LSM Night at The REX with The Reagan Years! |
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Executive Program Suits Up on the
Front Lines of Public Safety |
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Doug Belvin, SMX Vice President of Growth Operations, experiences putting out a different kind of fire—the real kind—at the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute in La Plata.
The Executive Program Class of 2024 went behind the scenes of public safety on April 4 to learn about the operations and critical issues of tri-county law enforcement and fire and rescue services. The group met at the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute - Southern Maryland Regional Training Center in La Plata.
Jay Mattingly LSM ‘20, Training & Quality Assurance Coordinator, St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services, and Chris Breedlove LSM ‘18, Chief of Zoning Enforcement for Calvert County, facilitated an action-packed day of demonstrations that gave the executives a taste of what it’s like to be on the front lines of public safety.
Participants went behind the scenes of Charles County 911 Call Center operations and observed a firefighting demo by members of the Waldorf, Prince Frederick, and Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Departments. Instructors at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy demonstrated SWAT and K-9 operations and put volunteer participants through firearm training simulations.
A continuing theme of discussion was the challenge of recruiting and retaining public safety personnel in Southern Maryland. Sheriff Ricky Cox (Calvert), Sheriff Troy Berry (Charles), and Sheriff Steven Hall, LSM'18 (St. Mary’s) described the needs and outreach activities, particularly with youth to let them know their talents are needed and wanted. Fire chiefs John Raley (St. Mary’s) and Mark Kaufmann (Charles) joined Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman Association President Patrick Hassler (Calvert) in describing the challenges of recruiting and training both professional and volunteer firefighters and the consequences of personnel shortages.
"I have the highest respect for those that serve, and especially those that voluntarily put themselves in danger to save others," said Perliter Walters-Gilliam, president of NBBE Consulting. "I enjoyed the panels by the leaders, the interactive outdoor activities, and learning about the training at the police academy--all so insightful while keeping me grateful for their service to the community."
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Join Us in Celebrating the Executive Program Class of 2024! |
Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP)
Doubles Down on Thriving |
Shaniqua Cousins, LSM '22, founder of Shaniqua Cousins World Group LLC, wraps up a rousing presentation to the LEAP Class of 2024 on personal and professional thriving. |
The LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2024 convened on March 23rd at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus for a day of learning about resilience and stress management.
Shaniqua Cousins LSM ‘22, operations officer at NAVAIR and founder of Shaniqua Cousins World Group LLC, kicked off the day with an energizing presentation on thriving in stressful environments. Dana Rose of CalvertHealth Medical Center followed with insights on stress management and personal resilience. Organizational transformation specialists Sidi Zeid Chleuh and JC Martin of Peak Performance Solutions took the class on a deeper dive into strategies for building resilience in teams.
Phillip Melton, LEAP’20, ESD tech agent team lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC-IHD) facilitated a “Learn the Locals” lunch discussion of resilience and stress management with Christina Taylor, LEAP ’22, LSM board member, and project manager at Chickasaw Nations Industries; Craig Renner, LSM ’23, director of marketing and communications at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center; and Capt. Andrew Schwab of the Partol Division, Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
The class ended the day with a discussion of LSM Alumni Book Club selection Juliet’s School of Possibilities, facilitated by Jenny Plummer-Welker, LSM ’21, former planner (retired) with the Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning. |
2024 Best Class Ever Challenge Leaderboard |
Which class will take home the trophy at Homecoming 2024?! |
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1: Tiffany Young, LEAP '22 (center) is part of a distinguished panel of legal professionals welcomed by Marsha Williams, Esq., LSM '21 (left) in her course, Careers in Law at St. Mary's College of Maryland.
2: LSM Executive Director Sybol Anderson (left) and AVIAN, LLC President Kevin Switick, LSM '23 (right) join the Hon. E. Gregory Wells, Appellate Court of Maryland Judge, in sharing career experiences and insights with students at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Photos: St. Mary's College of Maryland |
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Tuesday, April 23: LSM Team Project - INSPIRE2LEAD. 4pm. Boys & Girls Club of SOMD, 100 Walter Thomas Rd., Indian Head, MD 20640. An Executive Program Class of 2024 Youth Engagement Team Project. Join members of the Executive Program and spend quality time with the kids! Free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 25: Executive Program After-Hours Social. 5:15-6:30pm. Tequila Grill & Cantina, 30320 Triangle Dr, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. All LSM graduates are welcome!
Thursday, June 6: Executive Program Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony and Reception. 2:00-5:00pm. Historic Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636. All LSM graduates, sponsors, and friends are welcome. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.
Friday, June 14: LSM Night at the REX feat. The Reagan Years. 7:00-10:00pm. The REX Theatre, 22695 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650. LSM Night at The REX returns with “The Original 80s Tribute Band,” The Reagan Years! Dig out your 80s gear and dust off your dancing shoes for this totally awesome 80s theme night. Sponsorship opportunities available! Tickets go on sale May 1st. Click here to learn more.
Friday, June 21: LEAP Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony and Reception. 3:00-5:30pm. All LSM graduates, sponsors, and friends are welcome. More details to follow soon.
Thursday, Jun 27: 11th Annual LSM Golf Tournament. 8:00am Registration, 9:00am Shotgun Start. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11325 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657. Click here to learn more, explore sponsorship opportunities, and register! Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! |
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LSMAA Member Events & Notices |
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Tuesday, April 30: TPP/ANA Panel with Maritime Patrol Association. 5-7:30pm. - Maritime Patrol: Eyes and Ears of the Fleet with Keynote Speaker & Moderator: VADM Frank “Spanky” Morley, Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition). Panelists on event page - Pax River Naval Air Museum, Flight Technology Hall. Registration: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/april2024panel/
Tuesday, May 21: TPP Annual Dinner. 5:30-9pm. With VADM Karl Thomas, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2N6 / Director of Naval Intelligence as our speaker. The Margaret Brent Pavilion at the Reconstructed State House - Historic St. Mary's City. Registration is now open: https://paxpartnership.org/tpp-events/annualdinner2024/ Members Only!
Wednesday, May 29: TPP/ANA Panel: Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) 3-Star Summit. 5-7:30pm. Save the Date! Venue: Bay District Vol Fire Dept - Braddock Social Hall, 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653, Registration to open May 1st.
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