Leadership Howard County Announcements | September 2020 |
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“We should not wait on our leaders. We should lead them.”
— Eric Liu,
Become America
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LHC's Big (virtual) Event is happening Friday, September 11, beginning at 11 am. We're looking forward to hearing from our featured speaker, Eric Liu, co-founder & CEO of Citizen University to share his important message about restoring a sense of common destiny in our country and what it means to be civically responsible. In addition, Terry Owens, LP '15, will moderate the Q&A portion of the session. LHC is excited to be delivering this event via a virtual platform that will allow our organization to highlight
our many fantastic sponsors and provide the opportunity for our attendees to engage, interact and network.
A complimentary copy of Become America: Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy is available to all attendees, courtesy of this year's "Share the Story" sponsors (hard copy or e-book available). Please be sure to enter all requested information on the registration form to complete your order. Register today!
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Special thanks to LHC's 2020 "Share The Story Sponsors" |
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General Membership Kick Off -
Save the Date!
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The 2020-21 General Membership program year virtually kicks off, Friday, September 25. More details will be announced soon!
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Planning is underway to bring some terrific programming to our members to enhance efforts to learn and lead. Dues-renewal notices have been both mailed and electronically sent. Click the below link to keep your membership active. |
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Michael Zhao, LU '19 and Howard County's VolunTeens, have been busy! Youths recently masked-up and rolled their sleeves up to assist Ralph Massella, LP '02 and LU Mentor, clean six miles of Patapsco Valley trails while hiking and having great conversations about Park history, nature and the environment.
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VolunTeens were also recently found at HCPSS' Logistics Center helping to prepare materials for students. Thank you all for continuing to make a positive impact on our community. For more information, visit the VolunTeens website. |
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Members Invited To Participate |
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LHC Members are invited to attend the National Leadership Network's next "Discussions that Matter" - Fair Elections & Security (part 2), Tuesday, September 8, from 1 to 2:30 pm. Click here to register. If you missed part 1, an access link may be found on the registration page. The deadline to register is Monday, September 7 by 3 pm.
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Community Impact Projects (CIPS) |
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CIP applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Leadership Premier and Leadership Essentials Classes. The deadline for organizations to apply is September 14, 2020. Please visit the LHC website for additional details.
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Leadership Premier 2020 CIP Spotlights |
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The Grassroots team worked to create a community engagement plan to serve as a guide to create culturally-appropriate and barrier-free access to Grassroots' resources and services, specifically within the Asian and Latino communities. The vision of this plan aims to improve engagement with community providers, faith leaders, families and others through enhanced outreach and relationship development, along with community education efforts specifically aimed for communities that may have added cultural and/or linguistic barriers - all with the goal to create better awareness and access to the services Grassroots provides. (Please note that this profile of the Grassroots' CIP originally ran in LHC's August Newsbrief but did not include all of the project team members - we apologize for this omission and have corrected this error.)
CIP Team Members: Mae Beale, Denise Donohue, Sarah McMahon, Peter Schaaf, Patricia Silva, David Woodruff and Jean Xu.
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Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a national non-profit organization with the mission to enhance girls' social, emotional and physical skills, as well as impact behavior to successfully navigate life experiences. By using running and other physical activities, GOTR teaches life skills and promotes holistic health outcomes for girls in grades 3 - 8. The CIP primarily focused on efforts to expand the already existing Heart & Sole program and reviewed the feasibility of implementing a Camp GOTR, which would be a new program for the Central Maryland chapter. The Team conducted a SWOT analysis, reviewed data, and examined the projected costs - needed resources and estimated ROI estimate and provided a summary of their recommendations to the organization for consideration.
CIP Team Members: Regina Barry, Liz Crammond, Phillip Dodge, Dave Lazas, Lisa Myers, Andrea Pelletier and Donna Sturdivant.
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Despite being a jurisdiction with one of the highest median incomes in the nation, Howard County faces significant housing challenges. There's a persistent and growing need for affordable housing options and, for those that have attained housing, stability is vital. Last year, there were more than 5,000 Howard County families at risk for eviction due to non-payment of rent - certainly, with the impact of COVID-19, this number is expected to grow significantly. It was clear to the Team working with Bridges to Housing Stability (B2HS), that with every eviction, there are major financial and social costs which are born by landlords and tenants. This non-profit organization provides a path to self-sufficiency through affordable housing options. The Team reviewed possible ways the organization could diversify its revenue - and mainly worked to determine if offering a package of eviction services to private landlords and management companies would be of value; the sale of those services would provide additional revenue support to B2HS. The Team interviewed landlords and property managers, gathered data and reviewed eviction-prevention services best practices. The initial project was significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the Team's recommendations were submitted to the organization for consideration in the months ahead.
CIP Team Members: Helaine Barry, Wendy Cartagena, Katie DiSalvo-Thronson, Robin Goble, Louis Hutt III, David Nitkin, and Jason Zhao.
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As summer draws to a close, the program team at Loyola University Maryland, in collaboration with Leadership Howard County, is excited about the upcoming 2021 Leadership Essentials program year, which begins in December and will run through June, 2021. This six month program designed for emerging leaders from the area, consists of three main components: leadership skill development, individual coaching, and a community impact project. Leadership Essentials is a smart investment for the participant and for the sponsoring organization.
A diverse candidate pool, interest, and the energy building for LE '21 is at a high, and now is the time to decide to apply/sponsor a participant to join this strong cohort. A (virtual) Leadership Essentials Happy Hour is scheduled for September 10, beginning at 5 pm [Meeting ID: 973 8834 9851 - Passcode: 576201]. Meet other prospective participants, LE alumni and learn more about the program! RSVPs encouraged to Lori Fuchs
For more information and to apply online, click here. The deadline to apply is October 12.
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Community & Volunteer Opportunities |
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Going back to school looks a little bit different this year. Keep up to date on the latest details about HCPSS' 2020-21 reopening plan —including schedule information, resources for students and families, and answers to frequently asked questions.
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“Rise to the Challenge” Innovation & Operational
Grants for Non-Profits
Howard County Executive, Dr. Calvin Ball recently announced that this grant program, funded through the CARES Act, will begin accepting applications September 1 through September 15. Grantees can apply for grants ranging from $10,000 and up.
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Howard County's Consumer Protection Advisory Board seeks members; representation is sought from businesses, the general public and consumer interest groups. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 4. Click here for more details.
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Once each decade, Howard County updates its general plan, a long-range, visionary document that guides land use decisions. The County's is aiming for its next
General Plan, HoCo By Design, to be the community’s vision for the future. Over the next 15 months, opportunities to engage in this process are being offered - residents are encouraged to share their voice to identify issues, themes and priorities for the final plan and participate now:
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The University of Maryland Baltimore's Center for Vaccine Development is seeking participants for a Phase 3 vaccine trial for COVID-19 currently underway. Read more ...
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Internship sites that can be accessed remotely are sought for the fall semester for students enrolled in UMBC's Health Administration and Policy Program. Interns are senior-level students focusing on health administration, health policy, or public health and are required to complete 208 (unpaid) hours over the course of the semester, as well as a project. Additional information may be found at the Department's website. Please email Meryl Cozart, Lecturer and Internship Coordinator - or phone 410-804-6149 - to discuss the possibility of hosting an intern this semester.
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St. John's Episcopal Church is hosting a free Social Justice Webinar on Food and Housing Insecurity September 16, from 7 to 8:30 pm. Featured panelists include Jennifer Broderick, LE '15, Bridges to Housing Stability, Kelly Cimino, LP '19, Howard County Department of Housing & Community Development, Rev. Steven Holt, Church of the Guardian Angle, Paul McElderry, Howard County Food Bank, Mike Mitchell, FIRN, and Vanessa Willimas, The Club at Collington Square.
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Save the Date - October 17 |
Mark your calendars for the Longest Table which will be held (virtually) Saturday, October 17 from 7 to 8 pm. More details will be forthcoming!
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T he next Class Connections will be distributed mid-September. Please share your news/ updates with Karen Bryant and remember to let us know how you are staying connected! |
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