Plans are underway for Leadership U 2022! Tonight is the final Information Session at the Howard County Library - Miller Branch from 7 to 8 pm. Visit the LHC website for program details and to register! The deadline to apply is March 10, 2022. Please contact Sasha Butler, Program Director, with any questions.

We’re happily looking forward to getting our sponsors and members together in person for Happy Hour, Wednesday, March 16 from 4:45 to 6:45 pm. Active members and sponsors are invited to join LHC at the Tenable Building – 6100 Merriweather Drive (4th Floor)-Columbia. There is no cost to attend; however, advance registration is requested. We hope to see you there!

Join us for a joint-retirement celebration/ open-house for Meg Ignacio, LP '19, Director of Youth Programs & Laurie Remer, LP '10, Vice President of Programs, Tuesday, March 22 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at The Meeting House.

There is no cost to attend this event; however, advanced registration is requested. In lieu of gifts, Meg & Laurie have requested donations be made to the following organizations to mark their individual milestones:

Leadership U -Meg

Association of Community Services of Howard County (ACS) - Laurie

We're excited to welcome Donald Manekin, LP ’90, Co-Founder of Seawall Development as the featured speaker for LHC's upcoming General Membership Luncheon Friday, March 25 from 11 am to 1 pm. Mr. Manekin will share insights and outlooks penned in his recent book, The Inside-Out Company: Putting Purpose & People First, a provocative challenge for leaders in every industry.

Aida Bistro is hosting a special Virtual Wine Tasting event to benefit Leadership Howard County Wednesday, March 30, beginning at 6:30 pm. Click here for more details!

LHC's BIG Event is getting reading for take-off, Thursday, April 7, beginning at 4:30 pm. We are excited to welcome Amelia Rose Earhart as this year's featured speaker and look forward to her sharing inspirational lessons and how she has learned to love turbulence. Join us to learn how you can create a flight plan to navigate uncharted territory with courage. Discover how to plan for obstacles, face fear with confidence and adjust your journey to stay productive and successful.

Early-bird pricing remains in effect through March 6; standard tickets are $100; $75 for students and non-profits (employing 25 or fewer employees). Beginning Monday, March 7, ALL tickets will be priced at $125.

LHC is shining a light on our Board Members to share how they are taking the lead both at Leadership and in the community. Get to know Suzi Padgett, LP '16, Vice President/ Branch Manager, Long & Foster Realtors. Read more ...

LE's Teams Session was held on February 17 and included exercises, discussion, and reflection on leadership and teams – team stages, derailers, leadership characteristics of special importance in the team context, and case studies. Participants wrote a letter to themselves about the session experience, insights, and intentions for action; the letters will be mailed to them this summer. Upcoming sessions include Diversity, Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence & You (March 10), and Conflict & Conflict Resolution (March 31).

(LE) Past and Future:

Katrina Magalotti, LE '21, with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, hosted the latest quarterly Speakers Series. This Session, “How to Create an Inclusive Environment: LGBTQ+” was interactive and great feedback was received from the LE community members who attended - special thanks to Katrina!

We have begun talking with interested prospective applicants for Leadership Essentials 2023 – please make referrals!

It's recruitment time for Leadership Premier 2023! Do you know someone who may be ready to build a broader network and commit to learning more about the community? Please invite them to join fellow members and sponsors for LHC's upcoming Happy Hour, Wednesday, March 16 from 4:45 to 6:45 pm. It will be a great evening to hear more about Leadership and learn why now may be the best time to consider Leadership Premier 2023. Click here for more details about LP '23

A few Learning Opportunities have been scheduled from mid-March to mid-April and are open to active members as part of Alumni Learning 2.0. Click here for details and a registration link to join members of Leadership Premier 2022!

Want time off from planning what's for lunch or dinner while supporting LHC? Tinos Italian Bistro is generously donating up to 10% of all food and drink sales Monday, March 14 for all dine-in, takeout, and catering orders. This is the perfect time to order lunch for your company or department and get together with fellow classmates for happy hour! Click here to view Tino's awesome menu - and thank you in advance for your support!

Leadership Howard County is, once again, partnering with The Business Monthly to publish a special section highlighting LHC's members and programs. The issue will be published on May 1 and ad space is available. This is an ideal time to promote your business and take the opportunity to recognize participants in this year's program. Please contact Jason Whong for details.

Leadership U is looking for Mentors and volunteers to serve on its Steering Committee. Click here to learn more or reach out to Sasha Butler, Program Director, for more information.

Columbia Community Care (CCC) has moved into the Columbia Flier Building and is getting ready to re-start their home delivery service! Volunteers are needed to help clean and decorate the new space! Join CCC for their upcoming Volunteer Clean-up & Beautify the Flier Building Weekend Extravaganza Saturday, March 19, and Sunday, March 20! Click here to sign-up!

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