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Now Accepting Applications for 2012-2013 Class 26
January 5th, 2012 | News & Press Releases | Tara | No Comments
Leadership Washington County exists to develop and inspire excellent leaders dedicated to serving the community and shaping its future. The objective of Leadership Washington County is to develop and enhance community leadership by offering participants from diverse backgrounds a unique opportunity to explore, up close and personal, the challenges and issues facing the Washington County [...]
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LWC Holiday Party & Raffle Drawing
December 12th, 2011 | Events | Tara | No Comments
A good time was had by all at the annual Leadership Washington County Holiday Party! Our Get Out of Town Fundraiser winners were: Disney’s Old Key West Resort: Terri Shoemaker (LWC Class 21) Savage River Lodge: Al Sadler Massnutten Resort (2 trips): Joe Gwinnutt & Jeff Cline Country Inn & Spa Berkeley Springs: Heather Guessford [...]
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WELCOME CLASS 25
June 29th, 2011 | Events, News & Press Releases | Tara | No Comments
Leadership Washington County proudly welcomes Class 25! Join us on Thursday, September 1st for a Welcome Reception for Class 25 and all Leadership Hagerstown and Leadership Washington County alumni in the Potomac Walk of Bulls & Bears from 5-8pm. There is no cost to attend, and there will be light fare and a cash bar. [...]
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LWC in the News
June 20th, 2011 | News & Press Releases | Tara | No Comments
Art Callaham, alumni of Leadership Hagerstown, praises the work of Leadership Washington County and recounts the organization’s history and contributions to the community. http://www.herald-mail.com/opinion/hm-leadership-program-a-real-community-gem-20110618,0,2378820.story
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Civic Reflection
June 6th, 2011 | Events | Tara | No Comments
Civic reflection is the practice of reading and discussing short pieces of literature as a means of reflecting on the central questions of civic life. This simple practice can help citizens talk more comfortably about values, think more deeply about choices, and respond more imaginatively to the needs of their communities. Civic reflection is now [...]
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Class 24 Graduates June 10th
May 3rd, 2011 | Events | Tara | No Comments
All good things must come to an end, and the graduation of another Leadership Washington County class is always a bittersweet occasion. The friendships created in some cases will last lifetimes, and the lessons learned have planted the seeds for civic engagement and community minded citizens. Please join us to celebrate the graduation of Class [...]
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Class 24 Visits Annapolis
February 17th, 2011 | Class Days | Tara | No Comments
Leadership Washington County Class 24 and the Washington County Community Lobbying Coalition visited Annapolis on Wednesday February 16th to meet with members of the local delegation to explore how state politics make a difference to our business, community, and quality of life.
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Congratulations Get Out of Town Raffle Winners!
February 11th, 2011 | Events | Tara | No Comments
Thank you to everyone who supported the 2011 Get Out of Town Raffle! This year’s winners were: Mexico trip – Justin Hartings 3 day get aways-choice of location – Dave Hanlin Massenuten trips (2)- Matt Murphy Wisp – Sharon Disque Savage River Lodge - Tim and Beverly Popp
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Behind the Scenes at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
January 11th, 2011 | Events | Tara | No Comments
On behalf of Leadership Maryland, you’re invited to experience the inspiration, planning and success of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, part of the Washington County Public School System. Date: February 2 (snow date February 14) Time: 2-4pm Behind the Scenes Tour and Talk 4-6pm Happy Hour Reception @ Bulls & Bears Restaurant [...]
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Accepting Applications: CLASS 25
January 3rd, 2011 | News & Press Releases | Tara | No Comments
Washington County boasts the oldest leadership development program in the state of Maryland and served as a model for the creation of Leadership Maryland. Leadership Washington County is now proudly accepting applications for the 2011-2012 class year, our silver anniversary. This class will represent the 25th year a group of outstanding individuals will participate in [...]
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