Maryland.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Two Informational Sessions Left for Interested Candidates

 February 21 (Leonardtown) Begins at 8:00 am

 March 5 (Hughesville) Begins at 5:30 pm

For directions and to register: www.leadershipsomd.org

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 Tri-County Service Day

April 14, 2018

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Nonprofit Project Presentations by Class of 2018
@ Prince Frederick Campus of CSM

May 4, 2018

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  Graduation L.S.M.
@ Prince Frederick Campus of CSM

May 4, 2018

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6th Annual Golf Tournament
@ Breton Bay Golf & Country Club

June 8, 2018

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Right click the video below to learn more about the TLA experience! 

What We Learned at LSMs Teen Leadership Academy

 Teen Leadership Academy 2018
@ Prince Frederick Campus of CSM

June 26-29, 2018

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

 

Did You Know? The Port Tobacco River Conservancy advocates for the protection and restoration of the Port Tobacco River and its headwaters in Charles County, Maryland.  Julie Simpson LSM'15 is the organization's vice president. 



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