The nomination cycle for Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2020 is open and informational breakfasts plus one evening event have been taking place, with the last two scheduled for February 19 and March 11 (see details below in the upcoming events section).  Applications are due no later than April 1, 2019.  Chances are you know someone -- coworkers, colleagues, business associates, and such -- to nominate. 

As a reminder, a nominee must be:

• a mid to senior-level leader with significant career and community achievements; a resident or employee of Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary's County
• willing to commit the time, energy, and resources necessary to actively participate in and complete the nine-month executive program
• volunteering time and energy to their community, giving back and paying forward, recognizing the personal and professional benefits of doing so
• ready to make a significant contribution towards shaping our great Southern Maryland region
• willing to continue supporting the efforts of the organization after completing the program

Please nominate the individual(s) via the nomination form, which is now automated on the LSM website. 

Share the application link with those you nominate.

^^Photo Credit: Harry Gieske, Education Technology Dept., Paul Hall Maritime Center.

February 7 was the LSM Class of 2019 Public Safety session. The Class of 2019 learned about regional public safety from the vantage point of first responders and explored the cooperative relationships among local first responders including law enforcement, corrections, fire/EMS, and federal agencies.

The class started the day with a tour of the St. Mary's County Emergency Communications Center, led by Gerald Gardiner LSM'15, who is the agency's emergency management manager. Chris Strong from the National Weather Service also spoke with the class. Major Deb Diedrich walked the participants through the St. Mary's County Detention Center and then the group boarded the bus for the Harry Lundeburg School of Seamanship. Lunch was sponsored by the HLSS at its Paul Hall Center. A sheriff's panel with the three county sheriffs took place (Mike Evans, Calvert; Troy Berry, Charles; Tim Cameron, St. Mary's). Then the class moved to the Sacco Fire School where they learned about firefighting. Sgt. Todd Fleenor gave a K9 demonstration and Lt. Robert Russell oversaw a firearms demonstration before the session's end. The day concluded with a social gathering at Old Towne Pub in Leonardtown.  Thanks to program advocates Capt. Steven Hall LSM'18 and Chris Breedlove LSM'18.