Internship Opportunity

LSM Alum Kyle Morrow '12, Vice President of CareFlex Benefits Solutions,  a third party administrator of tax advantage programs such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, and Health Savings Accounts, would like to share an incredible internship opportunity with our community.

This 12 month paid internship is ideal for recent college graduates or those looking to start a career in this industry. Previous experience with employee benefits is not required as the individual will be introduced to and educated about the services and capabilities provided by the CareFlex Benefit Solutions division of Jon S. Frank & Associates.

At the conclusion of the internship, the company looks to retain the individual as a full-time employee.


Please share this detailed description about this opportunity. Any inquiries can be sent to inquiries@jsfa.com. The deadline to submit resumes for consideration is Friday, January 3, 2014.

LSM 2014 Program Schedule Update

November 21, 2013 Defense

December, 2013 No Program Scheduled                                                        

January 16, 2014 Public Safety                                                      

February 20, 2014 Health Care

March 6, 2014 Housing & Human Services

March 20, 2014 Education

April 10, 2014 Economic & Workforce Development

May 1 & 2, 2014 Multi-Culturalism; Wrap-up & Graduation

* More specific information/changes will be posted as needed

Leader Needed for Public Schools' Ethics Panel

Ms. Mary Washington, LSM 2009 and Member of our Leadership Council, knows where to look to find community members who care and have a lot to offer. She shares the following information with LSM alum, board and class members:

ST. mARY’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ ETHICS PANEL VACANCY

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael J. Martirano, is seeking applicants to serve on the St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Ethics Panel.  The Ethics Panel is the advisory body responsible for interpreting the Ethics Policy and/or Ethics Regulations, subject to review by the Board of Education, and for advising persons subject to the Ethics Policy and/or Ethics Regulations regarding their application.  Panel members serve a three-year term and they meet at a minimum, quarterly.   If you would like to be considered, please call (301) 475-5511, ext. 32177, for more information.

LSM Familiar Faces Receive Accolades for Client Service Excellence

Congratulations to Financial Advisor Ed Turbush, CFP LSM '10 and current board member and to Senior Branch Office Administrator Carrie Kelly, a member of LSM's current 2014 program

Edward Jones Branch Associates in Hollywood Honored for Client Service Excellence, Attend National Conference
 

Ed Turbush

Senior Branch Office Administrator (BOA) Carrie Kelly and BOA Lynn Taylor have been honored for their client service excellence. Carrie and Lynn work in the office of Financial Advisor Edward Turbush, CFP. The office has consistently been in the top 10 offices in the nation, and achieved the top position in Client Service Excellence in the firm's approximately 12,000 branch offices for 5 of the last 6 months. They recently received the top Client Service award in the region for the 3rd consecutive year. These honors were bestowed based upon the results of a survey in which random clients were asked to rank the service they received from the staff of their local Edward Jones branch office. The survey identified Turbush, Kelly and Taylor as providing some of the most exemplary client service within the firm.

 

As a result of their continued service excellence, for the second consecutive year Carrie has been invited to represent the office at the national Branch Office Administrator's Managing Partner's Conference in November at the firm's headquarters in St. Louis. The three-day meeting will pool more than 350 of Edward Jones' BOAs to collectively recognize and reward their client service excellence, as well as take time to pinpoint the critical activities necessary to provide excellent client service.

 

Carrie Kelly

As an added accolade, Carrie was asked to be one of 3 speakers chosen from the group, and will address the attendees to discuss some of the practices used in the office to achieve top client service. Her presentation will be taped and played in branch offices throughout the country so that all BOAs will have the opportunity to learn from Carrie and her 2 fellow speakers.

 

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States, and through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000+ financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their person goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

 

In January 2013, for the 14th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 8 overall. These 14 FORTUNE rankings include 10 top-10 finishes, consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones.

 

Mr. Turbush is engaged in the community's financial literacy efforts as well. Have you seen his show on Metrocast Channel 10? Click here for a clip.

Be Part of LSM 2014 Oyster Reef Build

 The Spat Pac Invites You To Help Leave A Legacy of Cleaner Water

A group of LSM 2014 class members has decided to focus on making a direct impact on local water quality by undertaking an oyster reef installation in the St. Mary’s River.

Filter-feeding oysters aid in the clean-up of our local watershed and contribute to a healthier Chesapeake Bay. Classmates Ray Dodson, Bob Lewis, Beverly Brown, Holly Meyer, Joe Klausner, Rebecca Bridgett, Jeff Lehnertz, Michelle Ruble, MaryAnne Bowman and Carrie Kelly have made replenishing the oyster population their Legacy Project, with a goal of ensuring future generations will be able to enjoy the beautiful waterways which surround the Southern Maryland region.

Bob Lewis, Executive Director of the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, knows a thing or two about building oyster reefs and has worked with numerous groups to create a three-dimensional habitat in the river’s sanctuary.

The LSM classmates have dubbed themselves ‘The Spat Pac’ and have set the pace committing their own financial support and volunteer hours to create an oyster reef, complete with spat, or infant oysters, on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Fellow classmates have already jumped on board to help and the group hopes LSM 

alumni and board members will join them in their eco-conscious efforts. They ask for a $30 contribution and welcome volunteers to meet them on the waterfront at St. Mary’s College of Maryland to be part of something lasting and beneficial for our community.

Volunteers age 11 and up should wear work clothes and footwear which covers the feet.  The Watershed Association will provide life jackets, gloves and food.

Heavy-duty wheelbarrows are needed and participants will meet at Barry Friedman’s, 47171 Snow Hill Manor Road at 9 a.m.

For more information on oyster reefs and their vital role in the health of the watershed, visit www.smrwa.org. You can make your tax deductible $30 donation via PayPal by clicking HERE.

Foul weather date is Sunday, Nov. 17.

Please RSVP and send any inquiries to leadershipsomd@gmail.com. We hope you’ll be part of revitalizing the mighty oyster in the St. Mary’s River with us.

LSM 2014 Schedule: Upcoming Program Dates

November 21, 2013 Defense

December, 2013 No Program Scheduled                                                        

January 16, 2014 Public Safety                                                      

February 20, 2014 Health Care

March 6, 2014 Housing & Human Services

March 20, 2014 Education

April 10, 2014 Economic & Workforce Development

May 1 & 2, 2014 Multi-Culturalism; Wrap-up & Graduation

* More specific information/changes will be posted as needed

Mark Your Calendars for a Leadership Hike

LSM Hike

Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m.



Barb Bausch, LSM '10, is coordinating a chance to connect and reconnect with LSM members while enjoying the nature trails at Calvert Cliffs State Park. She invites you to share your leadership ideas and experiences, build on energies that brought you to LSM.

The planned hike is approximately 5 miles, roundtrip, and leads to the Bay through the enchanting forest. The terrain has some rolling hills. Active walkers will be very comfortable on the trail and most would rate the hike as easy to moderate. The pace of the hike is to enjoy each other's company.

Bring snacks or lunch to enjoy during a break where the group can enjoy the view of the Bay and a chance to hunt for fossils.

Approximate time for event is 3 hours. Children able to hike the 5 miles are welcome too.

There is a $5 per car entry fee to the state park. For more information on the park, click HERE.

To RSVP or get more details, contact Barb at bausch23@gmail.com