At LGW we are all about making connections.

There are now two new ways for you to stay connected with all things LGW:  our Facebook page and, for members, a Linkedin Group.

   Visit facebook.com/LeadershipGreaterWashington today and
   "like" LGW!

As you continue your leadership journey, LGW is here to offer support through our unique programming.

Open to seasoned executives and individuals new to leadership, become the leader you want to be through LGW's Effective Leadership Institute (ELI).  Through ELI, you will be equipped with the tools and self-knowledge to become a stronger and more effective leader.

"[I was able to] establish new means, venues and commitment to address organizational issues." Michael Caudell-Feagan, Deputy Director, Pew Center on the States, The Pew Charitable Trusts and ELI 2010 participant. 

ELI's six-month leadership development course will provide you with an in-depth look at a variety of topics such as strategic thinking, building and managing talent and understanding how personality affects leadership style. Registration ends December 31st, register today.

And for our future leaders currently in high school, LGW offers our Youth Leadership Greater Washington program for sophomores and juniors -- applications are due this Friday, December 10th.

Member Dinners. Members, what better way to connect with other members than over dinner or drinks?

Exclusively for active members, Member Dinners are filled with great conversation and a delicious menu.  The next Member Dinners will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. When the dinner locations are announced, space is limited to a first come, first served basis.

If you would like to host an upcoming Member Dinner email VP, Membership & COO Mioshi Moses.

Marilyn Burroughs ('91) and Bev Silverberg ('89) at last month's Class Reunion.

Class Reunions.  When was the last time you saw your classmates? LGW is giving you a time and a place to reminisce at upcoming Class Reunions. Tickets for your class reunion can be purchased on the Events page of the LGW website. 

Volunteer. New to the LGW calendar and in honor of our 25th Anniversary, LGW members, their families and friends have a chance to make a positive impact in the community throughout the year. Through a partnership with Greater DC Cares, an organization created through LGW member collaboration, members of each class can sign up online to start serving in their neighborhood. These individual volunteer activities will lead up to LGW Volunteer Days -- a collective volunteer project open to all LGW members in June. Want to do something more with your Mindtrust?  Volunteer!  Want to get the family together on a weekend? Volunteer! Sign-up is free and easy. Visit the Volunteer Days page for more information and to register.

Building on our belief in the power of relationships, LGW has identified and defined its core values and goals for our 25th year and beyond with a tiered strategic plan focused on our impact in the community, membership engagement, financial structure and general operations. Underscoring our core values of leadership, regionalism, diversity, collaboration and synergy, integrity and fun, LGW continues to move toward our mission of connecting diverse leaders and stimulating collaboration. If you have suggestions on ways to build upon our vision and strategic plan through connections to potential investors, potential LGW members or regional leaders, contact President & CEO Tim Kime ('98).