PATRICK LEE TO LEAVE POSITION AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Executive Director Patrick Lee has announced his intentions to leave his position sometime in the next 7 months. Patrick’s involvement in LAA is deep. Besides being a 2002 graduate of Flagship, he volunteered long hours before becoming LAA board president and eventually its permanent executive director in 2009 after serving as interim director. His tireless work was recognized by an award created in 2005 to applaud the volunteer efforts of others. As one of many people who have worked beside Patrick for a long time, I can attest to his devotion to this organization and the herculean effort he has given to keep it together in trying times. I hope you join me in expressing your gratitude.

Patrick has expressed his thoughts about the decision in this letter. Patrick is still the executive director, and you should continue to direct your questions to him.

Tom Marquardt
President, LAA

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LEADERSHIP ANNE ARUNDEL 2010 GRADUATES HONORED AT TRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Nearly 60 participants in Leadership Anne Arundel's three programs graduated last Tuesday, June 22nd. Programs included the Executive Leadership Series, the Flagship Program and the Inaugural Fellows Seminar Series. Nearly 200 LAA graduates, sponsors, friends and family attended the VIP reception and Graduation Ceremony. Click here to see the list of graduates.

The Flagship Class Project was displayed at the event. This project involved working as a class with VisionWorkshops on a photo journalism depiction of their experiences throughout the Flagship Program. The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County and Frank Gumpert Printing assisted the Class as well as the production end of the project. The photographs will be displayed at the Anne Arundel County Government Center and other select places throughout the county.

Leadership Anne Arundel's signature event was made possible by contributions and in kind donations from many companies and individuals who sponsored the event. Leadership Anne Arundel appreciates the support given by the following:

Board of Director's Circle: Anne Arundel Community College; ARINC; Art Ebersberger; Greenberg Gibbons Commercial; Hank Gundlach, Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; M&T Bank; Northrop Grumman; Telecommunications Systems, Inc.; and Verizon.

President’s Circle: Booz Allen Hamilton; Frank Gumpert Printing; Insurance Solutions: and PNC Bank

Executive Committee’s Circle: Baltimore Gas and Electric; BB&T; Pam Beidle/Nationwide Insurance; and Delegate Steve Schuh

Committee Chair’s Circle: A.J. Properties, Inc.; Anne Arundel Medical Center; the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County; Chesapeake Arts Center; First Citizens Bank; Michael S. Gallatin, LLC; Klos, Lourie, & Leahy, P.A.; Senator Ed Reilly; St. John’s College and VisionWorkshops.

In addition, Leadership Anne Arundel is grateful to the caterers and restaurants who donated delicious food and beverages sampled by the participants:

El Salto Mexican Restaurant, Katcef Brothers, Mills Wine & Spirits; Roundz Catering, Saucy Salamander, Terry’s Place Family Restaurant and Lounge, West End Grille; and Whole Foods.