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As you reflect over the year and look t=
oward 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 sta=
y connected to LP and LDI alumni and stay engaged with the issues and organ=
izations that are at the forefront of impacting our region. Your membership will help to provide Leaders=
hip 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&#=
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uture of LPInc. and Pittsburgh! Beginning in 2008, new LPI Connective members will be featu=
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A Special Thanks to ou=
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And to those of you who are already showing your support as LPI Con=
nective 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 b=
een a privilege to get to know you all through your LP and LDI experience a=
nd to continue to have the opportunity to connect with you. Your support is vital—thanks again! |
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Call for Updates—=
;New Graduate Profiles Directory to be Printed |
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As part of our 25th Anniversary celebra=
tion, 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 L=
P and LDI grads. We need to h=
ave 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 webs=
ite, just c=
lick here. Photos will be included in the Directory—if you woul=
d like to update your profile photo, please email your photo in .jpeg forma=
t to Outreach Coordinator Liz Ryan at liz@lp=
inc.org. Stay tuned for more information about the new Directory! |
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LP Graduate Receives T=
op National Administrator Honor |
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Congratulations to our own Terrie Suic=
a-Reed, LP XXIII, who recently received the Simon Youth Foundation<=
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al National Administrator of the Year Award! |
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LPInc. Past Ev=
ent Highlights |
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Mayernik (LP XIII), Former Governor Dick Thornburgh, Chris Brussalis (LP XI=
II) |
On October 26th, a special Opportunity Connections event was held =
in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Business Times and the Allegheny Confere=
nce on Community Development at The Rivers Club. The featured guest was former Governor and US Attorney =
Dick Thornburgh. In November, the Opportunity Connection=
s event featured President and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation, B=
ill Strickland, Jr. |
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Counci=
lman Bill Peduto, Betsy Benson (LP, XXI), Scott Hanley (LP XVII) |
A lively panel discussion on Public Opi=
nion and the Media was a highlight of the LPI Connective and Entrepreneuria=
l Thursdays event at Altar Bar on November 1st. Panel members included City Councilman Bill Peduto, Dire=
ctor/General Manager of WDUQ 90.5, Scott Hanley (LP XVII), and the Publishe=
r/Editor of Pittsburgh Magazine, Betsy Benson (LP XXI). |
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Allegh=
eny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato |
Leadership Pittsburgh XXIV is well underway and the sessions are bet=
ter than ever this year! On N=
ovember 15th, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato addressed LP XXI=
V participants as part of their Government and Public Policy Session at the=
University of Pittsburgh. Th=
e 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. |
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LDI XV=
enjoys skating at the PPG Ice Rink before the Social Capital Session |
On November 29th, LDI XV participated i=
n an outstanding session: Creating Thri=
ving Communities through Social Capital. After beginning the session with ice skating at the PPG ri=
nk, the class discussed social capital with Mrs. Elsie Hillman . A fantastic session was led by Kevin Ke=
arns, 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, Exec=
utive Director of the Grable Foundation. |
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Save the Date for these Upcoming LPInc. Events! |
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LPInc.=
’s Champions Conn=
ections 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, inspiri=
ng and entertaining! Mark you=
r 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 bra=
in 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 o=
ur website! |
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In May 2008, Leadership Pittsburgh Inc.=
will be celebrating its 25th anniversary! Please save the date now so that you can join in the festi=
vities 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 o=
ur website! |
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Announcements and Job =
Opportunities |
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trepreneurial Fellows Center is recruiting now for the class of 2008. Propel your growing enterprise wit=
h the best business management and networking program available. Call us for more info at 412.648.1544 o=
r visit www. pittentrepreneur.com today! |
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From: Linda Ambroso, current particip=
ant in LP XXIV Job Posting: |
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py; 2007 Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. =
All Rights Reserved. |
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December 2007 |
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Inside this issue |
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· Support LPI Connective!<=
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duate Profiles Directory; Updates Needed · LP Grad Receives National Admin=
istrator Award · LPInc. Past Events · Save the Date for these Upcomin=
g LPInc. Events · Announcements and Job Opportuni=
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Grads in the news |
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Terri Baltimore, LP XX=
II, named Vice President of Neighbo=
rhood 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 Foundati=
on, was seen enjoying the evening at the Mentoring Partnership of Southwest=
ern Pennsylvania’s Magic of Mentoring Recognition Event at Heinz Fiel=
d. 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 Ha=
rrison Segal & Lewis LLP after previously serving as Co-Chair of the Bu=
siness Litigation Practice Group. Nate Harper, current p=
articipant LP XXIV, City of Pittsburgh Chief of Pol=
ice, took a night off from laying down the law in order to celebrate at the=
2007 Policeman’s Ball benefiting the Pittsburgh Police Historical As=
sociation. Eric Komendant, LDI XI=
II, Legislative Director for Congre=
ssman Jason Altmire (LDI VII), was recently married and his beautiful weddi=
ng photo splashes the pages of this month’s Whirl Magazin=
e. 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 n=
amed as 2007-2008 officer for the Allegheny Tax Society. Christine S. Mayernik,= LP XIII, a= ppointed Vice President of Linear Utilities and Business Development at Michael Baker Corporation.<= o:p> Todd Moules, LP XXI, <=
/span>President and CEO National City=
Bank, was no square when he was seen showing support for the Circle of Hop=
e Awards benefiting Pennsylvania Women Work! Audrey Murrell, LP XVI=
, named Director of the David Ber=
g 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 Bo=
ard of Directors of Gateway Rehabilitation Center. Ellen Roth, LP XIII, <=
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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 t=
o the region. Andrew Russell, LP XXI=
II, PNC Senior Vice President/Mar=
ket Manager for Western Pennsylvania provides color commentary in the Pgh B=
usiness Times on the specifics of PNC changing logo colors to orange and blue. Anne Swager, LP XV, discusses with the Pgh Busine=
ss times how booming business abroad led to “Burt Hill opening local studio to support international=
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