Leadership Palm Beach County

LPBC 2011-2012 Committees & Descriptions

Adult Leadership Program

Goals: To provide information to local emerging leaders and to equip them with the knowledge of various issues, needs, challenges and initiatives occurring in our county.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: Develop and implement a 10-month program for a select, diverse group of community leaders from different geographic areas within the county (work in partnership with LPBC ED).

2011-12 Program Directors: Monte Lambert & Jack Lansing

2011-12 Program Chairs: Cindy DeSilva, Mark Montgomery & Chris Radentz

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Adult Class Project Committee

Goals: to ensure successful selection and execution of project for the Adult Class.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: a) To steer the development and dissemination of the Class Project RFP, to provide guidance for proposing organizations as they develop proposals, and to select Class Project finalists for the Class; b) to guide the Class through selection, then execution of the Class Projects (work in partnership with Class Members, LPBC ED and community organizations).

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Gary Fechter and Bari Goldstein
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Alumni Relations Committee (inc. Class Ambassadors and Second Wednesdays)

Goals: Increase & personalize communication with alumni about key LPBC & community events; reconnect alumni with fellow class members & other alumni; encourage alumni commitment to LPBC & our county.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: Utilize Class Ambassador Program to personalize invitations & facilitate connections; partner to design and execute alumni networking events (educational and/or social); etc.

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Tammy Clarke and Lee Williams
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Ethics Initiative

Goals: Support ongoing work of Ethics Initiative to build a culture of ethics in Palm Beach County.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: Work in partnership with committee and designated community representatives on one of three subcommittees which will a) develop a written ethics statement/code; b) form a task force for “enforcement” of the ethics code throughout our county; c) communicate the work of the committee, and invite participation from individuals, communities & organizations from across PBC.

Update: Part of the Ethics Initiative will branch off from Leadership to form a PAC to support the charter amendment. For a recap and updates on the development of Ethics in Palm Beach County, visit: http://www.leadershippbc.org/ethics.

2011-2012 Steering Committee Chair: Marty Rogol

2011-2012 Subcommittee Chairs: David Baker and Andrew Baumann
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FOCUS Program

Goals: To provide community leadership orientation for busy executives & professionals new to the area.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: Develop & implement a 3-day program for a diverse group of community leaders from different geographic and service areas within our county (work in partnership with LPBC ED).

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Maria Marino & Dorritt Miller
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Get Real Program (Partnership with PBC Schools) 

Goals: Provide forum for LPBC grads to lend expertise/resources directly to Career Academy Coordinators to help PBC Schools deliver excellent & relevant education specific to job/career training & college prep.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: Participate in school visits/job shadowing; invite school personnel to visit job site for shadowing; engage with committee & ED to establish additional goals & objectives.

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Tyrell Pyburn & Gary Walk
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Leadership Excellence Award Committee

Goals: to identify & recognize LPBC grads who exemplify the award attributes.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: Work closely with ED to implement the nomination process, identify and contact event sponsors and coordinate an event to spotlight the nominees and the award recipient.

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Gregory Demetriades and Kenyetta Haywood

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Marketing & Public Relations Committee

Goals: To develop & execute a communication plan containing strategies to enhance the image of LPBC.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: Working with ED, develop & implement work plan to increase communications about LPBC & ensure all messaging consistently reflects the LPBC mission and vision.

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Karen Clarke and Lisa Johnson
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Recruitment Committee

Goals: To ensure qualified applicants for the Adult Leadership Program and the FOCUS program.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: Identify key community leaders as potential applicants for programs. Develop and implement recruiting activities to ensure a diverse and qualified pool of applicants.

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Michael Athmer & Vicki Chouris
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Songwriters in the Round Committee

Goals: To provide a venue for LPBC alumni to reconnect with the organization and their colleagues while providing a unique cultural experience & raising funds to support YOUTH Leadership Palm Beach County.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: All aspects of producing event - coordinating with songwriters to setting up venue to executing successful show & songwriter visit to G-Starr (performing arts charter school).

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Rita Craig and Laureen Hunter
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Up Close & Personal/ Issues Forum Committee

Goals: a) Provide LPBC alumni with access to key community leaders in an intimate one-to-one setting to discuss issues and concerns in specific areas and b) To partner with community organizations to further LPBC’s core purpose and provide alumni and graduates with issues forums on variety of hot topics.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: a) Identify key community issues (insurance, worker’s comp., etc.) & presenters per topic, develop meeting schedule, obtain venue, & invite alumni through partnering w. E.D. b) Identify opportunities for partnership & collaboration to enhance LPBC’s position within the community. Develop & implement 2-4 forums annually to allow alumni and graduates unique access to people who can speak to key issues. Work with ED to establish and support partnerships benefiting the organization.

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Kenyetta Haywood & Kim Jones
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Youth Leadership Program

Goals: Prepare promising high school juniors for future challenges through chance to interact with fellow leaders, obtain understanding about diversity & communications, & foster interest in civic engagement.

Actions to Accomplish Goals: Develop and implement a 9-month program for a selected, diverse group of high school juniors from different geographic areas within our county.

2011-2012 Committee Chairs: Eric Hopkins and Ike Powell

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