April 29
Congratulations to the 2015 LEA Recipient 
Michele Poole 

A graduate of Class of 2014, Michele became the recipient of our 2015 Leadership Excellence Award (LEA) this month in front of more than 300 alumni, sponsors and other supporters of LPBC who came together to honor and celebrate the work being done to make Palm Beach County a better community. 

Learn more here about Michele's work in helping children as well as about the other LEA finalists, nominees and volunteers who made the April 24 event so successful.
A Refreshed Identity
New Logos and Program Names Capture Our Impact 

We are proud to share our new logo for Leadership Palm Beach County!

 

We abbreviated our name to LPBC and shortened the logo to create a more modern and engaging image that better captures the impact of our organization. We also have made changes to the program names and designed supporting logos.

 

Learn more here about our new logos and our efforts to Connect, Collaborate and Change - together!



BDO Managing Partner 
Becoming Active in Community Is Key to Leadership Success

"To be an effective leader, you need to recognize and embrace change and continuously strive to improve" says Morry Gottlieb, West Palm Beach Managing Partner of BDO, which is one of LPBC's community partners.


We asked Morry Gottlieb to describe the key influencers in his leadership development and how he helps to create great ideas in his company. One of the ways he grew as a leader: coaching Little League.


 
He explains here.


Transportation Day 
Palm Beach County and Transportation: There Are Many Niche Opportunities 

When it comes to transportation, our community needs new ideas, approaches and strategies that can bring us more financial resources and connect us to regional planning efforts. These are the issues that members of our 2015 Leadership Program discussed during their recent Transportation Day.

 

Learn more what they discussed 

here, as explained by class member James D'Loughy.  


 

Click for more photos here.

Business Day 
Leadership Youth Class Member: Give Local Companies Feedback To Improve Business

What would happen if we all gave businesses more feedback on their services and products? Our business environment would improve, says Kristy Sanchez, a member of our 2015 Youth Leadership class. She and other young leaders learned about the importance of customer satisfaction during their recent Business Day.

 

Kristy Sanchez explains here why it's vital to give businesses plenty of feedback.


Click for more photos here.

"Back on the Bus" 
Reunites LPBC Classmates To Do Public Good

Last month, dozens of LPBC alumni and supporters got "Back on the Bus" for a behind-the-scenes tour of Palm Beach County. Veronica Helsby (Class of 1987) was one of them. She was amazed at how much she learned. Many new companies and organizations had opened since she graduated from LPBC nearly three decades ago. But one thing remained unchanged: the "selfless dedication of so many" in helping those in need.  


She described her day on the bus here.

Caps & Cribs
Helps Teen Mothers Succeed in Life

One of last year's LPBC Civic Engagement Projects addressed the issue of keeping teen mothers in school. "Caps & Cribs" launched as a mentoring program through the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (HMHB) Coalition of Palm Beach County - and it has already changed the lives of several teen mothers. The program is expanding across Palm Beach County, with the goal of keeping many more teen mothers on a path toward success instead of on a road to poverty.


 

We asked Michelle Gonzalez (Class of 2011), who is HMHB's director of external affairs, to describe the "Caps and Cribs" project and how we all can support it.


 

Click here to learn about the project. 



EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING UP

Volunteers Needed!!!!

 

Sunfest

On Friday May 1 you have the opportunity to help children with special needs enjoy sunset 

 

Corn Gleaning

On Saturday May 9 you have the opportunity to put tasty, nutritious, locally-grown corn on the table of thousands of hungry families by gleaning in a Belle Glade field on the morning of Saturday

 
Join in the Great Give

A 24-Hour Online Giving Event that is Making a Difference

On May 5th, starting at 5 p.m., LPBC is participating in the Great Give - a 24-hour online giving event.

Every gift to Leadership will be multiplied.  Please click here to find more information.
Meetings and Events

Volunteer at Sunfest

Great Give

Corn Gleaning 

Adult Leadership Program
Education Day

Youth Leadership Program
Graduation 

Board of Governors Meeting

Adult Leadership Program
Closing Retreat 




LPBC Alumni Honor Roll 

Scott Hawkins (Class of 1994), Joanne O'Connor (Class of 2008), Sidney Stubbs (Class of 1985) and Roberto Vargas (Class of 2006) were mentioned in the 2015 South Florida Legal Guide were named as Top Lawyers.  All of whom work for Jones Foster Johnston & Stubbs, P.A.


 

Class of 1985

Sidney Stubbs was featured in The Palm Beach Post for his election to secretary of the board of directors for Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches.
 

Class of 1995

Art Menor was nominated for "Outstanding Male Volunteer" for the 14th Annual Men with Caring Hearts Luncheon.

Class of 1998

Andrea McMillan was appointed to Florida Bar Code & Rules Of Evidence Committee.

Mary Kay Murray was awarded the Women's Chamber of Commerce Giraffe Award. 

Class of 1999
Michele Gurto now serves on the board of directors for Executive Women of the Palm Beaches.

Class of 2000
Michelle Diffenderfer was named as The Scene Maker in The Palm Beach Post.

Rosanne Duane now serves on the board of directors for Executive Women of the Palm Beaches.

Class of 2001
Jeremy Johnson was featured in The Palm Beach Post as a Newsmaker & Shaker.

Class of 2003
Kim Jones was nominated for the Women's Chamber Giraffe Award.

Class of 2008
Regina Bedoya now serves on the board of directors for Executive Women of the Palm Beaches.

Class of 2010
Sarah Cortvriend was appointed Chair of the Florida Bar Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee for 2015-2016.  

Class of 2011
Rhonda D. Rogers was awarded the Women's Chamber of Commerce Giraffe Award. 

Class of 2014
Michele Poole is recipient of the 2015 Leadership Excellence Award for her passionate advocacy for children.

Brad Hertzberg received the Rising Star Award from the United Way of Palm Beach County.


Class of 2015

Barbara LeBrun was featured in The Palm Beach Post with regard to brokering an under-the-radar deal on Datura street that's expected to reinvigorate the quiet block.
 

Jackie Reeves was nominated for the Women's Chamber Giraffe Award.


 

If you know of a Leadership Palm Beach County Alum who should be featured in the Honor Roll, please email today! 


 


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