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It's Time to Renew Your LAA Class Dues (posted 8/4/11)

Dear LAA Graduates,

As we kick off our 2011-2012 program year, please consider renewing your class dues. This yearly contribution from you, our alumni, will not only keep you engaged with LAA, but provide vital support for our programs and organization. Consider what your support of LAA has helped accomplish and our vision for the future.

LAA is proud to say we are over 1,100 graduates strong. Last year, we added 65 new graduates to our community from the Flagship, Executive Leadership Series and Neighborhood Leadership Academy programs, while our 29 member inaugural Fellows class successfully launched its project, Ready Chesapeake, Inc. We reconnected with alumni through social events and happy hours around the county. We secured a record number of new Leadership Partners, sponsors and donors to fund our quality programs and outreach efforts. LAA ended the year with a festive Tribute graduation in June and immediately kicked off this new program year with a successful Summer Serenade fundraiser on Gibson Island in July.

What's ahead for LAA? We are growing our popular Fellows program and expanding LAA's reach to a new Youth Community Leadership program. We are planning 3 free Fireside Chat breakfasts, starting off with our first topic on October 28th, Our Local Federal Reserve: What It Does For Us, by Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Board Member Rick Morgan. LAA is partnering with more organizations than ever, exploring more serious issues facing residents and businesses, and making a significant impact in Anne Arundel County.

What can you do? Pay your dues to stay connected with us. Get invited to great social events and Fireside Chat breakfasts, receive LAA's E-Newsletter and more. As a new offering, contribute $100 or more to LAA's Annual Fund and your class dues are waived this year!

In addition to your dues, we need your active involvement on our committees to improve programs and to continue to make an impact in this county. Contact us to sign up.
We hope that you will join with us in our continued efforts to be a force for positive change in Anne Arundel County. Please take a moment today to pay online from our Home Page or download the form and mail it to us.

With appreciation,

Tom Marquardt
President

Eric Edstrom
Executive Director

Kathleen Nieberding Temprine
Director of Development

The Cordish Companies contribute $10,000 to Leadership Anne Arundel

Pictured from the left are Joseph Weinberg, President and Partner, The Cordish Companies;
Robert Norton, President and General Manager of Maryland LIVE, The Cordish Companies;
Tom Marquardt, President, Leadership Anne Arundel Board of Directors.

Hank Gundlach & Debbie Gundlach contribute $10,000 to Leadership Anne Arundel

Pictured from the left are Janice Page, Treasurer, Leadership Anne Arundel; Hank Gundlach,
Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Debbie Gundlach; Tom Marquardt,
President, Leadership Anne Arundel Board of Directors.

Greenberg Gibbons Commercial presents a $10,000 check to Leadership Anne Arundel

Pictured from left are Janice Page, Treasurer, Leadership Anne Arundel; Sher Fallin,
Executive Assistant to Brian J. Gibbons, Greenberg Gibbons Commercial;
Tom Marquardt, President, Leadership Anne Arundel Board of Directors.

The 2011 Tribute to Leadership was a resounding success. Over 200 graduates, sponsors, officials and guests gathered at Maryland Hall for Creative Arts for a cocktail reception, awards ceremony, class reflections and graduation of the 2011 Flagship, Neighborhood Leadership Academy and Executive Leadership Series classes.

LAA appoints new executive director

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 16, 2011) - Leadership Anne Arundel has hired a veteran banking executive and well-known community volunteer as its next executive director.

Eric W. Edstrom will assume the organization's leadership position on April 25. He replaces Patrick Lee, who will remain with LAA as a volunteer through June.

Edstrom has more than 25 years in financial and managerial experience and most recently was president of the Annapolis Community Bank before its purchase by CFG Bancorp in 2009. Prior to then he was the company operating officer of Whitmore Print & Imaging in Annapolis. [read more]

LAA Selects Neighborhood Leadership Academy Class of 2011

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 7, 2011) - Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA) has selected 12 people from throughout Anne Arundel County to participate in its Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) Class of 2011.

Currently in its tenth year, NLA is targeted to emerging leaders in neighborhoods throughout the county, providing them with the skills and experience they need to become community leaders. It is the only program of its kind in the state of Maryland.

"We are very pleased at the caliber of the members of this year's NLA class," said Tatiana Klein, NLA Planning Committee Chair. "They are enthusiastic and engaged, and will help Leadership Anne Arundel achieve its goal of bringing people together to create more effective communities."

NLA sessions are led by people who are familiar with the challenges and opportunities of grassroots communities. The NLA curriculum combines skills concepts and practical applications. Participants learn soft skills such as leadership skills, community trusteeship, communication styles and creativity. These are combined with more concrete skills such as conducting meetings, developing financial statements and applying for grants.

NLA class members participate in community projects, including one that aims to close the racial and ethnic gap in test scores in local schools. Another project will provide a curriculum-based support program for the middle-school-age children of addicts.

NLA participants meet for 14 sessions through June, roughly every other week. In June, the class will graduate with other Leadership Anne Arundel classes at LAA's gala event, "A Tribute to Community Leadership." Other LAA programs include the Flagship Program, the Executive Leadership Series, and the Leadership Fellows Seminar Series.

Leadership Anne Arundel's mission is provide people of diverse backgrounds with the education, resources and networks necessary to become successful, proactive leaders. During its 17 years, Leadership Anne Arundel has trained more than 1,000 people to become community leaders. LAA graduates have become involved in many non-profit boards, local governments and other organizations, and have launched a number of successful community programs.

Leadership Fellow Create Small Business Safety Net
Join our Next Fellows Class

Corporations and major employers have understood the importance of emergency preparedness for a long time. But what about the small business owners who don't think a disaster can happen to them?

Read the The Capital's story

2010 Leadership Fellows

Leadership Anne Arundel is currently recruiting for its next Fellows class. If you are a graduate of another LAA program and are interested in applying, click here to fill out/download our application.

LAA Welcomes a New Leadership Partner

Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits recently contributed $6,000 from its Oktoberfest Celebration to become a Small Business Leadership Partner for LAA's 2010-2011 program year.

Shown in the photo from left to right are: David Marberger of Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits; Tom Marquardt, President, Leadership Anne Arundel Board of Directors; Chuck Ferrar, Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits; and Patrick Lee, Executive Director, Leadership Anne Arundel.

The benefits of partnerships with LAA are extensive. To inquire about Leadership Partner packages and sponsorships, please contact Kathy Nieberding Temprine, Director of Development, at kmnieberding@gmail.com.

LAA Development Director Kathleen Nieberding Temprine Presented
with the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award

Congratulations to Kathleen Nieberding Temprine, LAA's director of development, who was presented with the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award at the 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast at Anne Arundel Community College.

Serving at Leadership Anne Arundel since 2008, Kathy is a prominent charitable fundraiser and is co-founder and vice-chair of the Annapolis Community Foundation, a resource for local philanthropy. Kathy has hosted numerous fundraisers to raise money for local residents and public safety workers battling illnesses, including the late Annapolis City firefighter John Smith and the late restaurateur Charlie Bauer of Rockfish. She is also a successful political director and campaign manager for former Annapolis Mayor Ellen Moyer, current Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen, LAA graduate County Councilman Chris Trumbauer, LAA graduate City Alderwoman Sheila Finlayson, the Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County, other local candidates, initiatives and nonpartisan causes.

Kathy served as government relations director for the city of Annapolis and was a 15-year lobbyist and advocate for civil rights, community health organizations and women's groups.

She has received several awards from the National Organization for Women and was a recipient of the YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County's TWIN Award, a nationally recognized honor for women who have made significant contributions to business and industry.

She has a Master's degree in Legal, Ethical & Historical Studies from University of Baltimore, and a Management and Business degree from Towson University.

Kathy is an active sports, fitness and nutrition enthusiast, who runs, dances, and teaches yoga. She has a blackbelt in karate and practices martial arts and kickboxing.

Congratulations from the entire LAA community!

Leadership Anne Arundel Selects Flagship Class of 2011

Leadership Anne Arundel has selected 31 people as members of its Flagship Class of 2011. The theme of this year's Flagship Program is "Expanding Our Horizons." | See the Press Release

Tribute to Community Leadership Honors Leadership Anne Arundel's 2010 Graduates

Nearly 60 participants in Leadership Anne Arundel's three programs graduated on June 22nd. Programs included the Executive Leadership Series, the Flagship Program and the Inaugural Fellows Seminar Series. Nearly 200 LAA graduates, sponsors, friends and family attended the VIP reception and Graduation Ceremony. Click here to see the list of graduates.

The Flagship Class Project was displayed at the event. This project involved working as a class with VisionWorkshops on a photo journalism depiction of their experiences throughout the Flagship Program. The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County and Frank Gumpert Printing assisted the Class as well as the production end of the project. The photographs will be displayed at the Anne Arundel County Government Center and other select places throughout the county.

Leadership Anne Arundel's signature event was made possible by contributions and in kind donations from many companies and individuals who sponsored the event. Leadership Anne Arundel appreciates the support given by the following:

Board of Director's Circle: Anne Arundel Community College; ARINC; Art Ebersberger; Greenberg Gibbons Commercial; Hank Gundlach, Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; M&T Bank; Northrop Grumman; Telecommunications Systems, Inc.; and Verizon.

President's Circle: Booz Allen Hamilton; Frank Gumpert Printing; Insurance Solutions: and PNC Bank

Executive Committee's Circle: Baltimore Gas and Electric; BB&T; Pam Beidle/Nationwide Insurance; and Delegate Steve Schuh

Committee Chair's Circle: A.J. Properties, Inc.; Anne Arundel Medical Center; the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County; Chesapeake Arts Center; First Citizens Bank; Michael S. Gallatin, LLC; Klos, Lourie, & Leahy, P.A.; Senator Ed Reilly; St. John's College and VisionWorkshops.

In addition, Leadership Anne Arundel is grateful to the caterers and restaurants who donated delicious food and beverages sampled by the participants:

El Salto Mexican Restaurant, Katcef Brothers, Mills Wine & Spirits; Roundz Catering, Saucy Salamander, Terry's Place Family Restaurant and Lounge, West End Grille; and Whole Foods.

Press Release