LSM E-News - March 2019

LSM Class of 2019 Participates in

Health and Human Services Day

LSM Health and Human Services Day 

On March 7, the LSM Executive Program Class of 2019 participated in a Health and Human Services Day session. During the session, the class learned about the importance of nonprofits in human services work; how childhood experiences, poverty, mental health, and homelessness are intertwined; and what the issues and impacts are surrounding the housing market in Southern Maryland.

Special thank you to the Health and Human Services Day program advocates: Chris Longmore LSM’09, Attorney and Partner, Dugan, McKissick & Longmore; Cathy Meyers LMD'98 LCPC, Executive Director of the Center for Children and LSM Founding Sponsor; and Christina Payne LSM’15, SHRM-CP, PHR, Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Relations for Precise Systems.

(PICTURED IN PHOTO ON LEFT: Cathy Meyers LMD’98 and Christina Payne LSM’15, provided the class with a session introduction. PHOTO ON RIGHT: LSM's Class of 2019 listened with great interest to information provided during Health and Human Services Day.)

Class of 2020 Executive Program

Application Deadline is April 1

Applications for the Leadership Southern Maryland Executive Program Class of 2020 are open -- but the deadline is fast approaching. Applications are due no later than April 1, 2019.  Informational breakfast sessions have been held in all three Southern Maryland counties, and attendance was up this year.  Please encourage any potential applicants you may know to submit their application before the April 1 deadline. The nomination form is now automated on the LSM website.

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

We look forward to welcoming a new group of noteworthy executives into the LSM Class of 2020!

Teen Leadership Academy 2019

Now Accepting Applications

 

LSM's Teen Leadership Academy (TLA) is back and 2019 promises to be the best one yet! TLA is designed to teach and develop students' leadership skills in a hands-on, experiential program format. This year's program focus is public safety. Tuition is $275 and a limited number of scholarships are available. Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders are eligible to apply. If you know of a teen who would benefit from participating in the TLA, encourage them to apply online today.

It's Graduation Time! Celebrating the Class of 2019

LSM Class of 2019 Group PhotoJoin us on Thursday, May 2, 2019 as we celebrate the Class of 2019's completion of LSM's Executive Program. The event will include a formal luncheon, project presentations by the class, and a graduation ceremony. If you have not already done so, please RSVP no later than Monday, April 22.

Power of 10 Campaign: Make an Impact, Multiply Your Giving 

Power of 10 Strip with Statistics

These are just a few of the faces of LSM - leaders who are in the community making our region a better place to live and work every day.  In just 10 years, LSM has touched the lives of hundreds of leaders and future leaders, just like you.

As an LSM graduate, your giving ensures continued growth and sustainability of leadership in Southern Maryland. No matter what you give, you can be certain it will be multiplied with each person who has an LSM experience.

Don't delay...be part of the Power of 10 and make your pledge today. To make your pledge by mail, you can print a pledge form and send it to:  22738 Maple Road, Suite 112, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Calling all LSM Alumni - It's Time to Get Connected!

Graduating from LSM is only the beginning. As an LSM graduate, there are several ways you can stay connected with your new LSM family and be an active part of the LSM leadership network.

The best way to plug in and stay connected to LSM is to join the LSM Alumni Association (LSMAA). With one-year, five-year, and lifetime membership options, you can take advantage of LSMAA membership benefits such as: free admission to networking events, reduced admission to special events, opportunities to submit news to more than 300 local leaders through the monthly e-newsletter, and access to a private, online alumni web portal on the LSM website.

In addition to joining LSMAA, you can stay connected to LSM and share your LSM pride by: 

  • Mentioning LSM and your class year when you are interviewed
  • Creating an email signature block with the LSM logo and your class year (The Communications & Outreach Committee is working to develop an email signature template -- stay tuned!)
  • Adding LSM to your LinkedIn profile

These are just a few ideas for continuing to be an active part of LSM after graduation day.  

UPCOMING EVENTS

Multiculturalism & Diversity Session
Thursday, April 4, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

LSM Social at The Ruddy Duck
Thursday, April 4, 4:45 p.m.

Diversity Dinner (invitation only)
Saturday, April 6, 6 p.m. 

Energy & Environment Session
Thursday-Friday, April 25-26, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closing Retreat & L.S.M. Graduation
Thursday, May 2 @ CSM, Prince Frederick Campus

7th Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, June 7 @ Breton Bay Golf Course



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