LSM E-News | January 2024 |
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Welcome, LSM Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2024! |
The Leadership Southern Maryland Board of Directors is pleased to introduce 19 talented Southern Maryland professionals selected for the LSM Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) Class of 2024.
From Calvert County –
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Heather Conner, Volunteer Services Manager, Hospice of the Chesapeake
- Jessicca Gaetano, Planner III, Dept. of Planning & Zoning, Calvert County Government
- Emily Johnson, Loan Originator, First Home Mortgage
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Paul Nicholson, Lieutenant/Shift Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services, Calvert County Government
- Mackenzie Orange, Community Programs and Data Coordinator, CalvertHealth Medical Center
- Michael Peters, Coordinator—Sponsored Programs, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
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Emily Sullivan, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation
From Charles County –
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Cal Carpenter, Inspector, Charles County Government
- Jordan Hammonds, Maintenance Technician, Charles County Government
From St. Mary's County –
- Danielle Barber, Outreach Specialist, Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland
- Holly Fabbri, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
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Melissa Golowski, Employer Relations & Events Coordinator, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Emma Green, Executive Director, St. Mary’s River Watershed Association
- Taylor Hagen, Human Resource Specialist, Precise Systems
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Nivea Ohri, Attorney, Baldwin, Briscoe & Steinmetz PC
- Megan Pietryka, Data Scientist, KAIROS, Inc.
- Abigail Thompson, Business Operations Analyst and Front Line Leader, KAIROS, Inc.
- Anna Wells, Assistant Engineer, St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission
From Anne Arundel County –
- Erika Mitchell, Supervisor, Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC
The class convened for an opening Orientation on January 12 at Calvert County Library Prince Frederick. From January through June, they will strengthen their leadership acumen, deepen their understanding of community needs in Southern Maryland, expand their professional networks. The experience will conclude with a closing retreat and graduation on June 21. Please join us in welcoming LEAP 2024, LSM's next Best Class Ever! |
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Thank You, Giving Season Donors! |
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“If nature has made you a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart.” ― Frances Hodgson Burnett
The LSM Board of Directors and staff extend our heartfelt thanks to all who gave so generously during our 2023 Giving Season. Your gifts provided an LSM Nonprofit Scholarship and operational support that furthers our mission to connect, educate, and inspire more game-changing leaders to have positive community impact in Southern Maryland. We are truly grateful for you! |
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It’s Time to Grow Our LSM Family! |
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LSM Family, we are recruiting! The application is OPEN for the Executive Program Class of 2025. We welcome your nominations of outstanding colleagues and friends. As always, we seek mid- to upper-level executives who are passionate about creating a better Southern Maryland for all. Nominate a game-changing leader today! |
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2024 Best Class Ever Challenge
Leaderboard | Which class will take home the trophy at Homecoming 2024?! |
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“If the Stanley Cup champs can do it, so can we," said Joe Mortensen, LSM '16. Joe "Mort" Mortensen, LSM '16, prepares the Best Class Ever trophy for hand off to Bill Reuter, LSM '16. Please don’t try this at home, kids. |
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WANTED:
YOU for the LSM Alumni Association! |
Join us, and join the fun! The Alumni Committee is planning more events to keep LSM graduates together—including exclusive events and special discount offers for those who join the LSM Alumni Association!
LSMAA membership is a beautiful way to pay forward the LSM experience for other Southern Maryland leaders while you enjoy the benefits and fun of connection with your LSM family. We sincerely appreciate your support. Click HERE to join LSMAA. |
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Thursday, January 18: LSM After-Hours Social with the Class of 2023. 5:30-7:30pm. The Brass Tap, St. Mary's Market Place (near Harris Teeter), 44940 St Andrews Church Rd A, California, MD 20619. All LSM graduates and current class members are invited. The Class of 2023 has graciously opened their January 18th social to all of us, because our Executive Program After-Hours Social is postponed to May. Come, and get your Best Class Ever Challenge points for attending!
Friday, January 26: LEAP After-Hours Social. 4:30-6:00pm. The Ruddy Duck, 13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell, MD 20629. LSM graduates, come and meet the LEAP Class of 2024!
Saturday, February 24: TEDxGreatMills: "Yes, and ... !" 7:00-9:30pm. LSM co-sponsors a lively evening of talks, performances, and interactive conversations featuring six fabulous speakers ... and the magic that happens when we open our minds to the infinite possibilities of "Yes, and… !" Live at Three Notch Theater, 21744 S Coral Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653. Purchase tickets HERE. Learn more at https://tedxgreatmills.com/.
Be sure to follow LSM's social media for updates! |
LSMAA Member Events & Notices |
The Patuxent Partnership Pathways Scholarship Application for 2024 - 2025 is OPEN. Apply here: https://csmd.academicworks.com/opportunities/3953 The scholarship will be awarded to two graduating high school seniors who plan to attend CSM and major in engineering. Student(s) will be eligible to receive a full scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and books for up to two years, providing they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and remain in good standing. Application Deadline: January 31, 2024. More information HERE. Contact info: CSM Foundation at 301-934-7599, or csmfoundation@csmd.edu
January 22 & 23: St. Mary's County Library Strategic Planning Sessions. Share your valuable thoughts about the library by participating in a Government and Business Affinity Group discussion (focus group) as part of the strategic planning process. Free parking is available. Refreshments will be provided.To register for one session, contact mblackwell@stmalib.org.
- Monday, January 22: 6:00-7:30pm. The Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.
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Tuesday, January 23: 11:00am-12:15pm. Lexington Park Library, 21677 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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Tuesday, January 23: 2:00-3:15pm or 6:00-7:30pm. Leonardtown Library Meeting Room, 23630 Hayden Farm Ln, Leonardtown, MD, 20650.
Tuesday, January 23: St. Mary's Young Professionals After Hours Social. 5:00-7:00pm. The NEW Social Coffeehouse & Cocktail Bar, Old Duke Building, 41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Come join us for our first event of 2024 and see the brand-new Social Coffeehouse in the newly renovated Duke Building. Light food will be provided, cash bar will be open for beverages, and great networking with other young professionals! Please register HERE.
Thursday, February 1: The 2nd Annual Spark! Student Career Awareness Fair at the USMSM SMART Building. The Patuxent Partnership seeks volunteers! Over 800 high school students from the tri-county area will visit with 31 organizations. If you’d love to soak up the energy of young people engaging in hands-on demonstrations and asking questions about possible careers to explore, sign up to be a volunteer! We need volunteers from 9am-12pm to help guide groups of students around all the booths and keep them on schedule. Sign up to volunteer via this Google form. Please sign up by Friday, January 19th. Contact: Jen Brown, SoMD 2030 Director at jennifer.brown@paxpartnership.org.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024: SAVE THE DATE! The Patuxent Partnership Defense Summit (stay tuned). Learn more details about the SoMD 2030 workforce development initiative: https://paxpartnership.org/somd-2030-workforce/
SoMD 2030 is funded by NAWCAD to build the STEM pipeline, increase career opportunities, and connect talented students with apprenticeships and internships in Southern MD, working with government, industry, and academia. |
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