FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAININGS
Navigating Change with a Race Equity Lens Training
Thursday | December 2, 2021
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Virtual)
Navigating Change with a Racial Equity Lens is a 6-hour workshop for leaders, at all levels of an organization, who are guiding the organization through a journey of change. The workshop is shaped around three major learning objectives: conducting problem analysis to identify areas of change; practicing embodying a racial equity lens; and building the capacity for managing equitable change.
Participants will explore core concepts of organizational development such as power-sharing, vulnerability, and transformational relationships. They will also gain new tools for structuring change processes that are inclusive, clear, and leave space for emergence and the unknown.
AARP Series: Livable Communities and the AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities effort in Montgomery County
Tuesday | December 7, 2021
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Virtual)
Join Montgomery County’s Age Friendly Community Coordinator, Marcia Pruzan, along with AARP Maryland’s, Jen Holz to discuss Livable Communities. From affordable housing, to outdoor spaces, and civic engagement, hear examples of how we can create great places to live for people of all ages- at the hyperlocal level. Even more exciting are the current efforts already taking place in Montgomery County! Learn how you can get involved!
Holiday Giving Project – Distribution Party
Friday | December 17, 2021
12:30 PM – 8:00 PM (in Person)
Join us to help bring holiday cheer to families right here in our community. With your help and involvement, we can ensure a successful 2021 Holiday Giving Project, meeting our goal of supporting 280 families and over 600 children. We are happy to bring back an in-person, Holiday Giving Distribution Party on Friday, December 17, 2021. This means we will be purchasing gifts and creating a shopping experience for families including a wrapping station, music, and holiday cheer! We need volunteers and donations to make it happen!
Policy Around ALL In-Person Programming and Events
While Montgomery County continues to lead the nation in COVID vaccination rates, Leadership Montgomery (LM) remains vigilant with the health and safety of our constituents and partners.
- We will continue to monitor and adhere to all federal, state, and local guidelines around COVID-related policies.
- When we gather for in-person events/programs, LM will continue to encourage social distancing, supporting elbow bumps over handshakes.
- Regardless of Montgomery County’s risk area designation for COVID transmissions (as defined by the CDC), at this time LM will continue to require mask usage while indoors for all attendees/participants, regardless of vaccination status.
- Some event venues will require additional safety measures while on their premises (proof of vaccination, outdoor mask usage, etc). We will follow the policies of each venue/business and will notify all event attendees/participants accordingly.
This policy is subject to change as guidelines are updated. Should you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us directly.
Corporate Volunteer Awards Luncheon
Held in late winter/early spring, Leadership Montgomery’s Corporate Volunteer Awards Luncheon, recognizes local businesses in four categories – Emerging/Evolving Volunteer Program, Innovative Volunteer Program, Well Workplace and Partnership of the Year – for their support to the Montgomery County community through employee volunteer engagement. The award winners, chosen by an ad-hoc committee, have demonstrated a true passion for community involvement. Additionally, CVC Award is presented to one business, organization, or individual for outstanding service in Montgomery County.
The LEAD Forum
During this full-day leadership conference, attendees will have the opportunity to LEARN more about the county; ENGAGE with other leaders; AMPLIFY critical skills and DEVELOP the surrounding community. The goal of this forum is to give participants the tools of action needed to better prepare themselves to continue on the path of servant leadership.
Homecoming
Who says you can’t go home again? This October event welcomes the new CORE, Senior Leadership Montgomery and Emerging Leaders cohorts to the Leadership Montgomery network. It is also an opportunity to hear an annual update of the organization’s work, accomplishments and goals, as well as a chance to network with previous LM participants and other notable community influencers.
Leadership Montgomery Family Picnic
Sponsored and hosted by Smokey Glen Farm and Jim Sweet (CORE 2007), our popular annual event invites the Leadership Montgomery network to enjoy good food and mingle with fellow members of the LM community. This event features a casual and delicious outdoor BBQ dinner in a gorgeous farm setting that features landscaped meadows and beautiful shade trees. This is a great opportunity for members to bring the kids, grandkids, partners, spouses and significant others to enjoy a fun and relaxing evening.