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Updates From Leadership Geauga
2020-2021 Adult Program Announcement
Hello Leadership Geauga alumni, community partners and residents, Innovation isn’t only about creating something new. In the current landscape innovation becomes about figuring how to give people what they really need but can’t have. Right now, more than ever we...
Program Update from Melanie Scanlon- Executive Director (5/13/20)
Catching up with alumni: Mike Payne, Jr. (LG 2009)
In celebration of Leadership Geauga’s 25th Anniversary Year, we thought you’d enjoy reading about a few of the many alumni whose Leadership Geauga experience is helping them make a positive difference in our community. In March, the Class of 2020 would have...
Innovation spotlight: Vicki Clark (LG 2008) – CEO, Ravenwood Health
Ravenwood Health Case Managers have joined forces to deliver food, medicine, hygiene items, transit passes and other essentials to their clients and their families. Tried and true therapeutic entertainment resources are also provided in these care packages, dropped...
Celebrating alumni- Catching up with Lorrie Benza (LG 2018)
In celebration of Leadership Geauga’s 25th Anniversary Year, we thought you’d enjoy reading about a few of the many alumni whose Leadership Geauga experience is helping them make a positive difference in our community. Last February, the Class of 2020 participated in...
Recommend a candidate for the Class of 2021
Do you have a friend, family member or coworker who would benefit from the Adult Leadership Program? Recommend them using the form below and they will receive an invitation once the Taste of Leadership Geauga recruitment event is rescheduled. [gravityform id="6"...
Celebrating our Alumni- Cheif Lou Ann Metz (LG 2018)
In celebration of Leadership Geauga’s 25th Anniversary Year, we thought you’d enjoy reading about a few of the many alumni whose Leadership Geauga experience is helping them make a positive difference in our community. This month, the Class of 2020 will be...
2020 State of Geauga
State of Geauga County: February 7, 2020; 7:30- registration and breakfast; 8-9:30 Program and Q/A Do you have 90 minutes to be a more informed Geauga resident or business leader? Join us for the annual State of Geauga and learn what is currently going on in Geauga...
Saluting the Legacy Involvement of the Sisters of Notre Dame: An interview with Sister Margaret Gorman SND (LG 2004)
There is no greater embodiment of Leadership Geauga’s spirit of service and civic engagement than the Sisters of Notre Dame, who have notably sent a representative to every class year of Leadership’s Adult Signature Program since the organization’s founding 25 years...
Doing What It Takes to Get Help to Those in Need
In celebration of Leadership Geauga’s 25th Anniversary Year, we thought you’d enjoy reading about a few of the many alumni whose Leadership Geauga experience is helping them make a positive difference in our community. This month, the Class of 2020 will be...
CATCHING UP WITH THE CLASS OF 1995 …. Anita Stocker
CATCHING UP WITH THE CLASS OF 1995, our 25th Anniversary Class …. Anita Stocker In 2019, Anita retired after more than 32 years with the Community and Economic Development Department of Geauga County, over 20 years as its Director. A lifelong county resident, Anita...
Alumni Holiday Party- Jingle Mingle
Last Call to Register for the Holiday Party! With over 90 class members and alumni already registered , this is shaping up to be the biggest Holiday event of the season. And if that isn't enough here are a few more reasons to attend: - Live Holiday Music by Eric...
Energizing Others Energizes This Dynamo
In celebration of Leadership Geauga’s 25th Anniversary Year, we thought you’d enjoy reading about a few of the many alumni whose Leadership Geauga experience helps them to make a positive difference in our community. November saw the Class of 2020 participating in...
Geauga on Board
Geauga on Board prepares participants to serve on a nonprofit organization's board of directors and introduces them to agencies that may benefit from their involvement. For individuals, the three part program series is October 16- 4:30-6:00; October 23- 4:30-6:00...
Alumni Dinner- October 4
Join your class members and fellow alumni at the annual alumni dinner, October 4 @ the Bertram Inn, Aurora. Reception at 6:30 PM with dinner served at 7:00 PM. RSVP using eventbrite: https://lgalumnidinner.eventbrite.com
Accepting Nominations for the 2020 Emerald Leader
Since 2001, Leadership Geauga County has honored visionary and dedicated community leaders whose extraordinary work has enhanced the quality of life in Geauga County. These individuals and organizations have given generously of their time and talents to promote a...
Sharon James Alumni Social (with the Class of 2019)
Friday, May 10, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EDT) Spring is here (maybe) and we are celebrating with our alumni community and class of 2019. Join us at the Class of 2019 Arts and Leisure reception as we celebrate, make new connections and enjoy the company of our...
Adult Program Applications being accepted
Applications are being accepted for the 23rd Signature Adult Class, which runs September 2019 - June 2020. Candidates must live or work in Geauga County to be eligible. Read more about the program, benefits and requirements here.
Nominate a leader for the Adult Class of 2020
We are looking for engaged emerging and established leaders to participate in the Adult Class of 2020, which will begin September 2019. The application period is open for our next class, until June 30, and we are counting on alumni and friends of leadership to help...
Welcome to the Board Mark Halford!
Welcome to the Leadership Geauga Board of Trustees Mark Halford Leadership Geauga County recently named Mark E Halford to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Halford is a Marketing and Business Analytics professional, currently serving as the Development Data Manager for The...
Small town business innovation is not an oxymoron – Learn how Geauga businesses are competing with the big boys.
March 13, 5:00-6:30 PM- Clairdon Woodlands Park Geauga County is home to innovative technologies and during this presentation participants will better understand the unique technologies leveraged in our community, while learning how to spur innovation and creativity...
Emerald Ball
March 2, 6:00-11:00 PM Purchase Tickets
Geauga, State of the County – 2019
Geauga, State of the County February 1, 2019 Kent State University at Geauga 7:30 AM registration; 8:00 AM -9:30 AM Program (Please note this is special 90:00 GEL Breakfast Program) Presentations will be made by the following distinguished speakers: Education – Dr....
2019 Emerald Leader Announced- Susan Juhasz
We are honored to announce that Susan Juhasz will receive the 2019 Emerald Leader Award on March 2, 2019 at Leadership Geauga County’s Emerald Ball. (Executive Director- Melanie Scanlon and Emerald Ball Cochair Matt Emrick pictured with Susan Juhasz (middle)) The...
Coffee talk and tour of Middlefield Care Center (Amish Birthing Center) with LG18 alumni Jaime Fisher
January 23, 2019 5-6:30 PM Middlefield Care Center (Amish Birthing Center)- 14999 Lenny Ave, Middlefield, OH 44062
Alumni Holiday Party- Friday, December 7th – 5 PM-7:30 PM
Centerville Mills Ring in the season of giving with your fellow LG alumni and the Class of 2019. Appetizers and beverages will be provided to bring holiday cheer. And there will even be a special visit from Santa to kick off the holiday season. We will be...
Family Farm Tours at Hershey Montessori School- November 8th 4:30-6:30 PM
The only thing better than celebrating with our alumni community is a family fun event at the beautiful Hershey Farm School. Join our alumni community and celebrate family with tours and information about the Hershey Montessori Farm School. Appetizers will be...
Alumni Oktoberfest- October 24th 4:30-6:30 PM, Exscape Designs
The only thing better than celebrating with our alumni community is an Oktoberfest themed alumni celebration. Join our alumni community and celebrate fall with Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Sandwiches, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Hot German Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit...
Listening for Understanding – Building community across divides – April 24th
Jon Karlovec of Karlovec Media and Ken Douthit of Geauga Times Courier will discuss keeping an open mind to understand the opposing views you hear or read in the news and from those around you. This event is open to Leadership Geauga alumni and to the public RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/listening-for-understanding-tickets-42204494780
Brave Leadership – Lessons from Local Leaders – June 13th, 2018
Date(s): Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 - Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 Time: 7:30-9:00 am Note: This event is for Adult members of Leadership Geauga Event Description Hear three brave leaders, Maria Dellapina of SPECS4US, Neil Stein of the Captains and TBD share what...