LEADERSHIP LONG BEACH: Institute Program Early Application Deadline

Long Beach, CA – Leadership Long Beach, the city’s premier leadership development program, is continuing to accept applications for its 2012 Institute Program. LLB invites community members who have expressed an interest in the future of Long Beach through their community involvement to apply for this principled leadership program. Interested individuals should apply online at www.leadershiplb.org or pick up an application at 3939 Atlantic Ave., Suite 201, Long Beach, CA 90807. The $25 application fee will be waived if candidates apply by March 31.

The 10-month Institute program holds sessions every month beginning in October 2011 through June 2012 preceded by a mandatory orientation meeting in August 2011 and weekend retreat in Big Bear in September 2011. Throughout the program participants gain insights about the city of Long Beach and are able to connect and interact with leaders in the community. Each class completes service projects that benefit Long Beach such as Youth Diversity Summit, Bricks by the Sea, and Community Health and Wellness fair.

“LLB Institute offers the rewarding opportunity to become more involved in our community by immersing class members in all aspects and issues plus introducing them to key players and decision makers,” said LLB Board President Tom Farrand. “Graduates of the program go on to serve in various leadership roles including serving non-profits, boards, and commissions within the City. It is this source of committed and involved principled leaders that really strengthens our community.”

The LLB Institute program goals include connecting people of diverse backgrounds with demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment for the future of Long Beach; providing an educational experience that encompasses all aspects of the city; and creating a strong network of alumni who can serve as resources for the community. The 2012 Institute graduates will join an alumni community—many of whom serve on city commissions and various non-profit boards, doing volunteer work and making Long Beach a better place for its residents.

The early application deadline is March 31. The program tuition is $3,000 plus a $25 application fee, which will be applied beginning April 1. Partial scholarships are available for individuals, small business owners, and non-profit organizations. For more information, go to www.leadershiplb.org or contact Jeff Williams at (562) 997-9194 or by email at j.williams@leadershiplb.org.

QUAKE UPDATE – Over 500 dead and evacuation of thousands near nuclear plant!

The quake was 1000 times more powerful than the one in New Zealand three weeks ago.

The death toll is unfortunately rising dramatically.  TV photos of the Tsunami in Japan show hundreds of cars being swept to see as well as large trawlers and fishing boats being tossed like cordwood.

the quake was over 400 miles long and lasted over 5 minutes.  Fortunately Tokyo has some of the strictest building codes in the world so downtown Tokyo buildings have withstood much of the damage.  Elsewhere there is a story that an entire passenger train has disappeared.

THE EARTHQUAKE WAS OFF SHORE OF JAPAN AND IT WAS THE LARGEST EVER RECORDED TO HIT JAPAN AN 8.9 MAGNITUDE MONSTER EARTHQUAKE.

JAPANESE LOSS OF LIFE WAS FIRST ANNOUNCED AS 32 DEAD….BUT THAT IS EXPECTED TO RISE DRAMATICALLY.

FOR MORE INFO GO TO
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/11/japan-earthquake-tsunami_n_834380.html

Tsunami Warning for SB TODAY!

THERE IS WARNING THAT BECAUSE OF THE EARTHQUAKE IN ALASKA THIS MORNING SEAL BEACH IS UNDER THREAT OF A TSUNAMI!

AUTHORITIES SAID THAT SEAL BEACH RESIDENTS NEED NOT EVACUATE HOMES AT THIS TIME BUT WE SHOULD STAY OFF THE BEACH, OFF THE JETTYS, AND OFF THE PIER.  THE WARNING IS FOR SEAL BEACH, SUNSET BEACH AND HUNTINGTON BEACH.

ALTHOUGH MOST OLD TOWN RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED TELEPHONE CALLS BEGINNING AT 4:45 THIS A.M. WE URGE YOU TO CALL ANY OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS .