 Dear Alumni,
Last week I had the pleasure of participating in a town meeting led by Chris Satullo and Harris Sokoloff on the "This We Believe " city-wide mural project. Jane Golden '96 welcomed the diverse group of Philadelphians. It was fascinating and touching to hear the range of viewpoints and stories that define this city of neighborhoods. After the meeting, I came across the following quote from Thomas Moore:
"If we could really love the place where we were born and the place where we live, and let its history, geography, and genius enter our lives and affect them in every aspect, then we might not be so fearful when we meet people who love their place and its own ways, and more positively, we might find the security we need in the ground under our feet..."
In this season of economic uncertainty tempered by the certainty of the fresh green start of spring, it makes sense to think about grounding.
What keeps you grounded?
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Upcoming LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Events
Dan Gediman, Executive Director, This I Believe, Inc.
June 11, 2009
7:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Lincoln Financial Field - Chrysler Premier Club Suite
Tickets
Dan Gediman will speak with this year's Core class, LEADERSHIP alumni, and guests about the national This I Believe project.
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Needed! Class Agents
Anyone interested in serving as a class agent for their class, please contact Colleen Hoy, 215-893-9999. If you would like to be involved, please call or email. Your assistance would be welcome as we work to enhance the alumni program.
Class Agents by Year:Core 2000 - Alan SharavskyCore 2001 - Tim BoyleCore 2002 - John DiNome, Jeanne O'ConnorCore 2004 - Albert Parker, Diane Sullivan, Sylvia Watts McKinneyCore 2005 - Howard Lebold, Julie HawkinsCore 2006 - Jennifer Heller, Elaine Berger, Marcus Lingenfelter, Angelique HarrisCore 2007 - Woody Rosenbach, Chris SampleCore 2008 - Sophia Lee, Deana Calvelli, Scott Miller |
| Junto 4 from Leadership Class of '08 is still at it!
The team is re-running our team project from last year, called "4 the Future" with a new group of students at Germantown HS. We continue to work closely with Terry Ward-Filmore and Jason Weems, program coordinators with EducationWorks Beacon Center at GHS. Our Junto's most recent session was about Future Learning - goal setting, thinking about the future, career options, etc. We had a special guest appearance by Dominique Newton and Michael Ward, GHS seniors that were involved as students in our program in 2008, and they gave an outstanding witness to their involvement in our program with them last year, how it has impacted them, and what they are doing now. That generated a lot of energy, enthusiasm and questions from the group. The icing on the cake was that they were extremely complimentary of how our program helped them, and how much support they have received from the Mural Arts program, where they are working part time and receiving mentoring. Now they are already Paying it Forward!
Junto 4 2008 Members: Catherine Adams, Peter Ancona, Carol Dowling, Aimee Kenson, Paul Kohl, Obah Mohamed, Mark Mummert, Kathryn Ott Lovell, and Anita Scott.
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Margaret Bandera checks out the Cornershot gun that shoots around corners during the Police Academy demonstration during Core class. |
LEADERSHIP Alumni Updates
I've recently been named VP, National GPOs & Federal Health Systems in GlaxoSmithKline's Payer Markets division.
- Caroline R. De Marco ('05)
Please send us updates on you and your CORE classmates. We would love to hear from you and share good news with the rest of our LEADERSHIP community! |
This I Believe essays will be aired on WHYY 91 FM on Friday afternoons at 5:45 PM and Sundays at 9:30 AM. Or listen on their website!
The Philadelphia Business Journal has featured This I Believe essays by Dr. James Harris (Exec. '02), President of Widener University, former Mayor, W. Wilson Goode, Sr. ('67), and Mary Seton Corboy ('04), Executive Director of the Greensgrow Philadelphia Project. Look for the final feature on April 3rd. |
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Denis Kan looks on as Brian Rankin finds out how heavy the SWAT vests are. |
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Stacey Sauchuk ('99) was named First Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Eastern University in St. Davids, PA.
Lisa Dickson ('09) and Stephen Roker ('09) have joined the Board of Directors at EducationWorks.
Deana A. Calvelli ('08) has been named Vice President of the Board of Directors for Healing Art Works.
Ernest Hargett ('09) joined the Board of Directors of Dignity Housing.
Nicole Gillespie ('09) joined the Board of Directors of the national organization Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) in Colorodo Springs.
Jaques Ferber ('05) joined the Board of Directors at the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation.
If you or your classmates have recently joined a board, please let us know! If you are interested in joining a board, we work with over 80 organizations and would be happy to help. |
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Mayor Nutter's Private Sector Task Force
Join the Mayor's Private Sector Task Force - Philadelphia's executive-on-loan program designed to bring the best of the private sector to City goverment by utilizing loaned executives and experienced retired leaders to assist on critical City projects and work with top leadership from City government.
Members of the Task Force remain on the payroll of their private employer while working pro bono for the City and reporting to the City government for the duration of their project. Members are required to commit a minimum of 15 hours a week to a City project to be a part of this program. To find out more about the program and the kinds of projects that you could be a part of, visit the website.
Thank you to the LEADERSHIP alumni and Connectors who have already answered the call:
John Miller ('04), Bernadette Nace ('03), Danielle Cohn (Emerging Connector), Dan Gallagher ('08), Sozi Tulante (Emerging Connector).
If you are interested in joining the Mayor's Private Sector Task Force, please email
Mary Horstmann with a copy of your resume and a paragraph detailing the project(s) that you would like to assist on. |
 Core Class was held at the Police Academy in March, where members learned about the many branches of Philadelphia's police force.
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Rebuilding Together Philadelphia Wins HGTV Campaign!
Congratulations to RTP on winning a $40,000 grant from HGTV for their Change the World-Start at Home campaign. This grant will enable RTP to make critical repairs to a rowhouse that houses veterans in transition in the Frankford section of the City. |
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LEADERSHIP Alumni in the News |
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Congratulations
to our current Core members, alumni, and Connectors named to the
Philadelphia Business Journal's "40 Under 40" list! Kevin Greenberg (Emerging Connector), Sirena Moore (Emerging Connector), Scott Miller ('08), Cherelle Parker ('08), Simran Sidhu ('09), Ed Walters ('09). Stella M. Tsai ('08) has been awarded the Bar Award for Exceptional Community Service. The Sean Peretta Service Award is given annually to a member of the legal community who has devoted substantial time to innovative or non-traditional programs that serve the community. Tsai is a partner in the Philadelphia office of Archer & Greiner, P.C.
Bradford Sandler ('08) was the Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee of the Business Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association in 2008, and under his chairmanship it was awarded the "Business Law Section Committee of the Year Award". Sandler has been elevated to the Executive Committee of the Business Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He has been appointed Adjunct Professor of Law at Temple University School of Law.
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Nominations for 2009 Forum Award for Emerging Women Leaders
Nomination Criteria: The nominee must have been in her current career for a minimum of five and maximum of eight years and live in the region; demonstrated leadership capabilities in her profession or place of work and be in line for a position of major leadership; shown a commitment to women in her profession or to the community and is committed to leaving a legacy in the region.opics attract the most interest.
Questions please contact Judy Grossman, Associate Director, Forum of Executive Women |
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 LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Pin
Over the years it has been suggested that we create a LEADERSHIP lapel pin. We would like to ask your opinion on the subject to gauge interest. The pin would be similar to the one pictured above, with the LEADERSHIP logo in the center, and would cost about $100. Please vote to express your interest, or lack of interest, on making a pin available. Voting Yes does NOT commit you to buying a pin.
Please vote here. Thank you! |
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A special appearance was made by the Police Academy's new SWAT truck.
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Leadership Alum Running For City Controller
Brett Mandel ('06) has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2009 election as a candidate for City Controller of Philadelphia. The City Controller is Philadelphia's independently elected auditor and fiscal watchdog. Mandel served as Director of Financial and Policy Analysis in the Office of the City Controller from 1996 to 2004 before leaving city government to found Philadelphia Forward, a citizens' organization to promoting civic engagement to make Philadelphia a vibrant city that is a preferred place to live, work, and visit.
Over the past five years, Mandel's Philadelphia Forward has helped pass important tax reform legislation, enact ethics reforms, and expand transparency in the city budget. Often quoted in the media on issues of budgeting and taxation and constantly collaborating to expand his constituency for change, Mandel was selected in 2006 as one of the Philadelphia region's top 101 "connectors," and in 2008 was named one of the region's next 101 "connectors." |
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SCORE Philadelphia Seeking New Volunteer Business Leaders
SCORE is a national group of active and retired men and women who have or have had successful careers as executives and entrepreneurs who offer free counseling to individuals thinking of starting, expanding, or maintaining a small business. SCORE is looking for volunteers in the greater Philadelphia area. New volunteers have the opportunity to assume Chapter leadership positions as well as face-to-face counseling, seminar presentations and on-line counseling. The typical minimum counseling time donated is about 8 hours/month for one-on-one counseling and/or 3 hours/month for teaching business seminars. For leadership positions it ranges between one and two days a week. All volunteers have an orientation process that lasts approximately 3 months.
Interested in joining SCORE?
Contact Mark Maguire, Chapter Chair, SCORE Philadelphia
267-394-2782 |
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Center City Happenings
CCPA - Networking Breakfast
April 1, 2009
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
111 South 17th Street, 2nd Floor
$20 - CCPA Members, $30 - Non-members
Reservations required.
RSVP - 215-545-7766
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KIPP Philadelphia Charter School OPEN HOUSE
April 1, 2009
9:00-11:00 AM
2709 N. Broad Street
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CORP Future Search Conference
April 18, 2009
Trinity Memorial ChurchThe Community OutReach Partnership (CORP) is hosting an all day Future Search conference to aquire a vision for what CORP can become in the next decade and to inspire future volunteers and leaders.
Fountain Ballroom at The Yorkhouse
5325 Old York Road
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Revolution in a Bottle - Tom Szaky
April 28, 2009
5:30-7:00 PM
Helium Comedy Club
2031 Sansom Street
RSVP: 215-545-7766
Free - CCPA Members, $20 - Non-members
Reservations required
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Hidden City of Philadelphia
May 30 - June 30
A month-long arts festival will showcase the Metropolitan Opera House and eight other city sites and utilize the talents of hundred of artists. For more information see the Inquirer article by Stephen Salisbury. |
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Michael Bivens and Ray Raby get familiar with the Cornershot - which can aim and shoot around corners.
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Job Announcements
Business Manager - Part Time, Cradles to Crayons. Part-time position (3 days per week at $20 per hour). Business Manager will have general responsibility for organizational finances and reporting, and will maintain and coordinate support for office technology and systems. Bachelor's degree in business or related field, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quickbooks required.
Executive Director, March of Dimes. (King of Prussia)
The Executive Director position is a high impact role with accountability for the success of the local division. The Executive Director has direct responsibility for staff management, revenue growth, financial management, board and volunteer development, and marketing/public relations for the local division.
To Apply: Contact James Dennis, State Director, March of Dimes PA Chapter.
Development Director, Lantern Theater Company.
Lantern Theater seeks full-time Development Director (DD). Duties include: develop strategy for income growth, file grants/reports, manage special events/major gifts program, work with staff/Board/committees to review prospect lists. DD must have superior communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft, and work well under deadlines. Ideal candidate will have 5-7 years experience, inc. staff/volunteer management, and capital campaigns. Knowledge of Fundraiser Select a plus. DD must be a team player, and be flexible to work nights/weekends. Salary commensurate with experience; paid vacation, health/dental. Reports to Managing Director.
To Apply: Resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: Karyn Lyman, PO Box 53428, Philadelphia, PA 19105. Have a job opening? Let us know and we will make that position available to all of our participants, alumni, and friends. Please contact Colleen.
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Alumni In Transition
If you are an alumna/us in the midst of a job search and would be interested in a LEADERSHIP "in transition" discussion group meeting, please email Elaine Mercier . |
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United Way Annual Campaign
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Please consider LEADERSHIP Philadelphia as a
designated recipient for your personal pledge.
Our donor number is 09089.
We appreciate your support. Thank you for thinking of us.
Please let us know if you have pledged through United Way.
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The Core class learned about the Police bomb division and was able to feel the effects of a bomb set-off remotely.
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The canine demonstration from the Police Academy showed how dogs are used to find bombs, drugs, and deal with assailants. The dogs begin training at 5 months and live with their handlers.
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Colleen Hoy tries on the SWAT gear during the Police Academy presentation at Core.
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Core members are shown a gun used for shots up to 5 miles away.
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Alexa Obolensky tries on the heavy SWAT vest at the Police Academy in March.
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Core 2009 members learn more about the specialized weaponry utilized by the Police Academy.
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