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Fall 2012
Welcome Class of 2013! LSS has an outstanding class to begin our next quarter century of service to SandySprings. They come representing various sectors of our community from diversebackgrounds. Thank you to all the Alumni who continue to nominate such fabulouscandidates. A special thank you to everyone who attended the Class of 2013 Kick-off at theWilliams-Payne House. We are thrilled to have a dynamic class of 32 individualswho will come together to strengthen their bond to the community. Please join us in welcoming our class of 2013: Rob Anderson, Fulton County SchoolsJose Balbona, Northside HospitalPam Campbell, State Bank and Trust CoJune Carlson, Fidelity BankChristian Castro M., Sandy Springs Lodge No. 124Patty Conway, PNC BankCharles Crosby, CEC Construction ServicesAlejandro Ferrell, City of Sandy SpringsBarry Fruchter, Moore Stephens TillerBrad Glenn, Southprop, IncAmy Goetze, Kaiser Permanente
LSS E-NEWS
In This Issue
Welcome Class of 2013
LSS Annual MembershipReminder
Recent Member Programs
Sponsorship and Fundraising
Movies By Moonlight
Survey of Interests
YLSS
VBSS Day
Upcoming Events
LSS Staff
Class Notes
Leadership Opportunity
Board of Trustees Executive Committee: Past President: Erin Martin
President: Mark Rosenthal President-Elect:Bob Levinson Treasurer: Jack Lindsay Secretary: Mike Lynch Board Members - primaryarea of responsibility:
Communications/Marketing:
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Christine Heller, SSPCScotty Hendricks, Jr., Allstate Insurance CompanyChad Knudsen, Georgia PowerGraham E. McDonald, O'Daniel McDonald LLCParag Mehta, Mehta & Mehta, LLCIvan Mervis, Chyten TutoringJan Paul, i SQUARED COMMUNICATIONSKyle Pietrantonio, Holy Spirit Preparatory SchoolCynthia Reed, UPSDawn Reed, Care Solutions, Inc.Charlie Roberts, City of Sandy SpringsSteve Rothstein, LKB Inc.Lindsey Sadler, Temple SinaiAndrea Settles, Weinberg & AssociatesDixie Speck, Sol Terra LandscapeClare Stefan, Lincoln Financial GroupRob Stevens, City of Sandy Springs Police DepartmentChip Swearngan, First DataTyler S. Thigpen, Mount Vernon Presbyterian SchoolRenée Weiniger, BodyZone, LLCSarah "Sally" Wyeth, Raymond S. Martin, PC
LSS Annual Membership Reminder
A Reminder To All About This Year's Membership Drive!
It is that time of year again to celebrate & support Leadership SandySprings with your annual Membership!
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your continued LSS Membership dollars areinvaluable to us, and have a direct impact on our continued success. Your promptaction to membership involvement will assure your place in many special eventsonly open to LSS members, such as this year's Taste of the Holidays Gatheringand the January State of the City Event. So here is our request:
* If you are a current member, please take just a minute to re-join andconsider the next level up.
* If you were once a member, but are not currently engaged, come backthis year.
* If you have never been a member, take the time to join today!
Karen Trylovich
Community Connections:Elizabeth Jetton
Membership Activities:Scott FoerstPam RosenthalLeticia Weidenhamer
MBM: Jori KasherRita Paris
Programs: Villiard Bastein
Selection/Recruitment: Robert Cahn, Jr.Mitch ReinerMark Rosenthal
Sponsorship:Jim McGeeMitch Reiner
Strategic Planning:Elizabeth KellyMike Lynch
VBSS: Dave FlynnBob Levinson
YLSS:Irene SchweigerDebora Wilson Trustees Emeritus: Ellen Stein Ludi Villanueva
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Please send your check to LSS or if you prefer to use a credit card, you can paythrough Paypal by clicking on the "Donate" button on the home page of our website: www.leadershipsandysprings.org. Thank you.
Join us in our celebration of Leadership Sandy Springs, and in making the
future our responsibility!
Recent Member Programs Are A Success!
We have had two fantastic member programs recently: a Breakfast Buzz atBreadwinner learning about sustainable operations in Cox Communications and aLunch Speaker Series about sustainable local food at 5 Seasons. Our social event last month was an Evening at the Punchline, a great comedynight bringing together people from many different class years (including 2013). These are all added benefits to your membership!
Sponsorship and Fundraising
Robert "Bob" Monette, President/CEO of OptechLeads This Year's Sponsorship Drive!
As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, Leadership Sandy Springs continues to operatedue to the generosity of our community. This year we are so proud tohave Robert "Bob" Monette, President/CEO of Optech Family ofCompanies as our Honorary Corporate Chairman for our 2012 - 2013Sponsorship Campaign. As our organization continues to grow at anunprecedented rate, our need for continued and new funding is parallel. Afull appeal for membership has been delivered, our events continue togrow, and this year's Sponsorship Campaign has taken on a moresophisticated effort, with new Platforms of Giving. As Bob shares this year in his appeal letter "as a collective group ofcaring business leaders, we can take "ownership" of our homecommunity and make positive things happen! Sponsorship of LeadershipSandy Springs gives you that rare opportunity'!
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Kathy Edwards, our Director of Development & Community Events, isworking side by side with Bob to make sure that everyone receives aCorporate Sponsorship Packet, and that all companies are given theopportunity to invest in both LSS, and in our vibrant Community. "Optech has kicked off this year's campaign with a three-yearcommitment, at $10,000 per year, and I challenge you to join me inbecoming a corporate sponsor at whatever level you can afford"challenges Monette, "I look forward to standing beside you in thecommunity this year as a corporate supporter to Leadership SandySprings! For more information on getting involved contact Kathy Edwards at 404-242-3640.
Movies By Moonlight
2012 Series Has An Incredible Year!
On September 7th, over 2,000 people came out for our first in a series of threeMovies By Moonlight! With tremendous sponsorship support, and record breakingyear in the concession stands, Leadership Sandy Springs proved again that we area nexus for this wonderful community! The second in the series, shown on
September 14th, proved to be just as successful, and the final evening on
September 28th was a perfect night as fall was in the air. We could not continuethis event without our wonderful event committee, sponsors and Atlanta's SpecialEvents Network, who brings, and manages, our movies and event every year! Thankyou one and all, and thank you to the individuals and families that continue to spendyour Friday evening's with us each and every year!
Survey of Interests A two minute survey is coming your way via email to indicate your professionalinterests and expertise. These will be included in our 2013 directory as a method ofnetworking. We will also ask you which member programs or class programs youwould like to be involved with. We value your leadership skills and want you toremain active in LSS.
Youth Leadership Sandy Springs
Bob Luo celebrated his 16th birthday by walking out of the courtroom a free man.Luo, a Mt. Vernon exchange student from China, was the defendant in a mock trialconducted by Youth Leadership Sandy Springs as part of its city government day.Sandy Springs Municipal Court Judge Larry Young presided over the trial where all33 YLSS students took part either as jurors, witnesses, attorneys or baliffs. Earlier
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Keeping their balance on atipping platform proved to bea tough challenge requiring
teamwork at the YLSS'opening retreat.
that day, the students attended city court.
The YLSS year started with a Saturday retreat at Zaban Park where the studentsfrom eight high schools got to know each other as they tackled high and lowrope challenges. Next they explored Sandy Springs with a cell phone scavengerhunt that ranged from being interviewed at The Reporter offices to posing with artistsof a 50-foot dragonfly at Abernathy Greenway's Playable Art Park to finding whereSherman crossed the Chattahoochee before invading Atlanta during the Civil War. Next up for YLSS is a day of service as the students discover the role thecommunity's nonprofits play in creating a safety net for those in need. They will beworking in eight locations ranging from Mary Hall Freedom House, Dorothy BensonSenior Center to the Community Assistance Center as a prelude to coming togetherfor a joint service project in the spring. Applications for the 2013-14 YLSS class will be available in mid-January atwww.leadershipsandysprings.org/ylss. Rising high school sophomores and juniorswho either live or go to school in Sandy Springs may apply. If you would like tonominate a student for next year's class, contact Polly Warren at 404-252-2787 [email protected].
Volunteer for a Better Sandy Springs
Mark Your Calendars For The 2013 Volunteer For A BetterSandy Springs Day!
We know it is that time of year again when everyone is rushing out to buy their 2013calendars, so make sure you mark Saturday, April 20, 2013 as this year'sVolunteer For A Better Sandy Springs Day. But don't just mark it down, find a wayto be a part of this vital community improvement day! Volunteer as an individual, asa family, or bring a corporate team! Provide much needed sponsorship dollars, ornominate an organization to become a recipient of the good works provided that
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day! For more information contact Kathy Edwards, Director of Development &Community Events for Leadership Sandy Springs at 404-242-3640.
Upcoming Events Don't miss the following LSS events - planned especially for alumni and currentclass members! December 6: Taste of the Holidays
6 - 8 PM at Sewell Appliance January 16: LSS Member Event Breakfast Buzz
"Get Moving in 2013" 8:00 AM at Kaiser Permanente
January 28: State of the City Session with Mayor Galambos5:30 PM at City Hall
January 30: ARTSS night 5 -7 PM at Abernathy Arts Center
February 27: LSS Member Event Luncheon Speaker"Managing Conflict for Healthy Relationships"11:30 AM Location: TBD
LSS Staff: How We Do, What We Do
How does LSS accomplish not only the Annual Class but also communityevents and member events? It is because of your LSS part time staff working with alumni that LSS is able to besuch a positive force in the Sandy Springs community. Kathy Edwards is moving LSS fundraising forward with new contacts, tailoredopportunities for Businesses to sponsor and be recognized in areas best suited totheir marketing and business needs, and a streamlined effort reaching out tovarious segments of the metro community. Please, if you have contacts, businessor personal with organizations in our area, send them to Kathy. She will take itfrom there. Catherine Lautenbacher (LSS '11) has brought some great ideas which are beingimplemented as she takes over the Membership Events and Class programs. Lookfor expanded Alumni interest and professional listing in the 2013 membershipdirectory, enhanced Community Connections and project experiences for our classas well as increased personal leadership development opportunities woven into theClass program. Polly Warren continues to do an amazing job as the energetic leader of the YouthLeadership Sandy Springs program. A full terrific class and the outstandingcomments from students, parents and school personnel are the result of Polly's Icreativity and leadership.
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Ellen Zarge You may never meet Ellen, but we couldn't accomplished nearly asmuch without her. What would we all do without her handling the communications,data base, finances and preparing board and class materials. Always with a smileshe is supportive of staff and alumni with an amazing can-do attitude. THANKS go to everyone with whom I have the pleasure of working and learning.
Carolyn Axt, Executive Director
Class Notes Updates on your fellow class members:
Kelly Barge (2005)is President of "Level Ground, Inc", a non-profit he has incorporated. Theorganization supports men coming out of prison - to help them find "level ground" intheir efforts to find a home, a job, maybe some education, some mental healthsupport when needed, reconciliation with family when indicated and obtainable - andother key social needs.
Garrett Genner (2006) Congratultions to Headmaster of Holy Spirit
Preparatory School, which has received the recognition of being named one of theTop 50 Catholic High Schools for the fifth consecutive time.
Joey Mayson (1992) is now living at The Hallmark Buckhead located at
650 Phipps Blvd NE Apt 1003, Atlanta, GA 30326. Joey can be contactedat [email protected]. (770) 241-0600.
Paula Owens (2009) has accepted a new position as VP Business
Banking with Wells Fargo.
Don Rountree (2003) announces that Rountree Group has relocated to
2550 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 235, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
Stephen Walker (2008) is now married to Jana Walker. Wishing
you many happy years of kayaking together! Did you recently get married, have a child, change careers, receive a promotion orhave any other news? We would love to hear from you! Send us your news [email protected].
Leadership Opportunities
LSS continues to get requests for suggestions for individuals to serve on communityboards, task forces, advisory committees and commissions. If you are interested inserving, please e-mail [email protected] with your areas ofinterest and specific skills.
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Currently, the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of FultonCounty is looking for a new commissioner. The Housing Authority has twofacilities in Sandy Springs. Board of Commissioner meetings are held on the thirdThursday of each month from 10 a.m. until noon at 4273 Wendell Drive, Atlanta, GA30336. If you are interested, please email [email protected]
Help Wanted: Social Networking for LSS If you are a social networker, if you enjoy Facebook and LinkedInwe would like to talk with you. LSS is looking to grow their presence on Facebook andLinkedIn and is assembling a group of LSS Alumni to discuss how best to do that.
Contact Carolyn Axt: [email protected]
Leadership Sandy SpringsP.O. Box 28007
Sandy Springs, GA 30358 [email protected]
www.leadershipsandysprings.orgLeadership Sandy Springs is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, not-for-profit corporation.
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