Coming Up
Friday, Oct. 9
Leadership L.A. 2009
Session 9: Neighborhood Development Case Study: Koreatown
more info
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Leadership Initiative
Global Connections: Iranian-Americans
and Southern California
Dialogue & Dinner
more info
Friday, Oct. 16
Leadership Southern California 2010
Seminar 1: Orientation & Civic Leadership
more info
Save the Date: Tues., Nov. 3
Leadership Initiative
Conversations with Leaders: Exploring the Future of Energy
Featuring Joe Sparano, President, Western States Petroleum Association
more info
View all upcoming events on our
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Leadership Learning
Access L.A. City Hall, Oct. 22
Join 400 business and civic leaders at the annual, no-cost Access Los Angeles City Hall event, hosted by the L.A. Area Chamber Oct. 22, for a half-day of
meetings and breakout sessions at City Hall on issues vital to the city.
more info / register now
Did you miss a seminar while you
were a leadership fellow?
Alumni of Leadership Southern California
and Leadership L.A. may audit a
class seminar, as space permits.
To attend,
view seminar dates and email
scln@lachamber.com to reserve
your spot.
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Who Are We?
SCLN Board of Directors
SCLN Staff
The
Southern California Leadership Network's
mission is to develop a productive
network of exemplary and diverse
leaders in the business, government
and community sectors who are capable
of addressing the critical challenges
facing the Southern California region.
For more information, visit www.leadershipnetwork.org.
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Leadership Southern California Class of 2010 announced
SCLN is pleased to introduce the next exceptional class of Leadership Southern California Fellows, who, over the next 10 months, will experience the people, places and trends shaping Southern California, hone their leadership and civic entrepreneurship skills, gain an in-depth understanding of our regional economy, and become better stewards for our region. Thank you to the 2010 Recruitment & Selection Team for assisting us in the process of selecting this new class.
Next Global Connections dinner to focus on Iranian-American community, Oct. 13
Join alumni and leaders from the Iranian-American community at the next installment of SCLN's Global Connections dinner series, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Darya Restaurant in West Los Angeles. Discussion on Iranian politics, new media and civic leadership will be moderated by writer Gina Nahai, with Sam Yebri, President, 30 Years After and Pari Esfandiari, Writer, Irandokht, among others. Space is limited. Register now.
Leadership L.A. experiences Los Angeles' port and airport 
The Class of 2009 focused on our region's major trade infrastructure at both the Port of Los Angeles (pictured) and Los Angeles International Airport on Sept. 11 with top leaders from both agencies, including Dr. Geraldine Knatz, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles; and Gina Marie Lindsey, Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports, who discussed the balance of growing, greening and modernizing our aging infrastructure while taking into account community and political concerns. Fellows wrapped up the day with a conversation around protecting the Port and LAX, moderated by SCLN Board Member and LLA alum Chief Jim McDonnell, First Assistant Chief, Los Angeles Police Department. "The major difference post-9/11 is that there is no animosity between agencies anymore," he said. "We have to work very well together to provide adequate security." Read more
about the day on Twitter by following @SCLN. View photo gallery.
Leadership L.A. looks at law and society, makes contribution to struggling Homeboy Industries
The 2009 Fellows experienced public
safety, and law and society in Los Angeles with top experts on drug
legalization, building healthy communities, homelessness and recidivism, and
were joined by Sheriff Lee Baca at the Men's Central Jail on Aug. 14. "We don't
give ourselves enough credit as a city when it comes to what we've done
together to reduce crime," said SCLN Board Member and Chief Jim McDonnell, Los
Angeles Police Department, who said the city's
crime rate has dropped by 15% in the last year bringing it to historic lows.
The session concluded with a dialogue on gang prevention with former gang
member Joey Ray Lucero, Homeboy Industries, who mentioned the organization's
budget has taken a deep dive this year. The class was able to raise
approximately $2,000 in donations and pledges to the organization, which currently works with about 8,000 individuals who
formerly belonged to 700 gangs across Los Angeles County. Read more
about the day on Twitter by following @SCLN.
View photo gallery.
Reserve a table today at the 2009 Southern California Visionaries Luncheon
On Dec. 8, 2009,
SCLN will recognize the outstanding achievements
of the following regional leaders at the Walt Disney
Concert Hall:
- Lifetime Still Acheiving Award:
James A. Thomas
Thomas Properties Group
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Southern California Leader
of the Year: David Fleming
Latham & Watkins LLP
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Excellence in Civic Leadership:
Linda Griego
Griego Enterprises, Inc.
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Public Sector Leader of
the Year:
Gilbert Ivey
Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California
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Graduate of the Year:
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
(LLA '89)
County of Los Angeles
View more information and become a sponsor of this
pinnacle leadership event today.
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Overheard
"At Virgin America we advertise our product differently, targeting the younger demographic we want via Internet & new media."
-David Cush, President & CEO, Virgin America, at the Leadership L.A. 2009 session focusing on Ports & Airports, Sept. 11.
"We can't say we want to look like a modern, international airport while turning away carriers who want to come here. LAX needs to be more business friendly."
-Gina Marie Lindsey, Executive Director, Los Angeles World Airports, at the Leadership L.A. 2009 session focusing on Ports & Airports, Sept. 11.
"The ability to work and feel purposeful at a job can be a turning point for some people who have been chronically homeless."
-Orlando Ward, Director, Midnight Mission, at the Leadership L.A.
2009 session focusing on Law & Society, Aug. 14.
Alumni Spotlight
What are key elements that Southern California possesses to supports its connection to global communities?*
"Southern California
continues to be the epicenter of diverse people and cultures that creates the
need for multi-dimensional thinking and understanding. Through our distinct
ideals, traditions, and experiences, Southern Californians have the potential
for finding common lasting solutions towards climate change, immigration,
international security, global diseases, and trade and commerce.
I believe our Southern California institutions and leaders would be
wise to harness this limitless reservoir of
talent and ingenuity vital to reinvigorating our global economy."
-Brandon Shamim, President & CEO, Beacon Management Group; and Graduate, Leadership
Southern California Class of 2004.
*Alumni spotlight questions focus
on SCLN's leadership initatives.
Read more about the initiatives
and get involved today.
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