Social Capital in Full Bloom at the Williamsburg Opening Luncheon

LEAD VIRGINIA Board members and alumni welcomed members of the new Class of 2009 in beautiful Colonial Williamsburg on April 16th. A banner crowd of 100-plus was on hand to meet, greet and re-connect with fellow alumni. Hands down the Class of 2008 won the alumni attendance award. LEAD VIRGINIA extends our special appreciation to Verizon for serving as Opening Session Sponsor. LEAD VIRGINIA Board Chair Dr. Patricia Cormier, President of Longwood University, welcomed the luncheon gathering, followed by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation CEO Colin Campbell. Returning keynote speaker Chris Gates, President & CEO of PACE (Philanthropy for Civic Engagement) spoke of impediments that have led many away from civic engagement in this nation, but pointed to tangible indicators that America may be on the cusp of a new era in how we lead, how we listen and how we live. A special thank you to LEAD VIRGINIA Alumni Hosts who contributed their time and good will toward a welcoming environment at the Williamsburg Opening Session luncheon. New class members were especially appreciative of the welcome and guidance from Alumni Hosts. 2009 Alumni Hosts: Caryn Durham, '08 Martha Dodd-Slippy, '08 Pat Reeder, '08 Karen Cameron, '06 Rick Moore, '08 Frank Piatowski, '08 Pat Harvey, '07 Steve Rosenburg, '07 Keith McCrea, '07 Tom Lisk, '08 Debbie Armstrong, '08 Scott Ford, '07 Donna Flemming, '05 Lucy Beauchamp, '08 Mark Shuford, Dario Marquez and Kurt Krause Marcellous Frye, Ted Henifin and Katie Fessler Lacy Ward, Tim Hall and Lisa Murphy

Class of 2009 Off and Running

LEAD VIRGINIA welcomes the 45 members of the Class of 2009 with every region and sector represented: Karen Albert, President, Practical Solutions for Public Safety, Inc. Brent Archer, Director of Business Policy, Columbia Gas of Virginia Chris Bailey, Senior Vice President, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association James Beazley III, External Affairs Representative, Dominion Dr. Stan Botts, Jr., President, Advantage Group Consultants Ltd. Jim Carr, Management Consultant, Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc. Matt Cobb, Associate Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General Katie Cook, Director - Accounting Research & Analysis, Norfolk Southern Corporation Tim Cook, Corporate Vice President, Alion Science and Technology Tom Deaderick, Director, OnePartner Pat DeConcini, Director - Business Development, Total Immersion Software, Inc. Bob Dendy, President & CEO, Presbyterian Homes & Family Services David Dickerson, Principal, Business Results Training LLC Greg Edwards, Director of External Affairs, Virginia Port Authority Phyllis Errico, General Counsel, Virginia Association of Counties Katie Fessler, Manager - Corporate Contributions, Altria Client Services Ardell Fleeson, Commercial Real Estate Broker, CB Richard Ellis Anne Frazier, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of the Blue Ridge, Inc. Marcellous Frye, Jr., Vice President - Support Services, Washington Gas Howard Genderson, Director of Employers, Pfizer Tim Hall, Deputy County Administrator, Henry County Ted Henifin, General Manager, Hampton Roads Sanitation District Dr. Carole Inge, Executive Director, Virginia Tech Modeling & Simulation Center of Excellence Kurt Krause, General Manager, The National Conference Center Nick Langridge, Assistant to the President, James Madison University Mike Ligon, Vice President, Universal Leaf Dario Marquez, CEO, MVM, Inc & The Silver Eagle Group Sandie Marshall, Director of Lodging and Hospitality, VIRginia International Raceway Mac McGinty, Vice President of Workforce Development, John Tyler and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community Colleges Doug McVicar, Vice President, Northrop Grumman Corporation Michael Mills, Director of Flight Operations & Safety, Virginia Department of Aviation Clarence Monday, City Manager, City of Martinsville Lisa Murphy, Shareholder, LeClairRyan, A Professional Corporation Liz Povar, Director - Business Development, Virginia Economic Development Partnership Tedd Povar, Associate Director - Virginia Institute of Government, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service Dr. Linda Rice, Provost - Chesapeake Campus, Tidewater Community College Alan Shaw, Group Vice President - Coal Transportation & Planning, Norfolk Southern Corporation Mark Shuford, Attorney/Partner, Kaufamn & Canoles, P.C. Dr. Chuck Terrell, Vice President for Workforce Development, Virginia Western Community College Lisa Valentine, Chief Operating Officer, Henrico Doctor's Hospital - Forest Campus Lacy Ward, Director, Robert Russa Moton Museum Harriet Whitten, Director of Development, Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation Todd Yeatts, Manager of Government Relations, The Boeing Company Eric Young, Manager of Projects and Service Excellence, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center Lisa Youngers, Vice President of Federal Affairs, XO Communications

Alumni Deliberate on Energy Options

Following the Williamsburg luncheon, alumni gathered for a deliberative forum on energy policy moderated by Dr. Nancy Gansneder '07, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Attendees discussed various approaches to energy policy including alternative energy, conservation and accessing new domestic sources.

Good News

Are you LinkedIn? LEAD VIRGINIA is urging you to join LinkedIn, an interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world. LinkedIn is a FREE professional social networking platform that allows you to connect with peers, colleagues and friends. To start a LinkedIn profile, go here and click "join." Use a work email or another professional email address. Fill in the required Profile information. Once you have signed up, search for colleagues and friends to connect with. Join the LEAD VIRGINIA Group and connect with alumni from all classes since 2005. It's free and user-friendly. Fellowship Call for Applications: The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is pleased to announce a call for applications for fellowships being offered through its Comparative Domestic Policy program (CDP), jointly supported by the Compagnia di San Paolo and the Bank of America Foundation and with additional support provided by the Ford Foundation. The Fellowshipsare intended to commence between October 2009 and January 2010, ending no later than June of that year. Fellows will be awarded a grant of $10,000 per month to support a fellowship lasting approximately two to six months on the other side of the Atlantic, during which time fellows will research approaches to an urban/regional challenge confronted by both American and European cities and regions. Up to three fellowships will be awarded. Purpose: Cities and regions in the United States and Europe are grappling with similar economic and social challenges, including aging infrastructure, urban disinvestment, rising energy costs and environmental quality concerns, social integration and changing demographics and economic restructuring, all brought about by rising global competition and societal change. Many of these policy challenges are tackled at the local and regional, rather than national government levels yet there are very few opportunities for civic leaders to meet, to observe new approaches to persistent challenges and to exchange best practices in addressing these challenges effectively. The Comparative Domestic Policy Fellowships provide practitioners and policy-makers working on these issues at the state and local levels the opportunity to meet with their counterparts across the Atlantic and discuss policies and measures that have been implemented. Fellows can then return from their time overseas equipped with the ideas and insights necessary to effect significant and lasting positive change in their own communities. Who Should Apply: GMF is seeking applications from mid-career professionals engaged in the targeted policy areas with an interest in gaining an understanding of how these issues are approached in a culture other than their own and an ability to apply lessons learned to their own community. Applicants should be civic leaders - policymakers or practitioners, in state/local government or representatives of media or non-profit organizations. The fellowship is not intended for academic research. Proposals: GMF welcomes fellowship proposals that cover a wide array of topics, but they should generally fall within one (or more) of the following policy areas: urban sustainability, education and workforce development, affordable housing/cost of living, and combating social exclusion. All application materials should be submitted to GMF by email no later than July 31, 2009. Fellows selected will be notified in mid-September 2009. For further information and to submit applications, please contact: Lizzie Woods, Program Assistant, Comparative Domestic Policy, The German Marshall Fund of the United States, Tel: +1 202/683 2620, Email ewoods@gmfus.org Nominations for the 2009 Virginia CFO Awards are under way: Virginia Business is seeking nominees for top CFOs of Virginia-based companies in five categories: 1) publicly-traded companies, 2) large private companies (>100 employees), 3) small private companies (<100 employees), 4) large nonprofits/government organizations (>100 employees), and 5) small nonprofits/government organizations (<100 employees). 2009 will be the fourth year that Virginia Business has recognized the excellence of the commonwealth's financial executives. On July 1, 2009 Virginia Business will hold a black-tie celebration at the Hotel Jefferson in Richmond to honor all nominees and announce the category winners. The August issue of Virginia Business will include the names of all nominees and profiles of the top picks in each category. Completed forms are available on www.virginiabusiness.com and are due May 15.

Register Now for LEAD VIRGINIA Alumni Conference June 4-6

This year's Alumni Conference will feature Virginia's Northern Neck on June 4-6, 2009. Highlighting such topics as the Chesapeake Bay, the maritime economy, energy and agricultural sustainability, the conference agenda will also feature a successful regional healthcare collaboration. Attendees will be treated to a special presentation on the cultural fabric of the Northern Neck by author and NPR commentator Thea Marshall. Conference attendees will stay at The Tides Inn nestled in a luminous waterfront setting on Carter's Creek, bordered by the historic Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. Last year's inaugural Alumni Conference had attendees raving it was a standout event! As alumni, this is your annual opportunity to re-connect with LEAD VIRGINIA colleagues, experience the buzz of what's happening throughout Virginia, and engage and explore a dynamic region that may be new to many. For a registration form contact Amanda Keller.

Alumni Buzz

Jeff Wassmer '05, President & CEO of Spectrum in Hampton, Virginia reports a major milestone celebration for Spectrum of its 10 Year Anniversary in March at the Virginia Air and Space Center. Over 250 people gathered for the evening to celebrate the birth of Spectrum and all it has achieved over the past 10 years. The event served as a thank-you to all employees and their families, vendors, and customers that have helped make Spectrum what it is today. David Goldberg '08 has been named administrator of Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children in Falls Church, effective April 13. He will oversee daily operations for the hospital and will be responsible for strategic planning and directing clinical business development. Keep us informed about YOU; email your updates to Amanda Keller.