Alumni and Board members mix and mingle with the newest class of LSRV participants.  The orientation kicks off with introductions and testimonials from alumni.  Light refreshments served.  All alumni and new class invited. Chairs:  Bill Clarkson

Successful communities require the stewardship of broad-minded, well-educated, forward-thinking individuals acting in unity to promote the cumulative interests of a greater goal. Because leadership starts at the individual level, the “Foundations of Leadership” day kicks off the program with understanding each participant’s strengths identified using the Clifton StrengthFinder assessment.  Intermixed throughout the day are opportunities for developing relationships with other program participants and building the foundations for a strong sense of team and group identity. Day Chairs:  Kathy Chiverton, (Lead), Bill Clarkson, Mitchell Hopson, Henry Perezalonso

The retreat is an opportunity for class members to get to know one another on a more personal level and beyond the traditional boundaries of communication. Team building exercises focus on fundamental team development skills, empowerment, and the creation of synergy and trust among the class participants. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Day Chairs:  Randall Diamond (lead), Christopher George, Andy Li, Henry Perezalonso    

The goal of this session is to explore some of the issues facing families, children and the elderly in the San Ramon Valley. Through the fieldwork and class discussions, the program participants will discover what resources are available to address these issues, as well as identify how to access these resources. It is also a day in which volunteer opportunities with non-profit human services providers are discussed. Day Chairs: Ann Lucena (lead), David Behring, Sumita Bhandari, Kathy Chiverton, and Paige Meyer