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Class News - Member Updates - Announcements
April, 2024
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Re-sending this recent edition of LHC's April Class Connections which omitted some information about
Howard County's 2024 Changemaker Challenge.
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Get on the Fastest Route & Register Today for
LHC's BIG Event
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LHC's BIG event is fast approaching! Join us as LHC returns to a luncheon format, on Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 11 a.m. We're excited to welcome Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, and two of his homeboys, as they share their stories and remind us that "there is no us and them, just us." Read more ...
Click here for a sneak peak and register today!
| Sponsorship opportunities are available - click here for details. | |
Recruitment Underway for Leadership Premier | |
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Applications are now open for LHC's signature program, Leadership Premier 2025. Want to learn more? Attend an upcoming brown-bag Information Session on Wednesday, April 17, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the HUB Spot, 6724 Alexander Bell Drive, Ste. 105, Columbia, to hear more about Leadership and Howard Community College's (HCC's) new Workforce Development & Trades Center (WDTC). Minah Woo, LP '20 & LE '17, LHC Board Member, and HCC Vice President of Workforce, Innovation, & Strategic Partnerships will be our featured speaker.
Click here for more details and to register.
LP Program Details and Application
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The LHC seeks Community Impact Projects (CIPs) for the FY25 program cycle. A CIP is identified by a host organization, typically a non-profit organization or government agency. The host organization identifies an organizational issue or challenge and class participants research and propose creative, sustainable solutions. This experience is designed to be mutually beneficial for the host organization and program participants, helping them better understand community needs and a deeper appreciation for community involvement. Attend a virtual information session to learn more:
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Wednesday, May 15 from 12 to 1 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 29 from 5 to 6 p.m.
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Friday, June 7 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Click here for additional details and to register; email Program Manager, Lisa Kim, with any questions.
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Active Members are invited to go "behind the scenes" with LHC's current Leadership Premier Class of 2024 to participate in the below learning opportunities:
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Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab on Friday, April 19, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please register by COB, Tuesday, April 20th.
Click here for details and to register.
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Game On is a new bar + arcade in the Merriweather District offering a fun, vibrant atmosphere. Columbia is the third location for this local chain and while it leans towards adults, gamers of all ages can enjoy vintage and new arcade games at this entertainment venue. Receive a behind-the-scenes tour on Thursday, April 25 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and learn how this inventive new business got its start!
Click here for details and to register.
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Join LHC & the Community Ecology Institute for April's Service Friday on April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 8000 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD. Come and learn more about the organization while enjoying some time outside!
RSVP here.
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Join LHC alumni, and members of the Columbia Jewish Congregation as we work with Rebuilding Together to help a local family in need on Sunday, May 19, 2024 - available shifts are from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; 12 to 3 p.m. or, all day! Donations are also being accepted to offset the associated costs of this effort; please click here to learn more and to register. | |
Class Announcements & Member News | |
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The BrightMinds Foundation will honor Suzi Padgett, LP '16, as the inaugural recipient of the Foundation’s Philanthropist of the Year award recognizing her commitment and contributions to HCPSS students and educators. In addition, Marcy Leonard,
LP '19 will also be honored by Bright Minds with an HCPSS Alumni Recognition Award. Read more ...
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Last week, the HCPSS Board of Education honored Suzi Padgett with the Friends of Education Award. The award recognizes outstanding individuals, businesses, non-profit groups, organizations, or associations for supporting the school system’s mission of ensuring each student's academic success and social-emotional well-being. Congratulations, Suzi!
Read more...
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Bryan Alston, LP '22 has been named to the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation Board. | |
Congratulations to Chris Heston, LP 22, who has joined the Community College of Baltimore County as their Senior Director of Business Operations and Student Finance. | |
Congratulations to Dr. Kate Hetherington, LP '01, who was among the 2024 Leadership Award recipients honored by the Baldrige Foundation. Read more ... | | |
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Congratulations to these LHC- friend organizations for being named a finalist in Howard County's Changemaker Challenge 2024, a competition highlighting social innovation to address challenges facing our communities. Please click here to learn more and for details on the upcoming live event. | |
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Community Events - Volunteer Opportunities
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Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center will also be collecting and disposing of unused, expired, and unwanted drugs as part of National Prescription Drug Take-back Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center - Main Entrance - 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD.
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The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) invites county residents to take an active role in developing and revising school system policies as members of Policy Advisory Committees. The knowledge, experience, and perspective shared by community stakeholders are used to improve the quality of HCPSS policy. Click here to learn more about current openings.
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Howard County's Office of Consumer Protection host the First Annual Landlord-Tenant Conference on Saturday, April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Howard Community College/Duncan Hall. Gain valuable insights and best practices for navigating the landlord-tenant relationship. Whether you're a tenant, landlord, property manager, or someone seeking assistance, this event will cover it all! Click here for event details and to register - space is limited.
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OhanaHC is hosting its 3rd Race/Walk on Sunday, April 28, beginning at 10 a.m. through Columbia Gateway - 7000 Columbia Gateway Drive. Click here for details.
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Save the Dates for these upcoming Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Foundation events. More details will be posted on their website as the dates near.
Heroes in Healthcare: Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center.
Golf Tournament: Monday, May 13, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Cattail Creek Country Club.
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Save the date for the Foundation's 2024 Spring Party on Thursday, May 16. Details ... | | | | |
