— Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The 2020-21 GM program year officially began September 25 with an an informative discussion with Pearson - Connections Academy leadership, Mickey Revenaugh, Co-founder and Alison Bazin, Communications Director, who discussed the roots of Pearson's online schooling, some of the challenges experienced, and the ways programming is changing to continue to meet students' needs.

October 15 from 8:15 to 9:45 am for a moderated panel discussion to address and better understand the workforce development issue of childcare. Prior to COVID, there wasn’t enough affordable childcare, so how do parents go back to work and get the economy going again? Learn about the data from the state and local level, and what our local community is doing to address the issue.

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Mark your calendars for LHC's next General Membership event/discussion. Erica Strauss Chavarria, founder of Columbia Community Care (CCC), will be our featured speaker November 13 from 8 to 9:30 am. CCC has provided thousands of families in the community with groceries and household items during the COVID crisis. LHC will also be conducting a gift drive for CCC; registration will open soon, and more details will follow.

Leadership Essentials is excited about the interest expressed by area individuals and organizations for the 2021 program and anticipate a terrific cohort of emerging leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and/or your team this fall! 

Online applications are being accepted through October 12 for the 2021 cohort. Click here for more details and to apply. If you have any questions, please email Lori Fuchs or call (443) 745-6209. To stay updated on all things LE, consider joining the Leadership Essentials online community on Facebook and Linked In.

The National Leadership Network presents its next Discussions That Matter: Leadership Insights, Tuesday, October 6 from 1 to 2:30 pm. This session will explore the survey results of 4000+ community leadership program graduates from across the country. These insights will guide National Leadership Network programming for 2021. For more information and to register, click here.

Please note registration for this session will close at 3 pm (EDT), Monday, October 5 .

Leadership Howard County is excited to be partnering with @MOVEmaryland, a virtual day of wellness to move Maryland's nonprofits forward. Sign up and select Leadership Howard County to support our mission of preparing, inspiring, connecting, and sustaining community leaders to make Howard County the best place to live, work and play. A $200 fundraising minimum gets you access to a day of wellness, inspiration, and movement Saturday, November 7. Learn more and register at www.MOVEmaryland.org More details will be forthcoming about the day, but to take a sneak peek, click here.

3D-HC is happening Friday, October 16. Adult volunteers are still needed to chaperone student groups. Students will be learning about these organizations, as well as providing some service. Each group will be outdoors and limited to 10 students/group at the following locations/times:

To sign up to volunteer, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact

 Meg Ignacio .

Howard County Fire and Rescue is seeking LEADERS to join a “community stakeholder” group to support development of their multi-year strategic plan. They want to hear what YOU expect and what your perceived priorities are for services provided by Fire and Rescue. If you are willing to attend a 90-minute facilitated, virtual work-session in early November, click here to apply.

Join HCLS and community partners for a discussion with local organizations working for racial equity in our county, Thursday, October 22 from 7 to 8:30 pm. Learn about panelists’ top concerns and goals for our community, and ways to get involved. Click here for more details.

Howard County residents can receive two free trees

through a partnership between The Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Canopy program and The Howard Hughes Corporation. 400 trees will be given away with the goal of helping to lower energy costs, filter air and water, reduce storm water and green our neighborhoods. The types of trees offered include Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, River Birch, Sweetbay Magnolia and White Dogwood. Trees will be shipped directly and be ready for planting - to reserve your trees, click here. 

HCPSS’ Academy of Finance is seeking internship placements for several students – either for the semester or school year in the areas of financial planning, accounting, sales, real estate, and marketing. Students will be with an organization mentor, either onsite or virtually, two days/week during the fall from 1:10 to 2:50 pm and in January, four days/week from 1:10 to 2:50 pm. If interested in providing this opportunity, please contact Dr. Maddy Hallbach.

Howard County Executive's 2020 Small Business Series will be offered October 7 - October 14 - October 21. Click here for session details and to register.

The Community Action Council is asking for help to spread the word to low-income Howard County families that there are still openings in their Head Start program. For more information, visit their website.

Do you know an extraordinary volunteer who has gone above & beyond helping a local nonprofit? Nominate them for a 2020 Baltimore Ravens Community Quarterback Award. The award recognizes volunteers, age 13 & up, who "exemplify leadership, dedication, and a strong commitment to improving the communities in which they live." Recipients will receive Ravens apparel and a financial grant benefiting their respective non-profit organization. Nominations accepted through October 23.

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With a not-so-traditional start to the school year and many people still working remotely, LHC wants to know what is your best day of the week, as well as time of day to virtually attend General Membership events - click here to give us your feedback!

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The next Class Connections will be distributed mid-October. Please share your news/ updates with Karen Bryant and remember to let us know how you are staying connected!