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Leadership DeKalb Hosts Two Powerful Workshops to Move your Nonprofit from Good to Great!
Invitation Flier (PDF)
Leadership DeKalb invites nonprofit leaders to attend two board best practices workshops to be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at The Women’s Center at DeKalb Medical at 2701 North Decatur Road, Decatur.
Both workshops are recommended for new or experienced board members and staff of nonprofit organizations.The first workshop:
“How Volunteers Can Advance Your Mission”
from 1:00-3:15 p.m. register now - right ->
When our budgets and staff are limited, we must turn to volunteers to help us expand and improve. Learn practical tips and methods for working with volunteers at the organizational level, committee level, and board level of your organization. Hear from a distinguished panel of volunteer leaders how to maximize your success with volunteers. The key to greatness is retaining your volunteer leaders for many years.
The second workshop:
from 3:30-5:30 p.m. register now - right ->
Many nonprofits set a budget before they create the work plan. The facilitator will discuss the philosophy of how money translates back to organizational effectiveness. This session is especially relevant to new or experienced board members and staff of nonprofits who are “non-financial” people. Learn practical information about nonprofit financial statements, including recognizing the most important elements of creating financial success in your organization.
Leadership DeKalb and DeKalb Community Development Department have partnered to bring you these Board Best Practices Workshops to build social capital in DeKalb County. Both workshops will be led by nationally known nonprofit management consultant Terri Theisen who has more than 25 years of executive leadership, organizational development and management experience with nonprofit organizations. She has expertise in board governance and development, strategic and operational planning, fund raising, and public policy development and has provided consulting services to several hundred organizations across all business sectors: nonprofit, corporate and government.
The fee is $100 for both sessions and $50 for one. Special discounts are offered to Leadership DeKalb active members and groups of three or more. Refreshments are included and parking is free.
For more information call Leadership DeKalb at 404-373-2491 or e-mail info@leadershipdekalb.org.Printable paper mail-in Registration Form (PDF)
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Civic Organizations Unite to Present DeKalb CEO Candidates Forum June 5
A coalition of civic leaders will bring together the candidates for Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County at a political forum
on Thursday, June 5 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. All the candidates running for DeKalb CEO are confirmed to attend and will present their vision for DeKalb while discussing the main issues facing our county.
Cynthia Tucker, Editorial Page Editor, Atlanta Journal-Constitution will moderate this important opportunity for citizens to hear from the candidates who are vying for DeKalb’s topleadership position.
The DeKalb CEO Candidates Forum is sponsored by "Partners for DeKalb," a collaborative effort of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce; the Junior League of DeKalb County, National Coalition for 100 Black Women, Decatur/DeKalb Chapter, Leadership DeKalb and the Perimeter CIDs.
The confirmed DeKalb CEO candidates who will participate are Joe Bembry, Burrell Ellis, Ann Kimbrough, Steen Miles and Stan Watson.
The CEO Candidates Forum will be held at DeKalb Technical College's new state-of-the-art Conference Center, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Georgia 30021. This location is central to all in DeKalb. Directional signs will be posted. The entrance to the Conference Center at DeKalb Technical College is located off Memorial Drive. From I-285 - East or West bound, Exit 41 at Memorial Drive. Proceed outside the perimeter to the 4th traffic light andmake a left turn into the rear DeKalb Tech parking lot. Then turn right. Free parking. You can also visit www.dekalbtech.edu for directions.
For more information about the CEO Candidates Forum, please contact
Beth Jansa at Leadership DeKalb
at bethjansa@leadershipdekalb.org
Positioning Your Nonprofit For Success: Strategic Planning & Raising Funds
Join us for two powerful workshops that will transform your effectiveness as a nonprofit leader.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
workshop invitation (PDF) registration form (Word) sign up online (below)
WORKSHOPS:
Four Steps to Use to Create a Strategic Plan (1:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Raising Funds in Tough Times (3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
Recommended for new or experienced staff and board members of nonprofit organizations.
“As a Board member of several nonprofits, I have learned the importance of relating the strategic plan to raising funds. I highly encourage staff and board members of nonprofits to attend these sessions!”
- Charles Yorke, President, Cornerstone BankPositioning Your Nonprofit For Success: Strategic Planning & Raising Funds Join us for two powerful workshops that will transform your effectiveness as a nonprofit leader.
4 STEPS TO A STRATEGIC PLAN, 1:00-3:15 PM
We will cover the four essential steps to creating a plan that you will actually use to guide decision making and organizational direction – a plan that will provide a roadmap for your organization’s future success and sustainability. We will provide a template and other tools to help you create your plan and ensure that it doesn’t sit on a shelf!
RAISING FUNDS IN TOUGH TIMES, 3:30-5:30 PM
We will discuss board involvement in fund raising, including how to form and maintain the relationships necessary to gather resources for your organization’s work, and explore the methods used to raise funds from individuals, corporations and foundations. We will leave you with practical ideas that you can implement right away to improve your organization’s fund raising performance.
Leadership DeKalb and DeKalb Community Development Department have partnered to bring you these Board Best Practices Workshops.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Nationally known nonprofit management consultant Terri Theisen has more than twenty-five years of executive leadership, organizational development and management experience with nonprofit organizations. She has expertise in board governance and development, strategic and operational planning, fund raising, and public policy development. Since its founding in 2001, Theisen Consulting LLC has provided consulting services to several hundred organizations across all business sectors: nonprofit, corporate and government.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Leadership DeKalb and DeKalb County Community Development will also present these upcoming Board Best Practices workshops led by Terri Theisen.
August 13, 2008 (1:30-5:30pm) – Two Things Every Nonprofit Needs: Effectiveness and Efficiency – Working Effectively with Volunteers & Nonprofit Financial Overview for Non-Financial People
October 23, 2008 (1:30-5:30pm) – Community Leadership Through Board Service
Prospective Members Open House
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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Center DeKalb Medical Center 2701 North Decatur Road Decatur The public is invited to Leadership DeKalb's Open House for Prospective Members. 5:30 p.m. – Reception 6 p.m. – Informational Program 7 p.m. - Adjourn |
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Please RSVP, call Jessica at 404-373-2491 or e-mail jessicaaustin@leadershipdekalb.org
Leadership DeKalb invites active and influential leaders from DeKalb County to apply for admission to the Class of 2009. Each year, approximately 50 established and emerging leaders are selected to participate in a ten-month program to further develop their leadership skills, to gain a broader understanding of community issues and to interact with a community-wide network of leaders.
A panel of distinguished graduates of the program will be on hand to reflect on what Leadership DeKalb has meant to them and answer questions about the program’s requirements, cost and benefits.
For 20 years, Leadership DeKalb has built a committed group of regional leaders with over 800 graduates. Many CEO’s of top public and private companies, as well as a large number of governmental officials, educators, judges, entrepreneurs, volunteers and nonprofit leaders are members.
For more information about the Open House, call 404-373-2491 or e-mail jessicaaustin@leadershipdekalb.orgThe Women's Center at DeKalb Medical Center Parking Directions:
To enter the Women's Center; from North Decatur Road turn onto Walsh Lively Circle and follow to 'top' of the hill. Turn left (this is Rufus Evans Drive). (The first left completes Walsh Lively Circle - do not turn here.) Turn left at the entrance to the Women's Center and follow signs to the parking deck.
Parking is located under the Women's Center. There are 3 levels of parking under the Women's Center; the elevators are marked as P3-Blue, P2- Green and P1-Red.
The Auditorium is located inside the Main Lobby.MEMBERS:
Bettye Davis '06 is the chair of this event. To volunteer with the Open House, e-mail Bettye at bettyedavis48@comcast.net
2007 Annual
Reunion
Plan to Celebrate with Leadership DeKalb!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
6-9 p.m.
A short program at 8 p.m.
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta
Join us for:
Silent Auction
Special Recognition of “Member Milestones”
Live Music from Crosstown Jazz
Great Fun and Sumptious Cocktail Buffet
The 2007 Annual Reunion will bring together leaders from the metro region who have graduated from the Leadership DeKalb program since 1986. The Annual Reunion is becoming Leadership DeKalb's premier social event and fundraiser.
Many thanks to DeKalb Medical, our presenting sponsor
Or download and complete the RSVP2.pdf form and return it to:
Leadership DeKalb
315 West Ponce de Leon Ave
Suite 1069
Decatur, GA 30030or fax to 404-373-1362
Community Leadership through Board Service: a Board Best Practices Workshop
On October 23, consultant Terri Theisen will conduct Community Leadership through Board Service: a Board Best Practices workshop. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this valuable training session on how to get the most out of your board service.
DATE: Tuesday, October 23, 2007
TIME: 12 - 5 p.m. (lunch included)
LOCATION: DeKalb Medical Women's Center, 2701 N. Decatur Road, Decatur
Board members and staff who serve nonprofits are invited to finetune their skills by attending Community Leadership through Board Service, a workshop on successful board service with Terri Theisen of Theisen Consulting LLC.
Board members can make the difference between an organization achieving its goals or not. Come explore how high-functioning boards get to be that way (hint: it's NOT by accident).
Workshop Topics Include: Relationship Management and Fund Raising; Governance and Board Development: Recruitment, Orientation and Ongoing Training for the Board; Evaluating the Boards' Work-and the CEO; and Financial and Risk Management for the Board: Reducing Liabilities and Maximizing Success.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Nationally known board consultant, Terri Theisen has more than twenty five years of executiveleadership, organizational development and management experience. She has expertise in business operations, strategic planning and implementation, board governance, fund raising, financial management, advocacy and public policy development. Theisen Consulting LLC has served more than 100 client organizations, across all business sectors: nonprofit, corporate and government.
This workshop is brought to you through the generosity of the DeKalb County Community Development. Their sponsorship allows us to offer this workshop at a low, nonprofit rate.
COST: $80 Leadership DeKalb members / $100 Non-members
If you would like to bring three or more from your organization, the rate for each person is $80.
We must receive your payment by October 17, 2007.
Download this form and fax or mail to us:
Leadership DeKalb 2007 Annual Meeting
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Miller Ward Alumni House at Emory University
815 Houston Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
Networking Reception 5:30 p.m.
Annual Meeting 6:15 p.m.
Active Members - $10
Inactive Members & Guests - $25
Open Bar and Cocktail Buffet
Join us for this important networking opportunity! Meet the new Class of 2008 (we have a record 53 members!), honor outstanding members and award winners, and see what is coming up next at Leadership DeKalb!
In addition, active 2007 members will elect our new Board of Directors. For your convenience, your dues are payable in advance online.
Many thanks to our Board Member and Chair of the Member Services Committee Betty Willis ’97 and Emory University for hosting this event!
Plan to attend!
Driving Directions To Miller Ward House: From Interstate 85:
Take exit 91, the Clairmont Road exit. Go south on Clairmont. Continue on Clairmont (crossing Briarcliff, Lavista, and North Druid Hills Road) for approximately 2.5 miles until you reach Mason Mill Road, turn right. Go 0.65 miles to Houston Mill Road, turn left. The Miller-Ward Alumni House will be approximately 0.5 miles on your left at 815 Houston Mill Road.
July 28 - Aug. 3, 2007
Costa Rica Trip
Pura Vida means "this is living" or "I am experiencing the best in life." This Spanish term is a greeting Costa Ricans love
to use. It also aptly describes the spirit of the Literacy Project jointly sponsored by the Decatur Rotary Club and Leadership DeKalb.
This annual one-week summer outreach program offers the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects. The primary emphasis is to upgrade the educational system of the impoverished Guanacaste Region. Our members may help with odd jobs around the schools ranging from painting walls to talking in English to young students. In the classroom, our members may help with a map-making project that Agnes Scott Professor Barbara Tedrow developed last year for our group.
The educational project's focus is to foster reading and writing development among rural students in the area. It also increases the cultural literacy of the participants. The service project also includes working on Habitat for Humanity houses and various other projects thatthe Pattillo Foundation may have for us. Overall, the service mission benefits the local students, but the Leadership DeKalb and Decatur Rotary Club members who participate have a great time learning about the region, making new friends among the Costa Ricans as well as becoming friends themselves.
The daily schedule has ample time for walking on the beach, golfing, hiking, horseback riding or sightseeing. Last year's participants ventured down the coast to go to dinner in local villages and towns and a few tried the famous "canopy tours" in the tops of the rain forests. A full day is dedicated to travel in the country to visit historic sites or whatever you choose.
This service vacation is a worthwhile way to spend a week with Leadership DeKalb and Rotary friends learning new customs, helping others and generally having a great time in Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful, ecologically diverse countries in the world.
This year's trip is scheduled for July 28 - August 3, 2007.
Many thanks to Beth Vann '03, who is coordinating the 2007 trip. Leadership DeKalb Executive Director Sara Fountain will be going on the trip. If you want to contact last year'sparticipants for their opinion, just call Robert Berg, Bettye Davis, Alicia Franck, Ann Kimbrough, Bill Mealor, Lynn Ranew, Barbara Tedrow, and Beth Vann.
Hacienda Pinilla, a 5,000-acre beachside resort owned by H.G. "Pat" Pattillo, serves as the base camp for the Costa Rica trip. Accommodations at Hacienda Panilla and some meals are provided free for the group. You pay for your flight, ground transportation and incidentals (flight is approx. $600). (The trip to and from the airport is provided for us at no cost.)
The Hacienda has several restaurants, golf courses, horseback riding, beaches and a free shuttle throughout the resort. A favorite activity last year was the sunset cruise!
April 26, 2007
Avoid Rush Hour!
Come to Happy Hour!
APRIL 26, Thursday - 5-7 p.m.
Join us for Leadership DeKalb’s
Rush Hour Happy Hour
Ted’s Montana Grill – Decatur (in the new Artisan Building on West Ponce de Leon Avenue)$10 per person
Enjoy delicious appetizers! We hear Ted’s margaritas are something special!
All paid RSVPs by 5 p.m., Monday, April 23 will receive their first drink free! Pick up your ticket at the check-in table.
For more information, call 404-373-2491
May 8, 2007Join Leadership DeKalb for a day
of Golf at East LakeWalk in the footsteps of legends…
Experience 18 holes of world-class golf…
Benefit from playing with a trained, knowledgeable caddie…
Tour the clubhouse’s collection of Bobby Jones memorabilia…
If you have never played East Lake Golf Club, this is your opportunity to experience golf on the home course of legend Bobby Jones and the site of the Tour Championship. Host a family member, colleague or client at the highly coveted East Lake Golf Club for this tournament and they will never forget it! Members of the general public are invited to play.
Be a Hero! The proceeds of the 2007 Leadership DeKalb Golf Classic benefit the Youth Leadership DeKalb program!
Be a Winner! We will raffle AirTran Airways tickets and other great items!Tournament Information:
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
The field is limited to 80 players.
Check-in & Practice – 10:30-11 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Tee Off – 12:30 p.m.
Awards Reception – Immediately Following Tournament
Format – Shamble, Shotgun Start
Entry Fee - $500 per player
Tournament Contests – Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole in One
Entry deadline: May 1 -
Player Benefits:
In addition to greens fess and caddie fees, each golfer will receive:
• Breakfast in the Clubhouse before the tournament
• Lunch at the Halfway House on the course during the tournament
• Complimentary beverages on the course
• Personal Locker in Clubhouse
• Range Balls
• Valet Parking at Club
• Complimentary cocktail buffet at Awards Reception following the tournament
• Opportunity to win a luxury automobile! Hole in One Prize.
• Opportunity to win round-trip AirTran tickets during Raffle!
March 6, 2007
The Looming Financial Crisis of our Schools
and the Impact of SPLOSTPlease plan to join us at our next Eggs & Issues Breakfast as we hear from Dr.
Crawford Lewis, Superintendent of the DeKalb County School System, and Dr. Phyllis Edwards, Superintendent of the City of Decatur School System, about how the financial issues facing
our school systems impact test scores, drop-out rates, workforce development, and teacher retention. With the upcoming SPLOST III vote, this is a timely and lively discussion.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Marriott Century Center Hotel
2000 Century Center Boulevard
(Off I-85 at Clairmont Road, Exit 91)
$25 Leadership DeKalb Members
$35 Guests
$500 Table Sponsors
Purchase tickets by March 1 ...
Purchase your ticket securely online now
Call 404-373-2491.
E-mail rsvp@leadershipdekalb.org
Mail your check to Leadership DeKalb, 315 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030.
AGENDA
7:15 a.m. – Registration & coffee
7:30 a.m. – Breakfast
8 a.m. - Program
9:15 a.m. - AdjournDr. Lewis and Dr. Edwards will discuss the pivotal upcoming vote to renew the educational Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). SPLOST III will be voted on countywide Tuesday, March 20, 2007 and will invest in the future of more than 100,000 children attending DeKalb County schools, City Schools of Decatur and the City of Atlanta Schools that lie within DeKalb County.
SPLOST III could generate as much as $645 million over five years. This means that Atlanta Public Schools would receive approximately $20 million, City of Decatur Schools would receive approximately $15 million and DeKalb County School System would receive approximately $610 million.
The revenues generated by continuing the one penny sales tax for another five years will be used to refurbish and improve dozens of existing schools, and to add classrooms, auditoriums, vocational classrooms and other needed facilities. SPLOST III will also provide funds to continue to improve and upgrade technology to improve instruction.
February 7, 2007
Prospective Members Open House
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
The Women’s Center
DeKalb Medical Center
2701 North Decatur Road Decatur
Public Invited to Leadership DeKalb Open House for Prospective Members
5:30 p.m. – Reception
6 p.m. – Informational Program
For reservations, call 404-373-2491 or e-mail newsandevents@leadershipdekalb.org
Leadership DeKalb invites active and influential leaders from DeKalb County to apply for admission to the Class of 2008. Each year, approximately 50 established and emerging leaders are selected to participate in a ten-month program to further develop their leadership skills, to gain a broader understanding of community issues and to interact with a community-wide network of leaders.
To find out more, the public is invited to attend an Open House for Prospective Members on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. A reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and the informational program begins at 6 p.m. The Open House will be held at the Women’s Center at DeKalb Medical Center, 2701 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033. Representatives from the Women’s Center will lead tours of their new facility before and after the Open House. The Women’s Center will open in late January 2007.
A panel of distinguished graduates of the program will be on hand to reflect on what Leadership DeKalb has meant to them and answer questions about the program’s requirements, cost and benefits. The Open House is free. Reservations may be made by calling 404-373-2491 or e-mail newsandevents@leadershipdekalb.org.
The Women's Center at DeKalb Medical Center Parking Directions:
To enter the Women's Center; from North Decatur Road turn onto Walsh Lively Circle and follow to 'top' of the hill. Turn left (this is Rufus Evans Drive). (The first left completes Walsh Lively Circle - do not turn here.) Turn left at the entrance to the Women's Center and follow signs to the parking deck.
Parking is located under the Women's Center. There are 3 levels of parking under the Women's Center; the elevators are marked as P3-Blue, P2- Green and P1-Red.
The Auditorium is located inside the Main Lobby.For 20 years, Leadership DeKalb has built a committed group of regional leaders with over 750 graduates. Many CEO’s of top public and private companies, as well as a large number of governmental officials, educators, judges, entrepreneurs, volunteers and nonprofit leaders are members.
For more information about the Open House, call 404-373-2491 or e-mail newsandevents@leadershipdekalb.org
MEMBERS:
Bettye Davis '06 has agreed to chair the event. To assist with the Open House, e-mail Bettye at bettyedavis48@comcast.net
November, 2006
20th Anniversary Reunion
Thursday, November 30, 2006
6-7 p.m. Networking Happy Hour
7-9 p.m. Program
Emory Conference Center
1615 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia
(across from the CDC)
October, 2006
Leadership DeKalb Joins League of Women Voters in Hosting Candidate Forums for Dekalb Board of Education
Decatur, Georgia – September 27, 2006 - The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County will host a series of DeKalb Board of Education Candidate Forums for the community. These events are cosponsored by Stan Watson, State Representative, Chairman DeKalb House Delegation, the Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership DeKalb. District 9 overlaps districts so these candidates are invited to three forums. Candidates with be given a series of questions to respond to. Arrangements are underway to videotape and televise the forums on our community cable station.
Districts 3 & 9 –Scott Candler Library, Saturday, October 14, 2-4 p.m. Candidates for District 3 are: Sara Copelin-Wood (I), Ann Brown, Hayward Lamar and Jonnathon Mason. Candidates for District 9 At Large: Elizabeth Andrews (I) and Colet Odenigbo
Districts 5 & 9 –Wesley Chapel-Brown Library, Tuesday, October 17, 7-9 p.m. Candidates for District 5: Francis Edwards (I), Jay Cunningham, Wendell Muhammad.
District 6 – Redan-Trotti Library, Saturday, October 14, 10 a.m. -12 noon. Candidates are David Anderson & Thomas Bowen.
Districts 7 & 9 Antioch AME Church (next to Redan High School). Monday, October 23, 7-9 p.m. Candidates are Zepora Roberts (I), & Sandra Gistarb.
The public and media are cordially invited to attend. Media representatives should notify event organizers if they plan to attend so appropriate accommodations can be made.
8-22-06
20th Anniversary Annual Meeting
Join us as we elect new Board members, welcome the Class of 2007 and honor outstanding members.
Tuesday, August 22
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Goizueta Business School, Emory
1300 Clifton Road, Atlanta
Members free, Guests $20.00Click here to RSVP to Annual meeting: suzannefahlstrom@leadershipdekalb.org
Click here to renew your membership
Dues are also payable at the meeting.
8-22-06
Class of 2007 Orientation
Tuesday, August 22
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.Goizueta Business School, Emory
1300 Clifton Road, AtlantaMeet your classmates and learn from Leadership DeKalb graduates!
Refreshments will be provided.Click here to RSVP to Orientation: suzannefahlstrom@leadershipdekalb.org
Or call Suzanne @ 404-373-2491
7-27-06
Rush Hour Happy Hour
Thursday, July 27, 2006
5 to 7 pmat
FEAST
in Decatur
Cost is $10 in advance or payable at the door.
Advance reservations made by 5:00 pm on Monday, July 24
will receive a FREE drink! Advance reservations are
not required - they just entitle you to a free drink.
Contact Katie Hung at katie@decaturpaper.com for additional
information.
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reflect and celebrate the richness of the cultural and ethnic diversity of
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