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newedLO Announces Next Executive Director
  

In case you haven't heard...We are all thrilled to know that Denise Asker, LOXXV, currently Executive Director of the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce, will be taking on the leadership role as Chris enters the next phase of her life.  Denise and Chris have already begun to work on the transition and Denise will assume the official title of ED beginning April 13, 2015.  Read the full announcement. 

  
  
 


Recent LO Happenings
  
   Our Young Professionals Panel was a great way to end our Breakfast of Champions series.
  

Thank you to Jennifer Korman (LOXIX) for moderating such an insightful group of panelist. Thank you Dominic Mirabella (LOXXI), Christina Del Pizzo (LOXXV), and Faisal Khan (LOXXV) for giving us your best!

  
  
  
 








































  
  
  



Alumni Association - LOAA

Taking Leadership to the Next Level

The purpose of the Leadership Oakland Alumni Association (LOAA) is to provide graduates of Leadership Oakland opportunities for continuing education, networking and community trusteeship. 

  

 


LO E-news Goes Weekly (but not Weakly)
We know that people are being bombarded by emails especially since so many of us get social media alerts in our in-boxes. To minimize our "invasion" of your inbox and to keep you informed of the most current LO news, beginning this week we will do a weekly newsletter and eliminate most all other "eblast" messages. The LO-down will be sent in the early part of each week. Watch for our new masthead in the near future.
Now accepting applications for the LO Cornerstone Program
 Leadership Oakland is now accepting applications for LOXXVI          Applications received prior to April 8, 2015 will be given
 "Priority Status" in the review process. The benefits of Priority Status  include:
  • VIP treatment for applicants attending the "Taste of Leadership Oakland" on March 19, 2015 and the ability to meet other applicants and members of the Leadership Oakland Board. A nice gift package will be presented to you that evening.
  • Eligibility for the Early Selection Review that occurs in early April. Because the Executive Director will talk to each early applicant prior to the selection review date and will pass along her recommendation to the selection committee, you are highly likely to be accepted.
  • Once accepted, ability to lock in calendar dates for the upcoming program year.
  • Ability to be on a tuition payment plan, if needed, prior to the start of the program.

 

 

Click here to download the application or call 248-952-6880 for more information.
TasteofLO

 

Join nearly 400 regional professionals at one of the areas most attended networking events. 

 

  


 

Best Taste of LO Ever?

Registrations are flying in for this year's Taste of LO, the 10th year for this wildly popular event. Why all the buzz this year? According to LO Executive Director, Chris Scharrer, LOIX, "I think people are keen for this event for a number of reasons. There are things that people have come to expect and enjoy from the silent auction, to the good food, to the outstanding networking; our County Executive L. Brooks Patterson will be addressing the group and he never fails to be a hit; we will be awarding three Leader of Leaders Awards this year to well-deserving Alumna; and we will be formally introducing the incoming Executive Director, Denise Asker, LOXXV. All of this is surrounded by the glow of our 25th Anniversary year so I anticipate a large and friendly crowd of Alumni and people from the community." Leadership Oakland Alumni Association (LOAA) members please note: This year we will mark your membership in the "cool" club by providing you with a "feather in your cap" (well actually for your lapel but you get the idea). Stop by the Alumni table to claim your feather. Haven't yet paid your dues? You too can be cool and get in on the fun. Pay your dues before or at the event and you will be good to go!


 

Thursday, March 19, 2015

4:30pm - 7:00pm


 

Troy Marriott

200 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084

Hors D'Oeuvres / Cash Bar / Silent Auction 

 

www.Leadershipoakland.com or 248-952-6880 ext. 1 

 

galaCelebrate 25 years of LO in style at the Gala!
April 30, 2015 at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak
Join us as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary as  a premier leadership organization in true LO style!  Join us for the "LO Homecoming and All That Jazz" at Emagine Theatre complex in Royal Oak where you and your guest(s) will be sure to have a great time.  In addition to free parking, a few of the things you can look forward to include: live music by "Reggie and Friends," a "Selfie Help"  station, a variety of fun food stations, LO signature drinks, and a program consisting only of "Toasts" with a couple of special surprises thrown in.  Register today.  




 

Congratulations to  Karen Harris (LOXIX), vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer for Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital on being elected president of the Association of Women's Health,Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.

Congratulations to Donelle Buratto (LOXXIV) who is now a shareholder, Ogle-tree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak and Stewart PC in Birmingham, from associate.

Congratulations to Colin Battersby (LOXXI) from Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone PLC who has become a principal, from associate at their Detroit location.
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Troy Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Management Conference
April 29, 2015 - Woodside Bible Church, Troy, MI
The Troy Chamber of Commerce is known throughout Southeast Michigan for the high caliber Non-Profit Conference they offer each spring. It is well attended by nonprofit staff and board members from across the region. This year LO's Chris Scharrer will be presenting an extended interactive breakout entitled "Volunteers-Good News and Bad News." See full conference information and register.

Event includes: b reakout sessions, continental breakfast, networking lunch and on-site nonprofit expo
Corp! is looking for Millennials
 
Do you know of any Millennials who would be great for Corp! Magazine to honor and highlight? We want to know about rising stars, entrepreneurs and regular business superstars ... looking for fabulous people to celebrate!
A Word from our Executive Director

 


Thank you for reading the LOw Down. Let us know what you think about our new weekly format.

  

Chris


Leadership Oakland
5435 Corporate Drive, Suite 203
Troy, MI 48098
Phone: 248.952.6880
Fax: 248.952.6890
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