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Happy New Year!
Connections January 2010- Vol 1, Issue 1 |
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Of Note: Mayor
Jerry Sanders and the San Diego City
Council invite you to attend the Mayor's annual State of the City
Address,this evening, January 13, 2010, 6:00 PM. It will be held at
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92101. Doors open at 5:15. Reception immediately following
at the US
Grant Hotel.
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| News From Around the Region - Keeping Leaders Informed on Issues and Activities |
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The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce recently announced Thomas Wornham of Wells Fargo Bank as 2010 Chairman
of the Board, and Vince Mudd of San Diego Office Interiors as 2010 Vice
Chairman. "Tom's sense of community and understanding of businesses in our
region make him an asset to the Chamber and to the Chamber Board," said
Chamber President and CEO Ruben Barrales. "We look forward to his
leadership in the coming year."
Read more
Mega-Region
Initiative takes area-leaders East to showcase assets. The San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation toured 20 San Diego-area business and academic leaders through Imperial County last week to showcase the region's renewable energy assets, providing an up-close and in-depth look into what makes the region a critical partner in the Cali Baja Mega-Region Initiative. The Mega-Region Initiative is a long-term economic development strategy to attract biotech, cleantech, manufacturing, and logistics companies to the greater San Diego County, Imperial County, and Baja California, MX region. Click here to
watch coverage...
Click here to read coverage...
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Calling
LEAD Graduates! |
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When you made the decision
to go through the LEAD program, many of you wanted to acquire a better understanding
of the San Diego region. Whether you interest was
arts and culture, health and human services or growth and infrastructure, LEAD's
curriculum was designed to provide the "big picture" on the major issues facing
the San Diego region.
Our hope has always been that you would go beyond the seminar
days and further explore the areas of concern that are most important to you. Many
communities and organizations in San Diego require continuing leadership to
flourish. With a contribution from each of us, San Diego can remain the wonderful place that it
is. Please join - or re-join the LEAD Alumni Association today!
Click here for more information!
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Become a LEAD Community Member!
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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.
Please consider becoming a LEAD community member. Become a LEAD Community Member
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LEAD Staff
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Judy Forrester
President & CEO
Sherrie-Lyn M. Thompson
Vice President, Programs & Operations
Wendy L. Wilson
Director, Marketing, Communications &
Special Events
Matthew B. Williams
Program/Operations Administrator
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| EMBARK SAN DIEGO |
 Due Date Approaching..
Sign Up Now!
EMBARK SAN DIEGO is LEAD's newest contribution to future leadership in the San
Diego region. This program, designed for professionals just beginning to
represent themselves and their company, will help launch them into civic,
community, and professional involvement and engagement.
Sessions will run from February 2010 to
April 2010 for a total of four full-day sessions taking place at UCSD's Extension,
in Mission Valley Center.
For more information about participation,
or to view a program overview, click here or call the LEAD offices
at 619.280.5323.
DEADLINE: February 1, 2010
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ATTENTION SENIOR LEVEL EXECUTIVES! MARK YOUR CALENDAR
*INFLUENCE SAN DIEGO BEGINS SOON!*
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 Join Mayor Jerry Sanders, Malin Burnham, Supervisor Greg Cox, EDC President & CEO Julie Meier Wright, San Diego Chamber of Commerce President Ruben Barrales, SANDAG's President Gary Gallegos - and many others - as LEAD prepares for 2010's INFLUENCE SAN DIEGO program. The 2010 Session will take place March 25, 26 and 27.
LEAD San Diego offers C-level and senior executives who are newly relocated to San Diego, or new to their position, an accelerated regional education and civic and community leadership program that is specifically designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of key regional issues and to meet significant political and community leaders. Best of all, this program takes place in just two days, plus a half-day orientation session.
 INFLUENCE SAN DIEGO topics include the vision for San Diego's future, the political landscape, the regional economy, education, health and human services, environment and growth, arts and culture, the sports industry, military, tourism, Mexico and the international region, among others. This influence-packed seminar equips you with exceptional access to San Diego's leaders across multiple sectors.
Please contact the LEAD office as son as possible to inquire about participation. Seating is limited!
To inquire about participation in this exclusive program, please call the LEAD offices at 619.280.5323
For more information, click here. |
| LEADERSHIP ACTION TEAMS Chosen For IMPACT SAN
DIEGO Class of 2010 |
 LEAD
San Diego is able to directly affect positive change within San Diego's
non-profit community through LEADERSHIP ACTION TEAMS - the Service
Learning component of their 10-month IMPACT SAN DIEGO experience.
Through this effort, the LEAD Class of 2010 has divided into six action teams
who have been matched with area non-profits that need the kind of assistance
and expertise that these informed and educated individuals can provide.
See 2010 Class Roster
LEADERSHIP ACTION TEAMS share their knowledge and professional skills - as well as access to
resources and networks of influence - to the selected community improvement
projects.
Partnering agencies for the 2009-2010 IMPACT SAN
DIEGO class year include the following:
ANGEL FACES
Bayside Community Center BIOCOM InstituteITN San Diego Kids Korps USA San Diego Crew Classic
On behalf of the LEAD board and staff, congratulations to our
collaborators. The Class of 2010 is eager to work with you and provide lasting benefits to your organizations.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2010 VISIONARY AWARDS!
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 Watch
for news in coming
days as LEAD Announces the
2010 Visionary Award
Honorees!
True visionaries find solutions and go above and beyond to
help others lead more productive and meaningful lives. At the Visionary Awards
taking place on May 27, 2010, LEAD San Diego will again honor individuals who
have demonstrated visionary leadership that captures the breadth and depth of
civic responsibility.
Because of you, we received a great number of excellent
nominees this year. LEAD thanks you for taking the time to submit a
nomination.
To Learn More About The Visionary Awards, Click Here
The 2010 LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards
Thursday, May 27, 2010
5:30 - 7:00 pm - Fine Wines, Food Stations & Networking
7:15 - 8:45 pm - Dessert & Program
The Marriott San Diego Hotel & Marina
333 West Harbor Drive
Marriott Hall
San Diego, CA 92101
For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Wendy Wilson at 619.280.5323 or wwilson@leadsandiego.com.
LEAD SAN DIEGO MAKES THINGS HAPPEN
LEAD Programs and events build community through people, enhancing their personal and organizational success and
the success of our region. Armed with a better understanding
of issues,LEAD San Diego participants integrate quickly
into our community and become vibrant,
inspired, active leaders who serve us all.
 2009 Visionary Award Honorees
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LEADERTRENDS Presents:
"A Digital Forum"
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A Digital Forum Wednesday, February 24, 2010 University of San Diego
Joan B. Kroc
Theatre 7:30 - 9:15 AM
Power has shifted from companies to consumers. The real-time Web
offers consumers a platform to influence corporate reputation and profits.
Every area of consumer engagement, from advertising to actual purchase to
customer service, is now woven into marketing. Since every interaction has the
potential for public praise or critique, companies must look to make marketing
the central hub of operational ecosystems. Hear
what Keynote presenter Jason Baer - Social Media & Strategist - has to say.
- Power,
Risk & Accountability: Why Social Media Makes Everything About
Marketing. How is social media changing the operational side of business?
Why the real-time Web makes all touch points of your business social and
marketing-focused.
- Operationalizing
Social Media and the Marketing Enterprise: A panel discussion,
moderated by Jason Baer, featuring corporate experts currently making the
most of their marketing opportunities by employing a social media
strategy. Companies represented are MTS, Scripps Health and Bailey
Gardiner (more to be announced).
COST:
$20 General Admission
$15 LEAD San Diego Alumni Association members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Brought to you by LEAD San Diego and
LEAD San Diego organizes LEADERTRENDS, a series that brings together San
Diego's community leaders and the general public to join LEAD graduate members
in special leadership forums. These meetings give participants timely
information, relevant knowledge and progressive ideas to help them experience
first-hand the most advanced thinking about issues of concern to San Diego
today.
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| LEAD Alumni Association NEWS |
CONTINUE THE PROMISE OF LEAD....
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 These have been very productive months for the LEAD Alumni Association. With a focus on education programs, community service & networking opportunities, the Council, chaired by LEAD Board member Victoria Garrison '99, Education Director for the San Diego Zoo, has adopted a governing body, complete with sub-committees focused on these areas. They have submitted charters outlining their respective roles & responsibilities, goals, and guidelines.
LEAD Alumni Association Governing Body:
Victoria
Garrison (99) - COUNCIL CHAIR
Associate Education Director
San Diego Zoo
Karen Trimble (08)
- COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
Assistant
Vice
President
San
Diego
National Bank
Briony Ball (08) - CHAIR,
NETWORKING & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Faculty
University of Phoenix
Scott Brown (07) - CHAIR,
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Special Projects Manager
San Diego Superior Court
Heather Haltaufderheide (08) - CHAIR,
MEMBERSHIP & NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Assistant Director of Development
San Diego State University
The Association also received a brand new logo, which is a companion to the LEAD logo. Developed by Jon Bailey '00f, LEAD Board member and CEO of Bailey Gardiner Public Relations, we are sharing it with you now - for the first time! This will further define
messaging for the Association as well as strategy for promoting the group.
Graduates have asked for additional educational
opportunities focused on community issues in region, more chances to network
with classmates and colleagues, and ways in which they can serve the community in
a volunteer capacity. Investing in LEAD's Alumni Association is investing in self.
We know that there are many organizations that benefit from your service, donations and membership,but we can't offer what we do without your help. If your alumni membership is currently active, we thank you! If it isn't, please consider activating/renewing it.
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| Upcoming Alumni Events |
Upcoming events and additional educational opportunities are on the way. The Alumni Association Council is working on a number of things, the first being a behind-the-scenes visit to Las Colinas Woman's Detention Center. Watch for more information on a behind-the-scenes tour of the San Diego Zoo, as well as upcoming community service projects and networking events. February 17, 2010 | 7:15 - 9:30 AMLas Colinas Women's Detention Facility Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to support citizens newly released into society from our prison system. Join the LEAD Alumni Association in taking a look into the justice system at work at Las Colinas Women's Detention Center. Observe how the women housed at the facility receive support - from initial incarceration on - and how they prepare for successful reintegration into the San Diego community after their sentence is served. REGISTRATION - Space is limited: You must be a current member of the LEAD San Diego Alumni Association to attend. Cost is $10. Register here Submit this clearance form to LEAD San Diego by Feb 1. Email or fax form to: Matthew Williams mwilliams@leadsandiego.comFax: 619-521-3906 |
LEAD Member Celebration
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 On October 20, 2009, LEAD graduate and community members celebrated the
Seventh LEAD Member Celebration at the eco-savvy, pet-friendly Hotel Indigo, newly opened in the Gaslamp
Quarter. The hotel is the first LEED Certified Hotel Property (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design) in San Diego.
Nearly 150 guests gathered on the 9th Floor "green roof" Phi Terrace to spend
a few hours enjoying cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and visiting with friends old and
new. LEAD members also took advantage of the reflection pool, fire pits, lounge
seating and panoramic views of the cityscape at sunset. After a look at the
guest rooms, many stayed to enjoy the first floor Phi Bar & Bistro.
Ben Haddad, Partner of California Strategies, LLC and Chair Elect of the LEAD
Board of Directors, welcomed the group and thanked the guests for their ongoing
support of LEAD San Diego. He also extended thanks to the event sponsors San Diego National Bank (now a part of U. S. Bank), AT&T, UCSD Medical Center and long time sponsor Childs Mascari
Warner. LEAD's president & CEO, Judy Forrester, provided an
overview of LEAD's new programming and event enhancements, and then welcomed
Victoria Garrison (99), Education Director for the San Diego Zoo and LEAD's
Co-Chair of the recently formed Alumni Association. Garrison thanked members for
their membership support and reported that there are now committees on the
council who will focus their attention on community engagement, networking,
continuing education, and increasing LEAD's membership base.
View Photos of
the 2009 Member Celebration
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Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute:
A Sustainable Future Through Aquaculture
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By K aren
Trimble (08)
- ALUMNI COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
San
Diego
National Bank
On October 29, 2009, twenty eight LEAD Alumni Association
members were provided with the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at
the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute to catch a glimpse of the future of Aquaculture.
Karen Terra, Executive Director of Community Relations and Development,
introduced Don Kent, President of HSWRI, who provided LEAD Alumni with a
layman's summary of the recent history of sustainable aquaculture and an
overview of the HSWRI program - the only program of its kind in Federal waters
- which is the result of years of research in develop ing this rich food
resource in an economically feasible and environmentally sensitive manner. Developing sustainable aquaculture is
becoming a critical component in balancing dwindling food resources against increased
demand - wild seafood populations are experiencing serious declines in recent
years due to an awareness of the health benefits of eating seafood and
environmental pressures.
Don also provided the group with a tour of the "land" side
of the project - sophisticated state-of- the-art tanks of juvenile California
Yellowtail and Halibut in various states of growth. The HSWRI project is in the process of coming
to fruition right in San Diego's proverbial back yard - current plans are for
ocean sites for mature seafood to be located in the ocean five miles directly
off the coast of Mission Bay. In working
directly with the Port of San Diego, various federal agencies, as well as the
local fishing industry, Hubbs' hope to be the catalyst in helping to develop
sustainable food resources and possibly a new type of fishing industry in our
San Diego region.
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| LEAD Alumni Help Fight Hunger at the
San Diego Food Bank |
 On Saturday morning, October 3rd, LEAD Alumni Erica Fessia '08, (team leader), Shannon Erdell (08) and Karen Henry (08) along with Shannon's husband, Gary and LEAD supporter Beth Jarosz volunteered at the San Diego Food Bank. The event was one of over 40 projects involving over 1,000 volunteers that took place countywide over the weekend as part of Volunteer San Diego's annual Serv-a-Thon. Team LEAD helped sort 7,000 lbs of food, enough to feed 400 people or 100 families. After the project, the team went to Mimi's Cafe in Mira Mesa for lunch and socializing. |
| UPDATE: IMPACT CLASS - Arts & Culture |
 Members of the IMPACT SAN DIEGO class of 2010 focused their attention on art and culture at their seminar on December 10th. Setting the stage was a quote from NewCulturalPolicy .org.
Art and the Public Purpose: A New Framework (www.newculturalpolicy.org)
"America needs a bold new investment in culture, a policy recognizing that culture holds the key to a future we can believe in. This Framework calls on Congress and the Obama Administration to support art's public purpose to mend our social fabric,promote freedom of expression and a vibrant, inclusive national dialogue, and revitalize both education and commerce with the creativity that has always been the wellspring of our energy and success."
This new Framework was developed by the Cultural Policy Working Group created on May 12th, 2009, following a White House Briefing on Art, Community,Social Justice, National Recovery.
Class members spent time at the NewSchool of Architecture & Design, which works to develop technically competent, aesthetically sensitive, socially responsible professionals prepared for a changing, global society. They visited The Pat D'Arrigo ARTS Center, which provides visual, performing, and literary art programs for kids facing life challenges. They also experienced an innovative art installation by the AjA Project, featuring a collection of stories by refugee youth in San Diego depicting the experience of war, displacement, migration, and identity exploration using words and images overlaid on Legacy Plaza at NCT Promenade.
 They toured Balboa Park, The Old Globe Theatre & Mingei International Museum, and heard from City Councilmember Todd Gloria, who discussed the vision for the next century of Balboa Park, which lies in his District 3, along with the communities of North Park, Hillcrest, City Heights, Golden Hill, South Park, Normal Heights, Kensington, Talmadge, & University Heights.
IMPACT SAN DIEGO Presenting Sponsor: AT&T
Seminar Series Sponsor: The San Diego Union-Tribune
Arts & Culture Seminar Sponsor: The Legler Benbough Foundation
Holiday Reception Sponsor: Mingei International Museum |
Graduates in The News
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LEAD Extends Kudos to..
Edward L. Abeyta, Ph.D. '04, is now the Director of K-16
Programs at UC San Diego (UCSD) Extension.
Dr. Maryam Davodi Far '03, of Cancer Coping Center and Swap With A Purpose Program, received recognition as a finalist in the 1st Annual Stay Classy Awards.
Woo-Jin Shim '08 has taken a position as Director of Community Relations for County Supervisor Ron Roberts' Office. | |
Are you a LEAD Graduate with good news to share? Send your kudos to Connections Editor. | |
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