Introducing ALP's Monthly E-News

Welcome to the November edition of The Leading Edge, ALP's monthly e-news bulletin. This will provide a monthly snapshot of ALP events/updates, insights from recent gatherings of colleagues, and news and notes from leadership groups around the country. We hope you come to look forward to receiving this as a valuable resource each month. Would YOU be willing to help produce content or do you have ideas on what would make this tool valuable? Send them to Lura Hammond at alpleaders@gmail.com and she will convey them to the Marketing Committee. Look for added features in the months to come!

Leadership Connections Kicks Off with Great Ideas

ALP’s first teleconference kicked off on September 29th with over 65 leaders from around the nation sharing ideas and information about Engaging Alumni. Facilitators included Bernie Pritchard, Leadership Greenville, SC; Kevin Stotts, Leadership Grand Rapids, MI; and Jan Furtick, Leadership Garland, TX. 

A second group came together on October 27th to explore Experiential Learning. The call featured leadership and insights from Craig Rider, The Rider Group, OH; Sandi Coan, Leadership Greenville, SC; and Dick Hammond, Leadership On The Move, TX.

If you missed these calls, or just want to revisit the notes or to sign up for the next Leadership Connections teleconference on November 30 with the topic Making Social Media Work for YOU, click here .

Note: Beginning in 2011, the Leadership Connections teleconferences will be available only to current members of ALP...click here to join!

ALP, Greenleaf Joining Forces for National Conference

ALP is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. ALP has entered into an agreement with the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership to offer admission to the 2011 National Conference at the discounted rate of $550. This price is a significant savings over regular registration fees to the conference, and will be available only to ALP members. The Greenleaf Center conference will be held June 8-10 at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

We will be offering four workshops that are specifically designed for community leadership programs, and a reception/recognition event for the Preceptor Award and Distinguish Leadership Award during the conference for our members. Kevin Stotts of Leadership Grand Rapids and Dick Hammond of Leadership on the Move are heading up the ALP presence at the Greenleaf International Conference. These activities will supplement the strong line-up of presenters and keynotes on servant and community leadership already slated for the conference. For more info see the Conference Page on the Greenleaf website.

The RFP for the 2010 Annual Conference will soon be available on the ALP website: www.alp-leaders.net

Regional Conferences Coming to a Location Near You

ALP has received several letters of interest to host a regional leadership conference. These  conferences are designed to provide a quick, valuable, and affordable learning experience for directors, staff, volunteers and board members of leadership groups.  Thank you to Leadership Greater Hartford, and LEAD New York (Cornell) for stepping up as hosts.  If you are interested in hosting a regional conference, please see the Guidelines on the ALP website or contact alpleaders@gmail.com for more information.  Other regions that have expressed an interest:  Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, California, Texas, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.  Committee Members are:  Deb Snellen (MT) and Skip Helfrich, (NY).  If you would like to be a part of this committee, contact alpleaders@gmail.com

ALP Announces New Board Members

ALP recently added new board members who will enhance the board's diversity, talent, and leadership. At our recent meeting we welcomed Sarah Savage, CEO of the Huntsville/Madison (AL) Chamber of Commerce; Shirley Tucker, President of the Greater Jackson (MS) Chamber of Commerce; and Wes Wiggins, Past President of Leadership Greater Tucson (AZ).  All three have been in leadership roles with their local community leadership programs.

Membership Update

ALP currently has members from over half of the states, plus Canada. The response to our initial membership drive have been encouraging, including the following who have signed on as Legacy Circle members of ALP:

Click here for a full listing of ALP members, and click here to add your program's name to the list!