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Upcoming Events |
Political Campaign Bootcamp
February 22 & 23, 2008
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LEADerTrends
Focus on Tourism
February 25, 2008
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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 Regional Chamber of Commerce provides a Public Policy update for 2008.
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The City of San Diego website has posted the Mayor's 2008 State of the City Address as well as the Five Year Financial Outlook.
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San Diego Regional EDC is partnering with the City of San Diego and San Diego Institute for Policy Research to develop an economic roadmap for the region, called Partnership for the Global Economy.
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Nonprofit Management Solutionsand Volunteer San Diego are teaming up to offer Board Connections, a service designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations by developing effective Boards. Workshops and training begin in
February.
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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.
Become a Community Member Today
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LEAD News
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Visionary Award Winners Announced
True visionaries find solutions and go "above and beyond" to help others lead more productive and meaningful lives. LEAD San Diego proudly announces the winners of the 2008 Visionary Awards, to be presented at special
ceremony saluting their extraordinary contribution to the region. For the past five years, LEAD San Diego has honored individuals who have demonstrated visionary leadership at an awards presentation that captures the breath and depth of
civic responsibility. The heartfelt celebration salutes those have made a significant impact on our community and our lives. Award winners will be honored on March 25 at The San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $150 per person. To see Visionary Award Honorees, including Tom Fat and the team that founded Hybritech, purchase tickets or find out about sponsor opportunities, go to
2008 Visionary Awards.
The 2008 Visionary Awards is co-sponsored by San Diego National Bank and Sempra Energy, in partnership with Union Bank of California, AT&T, Bank of America, Burnham Real Estate, Wells Fargo Bank and QUALCOMM.
AT&T Support of LEAD Programs
Board member Mark Leslie, AT&T Vice President of External Affairs, presented LEAD San Diego with a grant for $25,000 to support LEAD programs and the upcoming Visionary Awards. "As a leader in connecting people –
anytime, anywhere – to the people and information they need, AT&T is especially pleased to work with LEAD San Diego by helping prepare tomorrow's leaders today."
LEAD Welcomes New Trustees to Board
LEAD San Diego started 2008 strong by adding five new trustees to its growing Board of Directors. The Board now has twenty-three active members representing a diverse group of community leaders.
Newly elected to the Board are Bill Trumpfheller, President and CEO, Nuffer Smith Tucker, Jon Bailey, Bailey Gardiner and Associates; Dan Murphy, Principal Emeritus, Barney and Barney; Trace Wilson, Director of Development, Westfield
LLC and Rosana Herrera Ortega, an attorney specializing in business, employment and labor law. (Pictured below are Murphy, Ortega and Wilson)
 "We've had a great year of progress," said Board Chair Kristy Gregg, "We are now poised to identify opportunities to take the organization to the
next level and have a greater impact on the region. This Board will play an integral part in developing and implementing our Business and Marketing Plans as we move forward."
See LEAD Board of Directors and Bios
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Class of 2008 News
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As the Core Curriculum Series hits the halfway mark, this year's 59 class members have already participated in five day-long seminars gaining insight into the Regional Economy, Education, Health & Human Services, Community Leadership and
Arts & Culture. Sessions have been marked by spirited dialogue and debate, team builiding, behind-the-scenes tours and incredible access to regional leaders such as Former State Senator Dede Alpert (pictured) ; Lou S. Spisto, CEO, The Old Globe; Thomas Wornham, Chair, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and Susan Golding (78), CEO/President, Child
Abuse Prevention Foundation and former two-term Mayor of San Diego. Golding was particularly encouraging as she challenged the class to "think big when creating societal change and not be afraid to shake up the status quo."
The class (pictured at left in team buidling exercise at the San Diego Zoo) is also deeply entrenched in their Leadership Action Team projects, but took time out to enjoy a holiday reception hosted by the Mingei Museum. Music was
provided by young members of the San Diego Youth Symphony. LEAD Board members, Program Advisory Council and the Class of 2007 joined the festivities, sponsored by Amylin Pharmaceuticals.
Do you know someone who would benefit from getting a "Master's Degree" on San Diego? Applications for the Class of 2009 will be posted on the LEAD Website by early February.
See class roster and seminar updates
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LEAD Graduate Profile - Marilyn Sawyer (84)
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 As long-time relationships go, Marilyn Sawyer's ongoing commitment to LEAD San Diego might be one for the record books. As a young banking professional
at Great American Bank, she was interviewed by LEAD co-founder Phil Klauber over lunch downtown. Marilyn was a participant in one of the first formalized LEAD classes that also included Ron Kendrick, Cheryl Ayers/Kendrick and
Catherine Blair. It would guide her volunteer commitments for the next 25 years.
"I was one of very few woman executives so I was being placed on quite a few boards. I turned to LEAD to train me about salient issues in San Diego and help me be a more informed and valuable board
member."
That one year in class led to a career as a vocal and active LEAD supporter, board member (including Chair from 99-01) and effective advocate. "There's no other place in the region to really learn about the issues in a non-threatening way
with a diverse group of people. Being exposed to decision makers and being encouraged to voice your opinion is an amazing environment to grow and learn."
Three times is a charm for Sawyer. She rejoined the Board for the third time last year and continues to encourage the organization to enhance its programs, including the development of a CEO program to integrate newly relocated CEOs and
Executives into the region. Sawyer's other long- term relationship, her marriage to United Way President and CEO and LEAD graduate Doug Sawyer (85), continues to flourish as well.
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Graduates Celebrate in Sky High Style
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The LEAD Board of Directors and Graduate Council designed the annual LEAD Member Celebration as a special thank you to the ever-growing number of LEAD Graduates and to commemorate over two decades of outstanding leadership and
service to the San Diego region. It's a great way for graduates to stay connected to LEAD and to each other.
This year, over 150 LEAD Graduate Members celebrated in Sky High Style at the Ultimate Sky Box atop Diamond View Tower at the Ballpark. The incredible view and setting made for a memorable evening. The event committee, led by Victoria
Garrison (99), outdid themselves with the venue. The outdoor patio deck featured luxury seating and a fireplace while providing what many declared "the best view in San Diego."
See photos of Annual LEAD Member Celebration
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LEAD Graduate News and Kudos
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The San Diego Business Journal recognizes several LEAD Graduates at their 14th Annual Women Who Mean Business Awards. Congratulations to Annie Glidden (06), Betty Mohlenbrock (93), Janene Christopher (93) and Lisa Richards
(94).
Former LEAD Board member Maggie Watkins (88) has been named director of marketing and communications for the Emeryville-based expert services and economic advisory firm LECG. She will be based in San Diego.
Kurt Chilcott (92) CEO and President of CDC Small Business Finance, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders.
Some classes really do stay connected, but the Class of 1994 is truly extraordinary. Graduate Council members Judy Lawton and Michele Nash-Hoff take the initiative each year in planning an annual reunion. Attending
the recent one were Steve Waterman, Jean Hellerick, Lawton, Nash-Hoff, Helen Bloomfield, Matt Giacalone, and Stephanie Casenza. More than a dozen were expected to attend but due to the October fires, there were some last
minute cancellations.
Are you a LEAD Graduate with good news to share? Send your kudos to
Connections Editor. Keep up with your colleagues and fellow graduates by ordering the new LEAD Graduate Directory.
Renew Your Membership Today
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