Congratulations,
Executive Program Class of 2024! | |
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LSM celebrated the culmination of its 16th Executive Program with the graduation of the Class of 2024 on June 6th at Historic Sotterley. The 35-member class completed a 9-month program exploring issues of concern to Southern Maryland in the areas of economic and workforce development, education, healthcare, public safety, housing and human services, and more.
The graduation ceremony featured rousing remarks by class member Stephanie Rolle, CEO of the United Way of Southern Maryland, who was elected by her colleagues to represent them. The Class of 2024 presented LSM a check for $20,657, their class gift to establish the LSM Leadership Legacy Scholarship Fund.
"The inspiration for this fund was my intent to pay it forward," said Perliter Walters-Gilliam, president of NBBE Consulting. "I am a recipient of the LSM Small Business Scholarship. Having received that scholarship, my plan was to pay it forward and provide a scholarship to LSM. While I was thinking about the class gift, my thought was, instead of my blessing one or two students in the future, why not make it be something that blesses a number of executives in the Southern Maryland region to have a long-lasting impact?"
The Class of 2024 will award four $1,500 scholarships to nonprofit and small business leaders selected for the Executive Program Class of 2025. They will invest the remaining funds for future awards.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024!
See the graduation photo album here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lsm-photos/albums/72177720317981287/ |
John Felicitas, LSM '13
Presented the 2024 LSM Heritage Award |
LSM Leadership Council member John Felicitas, LSM '13 receives LSM's highest honor, the LSM Heritage Award.
On June 6th, the LSM Board of Directors presented the 2024 LSM Heritage Award to John Felicitas, LSM '13, past president, and member of the LSM Leadership Council. LSM's highest honor recognizes the excellence of individuals and organizations in Leadership, Service, and Mentoring.
This is the first time the award has been presented since 2019. Traditionally, each year the award is presented for one of the three areas of excellence (Leadership, Service, or Mentoring). The LSM Board of Directors recognized Felicitas for his exceptional contributions to the Southern Maryland community in all three areas.
John Felicitas embodies the very essence of LSM's vision, “Southern Maryland leaders united for positive community impact," said LSM's immediate past president Tom Clark, LSM '18. "His career, commitment, and leadership have profoundly impacted many, both in our community and beyond. He has dedicated 37 years of his life to education, influencing countless lives through his roles as a teacher, union organizer, human resource specialist, and high school administrator. He has taught students from elementary school to master's level courses. His leadership as an executive director for a 6,000-member teachers' union and as a senior policy analyst for the National Education Association highlights his dedication to advocating for educators and enhancing the quality of education. His current work as a diversity consultant and trainer for Be-AThEdge Consulting, along with his role on the diversity advisory board for the College of Southern Maryland, showcases his unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive environments and promoting diversity in all spheres of life. He has been a coach, motivator, and mentor to many, always striving to elevate the potential of those around him."
Congratulations, John, and thank you for being such an exemplar of servant leadership and beacon of inspiration! |
The LSM Emerging Leaders Program
Class of 2024 Graduate June 21st! |
Southern Maryland
Young Professionals Forum July 31, 2024 |
A human-centered design thinking workshop facilitated by Zeid Chleuh and JC Martin of Peak Performance Solutions will give young professionals opportunities to share their challenges and their hopes related to building a life here in Southern Maryland. Participants will begin framing an agenda for proactively mitigating barriers to the retention of young talent in Southern Maryland.
All are welcome! Doors open at 4pm. Networking hours will precede and follow the workshop. Registration is $15. Buy tickets HERE. For more information, contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected] or 301-862-7663. |
A Totally Awesome LSM Night at The REX |
Thanks to all who made our second LSM Night at The REX truly a night to remember. We had a blast, and you helped us raise $7,035 for LSM! |
The LSM Alumni Association's New Membership Year Begins July 1. Join Us! |
2024 Best Class Ever Challenge Leaderboard |
It's getting hot in here! |
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Looking for ways to serve the community? LSM is Seeking …
Golf Tournament Volunteers: Thursday, June 27, 7am-3pm, Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby. Seeking assistance with set-up/tear-down, check-in and registration, activity support, meal set-up, photography, hole-in-one monitoring, etc. Contact Alanna Arena: [email protected].
Homecoming Committee Members: The Alumni Committee seeks a team to plan and execute LSM’s Annual Homecoming event, Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Committee members secure sponsorships and auction items, coordinate the event with the venue, and collect and assemble items including the program, sponsor acknowledgements, raffles, and other activities for participants. Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected].
Alumni Committee Members: As LSM grows, the Alumni Committee strives to create more opportunities for graduates to connect. The committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm to plan, coordinate, and implement social and networking events (Homecoming, After-Hours Socials, the Alumni Book Club, the LSM Lecture Series, LSMAA events, etc.). Contact Sybol Anderson: [email protected].
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Southern Maryland is Seeking …
Board Members—Solomons Mission Center: This food pantry and clothing bank located in the heart of Solomons Island supports individuals and families with food and/or clothing insecurities. They seek to add one or two new board members at each of their quarterly meetings in July, October, and January, for a total of up to six new board members by January 2025. They especially seek individuals with backgrounds in accounting, law, and nonprofits. Contact Kelly Ward, Executive Director at 410-610-1564 or [email protected].
Board Members and Volunteers—COSMIC Symphony: Southern Maryland’s only community orchestra provides high quality classical music to the community and an opportunity for local talented musicians to perform in an orchestral setting without having to commute to DC. COSMIC seeks two board members and additional volunteers. Desired experience: (1) fundraising, event planning, grant writing, and volunteer leadership experience, or (2) donor and customer relationship management. Contact Julia Nichols at 301-247-4431.
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Friday, June 21: LEAP Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony and Reception. 3:30-5:30pm. Sgt. Major Robert V. Sluss Memorial Hall, 30045 Business Center Dr, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.
Thursday, June 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!
Wednesday, July 31: Southern Maryland Young Professionals Forum. 4:30-7:00pm. Sgt. Major Robert V. Sluss Memorial Hall, 30045 Business Center Dr, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A networking event and human-centered design thinking workshop to build a more vibrant Southern Maryland for young talent. All are welcome. Doors open at 4:00pm. Advance registration is required: $15. Buy tickets HERE. Information: [email protected] or 301-862-7663.
Friday, August 2: LSM Night at the Park. 7:00pm, Regency Furniture Stadium. LSM goes to Margaritaville during the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs' tribute to the late, great Jimmy Buffet. LSM is the featured nonprofit sponsor of this game and will receive $5 for every $15 ticket sold. Come out for some good old Southern MD fun cheering on the Blue Crabs, and take a chance at winning one of our limited-edition LSM-Blue Crabs jerseys. Get your tickets HERE and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join us, too!
Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! |
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Tuesday, June 18: Sunset Cruise. 4:30-7pm. Enjoy free food, sodas & waters; backyard games dockside; great networking; and boat cruises along the water! Pier 450, 48342 Wynne Rd, Ridge, MD 20680. Registration is now open: Click here to register.
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Thank you, LSM Program Sponsors! |
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