Leadership Howard County Announcements | January 2021
There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind."
— C.S. Lewis
Upcoming Events
Art is Alive in 2021: Columbia's Merriweather District
Join us Wednesday, January 20 from 9 to 10:45 am to hear about the energetic art initiatives and activities happening in downtown Columbia; what's happening now during the pandemic and plans for 2021 (and beyond)! This wide-ranging discussion will be moderated by Coleen West, LP '99, Executive Director of the Howard County Arts Council, along with fellow panelists: Ian Kennedy, LE '08, Executive Director, Downtown Columbia Arts & Culture Commission, Vanessa Rodriguez, Vice President of Marketing, The Howard Hughes Corporation, Nina Basu, Executive Director, Inner Arbor Trust, Matt Madera, LE '12, Director, North Laurel Community Center/Howard County Recreation & Parks, and Mark Minnick, Associate Producer, Toby's Dinner Theatre.

This free event is open to all active members. Participants are encouraged to login at 9 am to network with other attendees in small groups; announcements and the program will begin at 9:40 am.
LEAD 101 - Skills for Life is a new pilot program being offered through LHC's Youth Programs. This interactive workshop series will cover those valuable life skills to prepare students to be authentic leaders.

The workshop series costs $199 and will span 3 sessions: (all Sundays from 3 to 5 pm) February 7, February 21, and February 28. Please note this program is limited to high school juniors and seniors that have not previously participated in LHC's LU program. Read more ....

Please email Meg Ignacio with any questions.
Want to learn more about Leadership U 2021? Virtual Information Sessions are scheduled for the following dates (all from 7 to 8 pm):

Click here for program details.

NEW - Thought Leadership Series
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Leading in Crisis: High Altitude Performance During Challenging Times
LHC kicks off a new speaker series to challenge and stimulate thought Friday, February 5. Chris Warner, a well-known leadership educator, focused on high performance teams, as well as an entrepreneur, climber and guide will be our inaugural keynote. The planned program is as follows:

  • 11 am: Event Opens & Networking
  • 11:30 am: Announcements & Introductions
  • 11:45 am to 1 pm: Program
  • 1 to 1:30 pm: Conclusion & (optional) Post-Discussion

We hope you will accompany us on a journey that is sure to inspire and captivate.
Title Sponsor
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Special thanks to Session-Sponsor, Wagener-Lee
LHC's 2021 MLK service project will kick off on Monday, January 18 and run through Sunday, February 14 (Valentines Day). Over the past several months, we have all been affected by the change in our usual routines and the lack of social interaction ... this especially has been true for local seniors living in congregate or medical settings.

We are currently in the process of coordinating with several communities and facilities to have our members make connections by sending thoughts of care and cheer. A simple "thinking of you" note card (bought or made), or a hand drawn children's picture will make a HUGE impact. Start getting your materials together and the word out to your family, classmates, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, etc.

Final details, as well as sign up instructions will be shared soon!
The Leadership Essentials 2021 program year kicked off in December with both Program and Coach Orientation sessions.  This year's cohort is comprised of twenty-six emerging leaders from a variety of organizations; community impact project efforts include working with the following organizations: Bright Minds Foundation, Joseph & Vera Douglas Family Foundation, FreeState Justice, Success in Style, and VolunTeens.
Class Reps have been busy over the past few months reaching out to check in on their fellow classmates, and to remind folks to pay their dues. It's not too late; over the next few months, planning is underway to offer more terrific member programming and remember, your dues also help to support those who could not otherwise meet tuition for LHC’s programs.
Another reminder - a new reporting system is in place to record both class and individual activities (all in the quest to attain title of "Best Class Ever!") ALL members may directly log in and record all the good that is being done.
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With the beginning of 2021, recruitment is underway for Leadership Premier 2022. The time is now to connect with others about Leadership Howard County! As a reminder, new for this year, LHC is offering non-member pricing for select events - consider inviting others to attend. Please direct any questions, or potential candidates to Stacie Hunt or Karen Bryant.
Community & Volunteer Opportunities
The Horizon Foundation is partnering with the Howard County Health Department and Howard County General Hospital to host a community conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution on Thursday, January 7, beginning at 6 pm. Guest speakers include: Howard County Executive, Dr. Calvin Ball, Dr. Ruth Karron, MD, Professor & Director, Johns Hopkins Vaccine Initiative - Johns Hopkins, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, President, University of Maryland, Baltimore County and, Dr. Maura Rossman, Howard County Health Officer - register here .


Isabel Wilkerson (Caste, The Warmth of Other Suns) is HCL's featured speaker as part of the DEI Speaker Series Friday, January 15, beginning at 7 pm. For more information and to register, click here.
HopeWorks is hosting several virtual events in January. Bringing in the Bystander, a workshop for high school students (ages 13-18), will be offered Wednesdays, January 13-20-27 (from 4:30 to 6:30 pm). In this virtual and interactive educational program, students are encouraged to become positive bystanders in instances of sexual and interpersonal violence and harassment and to learn how to identify problem situations and practical skills for safe and effective intervention. Click here for more details.

"I Can I Will" Create Peace Virtual Workshop is a forum to talk about all the things - big and small - that can be done to create peaceful, healthy relationships and communities. This workshop is scheduled for Monday, January 18 from 10 to 11:30 am and is appropriate for ages 8+. Click here for more details.
The Social Justice and Transformation Commission program of St. John's Episcopal Church is hosting a book discussion featuring, How To Be An Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi, Wednesday, January 27, beginning at 7 pm. Read more ...
The Ulman Foundation is seeking a Sr. Director of Development. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with major gifts, warmly embrace Ulman's mission, and is more interested in collaboration than credit. Strong connections in the cancer community are a big plus! Click here for the job description.
Howard County has requested COAD's assistance in placing "Stay COVID Safe" signs in high traffic locations throughout the area to remind residents to stay vigilant. If you want to help with this effort, please email Howard County COAD at hocoad@gmail.com
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As the new year gets underway, let's hope for a healthier season. Continue to wash your hands, social distance, and mask up members!
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The next Class Connections will be distributed mid-January. Please share your news/ updates with Karen Bryant and remember to let us know how you are staying connected!