Atlanta Dream August 13 Game to Benefit Youth Leadership DeKalb

Atlanta's phenomenal women's professional basketball team, the Atlanta Dream, will host a special benefit for Leadership DeKalb members and friends at its Friday, August 13 game with New York Liberty at Philips Arena. A portion of ticket sales for that evening will benefit Youth Leadership DeKalb.

Atlanta Dream basketball fans Sara Lee Parker '08 and Alicia Franck '03 (pictured) are coordinating the YLD benefit.

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World Party 2010 - A Celebration of Diversity: Reconnects Classes, Raises Funds for YLD

World Party 2010 was an event for Leadership DeKalb graduates that raised the bar for future reunions - as promised. More than 150 community leaders and guests came out to re-connect on May 15 at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center with former classmates, network with other classes, and enjoy the elaborate celebration of DeKalb County's reputation as an international community.

World Party Committee Chair John Hewitt '05 and LD Executive Director Sara Fountain '92 welcomed guests and thanked sponsors for support of the reunion event.

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Class of 2010 Ends Year With Call to Action By CEO

DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis '96 challenged the Class of 2010 to leverage their new affiliation with the county's most influential network of leaders by staying connected and active with Leadership DeKalb.

In remarks at the Closing Retreat, which took place June 10-11 at Stone Mountain Park, Ellis spoke candidly about his class experiences and the importance that leaders play in helping the administration understand and resolve issues that affect the community.

"By some economic indicators, the Great Recession is over," Ellis said. "But according to those on the ground, we will live with the impact of this recession for much of the rest of this decade. Organizations are still struggling to find footing. Individuals are still searching for employment, and governments are still seeking ways to serve citizens, business owners, and other stakeholders without having an adverse affect on the quality of life in their communities.

"In DeKalb, we are fortunate to have Leadership DeKalb, which since 1986, has built a committed group of leaders who are well informed about our county and the issues that we face as a region. This group of dedicated alumni, which you join today, is the foundation on which our brighter future depends. Each of you has emerged as a clear leader in your organization - poised to join a cohesive network of leaders committed to working together for the betterment of our community."

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Leadership DeKalb: Developing and Connecting DeKalb's Leaders Since 1986

Founded in 1986, the Leadership DeKalb leadership development program is a non-profit organization for positive change which continues to annually train and build a network of ethnically and culturally diverse, well-informed leaders and emerging leaders who are committed to addressing and resolving issues that impact the quality of life in Georgia’s DeKalb County. Leadership DeKalb is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that began as a program of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and became independent in 1994.