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Class of 2010 Visit To Northern Virginia
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While
in Northern Virginia, the Class of 2010 traveled to Top of the Town
in Arlington for a spectacular view of Washington DC. The class
members learned about the Greater Washington region's economy from
Former Congressman Tom Davis, Cheryl Kilday, Chairman, Virginia
Travel and Tourism Association and Matt Erskine from the Greater
Washington Initiative. Friday started off with a bang with a
diversity panel at Wakefield High School. The diversity panel
shared their personal stories and included Andres Tobar, Executive
Director, Shirlington Employment & Education Center and LEAD VIRGINIA Class
of 2007, Najet Chiha and Christelle Nana, both graduates from
the Northern Virginia Family Service Training Futures program and
also two Wakefield High School recent graduates Gloria Lemus from El
Salvador and Mekdes Kebede from Ethopia. The class enjoyed
a behind-the-scenes tour of Dulles International Airport, toured the
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center and
concluded a full day in Loudoun County at Sunset Hills Vineyard
for a tasting, tour and dinner. Saturday morning focused on
transportation in the region with guest speakers Delegate Vivian
Watts, Doug Koelemay from the Commonwealth of Virginia Transportation
Board, Bob Chase from the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance,
Delegate Joe May and Delegate Tom Rust. Delegates Watts, May
and Rust presented a potential transportation funding
solution (HB 971) for discussion and debate.
The
Northern Virginia co-chairs were Ardell Fleeson, Commercial Real
Estate Broker, CB Richard Ellis and LEAD VIRGINIA Class of 2009 and
Kurt Krause, General Manager, The National Conference Center and LEAD VIRGINIA
Class of 2009. A special thank you to XO Communications for
their sponsorship of the session and to MVM, Inc., The National
Conference Center, Washington Gas and McGuire Woods LLC for being
dinner sponsors.
Tom Hardy, Tim Pace
and Paul Trapp
Wakefield High
School
Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center
Bob Chase, Northern
Virginia Transportation Alliance, Doug Koelemay, Commonwealth
Transportation Board, Delegate Vivian
Watts, Stu Mendelsohn, Holland & Knight and LEAD VIRGINIA Board
of Directors and Delegate Joe May discussing transportation in the
region
For
more pictures for the Northern Virginia session visit here.
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Richmond Alumni Gathering
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On
Monday, July 12, the Richmond area alumni gathered at the new Westin
Hotel for happy hour. Special thanks to Caryn Durham, '08 for
organizing the get together and also a big thank you to Randy
Reynolds, '10 for hosting the alumni at the Westin!
Ned Massee, '07,
Bernie Niemeier, '07 and Keith McCrea, '07
Phyllis Errico, '09
and Liz Povar, '09
Susan Horne, '06,
Amy Yarcich, '10, Doug Sbertoli, '10, Randy
Reynolds, '10 and
Clay Reynolds
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Save-the-date: Northern Virginia Alumni Gathering
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Noel
and David Goldberg, '08 will be hosting the Northern Virginia alumni
at their home on Saturday, August 7 from 4:00-7:00PM for a casual
summer BBQ. The Goldbergs will be providing the beverages and
main course selections and invite you to bring your favorite side
dish or dessert. All kids are welcome! Please RSVP
to Daivd by July 30.
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A Creative Opportunity
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Richmond's
Visual Arts Center is offering a unique opportunity to ignite your
creative spark, help you see with unique vision and demonstrate the
intersection of collaboration and innovation. "Creativity
at Work" is conducted twice yearly, once in the spring and the
fall. This fall's inaugural program consists of three full-day
sessions, September 16, October 14 and November 11 and includes
exploration of many facets of the creative process, as well as
real-world applications of collaboration and diverse thinking for
creative business development. Tuition is $3,000 for the course
and materials. For information, visit www.visarts.org or call
804-353-0094.
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Alumni Buzz
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Amy
Nisenson, '06,
has been appointed by Governor McDonnell to the Board of the Virginia
College Savings Plan.
John
Gibson, '10,
and his wife are enjoying a new addition to their
family, Madeline Elise Gibson, born May 22.
Our
thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy
Rogers, '05, whose husband, Tommy, passed away in
June. Our deepest condolences to Kathy and her two daughters,
Kaitlin and Madison.
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LEAD VIRGINIA Job
Opportunity
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LEAD
VIRGINIA
is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the new position of Director
of Programs and Alumni Relations. This is a full time, key
staff position in support of the annual class program, alumni
conference and alumni events, and will include resource development
in support of the programs. This individual will join the
existing staff and will be an integral part of a small team of
professional staff and volunteers.
Bachelor's degree and minimum of three years work experience are
required. Overnight travel is required. Compensation
includes health insurance and SEP-IRA retirement contribution.
Interested applicants may send a cover letter and resume by August 6,
2010 to Susan Horne, President & CEO, LEAD VIRGINIA, 707 E. Main
Street, Suite 1035, Richmond, VA 23219 or via email to shorne@leadva.org.
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Don't Forget To Wear Your Lapel Pins
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If
you are going out to an event please don't forget to wear you LEAD VIRGINIA
lapel pin. The pins allow you to recognize fellow alumni that
you have not met before and it's also a great recruitment and
conversation starter tool! If you need a replacement pin please
let Amanda know. The Class of 2010 will be receiving their pins
at graduation in November.
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