Class of 2008 Opening Session

LEAD VIRGINIA Alumni are invited to join the Class of 2008 at their opening luncheon on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Williamsburg Lodge in beautiful Colonial Williamsburg. Keynote Speaker is Chris Gates, President of Philanthropy for Civic Engagement in Denver, Colorado. Alumni table hosts have graciously volunteered to welcome the new class members. Following the luncheon, alumni will gather for a meeting at the Williamsburg Lodge. Don't forget there is golf nearby, wonderful shopping and a fabulous spa across the street if you want to take advantage of a beautiful spring weekend.

Goals of the Alumni Committee

1. Support LEAD VIRGINIA as it matures into a well-established and better known organization. 2. Maintain alumni relationships and foster new connections between annual classes. 3. Continue to explore the concept of social capital and how it can positively impact economic growth across Virginia.

LEAD VIRGINIA Class of 2008 Recruiting Nets Results

The recruiting process for LEAD VIRGINIA's upcoming class has produced a very competitive field of candidates for the Selection Committee's consideration. Many thanks to all of our alumni and Board Members whose recruitment efforts have been very effective and have netted great results.

Alumni News and Other News You Need to Know

Whittington Clement LEAD VIRGINIA Board Member and Partner, Hunton & Williams, was appointed by Governor Kaine to the P-16 Education Council. Mimi Elrod '05, Director of Summer Scholars at Washington & Lee University, was appointed by Governor Kaine to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Linda Gentry '06, Chief Financial Officer of The Center for Innovative Technology, is proud to announce a new grandchild into her family. Bridget Lyne Mathews was born January 21st. Congratulations! Deborah Tompkins Johnson '06, Senior Manager, State and Local Affairs of Dominion, has had an email address change. Her new email is deborah.t.johnson@dom.com. Kathy Rogers '05, Executive Director of the United Way of Henry County and Martinsville, was recently elected chair of the Henry County School Board, and currently chairs the Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services Board. Steve Rosenberg '07, Former County Attorney for Augusta County, has accepted the job of Assistant University Counsel at The University of Virginia. His new email address is srosenberg@virginia.edu. Darrel Staat '05, President of the Central Virginia Community College has been elected as Chair of the Board of the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce for 2008 and 2009. Bob Steere '06, President of Steere Consulting Partners LLC, was appointed to the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission. Michel Zajur LEAD VIRGINIA Board Member and President of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, was appointed by Governor Kaine to the Latino Advisory Board. The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership in Charlottesville is conducting a search for a new Executive Director. For information and a complete job description, visit http://tinyurl.com/34rmbg To send information for future newsletters, contact Amanda Luttrell at aluttrell@leadva.org