Leadership Lake County, Inc.

Put on your dancing shoes 👠 👞 and support Lifeline, Inc. and Signature Health Inc.! Many of our fabulous alumni will be dancing the night away including Courtney Armstrong, Lori Caszatt, Kelly Conrad, and Alex Zinni!

Dancing Under the Stars Dancing Under the Stars is one of Northeast Ohio’s most popular summer events, raising funds to benefit Lifeline and Signature Health!

📣 Calling all Community Builder Alumni 📣

Join us in welcoming the Community Builders Class of 2025 on Monday, August 19th from 5pm-6:30pm at Sol (38257 Glenn Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094)!

This event is free for Community Builder alumni. Guests, coworkers, and significant others are $10.

Register here ➡️ https://leadershiplakecounty.networkforgood.com/events/73928-welcome-the-community-builders-class

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭?

Each year, our Signature Class selects four to six Community Impact Projects as an opportunity to lead in our community. Each selected project will receive six to eight leaders from the 2025 Signature class who will work together to complete a project to benefit your organization and the greater community.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:

•Must require leadership, not just labor

•Fundraising is not the primary goal. Fundraising may not exceed $2,000 for materials to complete the project

•Must fill an organizational need with direct, visible impact to the Lake County community

•There is a measurable outcome

•The project must be sustainable beyond LLC's involvement

•Final projects are adopted at the Class retreat in September. You will be notified of your status by August 12th. If you are a finalist project, you must attend a meeting with your project group on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 8:45am-11:15am at Punderson Manor. Failure to attend will dismiss the project from consideration. Please save this date on your calendar.

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝟓𝐩𝐦. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 ⬇️

https://www.leadershiplakecounty.org/form/2025-signature-leadership-community-impact-project-proposal

Grab your own coffee ☕️ or tea 🍵 and enjoy this Community Builders Virtual Latte Leadership Lounge! Register here ⬇️

https://leadershiplakecounty.networkforgood.com/events/73118-community-builders-virtual-latte-leadership-lounge

Designed for Leadership Lake County Community Builders, The Virtual Latte Leadership Lounge allows for casual virtual networking and leadership development all in the comfort of your own workspace. The quarterly series will feature a guest speaker on a topic relevant to leadership.

After the speaker, guests will have the
opportunity to ask questions, and network virtually with one another.

Leadership can be lifesaving!

Don’t forget to apply for our 2025 Community Builders Class TODAY! Apply here ⬇️

https://www.leadershiplakecounty.org/form/2025-community-builders-application

Hey, neighbors! Our LLC alumni had a great time at Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity Raise the Roof event! Everywhere you go, there LLC alumni will be making the world a better place 🎶

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we welcome the Leadership Lake County 2025 Signature Class on Wednesday, August 28th from 5:30pm-7pm at Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity ReStore(34225 Vine St, Eastlake, OH 44095 )!

Register here ⬇️
https://leadershiplakecounty.networkforgood.com/events/73226-welcome-the-signature-class-of-2025

Community Builders applications are due by July 1st! ✨ We have a few spots left in our cohort!

Apply here ➡️ https://www.leadershiplakecounty.org/form/2025-community-builders-application

What’s the ROI on the program? Check-out these top 10 lessons learned by our Community Builders Class this past year:

1. Opened my eyes to how we can positively impact our community

2. Difference between getting too involved and getting on the balcony to get a different perspective of the situation

3. Faction mapping—Who needs to be part of the solution?

4. Being a thermostat vs. thermometer

5. Don’t be afraid to use a colleague or mentor to script hard conversations.

6. Our differences bring uniqueness which is powerful and beautiful and allows us to bring our authentic selves. We are all invited and can dance at the party (reference: Verna Myers)

7. Intent does not equal impact

8. The listener controls the conversation

9. Understand your strengths, vulnerabilities, and triggers to allow yourself to have control over them and to be intentional

10. Empower others by engaging all voices to reach a common goal

People often ask, "What's the impact of Leadership Lake County?" It's a profound experience that's difficult to quantify, but here are our metrics that highlight the program’s true impact.

While the numbers are impressive, the real impact is seen in the transformed lives and thriving communities driven by our dedicated leaders.

Our Golf Outing Fore The Kids Recap ⛳️

We missed beautiful weather by a day, but were grateful to not have any rain. And the 104 golfers plus alumni and friends who joined us at Quail Hollow proved that a great day isn’t ruled by the weather.

A tremendous thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers, golfers, and raffle prize donors. The golf outing is an important event for Leadership Lake County and we are so very grateful for your support!

Golf Committee: Jim Levine ‘17, Gretchen Skok DiSanto 15, Ian Lewis ‘23, and Megan Hocevar ‘23

Volunteers: Chris Weber ‘00, Doris Behnke ‘13, Mark Wainwright ‘91, Sarah Baggott ‘20, Jennie Best ‘16, Kelly Conrad ‘20, Jay McDonald ‘16, Stephanie Parker ‘24, Donald Wayne McLeod ‘14, Michele Johnson ‘19, Dino DiSanto, Jr., and Madison Vittollo.

LLC Board members: Jim Burke ‘15, Marty Risko ‘17, Dr. Robyn Strosaker, Dr. Michelle Lim ‘22, Christine Margalis ‘19, and Cristen Kane ‘15

Thank you to the alumni from 2004, 2005, 2016, 2017, and 2022, for creating fabulous raffle baskets for the golf outing.

The big seller was the class of 2016’s Bourbon and Botox Sweet ‘16 basket.

Thank you everyone for your support!

Empower Future Leaders Today! ✨ Small businesses are the backbone of our community, driving innovation and fostering local growth. Support our Small Business Scholarship for the Leadership Lake County Signature Program to invest in the leaders who will shape our community's future. Your contribution will help develop the skills and vision of small business owners, ensuring a vibrant and thriving local economy. Join us in making a difference!

Support our Small Business Scholarship Fund ➡️ https://leadershiplakecounty.networkforgood.com/projects/228682-support-a-small-business-scholarship

Thank you to Christine DiSanto Price for this wonderful article! Congratulations again to the 2024 Signature Class, Community Builders Class, scholarship winners—Hope Burke and Kara Vis, and 2024 Leader of the Year, Jay McDonald!

Community honors Leadership Lake County Leader of th e Year Jay McDonald
https://gazettenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24690:community-honors-leadership-lake-county-leader-of-th-e-year-jay-mcdonald&catid=46&Itemid=222

Congratulations to our winners!

•Miguel Solivan—Tower of Spirits Winner
•Darrnell Gibson—50/50 Winner!
•Dave Sutton—Grand Raffle Winner #1: Ladies and Gentlemen Salon and Spa massages for a year
•Neal Fraser—Grand Raffle Winner #2: Captains suite from Vector Screenprinting & Embroidery
•Eric Liebhart— Grand Raffle Winner #3: University Hospitals Brunner, Sanden, and Deitrick Fitness Center Membership

Thank you to everyone who donated a grand raffle prize, all those who donated spirits for the spirit raffle, and everyone who purchased a ticket! We are so grateful for your support!

Winner winner, chicken dinner! The Golf Outing Raffle Prize Winners are as follows:

1. Coffee Please ☕️ —Dave Parker

2. Make It Spicy! 🌶️—Nathan Reyes

3. Lake Metroparks Gift Basket with Golf Passes ⛳️—Adam Burg

4. Car Detailing Package 🚙 —Brian Whoric

5. Hand-Made Cigars—Chrissy Weber

6. Professional Photography Services 📸 —Darrell Gibson

7. Indulge Yourself 💅 —Eric Liebhart

8. Professional Staffing Services 🗒️ —Guy Phillips

9. Sweet ‘16–Jay McDonald

10. Playhouse Square Gift Card—Jen Grill

11. Lincoln Electric Welder—Jill Corriveau

12. Guardians Ticket Package ⚾️ —John Brain

13. Two Season Tickets to Rabbit Run Theater 🎭 —Ken Filipiak

14. Italian Dinner 🍽️ —Kevin Cast

15. Hometown Treasurers—Laurel Risko

16. Taco Trail Basket 🌮 —Mike Kolschetzky

17. Lakers Spirit Package—Olivia Zampedro

18. Friends of Deepwood Golf Outing ⛳️—Oscar Flynn

19. Wine Basket 🍷 —Pat Peters

20. Soda Stream and More!—Tony Zampedro

Thank you to every person who bought a ticket! 🎟️ we are so grateful for your generous support!

These GOATS from the Signature Class of 2024 found some actual goats today at 2024 Lake County Pride!

🌟⛳️ Get Ready for Our 26th Annual Golf Raffle and 50/50 Online Experience! ⛳️🌟

Join us in supporting our youth leadership development programs by participating in this exciting event. Not only will you have a chance to win fantastic prizes, but you'll also be making a difference in the lives of young leaders.

🎟️ **Raffle and 50/50 Details:**
- **Tickets on Sale Until:** June 10th at 3pm
- **No Need to Be Present:** Winners will be notified even if they can't attend the golf outing!

Don't miss your shot at amazing prizes and the opportunity to support a great cause. Buy your tickets now and help us shape the leaders of tomorrow!

👉 Raffle Link: https://go.rallyup.com/8d4db6

👉 50/50 Link: https://go.rallyup.com/173954

Thank you for your support! 🙏✨

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 Tomorrow, May 31st, is your FINAL chance to apply for our 2025 Signature Program! 🌟 With just 3 exclusive spots left, this is your moment to shine. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity—submit your application NOW and take the first step towards a transformative experience!

Apply here ⬇️
https://www.leadershiplakecounty.org/form/2025-signature-application

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🎉 What a great night for all! 🎉

We're thrilled to honor our Leader of the Year, Jay McDonald ‘16, and celebrate the 2024 Leadership Lake County Signature Class graduation, and our 2024 Community Builders. Congratulations to all our scholarship winners as well!

A big thank you to all of our leaders and alumni for attending and making this evening unforgettable. Your support and dedication continue to inspire us all.

Here's to continued success and leadership in our community! 🌟

A BIG thank you to our event sponsors ErieBank and Griffin Technology Group!

More pictures to come 📸

Can you spot a few of our LLC alumni? 😎 We’ll be at Dancing Under the Stars 2024! 💃 ⭐️

Drumroll....We're SO EXCITED to officially announce our celebrity cast for our 2024 Dancing Under the Stars event!

Feel free to share and show them some love and support this summer as they learn their dances and fundraise!

Didn’t get a chance to register before the deadline?! Never fear, we extended it! We have 12 open spots at 2024 Leader of the Year & Signature Graduation

𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑵𝑶𝑾! 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒚 24th!

Are you ready to celebrate extraordinary leadership? Join us for our 2024 Leader of the Year & Signature Graduation 🎉 Jay McDonald is being honored as Leader of the Year! ⭐️

📅 **Date:** Wednesday, May 29th 6pm-9pm
📍 **Location:** St. Noel’s Banquet Center

🔗 **Register Now:** https://leadershiplakecounty.networkforgood.com/events/69495-2024-leader-of-the-year

Wow! What a great day to honor a leadership legend, Doris Wilson Behnke ‘13 on receiving The Matt Logies Award at United Way of Lake County Annual Breakfast meeting!

Congratulations, Doris! We are so grateful to have you as such an integral part of Leadership Lake County!

Did you know that this year is the 25th Anniversary of the Signature Class of 1999?!

Join us to Celebrate the Class of 1999, the graduation of the 2024 Signature Class, the 2024 Community Builders, and Jay McDonald being recognized as the 2024 Leader of the Year!

𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑵𝑶𝑾! 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒚 22𝒏𝒅!

📅 **Date:** Wednesday, May 29th 6pm-9pm
📍 **Location:** St. Noel’s Banquet Center

Be part of a night that honors the visionaries and trailblazers who inspire us all. Network, enjoy, and celebrate with us!

🔗 **Register Now:** https://leadershiplakecounty.networkforgood.com/events/69495-2024-leader-of-the-year

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be inspired and connect with leaders making a difference. See you there!

[Class of 1999] Ann Aucelli, Wynette Barnard, Richard Bennett, Michael Bensi, Barbara Brussee, Robert Buscher, Carmella Calta, Kevin Cawneen, Roderick Coffee ✞, Peter Constantino, Judie Crockett, Amy Dawson ✞, Janet Dugan, Robert Edwardsen, Rena Ellwanger, Eric Folkman, Katherine Hartman Frisby, Brian Katz, Michael Lucas, Joel Lucia, Leslie Monitello Manzo, Dario Muzina, Patricia Nocero, Keith Palmer, Robert Petersen, Jean Ripepi, John Rose, Victoria Savely, Richard Sippola, September Sparks, Robert Stec, Harper McAdoo Turney, Ron Van Winkle, Allen Weaver, Nancy Werbach, and Paul Zamecnik.

𝑹𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑵𝑶𝑾! 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒚 22𝒏𝒅!

Are you ready to celebrate extraordinary leadership? Join us for our 2024 Leader of the Year & Signature Graduation 🎉 Jay McDonald is being honored as Leader of the Year! ⭐️

📅 **Date:** Wednesday, May 29th 6pm-9pm
📍 **Location:** St. Noel’s Banquet Center

Be part of a night that honors the visionaries and trailblazers who inspire us all. Network, enjoy, and celebrate with us!

🔗 **Register Now:** https://leadershiplakecounty.networkforgood.com/events/69495-2024-leader-of-the-year

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be inspired and connect with leaders making a difference. See you there!

𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 4️⃣ 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 ✨ 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭!

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 ➡️ https://www.leadershiplakecounty.org/form/2025-signature-application

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦—Unlock your team's full potential with our dynamic, immersive leadership program, designed to yield Return on Investment (ROI) for your organization. Through comprehensive program days, participants will master the art of energizing others, cultivating a high-performance culture. Our focus on navigating technical and adaptive challenges ensures leaders can effective steer their teams through diverse situations, enhancing organizational resilience and bottom-line success.

In addition, our program provides an immersive experience, where learning extends beyond the boardroom to explore the intricate web of community dynamics. Gain a holistic perspective on business, labor, economy, government, health care, and education as you engage within the community.

Join us for our 2024 Leader of the Year & Signature Graduation on May 29th at St. Noel’s Banquet Center honoring our 2024 Leader of the Year, Jay McDonald! We are excited to celebrate the 2024 Signature Class, Community Builders Class, and scholarship recipients as well!

Register here ➡️ https://leadershiplakecounty.networkforgood.com/events/69495-2024-leader-of-the-year

The Junior Leadership Program Class of 2024 pulled off one of the best community impact projects, dare I say, in organization history…… ok, I’m bias. But it has to be in the top 3! Here is a quick sneak peak until we can sift through all of the moments we captured!

Congratulations to Doris Wilson Behnke ‘13, one of our Leadership Lake County Superheroes!

Join us at our Annual Meeting Breakfast on May 23rd at LaMalfa, where we look forward to celebrating community collaboration and honoring those who have made significant contributions, including Doris Behnke formerly of The Lubrizol Corporation (retired)! We look forward to recognizing Doris with our prestigious Matt Logies award! Register now at uwlc.org/annual-meeting-2024.

***Extending ONE WEEK*** To all of you who got your applications in already, thank you!! We’ve had several people email who just heard about the program from this post being forwarded to them within the last day or two, so we will give an extra grace period for one more week. Acceptance letters will still go out on May 9th for those who sent applications in already!

We are getting down to the wire for the application deadline - May 3rd!! If you know of any 7th or 8th graders who would be a great candidate for the Youth Leadership Academy, or 10th - 12th graders for the Junior Leadership Program, send them the links below to apply!

And remember, we have scholarships to cover FULL tuition for 8 students this year!

https://www.leadershiplakecounty.org/youth-leadership-academy

https://www.leadershiplakecounty.org/junior-leadership-program

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“If you bring the right people together in constructive ways with good information, they will create authentic visions and strategies to address the shared concerns of their organization or community.” — David Chrislip

On Wednesday, our Signature Class learned about the power of building a trustworthy process during our Health Care & Healthy Living Day. We are so grateful to our hosts University Hospitals Brunner, Sanden, and Deitrick Wellness Center, Lake Metroparks Painesville Township Community Center, and Lake County YMCA Central Branch!

Our class had the privilege of hearing Dr. Robyn Strosaker of University Hospitals, Paul Palagyi ‘17, of Lake Metroparks, Mary-Michelle Coleman-Walsh of Ursuline College, Stephanie Devers '22 and Dr. Andrea Londono-Shishehbor of Lake County Free Clinic, Dick Bennett ‘99 and Jeff Mottice of the Lake County YMCA speak!

A HUGE thank you to our breakfast sponsor University Hospitals and our lunch sponsor Ursuline College! Thank you for Leolo Hospitality for catering a healthy lunch.

We even had some time to learn pickleball!