Executive/Finance Committee (Board Officers) - Ralph W. Emerson, Jr. '03, Chair
The Executive/Finance Committee is charged with reviewing and approving the annual budget, which is prepared by the President, prior to presenting to the Board of Directors for its approval; overseeing and making recommendations for investment of Scholarship and Legacy Funds; and reviewing and making recommendations on other financial issues as they arise.
Membership Committee – Ron S. Dhindsa, Esq. ’04, Chair
rdhindsa@yahoo.com
The Membership Committee is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing membership events and activities, such as: projects or workgroups addressing statewide issues (Conversation Series, etc.); events of a social and/or networking nature, either by class, region, or open to the entire membership (annual reunion, individual class reunions, regional activities, etc.); and, assist with annual dues solicitation by contacting classmates.
20th Anniversary Committee - Sharon Pinder '98 - Chair
sharon@thepindergroup.com
The Anniversary Committtee began meeting early 2011 to plan events to celebrate Leadership Maryland's 20th Anniversary in 2012. The group meets monthly via teleconference to develop plans for the September 14-16,2012 Anniversary Celebration at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge. The committee is also overseeing the promotion and marketing of the anniversary and membership engagement.
Marketing & Communications – Vacant
The Marketing & Communications Committee is responsible for communicating the goals, purpose, needs and achievements of Leadership Maryland to all communities in the state, to benefit recruitment of participants; networking of alumni; raising of community awareness by establishing a brand image; assist with fundraising for the Scholarship and Legacy Funds; promotion of on-going leadership development opportunities and events; and promotion of co-sponsored Breakfast Series.
Nominating Committee (Board Members Only) – W. Daniel White ‘97, Chair
Dan.white@whiting-turner.com
The Nominating Committee is responsible for identifying, evaluating, recruiting, and nominating Leadership Maryland members to the Board of Directors, as well as Officers of the organization. Consideration is given to geographic, professional, gender and ethnic diversity.
Program Committee – Renee Winsky ‘05, Chair
reneewinsky@gmail.com
The Program Committee is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving the curriculum for the 8-month program, to include an orientation retreat; five/six major statewide and regional issues-awareness sessions; a closing retreat to review and synthesize what was experienced throughout the program year; and utilizing program graduates as presenters, discussion facilitators, mentors and moderators.
Recruitment Committee – P. Scott White ‘05, Chair
swhite@hti.com
The Recruitment Committee is responsible for identifying and recruiting a diverse pool of qualified statewide applicants, taking into account geographic, professional, gender and ethnic diversity.
Selection Committee – Nancy Minieri, President & CEO, Chair
nancy@leadershipmd.org
The responsibility of the Selection Committee is to interview and evaluate program applicants, after which a class of up to 52 diverse individuals representing all geographic regions of the state is selected. The Selection Committee reviews all financial assistance applications and forwards its recommendations to the officers of the Board for final approval.
Legacy Fund Committee – Nancy Minieri, President & CEO, Chair
nancy@leadershipmd.org
The responsibilities of this committee are to support and assist with our fundraising campaign, Leadership Maryland Legacy Fund. Upon Executive/Finance Committee approval, interest on these invested funds will be used to offset operational expenses. The Legacy Fund will ensure the financial success of our programs and allow us to keep tuition at an affordable level for all participants.
Scholarship Endowment Committee – Howard S. Freedlander ‘05, Chair
freedfriends@goeaston.net
The purpose of the Scholarship Endowment Committee is to promote, solicit, and steward donor-restricted gifts of $5,000 or more (payable over multi-years) to initiate and develop an endowment for LMD scholarships. Recognition of gifts at varying levels is important, but the most significant naming opportunities will be reserved for the higher donor levels that generate about 50% of LMD individual tuition. The major gift component of LMD should have tremendous potential and help perpetuate the goodness and legacy of Leadership Maryland. That is its sole purpose.