LSM E-News ~ June 2021
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LEAP Nomination & Application Cycle Open Now
It's time to LEAP into forming a new class for the 2022 LSM Emerging Leader Program (LEAP!) LEAP provides a series of six “experiences,” rooted in self-discovery, with a focus on leading teams and building a professional network. Nominees must have a minimum of 3 years work experience, be 21 years of age or older, and live/work in Calvert, Charles, or St.Mary’s County.
Do you know an emerging leader? Nominate them today! Already submitted your nomination? GREAT! Applications are open and must be received by September 1, 2021. To learn more, join one of our information sessions:
- July 13, 5:30 PM, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices McNelis Group Properties 14488 Solomons Island Road, Solomons
- August 4, 5:30 PM, Zekiah Technologies 103 Centennial Street, Suite G, La Plata
- August 19 at Noon, Location TBD
For more information, contact LSM at 301-862-7663.
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Join LSMAA Today!
Letters from the Alumni Committee hit mailboxes last week inviting LSM grads to join the Leadership Southern Maryland Alumni Association (LSMAA). While all participants who complete our programs are considered graduates, only dues-paying members are considered alumni. So what can an LSMAA membership do for you?
- Exclusive access to LSM’s all-new alumni portal (beginning July 1.) The portal includes features like a searchable roster of graduates for networking opportunities, a digital version of the annual LSM yearbook, recommended readings, and more!
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Exclusive print and digital copy of the annual Leadership Southern Maryland Yearbook & Directory that includes your full contact and business information. Its content includes board of directors, staff, current graduating class profiles and photos, and sponsors. Non-LSMAA members are listed in the directory by name and class only.
- Support future LSM classes, allowing the organization to continue to educate and connect local leaders, fostering positive impacts on the region.
To learn more about membership levels or pay your dues, go to https://www.leadershipsomd.org/membership/pay-dues/
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LSM Class of 2021 Experiences
Education
in Southern Maryland
On May 13, 2021, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2021 participated in the seventh of nine educational sessions for the LSM Executive Program. This session’s topic was education in the region.
The session was held at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Velocity Center in Indian Head. Local leaders including Mayor Brandon Paulin as well as representatives from CSM and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division were on hand to welcome the class. LSM Class of 2020 graduate Thomas Brewer proceeded to set the tone for the day with a presentation on the history and evolution of education. This was followed by a panel discussion with regional educators who shed light on the challenges and successes of educating students during the pandemic. The class also had an opportunity to further explore pandemic learning during a question and answer session with students from St. Mary’s County Public Schools.
The latter part of the program session featured Southern Maryland leaders in education. Executive Program participants met with all three superintendents from the tri-county area as well as the presidents of both College of Southern Maryland and St. Mary’s College of Maryland. This allowed for discussion of critical topics including school funding, teacher retention, and how community members can better support education. That concept was fine-tuned during the day’s final presentation on internship opportunities and partnerships in the region.
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LSM Class of 2021 Experiences
Healthcare
in Southern Maryland
On June 3, 2021, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2021 participated in the eighth of nine educational sessions for the 2020-21 LSM Executive Program - Healthcare.
Sponsored by The Chesapeake-Potomac Healthcare Alliance, this one-day event began with a panel discussion on healthcare issues and challenges in Southern Maryland, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis. The panel included representatives from CalvertHealth System, University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, and MedStar St. Mary's Hospital.
Following the panel, the class participated in a mental health first aid exercise then met with the health officers from the tri-county area to learn more about public health challenges and programs in the region. Sagepoint Senior Living Services was also on-hand to elaborate on the memory care services they offer to seniors. They provided the class with the unique opportunity to participate in a dementia exercise that demonstrated the challenges faced by those coping with memory loss and sensory issues.
The afternoon portion of the day spotlighted the COVID-19 response in Southern Maryland and how leaders across multiple industries including public safety, healthcare, and education have worked together to navigate obstacles presented by the pandemic. The healthcare session also included presentations on chronic disease prevention and the Charles County Mobile Integrated Health initiative as well as an overview of services offered through Maryland Coalition of Families by family peer support specialist Amy Young.
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LSM Welcomes New Board Members
At its June board meeting, Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) confirmed its board of directors for 2021-2022.
Joining the board are Lisa Clark LSM’14, principal account delivery executive, state & local government, Microsoft Corporation; Basia Kenney LEAP’20, computer scientist, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division; and Angela Walters Small LSM’16, public information officer and director of media relations, College of Southern Maryland.
LSM's executive board membership for 2021-2022 is as follows: Mary Beth Cook LSM’17, president; Gadson “Ed” Rule LSM’18, vice president; Joan Thorp, LSM'18, treasurer; Joe Mortensen LSM'16, secretary, and Samuel C. P. Baldwin, Jr., Esq. LSM’16, immediate past president.
LSM thanks Barry Friedman LSM’09 and Christa Kuhl LSM’14 for their board service, which completed in June 2021.
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Newsworthy Notes
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Upcoming Events
June: Emerging Leaders (LEAP) Nomination & Application Cycle Opens
Friday, June 18: LSM 8th Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 24: Executive Program Session - Housing & Human Services
Tuesday, July 13: LEAP Info Session, 5:30 pm
Thursday, July 22: Executive Program Session - Closing & Graduation
Wednesday, August 4: LEAP Info Session, 5:30 pm
Thursday, August 19: LEAP Info Session, Noon
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