
09/15/2023
Thank you to Helen Saks and her team at Striking Media for capturing the leadership development stories of our alumni this week. We are looking forward to the videos you are producing with us!
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Thank you to Helen Saks and her team at Striking Media for capturing the leadership development stories of our alumni this week. We are looking forward to the videos you are producing with us!
Thank you to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Virginia for inviting us to their Young Professionals Event yesterday. We enjoyed participating in the Professional Development Fair and talking with attendees about our programs.
We will never forget
9:37 a.m. on Sep. 11, 2001 -- the moment of impact at the Pentagon, where 184 lives were lost.
We are looking forward to participating in the Professional Development Fair at this Arlington Chamber of Commerce - Virginia event. Come say hi đ and learn about our programs.
Don't miss our Young Professionals Series: Professional Development event taking place on Tuesday, September 12 at 9 a.m.
Young Professionals will explore their individual leadership skills through an interactive âmini assessmentâ that will provide insight into their personal leadership style!
Register at https://web.arlingtonchamber.org/events/Arlington-Chamber-Young-Professionals-Series-Professional-Development-5097/details
Thank you to the McPherson-Holland Family for all you did to support Encore Stage & Studio!
Congratulations to the McPherson-Holland Family for receiving the 2023 Group Service Award, for their work to support Encore Stage & Studio. This family made a significant difference through their volunteerism. Learn more about the 2023 volunteer awards at volunteer.leadercenter.org/arlington-cares
Happy first day of school to Arlington Public Schools! We hope students, teachers, educators, coaches, and all employees are having a great first day.
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Accept responsibility
Registration is now open for our next two nonprofit board training events, and youâre invited. Our On Board! program is a one-day event for current and aspiring nonprofit board members and executives. Through a series of presentations, case studies, and activities, you will learn about nonprofit board models, the roles and responsibilities of board members, and more. Register to attend on October 13, 2023, or May 9, 2024: leadercenter.org/on-board
Success can happen after failure
Congratulations, Kristen! Thank you for all that you do for Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church
Congratulations again to Kristen Pollard for receiving the 2023 RSVP Award, representing the efforts of the RSVP-Northern Virginia program. Learn more about the 2023 volunteer awards at volunteer.leadercenter.org/arlington-cares
A good reminder about the strength of a team
Congratulations Bayou Bakery and Chef David Guas!
Congratulations to Bayou Bakery for receiving the 2023 Distinguished Corporate Service Award. Thank you for your outstanding commitment and care for the citizens of Arlington. Learn more about the 2023 volunteer awards at volunteer.leadercenter.org/arlington-cares
Expect great things
A new season of programs and events is just around the corner. Explore our sponsorship opportunities: https://www.leadercenter.org/annual-sponsors/
That joyful feeling when the storage unit is freshly clean and organized, including new tubes and parts for our step and repeat banners. Thank you to Cynthia and Larry for tackling this. đ
Empower those around you
Congratulations, Carol! It is clear that volunteerism and service to others is a part of the fabric of your being.
Congratulations to Carol Skelly for receiving the 2023 Lifetime of Service Award for her work with the Developmental Disabilities Committee, Arlington Community Services Board. Learn more about the 2023 volunteer awards at volunteer.leadercenter.org/arlington-cares
The Washington Forrest Fund is a long-time supporter of the Leadership Center for Excellence and an advocate for lifting up leadership development opportunities for all in the Arlington community. Weâre grateful for their generous donation to our scholarship fund to provide established leaders, young professionals, and high school students access to our leadership development and civic engagement training.
View our scholarship fund supporters: https://www.leadercenter.org/scholarship-fund/
What a week! Thank you to George Mason University for their support as both the Premier Sponsor and host for our Youth Leadership Program last week. We got to work with a great group of rising 11th and 12th graders and help them develop their leadership skills and style.
Be authentic
ICYMI. We recently announced the members of our Classes of 2024!
â¨Leadership Arlington starts in September: https://www.leadercenter.org/announcing-the-leadership-arlington-class-of-2024/
â¨Ignite Young Professionals starts in October: https://www.leadercenter.org/announcing-the-ignite-young-professionals-class-of-2024/
There are many different ways that leaders can serve. Bill Fogarty (Leadership Arlington â11) has worn many leadership hats including teacher, coach, lawyer, and volunteer. Read Billâs story: https://www.leadercenter.org/a-passion-for-education-and-leadership-bill-fogarty-alumni-story/
The Leadership Center for Excellence is grateful for Amazon.comâs year-round support of many of our programs and initiatives, including serving as a Lead Sponsor for our scholarship fund. Amazon continuously supports us in advancing our strategic priorities around racial equity and accessibility to leadership development. Thank you, Amazon!
View our scholarship fund supporters: https://www.leadercenter.org/scholarship-fund/
So many possibilities
Congratulations to the 2023 volunteer award winners recognized last night at Arlington Cares!
Tonight's the night! Come celebrate volunteerism with us.
Itâs time to celebrate volunteerism! Arlington Cares is tonight (July 13). Join us from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the NRECA in Ballston to recognize amazing volunteers. Register for free: https://volunteer.leadercenter.org/arlington-cares
đŁ We are pleased to announce the members of our Classes of 2024!
â¨Leadership Arlington: https://www.leadercenter.org/announcing-the-leadership-arlington-class-of-2024/
â¨Ignite Young Professionals: https://www.leadercenter.org/announcing-the-ignite-young-professionals-class-of-2024/
Class begins in September for Leadership Arlington and in October for Ignite Young Professionals.
Thank you to General Dynamics Information Technology for their significant contribution to our scholarship fund. GDITâs commitment to lifting up leaders helps the Leadership Center for Excellence have strong and equitable classes of leaders. Stay tuned for our Class of 2024 announcement! View our scholarship fund supporters: https://www.leadercenter.org/scholarship-fund/
Come celebrate the Volunteer Arlington annual award winners with us!
You can still register to join us for Arlington Cares on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the NRECA. Our annual celebration of volunteerism is less than a week away.
Help us celebrate this year's volunteer award winners.
Register for free: https://volunteer.leadercenter.org/arlington-cares
Happy Independence Day!
Stay hungry
âIn the land of transformation we have to let go of something familiar to make space for something new.â - Kate Ebner of The Nebo Company challenged the attendees of our 2023 Leadership Summit with this last month.
Congratulations again to the recipients of Volunteer Arlingtonâs 2023 Awards. Come celebrate amazing volunteers with us at Arlington Cares on July 13.
Register for free: https://volunteer.leadercenter.org/arlington-cares
Change matters
If you talk to Mary Ellen Payne (LA â11) about her leadership roles and mentorship, sheâll joke that she does it to keep herself out of trouble. Read about her leadership journey: https://www.leadercenter.org/creating-a-legacy-through-mentorship-mary-ellen-payne-alumni-story/
Today we commemorate the work of abolitionists and the freedom of the last enslaved people in America. Read the proclamation from the White House about Juneteenth:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/06/16/a-proclamation-on-juneteenth-day-of-observance-2023/ #:~:text=NOW%2C%20THEREFORE%2C%20I%2C%20JOSEPH,as%20Juneteenth%20Day%20of%20Observance
Counting the days! We are excited to kick off our 2023 Youth Leadership Program in 1 month.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PROGRAM PURPOSE The Leadership Center for Excellence (LCE) Youth Leadership Program draws on the Centerâs deep knowledge and expertise in leadership development, civic engagement, and community building to connect a cohort of young citizens and empower them with the inspir...
Civic engagement is an important part of leadership. To learn about local volunteer opportunities, follow Volunteer Arlington (a program of the Leadership Center for Excellence). Also check out our Volunteer Matching Tool: https://volunteer.leadercenter.org/civicrm/vol/ #/volunteer/appeals
Come celebrate volunteers with us!
Weâre back! In person that is. Join us for Arlington Cares, our annual celebration of volunteerism, on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at NRECA in Ballston. Register: https://volunteer.leadercenter.org/arlington-cares
Jummy Olbanji of NBC Washington will emcee this free event to celebrate our annual volunteer award winners and recognize people who have volunteered 100+ hours with an individual organization in the past year. While free, registration is required. Light fare will be served.
Join a virtual conversation about the future of work hosted by Leadership Greater Washington on June 15 at 1 p.m. Our President & CEO, Lisa Fikes is one of the panelists.
Register at https://lgwdc.org/the-future-of-work
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