Twenty years ago I began my own LAA Flagship experience with the 2006 class Opening Retreat under the leadership of Griff Hall and Jim Harden. (FLG06 class photo at right)

 

What I remember the most from my Flagship experience is the people. To this day I remain so grateful to have shared the experience with such a diverse and truly interesting cohort of community leaders. I learned so much from my classmates during my Flagship year and I am grateful each time we cross paths in the community. 

 

The most useful takeaway from my Flagship year was the following guiding principles of The Four Fold Way by Angeles Arrien:

 

*Show up & be fully present

*Pay attention to what has heart and meaning

*Tell the truth without blame or judgement

*Be open to outcome not attached to it

 

I have carried these with me personally and professionally for twenty years and I can't express how practical and deeply helpful they remain to this day.

 

 

 

 

This month I had the privilege of welcoming 52 new Flagship participants for their Opening Retreat under the expert facilitation of Griff Hall and Derek Matthews.   

 

Reflecting on their recent Retreat, and looking forward to their upcoming Government Day session, I am struck by the enduring value of investing in community leadership.

 

 

More than 30 years and 1800+ graduates since our founding, 52 leaders including public and private sector, commercial, nonprofit and individual citizens have stepped forward to invest their time, talent and treasure in the Flagship experience. I am humbled and deeply grateful for the passion and dedication each of these leaders bring to the Flagship opportunity.

 

If you're curious about this new class - they call themselves the Best Class - you can click here for the full roster, or better yet, click here to register for the Program Kickoff and Homecoming event and meet them for yourself!

 

The Program Kickoff and Homecoming is equal parts meeting the new class and celebrating classes with milestone anniversary years in 2025. (My 2006 class mates will celebrate our 20th Anniversary next year.)

 

 

Here are the featured classes for this year's Homecoming:

 

FLG2025 = Just graduated!

FLG2020 = 5 Years

FLG2015 = 10 Years

FLG2010 = 15 Years

FLG2005 = 20 Years

FLG2000 = 25 Years

FLG1995 = 30 Years

 

We’ll also announce and celebrate 2025 Chair’s Award and Volunteer of the Year Honorees!