Leadership Howard County is an organization that allows its members to become community leaders, create new and better networking opportunities, and enhance personal and professional development. We are pleased to launch new initiatives this year to better serve you:

Membership Defined: To receive the many benefits of membership, we encourage you to submit your annual dues. You can conveniently submit your dues online. This year, we will enhance the benefits and recognition that our Active Members receive.

Paperless Option: We offer this to help members cut down on clutter while conserving our resources. You can select this option by contacting nherron@leadershiphc.org.

Event Policies/Procedures: These event registration policies and procedures will be listed on registration forms and online.

Through LHCs many activities, members are able to continue their involvement beyond their Premier program education. Please mark you calendars and plan to participate in the following membership events:

September 19, 2008, 7:30am Membership Kickoff Breakfast
Melanie Sabelhaus, former Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration
Turf Valley Resort

November 21, 2008, 11:30am Membership Luncheon and Annual Gift Drive
The Meeting House in Oakland Mills

January 23, 2009, 11:30am Membership Luncheon The Sheraton Columbia

March 20, 2009, 7:30am Membership Breakfast
The Hilton Columbia

May 22, 2009, 11:30am Membership Luncheon
The Sheraton Columbia

June 16, 2009, 6:00pm Annual Dinner & Commencement

Throughout 08-09: special event activities including Supper Clubs and Tasting Tour

Sincerely,

Christa L. Spalding (LHC 2002)
Chair, General Membership Committee

" As an advocate for social services in the Howard County community, I am certain this experience will be of great benefit to me in my personal and professional contributions. "

Sabina Taj
Columbia Foundation
Class of 2005