Leadership Long Beach Events / Activities
2017 – 2018
LLB Events
Leadership Connections – 2018
Monday, May 7
Skylinks Golf Course, 4800 E. Wardlow Road
5:30 – 7 pm
Learn more about the Leadership Long Beach programs.
On Monday, May 7 at Skylinks Golf Course, 4800 E. Wardlow, Leadership Long Beach will host a happy hour, meet-and-greet to get information on the principled leadership programs for Leadership Long Beach.
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PAST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Key to the City Presentation
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Long Beach City Hall Council Chambers
Leadership Long Beach received the Key to the City from Mayor Robert Garcia prior to the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 3rd in the Council Chambers. Nearly 100 alumni and supporters of the organization were present to witness this historic occasion as our 30th Anniversary activities and celebration begin later this year.
PORT OF LONG BEACH TOUR – INSTITUTE CLASS OF 2018
Monday, April 2
Join the Institute Class of 2018 for a tour of the Port of Long Beach on Monday, April 2. The tour provides a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the 2nd busiest port in the nation. You will be able to mix and mingle with current class members, alumni and Port staff on a beautiful day touring the port.
This is a free activity sponsored by the Port of Long Beach in support of the LLB Institute program.
Leadership Connections – 2018
Monday, March 5
5:30 – 7 pm
Learn more about the Leadership Long Beach programs.
On Monday, March 5 at Alegria Cocina Latina, 115 Pine Avenue, held a happy hour, meet-and-greet to get information on the principled leadership programs for Leadership Long Beach.
LLB @ CSULB Basketball Game
Thursday, February 15
Thanks to the nearly 100 alumni, family and friends who joined us for the CSULB basketball game on Thursday, February 15 at the Walter Pyramid. This event was a successful fundraiser for our Youth Leadership Long Beach program to help provide some additional funds for their service project, RoboBowl 6.
2018 MLK, Jr Day of Service
Monday, January 15
8 am – Kickoff rally; 9 am – service projects
Long Beach residents, family and friends of all ages came out to make it a “Day On, not a Day Off,” on Monday, January 15 as part of the MLK National Day of Service in Long Beach. More than 200 volunteers participated in one of nine services projects coordinated by Leadership Long Beach and supported by the Office of the Mayor Robert Garcia, Vice Mayor Rex Richardson, the Port of Long Beach and a host of civic and community organizations.
Fireside Chat with Dr. Lourdes Ramos
President & CEO, Museum of Latin American Art
Monday, November 27
Dr. Lourdes I. Ramos, President and CEO of the Museum of Latin American Art, spoke to a gathering of Leadership Long Beach alumni at the home of Marianne Venieris, LLBI ’97, on Monday, November 27th. This Fireside Chat provided a great opportunity for our alumni to meet with one of the leaders of the art cultural institutions in Long Beach.
Leadership Long Beach volunteers at the
2017 Long Beach Marathon –
Sunday, October 8
Thanks to the 50+ volunteers who came out early Sunday, October 8 and helped pass out water and cheered loudly for the runners, walkers and bikers who participated in the 2017 Long Beach Marathon. Under the direction of LLB Board member Isaac Romero (LLBI ’12), LLB alumni and friends came out before dawn to arrange the water station setup and stayed until the last few participants passed the 7.5 mile mark of the race.
2017 Community Welcome Reception
Monday, August 28 ♦ 5:30 – 8 pm
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Road
Leadership Long Beach kicked off its 29th year with the Community Welcome Reception on Monday, August 28. The event was attended by nearly 150 people, which included a welcome by Mayor Robert Garcia, LLBI ’03, as the 32 member class began their first day of the 10-month principled leadership program.
LLB Institute Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremony
Monday, June 19 ♦ 5:30 – 8 pm
The Graduation Ceremony for the Leadership Long Beach Institute Class of 2017 was held on Monday, June 19th at the Reef Restaurant, 880 S. Harbor Scenic Drive in front of a crowd of nearly 100 people. After completing their 10-month principled leadership program, the 31 community leaders had selected classmates share the experiences of the program and the growth gained.
Project Presentations –
Monday, June 5, 2017 5:30-7 pm
Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim Street
The Institute Class of 2017 and the Youth Leadership Long Beach Class of 2017 presented their projects during a PechaKucha Night. Using the PechaKucha 20×20 format—a simple presentation format where a presenter shows 20 images, each for 20 seconds—the five adult project teams, Farm Stand, Financial Planning Day, College Promise Day, Good Grief event and Median Beautification, gave their story on the purpose, process and completion of their service project and the benefits to the community.
For the YLLB project, RoboBowl V, four youth representing the entire high school group spoke to their planning, preparation and execution that created a day long robotics competition for nearly 200 Long Beach middle school students.
RoboBowl V
Saturday, April 29, 2017 – McBride HS
On Saturday, April 29, Youth Leadership Long Beach Class of 2017 coordinated RoboBowl V, the fifth annual robotics competition for Long Beach middle school students, at McBride High School. The day-long competition had over 30 teams compete from 17 LBUSD middle schools with a morning parents forum providing information about STEM education and career paths for their children. Los Angeles Sheriffs Department held a demonstration of their equipment as part of the day as well as employees of The Boeing Company and Shared Science, supporters of RoboBowl for the past few years.
Port of Long Beach Tour – Institute Class of 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
The Institute Class of 2017 was joined by LLB alumni, friends and prospective candidates for the next year’s program during the tour of the Port of Long Beach on Monday, April 3. This tour is part of the Institute program and provides a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the 2nd busiest port in the nation.
Leadership Connections
Monday, March 6, 2017 ♦ 5:30 – 7 pm
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery ♦ Downtown Long Beach
Leadership Connections is a meet-and-greet mixer to introduce our principled leadership programs to individuals interested in getting involved with LLB. Beginning with this reception, we will be accepting applications for the 29th Institute Class of Leadership Long Beach that starts in August 2017. Also, this will be a great opportunity to see and hear from the current class members and alumni on the benefits and opportunities gained from being involved.
MLK, Jr. Day of Service
Monday, January 16, 2017 – #LBServes
For the city of Long Beach, the MLK National Day of Service was a day residents came together to serve from North Long Beach to the shore. Leadership Long Beach, along with Mayor Robert Garcia (LLBI ’03), Vice Mayor Rex Richardson (LLBI ’10), Councilman Dee Andrews and a variety of community partners, organized seven service projects to allow residents to make it ‘A Day On, Not a Day Off’ holiday in honor of Dr. King.
2017 MLK, Jr. Parade
Saturday, January 14, 2017
The Leadership Long Beach family marched in the 2017 MLK, Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 14 in Central Long Beach. Alumni, friends and family carried signs in support of the Dr. King and the leadership principles of Leadership Long Beach.
LLB Holiday Mixer – 2016
Monday, December 19
More than 100 people attended the Leadership Long Beach 2016 Holiday Party held on Monday, December 19th, at the offices of Goodwill of South Los Angeles County. Good cheer and the giving spirit was exhibited by everyone in attendance as toys and gifts were donated to Young Horizons, a Long Beach preschool center, and a generous donation made to a Youth LLB alumnus who is continuing to give and serve in the community even though her circumstances are not the best.
Thanks to Goodwill of South Los Angeles County Executive Director Janet McCarthy (EQS ’99) for opening the facility to Leadership Long Beach to hold the Holiday Party this year.
2016 Community Welcome Reception – August 29, 2016
The community came for the introduction to the LLBI Class of 2017 at the Community Welcome Reception held on Monday, August 29 at Rancho Los Alamitos.
Between the large trees of the Rancho, over 150 people filled the lawn as the group received words of encouragement for their upcoming year from Mayor Robert Garcia (LLBI ’03) and Long Beach City Councilwoman Suzie Price, 3rd District.