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Visionary Awards Celebration
March 25, 2008
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News From Around the Region - Keeping Leaders Informed |
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KEEPING YOU CONNECTED TO SAN DIEGO ISSUES AND ACTIVITIES
The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau recently celebrated its 53rd Annual Meeting and shares a perspective on the state of the regional and global visitor industry.
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San Diego Regional EDC received a grant from Bank of America to help develop a cleantech industry in the region. The Sustainability Project will help research and promote sustainable practices within the region's key
industries.
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10th Annual AMA Cause Conference- Discover dozens of new strategies to supercharge fundraising, sponsorships and marketing programs. Largest nonprofit marketing conference on the West Coast.
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LEAD Membership |
LEAD San Diego Graduate Members- Have you renewed your membership? Membership provides ongoing support for LEAD San Diego's high quality, cutting-edge curriculum, program development, and member-exclusive programming. It also
significantly helps to sustain a LEAD network that reaches nearly 1,700 individuals who are leading this community into a prosperous future.
Renew or Activate Your Graduate Membership Today
LEAD San Diego Community Members are leaders who are invested in regional success. They are a group of individuals who believe in developing the next generation of diverse and engaged leaders. Many have widely recognized leadership
experience in the region and are striving to make a difference through their vision, service, determination and creativity. Please consider becoming a LEAD community member.
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Visionary Awards Update
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Don't Miss This Annual Awards Celebration - Order Your Tickets to this Gala Event Today!
The 2008 Visionary Awards are just a few weeks away and tickets are going fast. Please join LEAD San Diego as we share stories of inspirational leadership in the San Diego/Northern Baja California region at our 6th annual event on
March 25th!
The 2008 Visionary Awards
Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
Individual Tickets: $150
Tables of Ten: $1,500
The 2008 Visionary Awards is sponsored by Title Sponsor Sempra Energy, along with Anchor Sponsor San Diego National Bank and Reception Sponsor Union Bank of California, in partnership with AT&T, Bank of
America, QUALCOMM, Wells Fargo Bank and 10News/Azteca America San Diego 15.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. If you have any questions, please contact LEAD at 619.280.5323. For more detailed information, or to register online, go to
2008 Visionary Awards.
Finalists for Herbert G. Klein Visionary Award
Herb Klein's contributions of leadership, dedication, and service to our community are almost unparalleled. The impact of his work has touched innumerable civic, social and non-profit organizations throughout our region and across the
country. In the spirit of his achievements and in keeping with their commitment to identifying and developing civic leaders, LEAD San Diego recognizes a member of the current class with the annual Herbert G. Klein Visionary
Award.
Nominations were made by members of the current LEAD class and a committee of recent graduates determined the top five candidates. The finalists will sit at a VIP table at The Visionary Awards, courtesy of San Diego National Bank.
The recipient is recognized both by class members and the LEAD Board of Directors someone as someone who has demonstrated potential to effect change upon graduation and be one of San Diego's key future leaders. Last year's inaugural
recipient was Dalouge Smith, San Diego Youth Symphony.
Class of 2008 Herbert G. Klein Award Finalists
Michael Bevis
Commercial Loan Officer, San Diego National Bank
Hal Dunning
COO/CFO, Barney & Barney
John Edson
Attorney, Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps
Erica Fessia
Co-Founder/Executive Director, South Bay Children's Museum
Elizabeth Neubrand
Director of Development & Community Affairs, San Diego Habitat for Humanity
Be on hand on March 25th when the winner is announced!
Buy your Visionary Awards Tickets Online
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Class News
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2009 LEAD SAN DIEGO CLASS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Do you want to better understand issues, impacts and implications that affect San Diego? Do you want to grasp the "big picture" of the region? Are you interested in developing an exemplary network of colleagues and collaborators? Are you
interested in strengthening your personal leadership skills? The deadline for submission is June 9, 2008!
LEAD's core curriculum is for individuals who want to strengthen their skills, make an impact on their communities and join a network of top community leaders. To become a graduate member of LEAD San Diego, interested persons must first
apply and be selected for the core curriculum seminar series.
For more information, call the LEAD office at 619-280-LEAD (5323).
Applications are posted at
Class of 2009 Application
Class of 2008 News
On February 21st, the LEAD Class spent the day in Tijuana-Mexico to acquire a better understanding of the interconnected future of relationships, challenges and opportunities that exist in our bi-national region. The Class  received up-to-date border information and a "MEXperiential" learning. Through conversations, presentations and insights about the US-Mexico border, as well
as business and policy issues, the Class learned first-hand about Mexico's markets and US-Mexico cross-border trends and issues. (Photo: LEAD Class visited the Tyco Electonics Tecnologias Maquiladora)
2009 LEAD San Diego Class Applications Online Now
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LEAD News
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Parker Foundation Matching Grant
LEAD San Diego has been awarded a grant of up to $25,000 from the Parker Foundation to support the development of additional core competency programming. The grant consists of two components: The first component is an outright
grant of $12,500. The second is a one-for-one challenge matching grant which will be paid when an additional sum of up to $12,500 is received from other donors by August 1, 2008. To learn more about assisting with matching fund support,
please contact Judy Forrester at 619.280.5323.
LEAD San Diego is grateful for the support and confidence.
LEAD Releases 2007 Annual Report
LEAD San Diego has completed publication of its first-ever Annual Report highlighting programs and achievements from 2007. Thanks to Ed Abeyta, UCSD Extension; Lynn Allen-Biros, Amylin Pharmaceuticals; Cat Corral, TranscenDANCE Youth
Arts Project and Dalouge Smith, San Diego Youth Symphony for sharing their "Stories of LEAD." The report can be viewed online or contact LEAD San Diego to get a copy.
Read Annual Report Online
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Political Candidate Boot Camp a Huge Success
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The San Diego Chamber hosted the first ever-Political Candidate Boot Camp, a highly successful event held at San Diego State University. Partnering with LEAD San Diego, SDSU's College of Extended Studies and
KUSI-TV, the two-day event featured notable and informative presenters, panelists and moderators and provided a training ground for electoral candidates and office holders on San Diego's future political horizon.
Informative sessions were led by political luminaries including Former State Senator Dede Alpert, Chamber CEO Ruben Barrales, County Supervisor Greg Cox, San Diego City Council members Scott Peters and Jim Madaffer, former
Member of Congress Lynn Schenk, Democratic Party Grand Dame Midge Costanza and campaign strategist Tom Shepard. Insight into the role of the media was provided by Paul Bloom and Steve Cohen, KUSI; Scott
Lewis, Voice of San Diego; Matt Hall, Union-Tribune and Gloria Penner, KPBS.
Look for the Chamber to repeat this valuable opportunity during the next election cycle.
Read the Chamber's Full Report on Candidate Bootcamp
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LEAD Graduate News and Kudos
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Courtney Ann Coyle (02) was recently appointed by Mayor Jerry Sanders and confirmed by the Port of San Diego to the Port's Public Art Committee as the City of San Diego representative. The PAC is responsible for successful programs
along the tidelands such as The Urban Trees Program, tenant art projects and arts oriented events.
Paul Davis (03) joins Vistage International, the world's leading CEO membership organization. Paul is responsible for recruiting and placing chairs (leaders) in the San Diego, Southwest, Northwest, and Denver markets. Paul is
finishing his Master's in Executive Leadership at the University of San Diego.
Kurt Gering (06) After 5 years, as Director, USD Master of Science in Executive Leadership, Gering has taken a new position with Great Call, Inc. a entrepreneurial start-up in Carlsbad. He will put his leadership learning to use in
their call centers- working with a team of designers/trainers to assure consistency in training and quality customer service.
Are you a LEAD Graduate with good news to share? Send your kudos to
Connections Editor. Watch for the new LEAD Graduate Directory, available later this year. Available to LEAD Members at Silver Level and above.
Renew Your Membership Today
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