Happy Holidays from the Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. Team!

For ‘Auld Lang Syne’ - and For the Future of LPInc., Too!

As you reflect over the year and look toward 2008, please take a moment to remember Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. in your year-end giving by joining the LPI Connective.  As a member of this network of leaders, you will stay connected to LP and LDI alumni and stay engaged with the issues and organizations that are at the forefront of impacting our region.  Your membership will help to provide Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. with resources needed to support efforts to enhance the capacity of other leaders like you, who will in turn enhance the region we call home.  Joining is easy—click here to make an investment in the future of LPInc. and Pittsburgh!

Beginning in 2008, new LPI Connective members will be featured in each Leadership Log.  We hope to see your name on the list!

A Special Thanks to our LPI Connective Members

And to those of you who are already showing your support as LPI Connective members, we want to extend a special thank you.  We appreciate the significant contributions you have made to Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc., as well as to our community, our city and our region.  It has been a privilege to get to know you all through your LP and LDI experience and to continue to have the opportunity to connect with you.  Your support is vital—thanks again!

Call for Updates—New Graduate Profiles Directory to be Printed

As part of our 25th Anniversary celebration, we will be printing a special Silver Edition of our Graduate Profiles Directory.  This Directory is an invaluable resource for networking and staying in contact with fellow LP and LDI grads.  We need to have updated contact information on file for each of you.  Please take a moment to update your information—for your convenience, you can quickly and easily do this on our website, just click here.  Photos will be included in the Directory—if you would like to update your profile photo, please email your photo in .jpeg format to Outreach Coordinator Liz Ryan at liz@lpinc.org.  Stay tuned for more information about the new Directory!

LP Graduate Receives Top National Administrator Honor

Congratulations to our own Terrie Suica-Reed, LP XXIII, who recently received the Simon Youth Foundation’s Third-Annual National Administrator of the Year Award! 

LPInc. Past Event Highlights

Chris Mayernik (LP XIII), Former Governor Dick Thornburgh, Chris Brussalis (LP XIII)

On October 26th, a special  Opportunity Connections event was held in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Business Times and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development at The Rivers Club.  The featured guest was former Governor and US Attorney Dick Thornburgh.

In November, the Opportunity Connections event featured President and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation, Bill Strickland, Jr.

Councilman Bill Peduto, Betsy Benson  (LP, XXI), Scott Hanley (LP XVII)

A lively panel discussion on Public Opinion and the Media was a highlight of the LPI Connective and Entrepreneurial Thursdays event at Altar Bar on November 1st.  Panel members included City Councilman Bill Peduto, Director/General Manager of WDUQ 90.5, Scott Hanley (LP XVII), and the Publisher/Editor of Pittsburgh Magazine, Betsy Benson (LP XXI).

Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato

Leadership Pittsburgh  XXIV is well underway and the sessions are better than ever this year!  On November 15th, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato addressed LP XXIV participants as part of their Government and Public Policy Session at the University of Pittsburgh.  The 57 members of LP XXIV are focusing on how they can create, shape, impact and change public policy in our region through their Leadership Pittsburgh experience.

LDI XV enjoys skating at the PPG Ice Rink before the Social Capital Session

On November 29th, LDI XV participated in an outstanding session: Creating Thriving Communities through Social Capital.  After beginning the session with ice skating at the PPG rink, the class discussed social capital with Mrs. Elsie Hillman .  A fantastic session was led by Kevin Kearns, Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, Wayne Jones (LDI XI), Program Officer for Children, Youth, and Families at the Heinz Endowments, and Gregg Behr, Executive Director of the Grable Foundation.

Save the Date for these Upcoming LPInc. Events!

LPInc.’s Champions Connections events strive to connect you to new resources, new people, and new ideas.  Past events such as “Green Sizzle: The Revitalization of Point State Park” succeeded in informing, inspiring and entertaining!  Mark your calendars now for the next Champions Connections event in February!

What: Champions Connections Event with a Special Screening of “Wired to Win”, an amazing IMAX film showcasing the ability of the human brain to overcome adversity

When: Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Where: Carnegie Science Center

Cost: $15 per person

More details to come via email and on our website!

In May 2008, Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. will be celebrating its 25th anniversary!  Please save the date now so that you can join in the festivities with us.  You won’t want to miss the fun!

What: LPInc.’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

When: Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Where: Westin Convention Center Hotel downtown

More details to come via email and on our website!

Announcements and Job Opportunities

From: Chris Kush, LP XX

Announcement: The University of Pittsburgh Entrepreneurial Fellows Center is recruiting now for the class of 2008.  Propel your growing enterprise with the best business management and networking program available.  Call us for more info at 412.648.1544 or visit www. pittentrepreneur.com today!

From: Linda Ambroso, current participant in LP XXIV

Job Posting: Director of Federal Projects for Vivísimo.  Click here for more info!

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Leadership Log

December 2007

Inside this issue

· Support LPI Connective!

· 2008 Graduate Profiles Directory; Updates Needed

· LP Grad Receives National Administrator Award

· LPInc. Past Events

· Save the Date for these Upcoming LPInc. Events

· Announcements and Job Opportunities

· Grads In The News

· Leadership Log Info

Grads in the news

Terri Baltimore, LP XXII, named Vice President of Neighborhood Development by The Hill House Association.

Karla Boos, LP XVI, is highlighted for staging plays at unconventional venues across the city with Quantum Theatre, which she founded. 

Chip Burke, LP XII, Chairman of the Grable Foundation, was seen enjoying the evening at the Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Magic of Mentoring Recognition Event at Heinz Field.

Annie Hanna Engel, LP XXIII, co-chaired the St. Lucy’s Auxiliary to the Blind Medallion Ball this year.

John Gisleson, LP XIX, named Vice Chair at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP after previously serving as Co-Chair of the Business Litigation Practice Group.

Nate Harper, current participant LP XXIV, City of Pittsburgh Chief of Police, took a night off from laying down the law in order to celebrate at the 2007 Policeman’s Ball benefiting the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association.

Eric Komendant, LDI XIII, Legislative Director for Congressman Jason Altmire (LDI VII), was recently married and his beautiful wedding photo splashes the pages of this month’s Whirl Magazine.

Chris Kush, LP XX, gives sound advice on how diversifying strengthens his firm during down times in the Pgh Business Times.

Paul Mavrinac, LP XX, of McCrory & McDowell LLC named as 2007-2008 officer for the Allegheny Tax Society.

Christine S. Mayernik, LP XIII, appointed Vice President of Linear Utilities and Business Development at Michael Baker Corporation.

Todd Moules, LP XXI, President and CEO National City Bank, was no square when he was seen showing support for the Circle of Hope Awards benefiting Pennsylvania Women Work!

Audrey Murrell, LP XVI, named Director of the David Berg Center for Ethics & Leadership in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.

James Rogal, LP VIII, elected as an officer to the Board of Directors of Gateway Rehabilitation Center.

Ellen Roth, LP XIII, will be the featured speaker at the Business for Breakfast Series on December 5th; she’ll be discussing the positive aspects of relocating to Pittsburgh and how her company attracts  executives to the region.

Andrew Russell, LP XXIII, PNC Senior Vice President/Market Manager for Western Pennsylvania provides color commentary in the Pgh Business Times on the specifics of PNC changing logo colors to orange and blue.

Anne Swager, LP XV, discusses with the Pgh Business times how booming business abroad led to “Burt Hill opening local studio to support international projects”.

Leadership Log Info

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