Special Edition 2014

LPG 2014 Celebration for Class XXVIII

UPCOMING EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

September 3—LPG Class XXIX Welcome Reception, 6pm 10-12—LPG Class XXIX

Opening Retreat 28—LPG Family Picnic, 12pm-

4pm, Watkins Park

October 8—LPG Program Day 21—Twilight Tuesday, Wine

Tasting-Romano Winery, Billingsley House, $25

November 12--LPG Program Day 15--Emerging Leaders December 3—Holiday Mixer, Bus Boys and

Poets, Hyattsville, MD 10—LPG Program Day

January 13—Twilight Tuesday, Grace’s

Vista Gardens 21—LPG Program Day

February 11—LPG Program Day

March 3—LPG Recruitment Breakfast 11—LPG Program Day 17—Twilight Tuesday, Grace’s

Vista Gardens

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LPG Connection Express Developing and Enriching Leaders and

Helping them Stay Connected

Closing Retreat 2

Program Day Highlights 3

Community Service 3

Membership Highlights 4

Inside this issue:

The word leader-ship often gets bantered about. For Lead-ership Prince George’s, (LPG) the question of What Is Leader-ship has become a central one as the organization

grows and expands its programs, activities and initiatives.

In the early stages, the organization’s primary focus was its ten-month leadership development training for professionals. Programmatically, the focus of LPG has expanded to a full fledged not-for-profit organization that provides not only training but also activities and initiatives centered on personal and professional growth, community outreach, network-ing and, most recently, enrichment for high school and college students, and young professionals.

Operationally, the organization has grown from a board of less than ten to one that has 23 mem-bers, eleven active committees, and multiple ac-tivities each month. I am constantly amazed by the growth, which has occurred with few if any paid staff and which functions on a small budget that is bolstered by bartering and incredible part-ners who, time and time again, support the vision and mission of the organization.

What does this all mean? For me, it is an affirma-tion that community trusteeship is alive and well. It is also a reminder that, individually and collectively, we must continue to affect positive change.

Leadership Prince George’s plays an invaluable role in bringing together stakeholders who are committed to the community and who see the wonderful promise of Prince George’s County and the region. For sure, the BEST IS YET TO COME. STAY TUNED. Marva Jo Camp

Letter from the LPG Chairman

On June 11, 2014, the annual graduation dinner was held at The Sunset Room at National Harbor to rec-ognize Class XXVIII candidates for completing the 2013-2014 ten-month Signature Leadership Program. During the program year, class members received leadership training, discussed current issues, and partic-ipated in activities designed to enhance their understanding of Prince George’s County and the Region. They gained access to valuable networking opportunities with both public and private stakeholders. There were well over 120 individuals in attendance from all sectors – Federal and local government, public and private industries, and nonprofit organizations within Prince George’s County and the surrounding Washington, DC region. Attendees had the opportunity to network and mingle during the reception.

Class XXVIII candidates received their Certificates of Completion from Marva Jo Camp, LPG Chair, and their respective mentor. They were given the LPG oath by Dr. William Welch, Founder of Leadership Prince George’s. Class XXVIII candidates Kelly Vaughn, Korey Neal, and Darin Conforti were nominated by their fellow classmates to present class reflections of the past program year. Each speaker delivered a dynamic message and presented from the heart what LPG meant to them. In addition, Marva Jo presented Manuel (Class XXVI) and Wanda Arrington (Class XXVII) with the Chairman’s Award for their outstanding service and commitment to LPG and the community this past program year. It was a great event and we are look-

ing forward to next year’s celebration! (cont. on page 2)

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LPG Class XXVIII Closing Retreat

development training and team building exer-cises. A highlight of the retreat occurred during team presentations. One team even inspired as many as 20 participants from other teams to

join in.

The retreat closed with a very inspiring and

symbolic ceremony by Dr. Welch. The class

members had successfully completed the 10

month training program. The class consensus

was they had learned about the history, re-

sources, infrastructure, challenges and oppor-

tunities in Prince George’s County. They had

gained greater insight into Prince George’s

County. They had developed professional net-

works and friendships that would be invaluable

in making the county a preferred location for

raising your family or locating your business.

They were better prepared to assume leader-

ship roles and mentor future leaders.

The Leadership Prince George’s closing re-treat was held from June 4th through June 6th at the picturesque Hyatt Regency Chesa-peake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland.

There were 24 members from the Class of XXVIII and 2 members from the Class of XVII that participated in the closing retreat.

The class members participated in leadership

Graduates of LPG Class XXVIII: Marsha Abbot (K. Neal International); Nike Camp-bell-Fatoki (Prince Georges County Office of the Sheriff); Jainaba Ceesay, (M & T Bank); Nicole Clifton (Prince Georges County Schools); Darin Conforti (MD National Capi-tal Park and Planning Commission); Sasha Desrouleaux ( Prince Georges County Coun-cil--Davis); DeWayne Ellis (Edward Jones); Teresa Gardner-Williams (MD National Cap-ital Park and Planning Commission); Felecia Greer (PEPCO); Tonya Jackson (Agape Health); Gwen Johnson (MedStar Southern Maryland Imaging Center); Robert Kee (CareFirst Administrators); Rita Lassiter (Healthy Teen Network; Evette Lee (Transitions DHG Foundation, Inc.); Michelle Long (Washington Gas); Dora Myles-Moore (Prince Georges County Council--Lehman); Korey Neal (K. Neal International Trucking, Inc.); Susan Oliver (Whiting Turner Contrac-tor); Christine A. Osei (MD National Capital Park & Planning Commission); Robyn Ow-ens (United Way of the National Capital Ar-ea); Altmann Pannell (Prince Georges County Council-Turner); Andristine Robin-son (Prince George’s Community College); Angela Robinson (Soft-Con Enterprises,

Inc.); Kelly L. Vaughn (MD Department of Housing & Community Development); How-ard Ways (Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County); and Martin Wills

(Chick-fil-A).

Thanks to the 2013-2014 LPG Program Day Sponsors: Baltimore Gas & Electric, Brent-wood Arts Exchange, Joe’s Movement Empo-rium, MD-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, M-NCPPC Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation, Office of the County Executive, Prince Georges Communi-

ty College, Prince Georges County Council, Prince Georges County Department of Social Services, Prince Georges County Economic Development Corporation, Prince Georges County Fire/EMS Department, Prince Georges County Office of The Sheriff, Prince Georges County Police Department, Prince Georges Hospital Center, Prince Georges Policing Insti-tute, Renaissance Treatment Center, The Honorable Tawanna Gaines, University of Maryland, and Washington Suburban Sanitary

Commission.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Public Safety Program Day was held on March 12th at the Prince George’s County Police Training Academy. The day is de-signed to provide the class with specific infor-mation about the various components of pub-lic safety in Prince George’s County.

The class hears from the County’s public safety leaders, appointed and elected, from two perspectives: 1) they are given an over-view of the direction of each agency, its chal-lenges, and progress; and, 2) they hear the leadership philosophies of the exceptionally qualified public safety team in Prince George’s County.

Speakers: Deputy Chief Administrative Of-ficer for Public Safety, Barry Stanton; Director of Homeland Security, Brian Moe; Deputy Chief of Police Henry Stawinski; Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commis-sion Chief of Police Larry Brownle; Prince George’s County Sheriff Melvin C. High, Dep-uty Fire Chief Neal Dennis and Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks. (continued on page 4)

EDUCATION

Education day, held at Prince George's Com-munity College, provides a discussion orient-ed environment around all aspects of educa-tion here in Prince George's County.

Speakers range from Maryland Department of Education subject matter experts to execu-tives in the county school. It also gives Prince George's Community College a chance to highlight its varied involvement with K-12, Workforce Development and traditional high-er education topics.

The marquee event is always the round table discussion with Presidents and/or Assistant Provosts of the institutions of Higher Educa-tion in the county. This year saw, for the very first time, representation from all of the col-leges and universities headquartered here in the county. University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland University Col-lege, Bowie State University, Capitol College, Lancaster Bible College, and Prince George's Community College. Speakers and Facilitators: Ashanti Abubakar, Dr. Kathy Richard-Andrews, Manuel Arrington, (continued on page 4)

Class XXVIII COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

For their community service project, Class XXVIII conducted a Boys to Men, Girls to Women Youth Conference on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Largo Student Center, Prince George’s Com-munity College. Approximately 230 students participated.

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ARTS AND CULTURE

The program day is focused on the varied art and cultural venues located in the county. The class this year was asked to relate Arts and Culture with Economic Development.

The program day generally starts in Brentwood and travels by bus to the University of Maryland and Bowie State University. The day wraps up at Joe’s Movement Emporium with a hands-on musical exercise by the class. Speakers and Facilitators: Lucy Austin, Marva Jo Camp, Phil Davis, Brooke Kidd, Dr. Clarence Knight, Tren-ton Sanders, Debbie Tyner, Dorit Yaron, and

Brian Young.

CHRISTMAS IN APRIL

The Christmas in April program has been helping disabled and elderly homeowners, and families with children in Prince George’s County since 1989. In April of 2014, Leadership Prince George’s, Inc. once again partnered with Sheriff Melvin C. High and the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office to breathe new life into an estab-lished home on Forest Terrace in the Landover area of Prince George’s County.

The disabled homeowner whose home was re-paired currently serves as a school volunteer in DC but his home had fallen into disrepair, includ-ing being without hot water for more than six months. Volunteers from the Sheriff’s Office and licensed professionals worked for weeks on the residence replacing the hot water heater, stove, refrigerator and microwave, and making improve-ments and repairs to electrical systems, plumbing and the roof. (continued on page 4)

LPG Program Day Highlights

LPG Community Service Events

LPG Family Picnic Our 3nd Annual Old Fashioned Family Picnic for graduates, family and friends will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2014, Noon-4pm, at Watkins Regional Park, Pavilion #0. We’ll supply the grilled hotdogs, burgers, and BBQ beans. Chicken & turkey options available. Bring a few favorite things for your guests, & a dessert to share. RSVP to attend and volunteer to assist on the LPG website.

LPG Membership Surveys LPG will be conducting membership surveys this fall. The surveys are designed to assess membership engagement and satisfaction; and to also identify leadership training needs of graduates, recruits, and organizational sponsors. Please make sure we have your correct email address and please kindly respond when you re-ceive the survey so that your voice and input can be heard.

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LPG Connection Express is a publication of Leadership Prince George’s and is published quarterly.

Editor—Lanta Evans-Motte Co-Editor—Clarence Brewton Contributors—Manuel Arrington, Wanda Arrington, Clarence Brewton, Marva Jo Camp, Lanta Evans-Motte, Robert Kee, Darrin Palmer, Anita Pesses, Wanda Ramos Photographer—Manuel Arrington

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PUBLIC SAFETY cont. from page 3:

The helicopter pilot demonstration and the situational judgment training exer-cise helped every participant gain valuable new perspective of the complexities and interworkings of Public Safety in Prince George’s County.

EDUCATION cont. from page 3: Dr. Gary Bredfeldt, Dr. Jacqueline L. Brown, Dr. Mickey L. Burnim, Dr. Marie Cini, Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, Dr. Sandra Dunnington, Dr. Tyjaun A. Lee, Dr. Bernard Sadusky, Dr. Yvette Snowden, Daryl Williams, Dr. Donna Wiseman, and Dr. Michael Wood.

CHRISTMAS IN APRIL cont. from page 3:

Leadership Prince Georges’ volunteers painted, installed a screen door, raked leaves, and mulched. After spending the day making improvements and fellow-shipping with all of the other workers, there was great pride taken in what had been accomplished. Even the neighbors took note of the excellent work and camaraderie of all of the volunteers. Leadership is demonstrated in many ways—giving of yourself to improve another’s situation is the most rewarding.

Membership Highlights

The support and participation of LPG graduates is essential to the organization’s continued success. Thanks to those of you who have paid your 2014-2015 membership dues. If you have not paid, please take a few minutes to become a paid member by September 1, 2014. Please visit our website at www.leadershipprincegeorges.com to pay online or download the membership form & mail to: Leadership Prince George’s, PO Box 6407, Largo, MD 20774.

PAID MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS

BASIC MEMBERSHIP $150: Members receive re-duced rates at all paid events and additional benefits.

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $1,000: In addition to benefits available through the Basic Membership, Leader-ship Circle members receive free tickets to se-lected events & VIP access to Invitation Only Events. This is an investment in LPG.

Join today!

Tanya Hood poses with LPG Chairman, Marva Jo Camp, during cleanup and restoration of the Christmas in April home. Other LPG volunteers also assisted.

LPG Upcoming Events and Activities

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