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Leadership Oakland Retreat a Success!

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Leadership Oakland opened its 20th Anniversary Year with a retreat for this year’s class LOXX.  In the tradition of Leadership Oakland, the new class gathered at a rustic camp and experienced team building, personal leadership assessment and goal setting, and learning about Oakland County, the region and the state.  Class members represent a wide range of corporations, educational institutions, and non-profit agencies in the region.  All are leaders interested in further developing their own understanding of the region and state and the challenges and resources that impact our businesses and communities.  


In keeping with the spirit of Leadership Oakland, the retreat experience is intended to build relationships among class members as the basis for learning together.  The class will be deciding on a class service project later in the year which provides an applied learning opportunity.  Class member Kelly Miller of the Greater West Bloomfield Coalition penned a note to LO staff stating, “Thank you for such a warm welcome to Leadership Oakland.  The retreat was a wonderful experience and I left feeling connected to the group…I look forward to the year ahead as a member of LOXX-Best Class Ever!!”

 

Leadership Oakland Board Walks the Talk

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In the spirit of responsible leadership and in alignment with established best practices for Non-Profits, the Leadership Oakland Board of Directors met recently to review and discuss future strategic direction.  The Board uses a "Balanced Scorecard" approach to planning and reporting.  The four areas of measurement include: Finance, Relationship Management/Customer Satisfaction, Programs & Services, and Processes and Infrastructure.  "I am happy to report that we are in extremely good shape as an organization and our financial outlook is very healthy.  Through careful management and selective programming, we are weathering the economic situation without any sort of set-back." reported Carla Gribbs, Board President and a Regional Manager for DTE.  "We have found that in these turbulent times, Leadership Oakland is the "go-to" organization for solid business and personal connections.  Our members are very to loyal to one another and to Leadership Oakland."  
 
The Leadership Oakland Board welcomed new members: Kristie Veenstra, Humana; Henry Tanaka, Oakland Community College; Scott Hiipakka, Patriot Services; and Michelle Crockett, Miller Canfield.  Other Board members include: Mario Agosta, HAP; Joscelyn Andrews, United Way for Southeastern MI; Geg Capler, Litpac Inc; Christopher deMovellan, DeMovellan International; Lynda Earhart Oakland County; Jim Giszcsak, Butzel Long; Carla Gribbs, DTE Energy; Charlon Hibbard, MaryKay Cosmetics; Paul Landry, UCP of Metro Detroit; Tom Lynch, U of M; Janet McPeek, Crossroads for Youth; Sue Novak, Plante & Moran, Nancy Scarlet, Oakland County; Lora Vinande, Daimler Financial.



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Established in 1990, Leadership Oakland is a 501 (c)(3) organization focused on business and community leadership development. Leadership Oakland is a member of The Community Leadership Association. The organization provides a nine-month community leadership Cornerstone Program to participants from businesses, organizations and governmental agencies that are selected based on an application process. The organization continues to provide educational and networking opportunities to alumni after graduation from the Cornerstone Program. Leadership Oakland graduates are key business and community leaders serving as catalysts on boards of various organizations throughout the region.
 

Automation Alley Site of Community Conversation

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Leadership Oakland is offering the public a chance to lend their voice to “Community Conversations” occurring all over the state facilitated by The Center for Michigan. The Center for Michigan hopes to have 10,000 Michigan residents participate.  The sessions include opening background remarks, a short video and a facilitated meeting with hand-held technology to capture results of voting on possible strategies and action steps for our state.

These conversations are a part of the Michigan's Defining Moment Public Engagement Campaign; a multi-year effort to heighten public awareness of the significant challenges and opportunities Michigan faces and tighten the focus of statewide leaders on a common ground agenda best suited to help Michigan achieve a new era of sustainable prosperity.


The session will be held at Automation Alley on August 4th from 2:30-4:30 p.m.  There is no charge to attend but pre-registration is requested by contacting Wendy Weiss 248.952.6880 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 



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Established in 1990, Leadership Oakland is a 501 (c)(3) organization focused on business and community leadership development. Leadership Oakland is a member of The Community Leadership Association. The organization provides a nine-month community leadership Cornerstone Program to participants from businesses, organizations and governmental agencies that are selected based on an application process. The organization continues to provide educational and networking opportunities to alumni after graduation from the Cornerstone Program. Leadership Oakland graduates are key business and community leaders serving as catalysts on boards of various organizations throughout the region.

 

 

Leadership Oakland Announces LOXIX Graduating Class

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Troy, MI - Leadership Oakland today announced a list of graduates from the 2008-2009 Cornerstone Program.  Forty nine individuals representing businesses and non-profit agencies completed the requirements of the year long leadership development program and were recognized at a ceremony at Automation Alley.

Peter Auger
City Manager
City of Auburn Hills

Susan Bailey
Program Manager, my Optimal Health
Beaumont Hospitals

Michael Blair
Practice Lead
C/D/H

Dennis Bott
COO
MORC, Inc.

Niko Dawson
Director, Economic & Workforce Development
Oakland Community College

Maureen Elliott
Community Affairs & Advocacy Liaison
Beaumont Hospitals

Joan Firestone
Director of Early Childhood
Oakland Schools

Christine Fornal
Site Nursing Director
St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital

Melissa Gallis
Human Resources Manager
Fox Run

Christine Garascia
Corp. Secretary & Treasurer
James E. Logan & Associates, Ltd.

Homayune Ghaussi
Associate
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

Bradley Hansen
Environmental Program Coordinator
Oakland County

Karen Harris
Administrative Director of Women's and Children's Services
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Debra Hendren
Housing Resource Manager
Community Housing Network

Thomas Hendricks
Interim Dean of Academic Affairs
Oakland Community College

Ruth Johnston
Feed Me Heartfully

Edward Joss
Architectural Engineer II
Oakland County, Facilities Planning

Megan Keup
Manager of Donor Relations
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan Foundation

Kevin Krason
President
Biznet

Debra LaMothe
Consultant - Career Focused Education
Oakland Schools

Robert Lee
Supervisor
DTE Energy

Jennifer Ludwig

Michelle Malamis
Director, Mentor Connection
Jewish Family Service

Julia M. Matthews
President
Matthews & Associates

Mary Grace McCarter
Executive Director
The Rainbow Connection

Margaret McMahon
Human Resources Manager
Oakland Schools

Sarah Million
Large Group Sales Executive
Humana

Audrey Olmstead
Vice President Development & Alumni
Walsh College

Edward Olson
Owner
Olson Law Firm

Nick A. Pfeffer
Manager Northwest Operations
DTE Energy

James Piper
President
Ralco Industries

Michael Polmear
Associate
Giffels-Webster Engineering

Janet Poppei
Aircraft Charter Supervisor
Pentastar Aviation, LLC

Lisa Reeves
Executive Director - School of Ed. - Professional Dev.
Oakland University

Mark Robbins
Computer Associates

Brian Schram
Account Director
Cambridge Consulting Group

Steven Schwartz
President
The Bradley Co.

Stephen R. Speck
Superintendent
Oakland Christian School

Kristi Stuetzer
Manager Sales Administration
Humana

Michael Temple
Associate
Pepper Hamilton LLP

Greg VanKirk
Partner
Plante & Moran CRESA

Matt Walsh
AVP - Purchaser Iniatives
Health Alliance Plan

Tracey Zambeck
Director Development & Agency Relations
Crossroads for Youth


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Established in 1990, Leadership Oakland is a 501 (c)(3) organization focused on business and community leadership development. Leadership Oakland is a member of The Community Leadership Association. The organization provides a nine-month community leadership Cornerstone Program to participants from businesses, organizations and governmental agencies that are selected based on an application process. The organization continues to provide educational and networking opportunities to alumni after graduation from the Cornerstone Program. Leadership Oakland graduates are key business and community leaders serving as catalysts on boards of various organizations throughout the region.

 

Innovative Leadership: Michigan's Defining Moment

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Join Leadership Oakland and Leadership Macomb on April 29, 2009, as Philip Power informs, challenges and inspires his audience to consider the potential that lies ahead for the great state of Michigan and then take action to propel our state forward!

 

For nearly forty years Philip Power was founder, owner and chair of HomeTown Communications Network, Inc. best known in SE Michigan for the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers. He also served for 11 years as a Regent for the University of Michigan.  In 2006, Power founded “The Center for Michigan,” a think and do tank aimed at improving the policy and political environment in Michigan by developing a series of far reaching, broadly acceptable reforms in taxing, spending and the priorities of state government.  His support for this across the state is impressive.  He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation where he chairs the Finance Committee. 

 

Join Leadership Oakland and Leadership Macomb participants, guests and community members for this timely discussion.

 

The Breakfast of Champions event will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., at the Management Education Center, 811 West Square Lake Road. The cost is $32 for LO and LM alumni members and $36 for non members and guests and includes a complete breakfast. The public is welcome. Pre-registration required. To register, contact either Leadership Oakland:  Wendy at 248. 952.6880 or visit http://leadershipoakland.com/content/category/5/22/59/  or Leadership Macomb: 586-445-7127, or by emailing  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 

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Established in 1990, Leadership Oakland is a 501 (c)(3) organization focused on business and community leadership development. Leadership Oakland is a member of The Community Leadership Association. The organization provides a nine-month community leadership Cornerstone Program to participants from businesses, organizations and governmental agencies that are selected based on an application process. The organization continues to provide educational and networking opportunities to alumni after graduation from the Cornerstone Program. Leadership Oakland graduates are key business and community leaders serving as catalysts on boards of various organizations throughout the region.

 
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