We are pleased to present past issues of Connections, LEAD San Diego's electronic newsletter. As the title suggests, we are dedicated to providing each of you with a regular connection to LEAD San Diego's news, graduate members, and issues in our community. Connecting each of you to LEAD and to each other is an important step in LEAD's revitalization. You see, we strongly believe that the active and engaged network of LEAD graduates is uniquely poised to shape and guide our region's future and preserve our precious quality of life.

Click article title to open: Connections Issue 7, Winter ‘05

Connections
Issue 6 - Winter '05

President's Message

The turning of a new year has traditionally been a time of reflection and fresh beginnings. 2005 is sure to present challenges to our conventional wisdom, faith, inner fortitude, sense of humor and creativity. more...

Chairman's Message

It’s hard to grasp the magnitude of what has happened in South Asia. The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that wreaked such devastation have forever changed the physical and economic landscape of not only that entire region, but of the world as well. more...

The San Diego Visionary Awards

LEAD San Diego is now accepting nominations for the 2005 Visionary Awards. This will be the third year for this impressive—and growing—awards program that pays tribute to those who have demonstrated visionary leadership in our region. Do you know of someone who should be recognized with the popular Morgan Award? Who’s your favorite for categories such as Diversity, Quality of Life, or Economic Opportunity?

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Our New Member- Exclusive Event Series: Behind the Headlines

Session One:

Behind the Headlines takes the growing LEAD base behind the scenes, where members can participate in substantive discussions and get involved in real issues. more...

Leading San Diego's
Non Profit Sector

San Diego County’s nonprofit sector has an opportunity to create the future of our region instead of only responding to its challenges. For this reason, on January 24th LEAD San Diego, The San Diego Foundation, San Diego Grantmakers and Sempra Energy launched a four part series of forums where the community will define a regional vision for a high performing nonprofit sector and begin to identify the steps needed to achieve this vision. more...

LEAD, Sempra Energy, and 10News Honor Local Leaders for 2005

LEAD San Diego, in the third year of its partnership with 10News and Sempra Energy, honored ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to improve the quality of life in the San Diego region at the 10News Leadership Award Gala on January 19, 2005 at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. more...

The LEAD Class of 2005

The Core Curriculum is a series of nine issues-oriented seminars held from September to May for one full day each month. Described as a "Master's Degree" on San Diego, it provides a big picture of the major issues facing the San Diego region. These seminars are created by the LEAD staff and a committee of LEAD graduates, with the aid and expertise of area decision-makers. Approximately 50 class members are selected to participate each year. more...

Leading Change: Leadership Action Teams are Engaged in Their Projects

As part of their curriculum and development, the 2005 LEAD Class divided into Leadership Action Teams in the fall, and were deployed to work on community projects, which were drawn from community-based organizations and grassroots community-building efforts in San Diego County’s low-or-moderate-income/traditionally underserved communities. more...

LEAD Graduate Member Celebration of 2004

On Tuesday evening, November 16, 2004 the LEAD San Diego Board of Directors and Graduate Council hosted the Second Annual Graduate Member Celebration. more...

LEAD San Diego Celebrates New Partnership With Tiffany & Company

Thanks to Jonathan Bailey, CEO, Bailey Gardiner and a director on the LEAD board, Tiffany & Co. hosted a cocktail reception for LEAD San Diego in their elegant Fashion Valley boutique on Wednesday evening, September 22, 2004. more...

LEAD Graduate Council

LEAD San Diego’s Graduate Council is chaired by Victoria Garrison, Associate Education Director for the San Diego Zoo and a graduate of the class of ‘99. more...

Class of 1993 Celebrates
Second Reunion

For class members who attended, it didn’t seem like an entire year had passed since the last class of 1993 reunion. more...

Class of 1994 Celebrates 10 Years

LEAD San Diego’s Class of '94 celebrated the tenth anniversary of their graduation with a luncheon celebration at the San Diego Yacht Club on Friday, May 14, 2004. more...

Upcoming Reunion Information for the Class of '98, '99, and '03

Watch for details on upcoming class reunions!

If interested in planning a reunion, contact Wendy at the LEAD office. more...

By the People: Deliberation Day

Across the country on October 16th of last year, participants of PBS Deliberation Day engaged in spirited debate over two key national challenges: improving national security and increasing the number of American jobs in a competitive global economy. more...

 

Thank You to Our Active Members

Thank you for the investment you’ve made in LEAD San Diego through your annual membership dues. Over the course of the last two years, we’ve been trying hard to ensure that your membership in LEAD offers you numerous opportunities and benefits and we’re proud to say that there are an unprecedented number of you who have stepped up to the plate and become involved. more...

Winter 2004
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Presidents' Message
Leadership Is About Action
LEAD San Diego’s Leadership Trust Explores the Ins and Outs of Civic Engagement
Leading Change: The 2004 Leadership Action Teams
Leaders honored at the 5th Annual 10Leaders for San Diego Gala
By the People: America in the World, a Citizen Deliberation on Security and Economics
Making New Connections With Leaders in San Diego
ENVISON SAN DIEGO: The Creative Community
Creating a Win, Win
Upcoming Events
Celebrating
Successes
Graduate Council Seeks New
Members
Active Members

October 2003
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Presidents' Message
New Addition to the LEAD Staff
LEAD Class Reunion 1993
Finding Our Character and Illuminating Our Soul
LEADerTrends - Claire Shipman
LEADerTrends - Ray Suarez
LEADerTrends - Dr. Richard Florida
Class of 2004
LEAD Supporters
Upcoming Events

July 2003
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Presidents' Message
A New Era of Civic Leadership?
The 2003 Visionary Awards
LEADerTrends Launched
Navigating the Badlands
Creative Engineering

February 2003
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President's Message
Danger…Or Opportunity?
Protecting Communities In Economic Adversity
Jamie Tucker Memorial
Start-Up Fund Established For New Public Program
First Graduate Council Meeting
Leadership Trust Plans Charter, Strategy
10leadership Awards Program
Calendar Of Events
LEAD San Diego Thanks Top Supporters

November 2002
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Welcome to Connections
Who are San Diego's Responsibles
2002-2003 Seminars OpenEMINARS OPEN
THE 2003 Class Roster
Learn, Experience, and Leave a Footprint
New Emerging Leaders Program

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