1. + To the Board: We want to thank you for the opportunity to develop and implement the Leadership Council of the Cleveland Leadership Center. It has been an exciting and productive inaugural year. As you know, our council is composed of leading alumni from every CLC program. This cross section of the Center injected youth and exuberance into every project we undertook. Our mission, to “Engage emerging leaders across a spectrum of experiences and industries to further advance the mission of the Cleveland Leadership Center and provide opportunities for development of leadership skills for the individuals involved” was the driving force for our work. To the right, you can click to see the work of each of our committees: Next Gen: Enhance and engage the CLC’s next generation of leaders in the (i)Cleveland and Look Up To Cleveland programs. Cultivation: Raising Friends and Funds for the CLC. The goal was to no longer allow the Cleveland Leadership Center to be the best kept secret in Cleveland. Training and Development : Educate our Council on leadership development and opportunities for civic engagement and develop lasting bonds between the Board and the Council. We believe that we have achieved much in our inaugural year and look forward to further innovative and exciting projects to enhance the experience in the Cleveland Leadership Center. Again, thank you for making this possible. Please enjoy our Annual Report to the Board entitled: “CLC Taking Shape.” Respectfully Submitted: Bill Lewis, Chair Jeff Verespej, Vice Chair Rachel Ciomcia, CLC CLC Leadership Council To the Board: We want to thank you for the opportunity to develop and implement the Leadership Council of the Cleveland Leadership Center. It has been an exciting and productive inaugural year. As you know, our council is composed of leading alumni from every CLC program. This cross section of the Center injected youth and exuberance into every project we undertook. Our mission, to “Engage emerging leaders across a spectrum of experiences and industries to further advance the mission of the Cleveland Leadership Center and provide opportunities for development of leadership skills for the individuals involved” was the driving force for our work. To the right, you can click to see the work of each of our committees: Next Gen: Enhance and engage the CLC’s next generation of leaders in the (i)Cleveland and Look Up To Cleveland programs. Cultivation: Raising Friends and Funds for the CLC. The goal was to no longer allow the Cleveland Leadership Center to be the best kept secret in Cleveland. Training and Development : Educate our Council on leadership development and opportunities for civic engagement and develop lasting bonds between the Board and the Council. We believe that we have achieved much in our inaugural year and look forward to further innovative and exciting projects to enhance the experience in the Cleveland Leadership Center. Again, thank you for making this possible. Please enjoy our Annual Report to the Board entitled: “CLC Taking Shape.” Respectfully Submitted: Bill Lewis, Chair Jeff Verespej, Vice Chair Rachel Ciomcia, CLC CLC Leadership Council

2. + Next Gen Committee Year 1: Became familiar with youth/young leaders Helped directors with outreach, recruitment, and program participation Year 1: Became familiar with youth/young leaders Helped directors with outreach, recruitment, and program participation Look Up to Cleveland: Launched an “Adopt a School” program aimed at increasing outreach to underrepresented schools, in particular in CMSD Look Up to Cleveland: Launched an “Adopt a School” program aimed at increasing outreach to underrepresented schools, in particular in CMSD (i)Cleveland: Participated in Winter Edition Hosted a reflection session at the end of each Service Break Provided job shadow match making Intern recruitment and mentoring for summer (i)Cleveland (i)Cleveland: Participated in Winter Edition Hosted a reflection session at the end of each Service Break Provided job shadow match making Intern recruitment and mentoring for summer (i)Cleveland Year 2: Work on long-lasting tools to assist CLC with programs such as job shadow match making Work with leadership to develop strategies to increase cross- participation and higher engagement Year 2: Work on long-lasting tools to assist CLC with programs such as job shadow match making Work with leadership to develop strategies to increase cross- participation and higher engagement Back

3. + Cultivation Year 1: Defined our mission: "To assist the CLC with Friend Raising - to raise awareness and expand opportunities for the CLC.” Conducted two recruitment events Year 1: Defined our mission: "To assist the CLC with Friend Raising - to raise awareness and expand opportunities for the CLC.” Conducted two recruitment events Cultivation Events: November 4: Breakfast event hosted by committee member Justin Croniser at his law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks January 28: Happy Hour Open House for CLC programs at the Speakeasy Featured brief presentations by CLC staff and alumni Both events were well attended and received very good feedback. Cultivation Events: November 4: Breakfast event hosted by committee member Justin Croniser at his law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks January 28: Happy Hour Open House for CLC programs at the Speakeasy Featured brief presentations by CLC staff and alumni Both events were well attended and received very good feedback. Year 2: Quarterly Regional Cultivation Events Host in geographical regions of Greater Cleveland to reach a broader audience Will maintain the January Happy Hour and Open House in a downtown venue Year 2: Quarterly Regional Cultivation Events Host in geographical regions of Greater Cleveland to reach a broader audience Will maintain the January Happy Hour and Open House in a downtown venue Year 2: “Ambassador Program” Have CLC alumni recruit at businesses, non-profits, and professional organizations Leverage connections and professional networks to recruit applicants from under- represented populations Year 2: “Ambassador Program” Have CLC alumni recruit at businesses, non-profits, and professional organizations Leverage connections and professional networks to recruit applicants from under- represented populations Back

4. + Training & Development Year 1: Achieved significant milestones in providing leadership development and civic readiness opportunities for Council members Year 1: Achieved significant milestones in providing leadership development and civic readiness opportunities for Council members Full Council Meeting Trainings October: Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications - Executive Presence January: Natalie Leek-Nelson, Providence House, & Tony Rospert, Cornucopia, Inc., - Board Readiness April: Brittany Williams, Senior Project Manage, RNC Host Committee - RNC in CLE Full Council Meeting Trainings October: Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications - Executive Presence January: Natalie Leek-Nelson, Providence House, & Tony Rospert, Cornucopia, Inc., - Board Readiness April: Brittany Williams, Senior Project Manage, RNC Host Committee - RNC in CLE CLC Board Member “Coffee Chats” Small group discussions with CLC Board Members Participating Board Members: Joe Morford Amy Brady Seth Briskin Leslie Dunford Approximately seventeen unique Council members attended. CLC Board Member “Coffee Chats” Small group discussions with CLC Board Members Participating Board Members: Joe Morford Amy Brady Seth Briskin Leslie Dunford Approximately seventeen unique Council members attended. Year 2: Survey results will guide topics and activities for the Council. Year 2: Survey results will guide topics and activities for the Council. Back

5. + Thank You! Back