September 2021 Newsletter
Focus applications close in TWO WEEKS!
Focus takes the purpose, mission, and heart behind all of Leadership Greater Huntsville’s collective programs and rolls it into a two-day experience that is truly unforgettable. Focus typically represents our most diverse group as this program appeals to all ages, professions, industries, and experience levels.

Focus is a great way to provide new employees a “crash course” on what greater Huntsville has to offer. Valuable new relationships often result in new opportunities, networking, and visibility for your organization. With a common theme of servant leadership, Focus participants learn about our booming community through hands-on experiences and leaders from all across the region. 

Focus will take place on Thursday, November 4th, and Friday November 5th. Focus applications are now OPEN and close September 17th!
Last month we kicked off our programs! Leadership Flagship, Connect and Management Academy all began in August!
Flagship 35 Leading Like a Local Day, August 25th, 2021
Locations: Multiple spots around the city

Trustee: Redstone Federal Credit Union

The class was divided into their Impact Groups (small groups). For LLL Day. The goal of the day was for class members to explore and discover what makes the Greater Huntsville region unique by letting them experience the diverse community. There were 55 different locations visited between all the Impact Groups. 
Program Highlight: The best features of the day were the photos of the total of 55 venues visited during the day by the various Impact Groups (small groups).
Management Academy 12 Orientation, August 16-17, 2021

Location(s): North Huntsville Public Library and Huntsville Area Association of Realtors

This two-day Orientation focused on not only introducing the class to the Management Academy curriculum but providing plenty of opportunities for them to get to know each other and the volunteers as well as establishing class goals.
Program Highlight: Without a doubt, the highlight of Orientation was MA-12’s trip to Huntsville Escape Rooms where they put their DiSC management styles to work through a series of problem-solving activities, and some good old fashioned friendly competition!
Connect 24 Orientation
August 18-20, 2021
Location(s): Fractal Brewing Project, The Cooper House, Wildwater 

Trustee: Bradley & ServisFirst
Sponsor: Progress Bank
This two and a half-day Orientation focused on introducing participants to the people, mission, and vision of LGH while creating a foundation for open dialogue with their peers through team building and strategic service projects.
Program Highlight: The class had such an incredible experience, it’s hard to pick just one program highlight! The downtown scavenger hunt allowed them the opportunity for a little fun competition while getting to know their classmates in a more casual setting while white water rafting took them out of their comfort zone to ride an adrenaline high while surfing the waves of the Ocoee making unforgettable memories and connections. 
Upcoming Alumni Events!
Space is limited, so grab your spot now!
Join us for this Margarita Flight experience with Touronimo! You will sample a variety of margaritas, and your mixologist will share their secret recipes so that you can whip up your own concoctions at home.

Tuesday, September 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm 
La Esquina Cocina, 127 Holmes Ave NW Suite 101 Huntsville 
Join us for an Around Town at the NEW Huntsville Police Academy! Deputy Chief Dewayne McCarver and Lieutenant Tesla Hughes will give us a tour of the facility and speak to us about current challenges for HPD.

Thursday, September 23
11:30am - 1:00pm 
 5365 Triana Blvd SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
Join us for an exciting conversation about the new amphitheater! Ryan Murphy, President at Huntsville Venue Group, will share with us the behind the scenes details on the project and answer your questions.

Wednesday, September 29
12:00pm - 1:00pm 
 Bryant Bank Community Room
320 Pelham Ave, 4th Floor
Huntsville, Al 35801
Other upcoming events:
We have several new Legacy Level Members! We greatly appreciate their support of Leadership Greater Huntsville, and their love of community and servant leadership.

A huge shout out to Crestwood Medical Center and their support of Leadership Greater Huntsville programs. They have been a trustee for numerous years, and we appreciate their support.

Crestwood Medical Center is a 180-bed acute care hospital offering advanced medical technology and surgical and diagnostic procedures, while providing compassionate care. We’re approximately 1,000 healthcare professionals strong and are proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as a Tier 1 Facility from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.

Thank you for believing in and supporting the LGH mission!
Our first ever Spark program was a huge success! This first class, S-1, consisted of 28 college students from nine different colleges and universities. The effect this program had on them was incredible to see, and the impact this will have on our community is going to be big. This is an amazing group of students who are going to do great things for our region. They are the original Sparkers! Join us in wishing them congratulations on graduating S-1.

We could not have hosted this free program if it weren't for our sponsors. A huge thank you to Deloitte for being our presenting sponsor, and thank you to Axient and UAH College of Business for being our supporting sponsors. This program would NOT have happened without your support.