Welcome Leadership Development Initiative Class XV!

The leaves are changing colors in Pittsburgh, the Steelers and Pens are back in action—it must be Fall!  This exciting time of year also marks the beginning of a new Leadership  Development Initiative session.  A reception was held on Thursday, October 11th at the National Aviary to welcome the LDI XV class to our growing network of Pittsburgh leaders.  

LP Grads Honored With ‘40 Under 40’ Award

We know our grads are special—Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP think so, too!  The 2007 ‘40 Under 40’ winners were announced and Leadership Pittsburgh is very proud to have four graduates on the list of honorees!   Chosen for their passion and commitment to the region, the ’40 Under 40’ winners will be honored at a celebration in November and will be featured in the November issue of Pittsburgh Magazine.

Congratulations to Tacy M. Byham, Ph.D, LP XXII, Dave Coplan, LDI I, LP XIII, Nicole Molinaro, LDI III, LP XXIV and Adrienne Walnoha, LDI XIV.

LPI Connective - Entrepreneurial Thursdays

Join us for Entrepreneurial Thursdays—a casual, networking event featuring live Jazz, Soul & Blues by Jessica Lee and a panel discussion entitled “Media and Public Opinion: The next 25.”  Panelists include Betsy Benson (LP XXI), Scott Hanley (LP XVII), Anne Linaberger (LP XXIII), and Councilman Bill Peduto.

What: “Media and Public Opinion: The Next 25”

When: Thursday, November 1, 5:30pm—8pm; panel discussion from 6:20—7pm

Where:   Altar Bar in the Strip District; 1620 Penn Avenue

Cost: Free to LPI Connective Members

 $10 per person for all others.

RSVP: Online or at 412.392.4505

LPInc. Related Events

How well do you know your world?  This is the fourth year that the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh has hosted WorldQuest, an event to encourage global thinking and help promote diversity in Pittsburgh’s work force.

From: Elisa Vettier, LP XXII

What: WorldQuest 2007

When: Wednesday, October 17, 5:30pm—8pm

Where: Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown

Mark your calendars for this special event to honor Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Honorary Chair, Shared Interest Board of Directors.  To make reservations or for sponsorship information, please contact Beth Slagle at bas@muslaw.com or 412.456.2890.

From: Diane C. Wuycheck, LP VII and Inez Miles, LP XIX

What: Million Ripples Gala

When: Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 6pm

Where: Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh

Cost: $500 per person

Board Openings

From: Kathy Risko, LDI XI

Pittsburgh Cares, a flexible volunteer matching program, works to build the capacity and impact of regional nonprofits.  With over 3,500 volunteers in its wide network, Pittsburgh Cares is able to support the efforts of more than 100 nonprofits in the Greater Pittsburgh region.  Pittsburgh Cares is beginning a search for new board members.  Interested candidates should submit resume and completed biographical profile to governance@pittsburghcares.org.

Deadline is  Tuesday, October 23, 2007.

Job Opportunities

From: Marilyn Sullivan, LP XVII

Job Posting: Executive Director, Bethlehem Haven

Overview: The current Executive Director is transitioning out of this position, opening up a unique opportunity to take the helm at a leading resource and authority for homeless men and women in the community.  Bethlehem Haven is a nonprofit, providing a variety of services, including: emergency shelter, transitional housing, medical, dental, obstetrics and mental health services,  and employment services.  Over the past 25 years, Bethlehem Haven has provided shelter to thousands of homeless individuals for over 9,000 consecutive nights.

Interested candidates should forward their resume by mail or fax to:

Nancy Simpronio

Director of Human Resources

Bethlehem Haven

905 Watson Street

Pittsburgh, PA  15219

Email: nsimpronio@cvvc.org

Fax: 412.391.2133

Leadership Log

October 2007

Inside this issue

· Welcome LDI XV

· ‘40 Under 40’ Winners

· Media & Public Opinion

· LPInc. Related Events

· Board Openings

· Job Opportunities

· Grads About Town

· Leadership Log Info

Grads About Town

Pittsburgh First Annual DiverseCITY Festival was a resounding success.  The following grads stepped out to celebrate at the DiverseCITY Pittsburgh Gala.

Andrew Russell, LP XVI and Doris Carson Williams, LP XVI

JW Wallace, LP XVIII

Far left: Ruthie King, LPXV and far right: Peggy Harris, LP VII

LDI XV participant, Royce Woods, was appointed to Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s 35-member Propel Pittsburgh Commission, which hopes to provide young Pittsburghers a major role in moving the City of Pittsburgh forward.

Congrats to one of our newest LP Community members!

Royce Woods

LDI XV participant

Leadership Log Info

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