Dear Fellows,
 The Fundraising efforts have been gaining momentum in preparation for the 10th Anniversary Gala on November 5th. Table sponsorship letters were distributed and we have begun receiving sponsorships and pledges. A callout campaign to follow up will be conducted in mid-July and we are targeting to have all advertisers for the Gala program confirmed by early October.
The Pay it Forward Campaign is also going strong. We have already passed 12% of our $25,000 goal and look forward to announcing the results of the campaign at the 10th Anniversary Gala. In addition to the funding for nonprofit Fellows that this raises, it is also a powerful way to demonstrate to our stakeholders the value that we as graduates place in the Emerging Leaders Program. In addition to the dollar goal, we are targeting 100% alumni participation. If you haven't donated already, please click here to do so and help your cohort be the first to reach 100%.
Finally, a Silent Auction will be held at the 10th Anniversary Gala and we need your help to gather the best contributions possible. Please take a few minutes to think of anything that you may have to donate or individuals or companies in your network which might be willing to donate. Popular items include sports, theatre or other event tickets, wine, golf/fishing outings (generally these are separate outings), and time at vacation homes or timeshares...but also think outside the box, items/opportunities which people might not otherwise have access to are great for raising funds for ELP. Please contact me at sroger@fmd.com with questions, ideas and potential items for the silent auction.
Sincerely,
Steve Roger
Fundraising Chair
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ELP Summer Events
 We had three social events this summer: ELP at the BSO, After Forum Social at Porter's Bar, and the Summer BBQ.
At the BSO performance on June 23, several ELP alums enjoyed a pre-concert networking reception. The concert, conducted by Keith Lockhart included the music of George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers performed by Broadway stars Kathleen Brett and Ron Raines.
On July 12, Porter's Bar hosted an ELP Forum Social with free Harpoon beer and VanGogh martini's. Many of the fellows in the 2011 cohort took advantage of the chance to unwind after their team project presentations, and we also saw many alums join us as well. You are all invited to join us again on August 11 - same time, same place.
Finally, on July 16, we held our Annual Summer BBQ courtesy of Deanna Yameen '03. It was a great chance to meet families and friends and relax by the pool.
Like us on Facebook to see pictures from these events.
We are gearing up for a busy Fall and we look forward to seeing many of you dressed to the nines at our 10 Year Anniversary Gala: Changing the Face of Leadership. More information below.
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| Changing the Face of Leadership | |
Join us for our Tenth Anniversary Gala: Changing the Face of Leadership, honoring founding director, Sherry Penney. Also honoring Marshall Carter, Chair of the NYSE, and George Russell, EVP of State Street Corporate Citizenship. Carter and Russell provided the grant from State Street Corporation to launch the program. We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker is Margaret McKenna, President of the Walmart Foundation.
The Gala will also celebrate and honor the founding members of the ELP Advisory Board, and the 2011 Emerging Leaders Fellows. Emceed by Dan Rea of WBZ Nighside with Dan Rea.
Tickets are $150 per person and table sponsorship is available. Click here for Sponsor Level Descriptions.
Individuals and Sponsors can register by credit card at https://www.acteva.com/go/ELP
Or, to pay by check:
Payable to UMass Boston Emerging Leaders Program
Mail to Center for Collaborative Leadership
UMass Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
Thank you to the generous support of our sponsors:
Visionary Leadership Sponsor as of 7/15/11
Partner Sponsors as of 7/15/11
  
 
Friend Sponsors as of 7/15/11
Dave DeFilippo, Lisa Shapiro, John and Kerry Ann Herlilhy
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| ELP Events |
ELP Summer Social at Porter's Bar
August 11 starting at 5:30 pm and ending when the last person leaves Porters Bar and Grill
 We had fun on July 12, so let's make it a habit to get together again. We are looking to make this a tradition on the second Thursday of each month. Join us and invite a friend to learn about the Emerging Leaders Program network. Register today.
Making a Difference on Pressing Economic and Social Issues: Emerging Leaders Leverage Their Professional Skills, Technology, and Social Capital
October 4 from 9 am to 11 am
Hosted by State Street Corporation
Creating a stable and healthy economy is vital for the people who live in the Boston region, the organizations that employ them, and the investors who look to our region for innovation. Current social and economic challenges include ensuring affordable and equitably accessible housing for the people who do the essential work of the local economy, supporting low wage workers so that their work sustains both their families and their organizations in a steady and ongoing way, and providing healthy activity for children to curb the obesity epidemic.
The 2011 cohort of Emerging Leaders engaged these issues, starting with a collaborative process of learning about the issues from community stakeholders and non-profit leaders, and then crafting projects that made a difference in important and concrete ways. Through their team projects, the Emerging Leaders used their professional skills, savvy about social media, and wide-reaching networks to bring resources to community efforts. They also furthered their own skills, for stepping into broader leadership positions in the Boston region and becoming stewards of its future economic health.
Come hear about this year's team projects on October 4, 2011, to discover the lessons learned, the continuity of contributions across Emerging Leaders cohorts from the past and onward to the future, and the ways you can join others mobilizing to make a difference. Register Now.
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| Events of Interest | |
Healthcare Cost Containment 101: Overview and Perspectives
July 28 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
UMass Club, Boston
Cost: $10 members, $20 non-members
Healthcare cost containment and affordability is the next imperative in healthcare reform in the Commonwealth. This event will feature an overview of cost containment policy and the current environment, a panel discussion with a variety of stakeholders, and an opportunity to participate in break out tables with the panelists. Panel includes April Greene (2011) of Blue Cross Blue Shield MA. Click here for more information and to register.
"Children Around the World" Charity Date Auction
July 29 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Down Ultra Lounge (downstairs from Howl at the Moon)
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Anthem is pleased to announce its annual "Children Around the World" Charity Date Auction! 15 of Boston's best looking, successful and most eligible men and women will be auctioned off at the event. Each auctionee comes with a fabulous and fun date including dinner, drinks and activity for two!
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Boston Children's Chorus, a multi-racial, multi-ethnic arts education organization and CHOSA, a charity benefiting orphans and other vulnerable children in South Africa. Help out two amazing causes while having some fun bidding, mingling and possibly starting a new romance! Click her for more information and to register.
Red Sox VIP Game Experience with Heidi Watney
August 28th (vs. Oakland)
Meet at 10:30am for pre-game activities (game at 1:35pm)
Post-game with Heidi Watney at 6:00pm
Fenway Park, Boston
Chris Sinclair '11 of The Anthem Group has organized a fund raiser for The Latino STEM Alliance co-founded by ELP Fellow Raul Porras '11 of EMC. This fund raiser will give you an opportunity to take a VIP tour of Fenway Park, enjoy a game from a private suite and even celebrate your team's win with beloved reporter Heidi Watney. If you are a Red Sox fan and want to support the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education, this opportunity cannot be missed! Click here for more information or contact info@latinostem.org.
The New England Dessert Showcase
Sheraton Boston Hotel
September 17
Each September, Anthem hosts its annual New England Dessert Showcase - the most popular boutique dessert event in the country! The Showcase will feature the finest exhibitors sampling their various designer desserts, chocolates, ice cream, and more. Join your favorite or find a new favorite: restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers, specialty cake designers, pastry chefs, designer confectioners, frozen desserts and ice cream makers, and dessert wine producers from all over New England with exhibits, performances, and samples of their finest dessert creations. The perfect event for families, couples, foodies, and anyone with a sweet tooth! Click here to learn more .
Race and Place Dialogue: Milton
Milton Public Library
Four part series starting on September 14
Through the work of 2011 ELP Team 2, the town of Milton is presenting a 4-part dialogue series using the PBS documentary RACE - the Power of an Illusion. Join other Milton residents and community leaders in this engaging, thought-provoking film series and discussion. In the first three sessions, participants will view an hour each night of the PBS documentary and then explore its themes with the guidance of experienced facilitators. The fourth session will tie the topics to Milton and the discussion will center on planning specific steps that could be taken within our community. Click here to learn more .
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| ELP on the Move |
The following 2011 Fellows recently married their fiances: Julie Burke-Blanchard, Scott Manning, and Raul Porras. Tim Sullivan is recently engaged.
Lisa DeAngelis (2003), Director of the Center for Collaborative Leadership, was in the Boston Business Journal's People on the Move June 22, 2011.
April Greene (2011) of BCBSMA, received a promotion to Senior Director, Medical Innovation Leadership, supporting the BCBSMA Medical Director team and the Chief
Physician Executive and Senior Vice President.
David Howse (2005) Executive Director of the Boston Children's Chorus is interviewed in the Boston Globe article May 26, 2011 Around the World in Song by Sam Allis.
Kim Moll (2011) gave birth to Addison Lynn Moll May 28. She arrived at a healthy 8 pounds 14 ounces.
Lauren Smith (2004), Medical Director for the State, was featured in the Boston Globe article: State bans unhealthy food sales in schools. Read article.
Tim Sullivan (2011) announced his campaign to replace the retiring Bob Haynes as president of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO.
Jesse Wong (2009) has left Soveriegn to become the Director, Global Treasury Sales Technology/Media/Telecom at Bank of America.
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| Pay it foward | |
On this 10th Anniversary Year, we are launching the Pay it Forward Campaign with a goal of 100% ELP alumni participation and to raise $25,000 for this milestone year. We must highlight to funders and the larger community overall that our alumni believe in and support this program. This will serve to strengthen our fundraising and recruitment efforts. Look for your letter in the mail, and please, Pay it Foward. Click here to donate. |
| Pay it foward donors as of July 19 | | Thank you to: |
Jessica Anderson '10
Christine Bent '03
Anne Marie Boursiquot King '04
Lisa DeAngelis' 03
Steve Dodman '03
Hugh Drummond '04
Carolyn Eggert '10
Daylana Ervin-Parker '10
Stephen Finocchio '06
Christie Getto Young '04
Isabel Hardy '05
Tom Henderson '07
John Herlihy '03
Therese Hudson-Jinks '09
Kris Ikenberry '06
Sarah MacDonald '10
David Manzi '10
Leah McLean '07
Georgianna Melendez '04
Todd Meringoff '03
Tara O'Meara '10
Maija Pratt Rojas '10
Nate Pusey '03
Patti Quint '07
Brenda Rodriguez '04
Teresa Rodriguez '07
Steve Roger '08
Pawan Roy '10
Jeff Russell '10
Susan Soergel '07
Shake Sulikyan '09
Craig Williams '07
Jodi Wolin '06
Deanna Yameen '03 |
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ELP Alumni Board
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Executive Committee
Joseph Bator, Chair
Andrea Zuniga, Vice Chair
Jodi Wolin, Past Chair
Committee Chairs
Steve Roger, Fundraising
Carolyn Eggert, Communications
Jesse Wong, Social
Lauren Jones, Recruitment
Jabes Rojas, Programming
Class Representatives
TBD, 2002
Steve Dodman, 2003
Christie Getto Young, 2004
Susan Crandall, 2005
Freddie Peterson, 2006
Leah McLean, 2007
Silvia Sarra, 2008
Devin Cole, 2009
Ellen Piccioli and Danielle Prentis, 2010
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