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LEAD Member Celebration
November 28, 2007
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LEADerTrends
Focus on Tourism
February 25, 2008
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Visionary Awards Celebration
March 13, 2008
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News From Around the Region - Keeping Leaders Informed |
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Keeping you Connected to San Diego Issues
The San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau has critical information from a San Diego Institute for Policy Research report that provides an overview of San Diego's visitor industry and some of the key issues it faces in
the future.
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The City of San Diego partners with the San Diego County Water Authority and the San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant help save water...
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San Diego Regional EDC released an important report on the region's cleantech industry...
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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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Welcome to the first edition of LEAD San Diego's e-newsletter. We hope it keeps you informed and connected to issues facing the region and provides you with regular updates on LEAD San Diego activities and impact. We welcome your
feedback.
The LEAD board and staff extend their support and encouragement to all those affected by the recent fires.
LEAD San Diego Announces New CEO
Leading an organization that develops civic leaders can be a daunting task, but Judy Forrester, the new CEO and President of LEAD San Diego is committed to enhancing LEAD programs to build and strengthen the culture and
climate of the San Diego region. She took the helm of this 25 year-old organization in its milestone anniversary year and has already established key priorities that will help LEAD identify issues and affect change. Included in those are
the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan, launching an aggressive fundraising effort, strengthening connections with LEAD Graduates and helping build a strong and effective Board under the direction of Chair Kristy Gregg.
Most recently, LEAD welcomed Kimberly Layton, Director of Public Affairs, San Diego Chargers and Mark Leslie, VP, External Affairs, AT&T, to its growing Board of Directors.
See LEAD Board of Directors and Bios
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Welcome Class of 2008
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By next spring, 59 talented and bright San Diegans will have been through an intense process of leadership development that may very well be transformational in terms of who they are and how they serve the region. The Core Curriculum
Series, the flagship program of LEAD San Diego, is a series of nine issue-oriented seminars described as a "Master's Degree" on San Diego. Graduates sit on boards, become more philanthropic and are more qualified and connected
to the community. When people like Doug Sawyer (85), President and CEO of the United Way, can connect with Dalouge Smith (07) President of San Diego Youth Symphony through their mutual connection to LEAD, that's a powerful
network. We welcome this year's class representing companies ranging from San Diego National Bank, SAIC, and Burhnam Real Estate to non-profits like The Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity to government agencies. We'll
keep you updated on their progress, as we see how their unique individual energy and team synergy makes an impact. Their potential to become future public servants, dedicated volunteers and/or more effective executives is enhanced
tremendously by their participation this year. Congratulations to all!
See class roster and seminar updates
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Class of 2008 News
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LEAD San Diego joins
The San Diego Union-Tribune in acknowledging the need to cultivate young and diverse leadership. Statistics from SANDAG point to population that will continue to grow more enthically diverse. Combined with an
aging population, our community must work to develop future leaders that reflect the diversity of our population. To address that issue, the Emerging Leaders Grant was created in 2002 in partnership with The San Diego
Union-Tribune to encourage and support Core Curriculum candidates from diverse communities. The Emerging Leaders Grant recipients are selected based on the potential value, energy and dedication they bring to community
leadership in the region. This year's recipients are Ana Melgoza, Director of Community Relations, San Ysidro Health Center; Jason Lacsamana, Program Associate, California Endowment; and Vicky Rodriguez, Director of Community
Development, MAAC Project.
LEAD San Diego is able to directly affect change in the non-profit community through the Service Learning component of  the Core Curriculum
experience. Leadership Action Teams (LAT) are matched with area non-profits that need the kind of help and expertise that these individuals can provide. The partnership between the team and the non-profit is mutually beneficial.
Class members get a first-hand glimpse into the world of an underserved and under-resourced community while enhancing their leadership, teambuilding, relationship building, and collaborative skills. The organization not only gets a
valuable and tangible result, but builds relationships with team members that surpass the goals and life of the project. Former LAT members have become board members, volunteers and supporters of their partner organization. The
following organizations represent six promising efforts underway by 2008 class teams in the San Diego region:
A Reason to Survive (ARTS)
eXcel Youth Zone
Human Development Foundation
Join Hands-Save a Life
Pro Peninsula
San Diego Futures Foundation
Learn More about the Leadership Action Team Initiative
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Program Advisory Council Formed
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"It was another milestone for LEAD San Diego! The feedback was great and the validation of LEAD's work from this high power group of civic leaders was incredible."
 That was the response from Immediate Past Board Chair Steve Williams about the inaugural meeting of the Program Advisory Council. Ben
Haddad, Core Curriculum Chair and Andrew Poat, Program and Services Chair, facilitated the spirited discussion with top level community leaders including Ruben Barrales, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce; Robert Kelly,
San Diego Foundation; Julie Meier Wright, Economic Development Corporation; Malin Burnham, Burnham Real Estate; and Mayor Jerry Sanders. They shared their insight and expertise and provided valuable information to help plan the
2007-2008 Core Curriculum program. In addition, they all agreed to serve in an advisory capacity to continue to help fulfill LEAD's goal of developing informed civic leaders who understand and can respond to quality of life
challenges that face our region.
View Complete Advisory Council
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LEADership Trust
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What's Next for the Airport?  The San Diego Leadership Trust is LEAD's highest level of membership and a civic venture open to
graduates and invited community members. Exclusive dinner events are held quarterly to foster "ideas and innovation to launch new initiatives and stimulate progress." This month, the Trust addressed and explored next steps
in the quest to equip San Diego with a world class airport - a necessity for the region. Read more about the event, hosted by Thella F. Bowens, President/CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
Read More...
Learn More About Airport Master Plan
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LEAD Graduate News and Kudos
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Kamal Muilenburg (06) executive director of The San Diego Business Healthcare Connection was awarded the 2007 Honor Roll for Coverage by the Healthcare Leadership Council, a Washington, D.C.-based organization.
Susan Mallory (99) was appointed to the position of president of Northern Trust's Southern California and Nevada for the personal financial services business unit in Los Angeles.
Lisa Richards (94) the founder and president of Festivities Catering and Special Events, Picnic People and TK&A Custom Catering, was honored by the 2007 Fleet Week Hall of Fame at the Sixth Annual Fleet Week Star Spangled Salute
gala.
Peggy Stephenson (06) has been promoted to director of the Tiffany & Co. store in Fashion Valley. She will oversee day-to-day operations of the store as well as take over community, civic and media relationships.
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
KUDOS FOR LEAD - County Supervisor Greg Cox, representing all members of the Board of Supervisors, presented a special proclamation earlier this year declaring March 20th, 2007 "LEAD San Diego Day," an honor bestowed on
behalf of LEAD's outstanding impact on the community. LEAD was especially commended for "strengthening existing leaders and helping emerging leaders reach their full potential."
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