June 2003

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NEW THIS MONTH:
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- COMING EVENT: May 28 GBC Business After Hours Offers "Fun, Funk & Fusion"
- COMING EVENT: Learn Powerful Presentation Skills at June 4 GBC Seminar
- COMING EVENT: GBC Golf Classic is July 9 at Greystone
GBC NEWS:
1. Greater Baltimore Committee Pledges to Raise $1 Million for East Side Revitalization
2. Poindexter Named GBC Chairman; Gehrig Named Vice Chair
3. GBC Names New Board Members
4. GBC Thanks 2003 Annual Meeting Sponsors
5. GBC, GBA and Downtown Partnership Unveil Plan to Strengthen Business Outreach, Intiatives and Programs
6. Greg Herbert Joins GBC Staff
7. GBC's Sondheim Honored by Maryland Centenarians Committee
8. Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen Shares Iraq Perspective with GBC
9. GBC Members Learn Tips on Effective E-mail Communication
10. Women in Business is Topic of June "Issues & Answers"

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MEMBER NEWS
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- Baggett appointed managing principal of Reznick Fedder & Silverman
- Sheppard Pratt Health System announces new hospital design
- BDC closes Baltimore City's first TIF deal
- MedStar's McDaniel presented with Civic Achievement Award
- Carnival Cruise Lines to launch Key West/Bahamas cruise program from Port of Baltimore in 2004
- Unilever, Girl Scouts host Sunflower Festival for kids
- Five GBC members chosen as Entrepreneur of the Year finalists
- Ron Shapiro featured in New York Times
- Geisel succeeds Martin as Provident Bank Chairman, CEO
- Weber Shandwick's web relations team tapped by Coca-Cola, Honeywell and GM
- NFB sponsors IMAX documentary about blind Mt. Everest climber Weihenmayer
- University of Maryland opens biomedical research facility for schools of medicine, pharmacy

For details on these member news headlines and more, click here.

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UPCOMING GBC EVENT NOTES
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(See the GBC Calendar at www.gbc.org for more upcoming events.)

1. MAY 28 GBC BUSINESS AFTER HOURS OFFERS "FUN, FUNK & FUSION"
Red Tapas, the newest addition to Baltimore's nightclub scene, provides a mix of historic architecture and funky contemporary additions - the perfect setting for the GBC's next Business After Hours event. From 5:30 -7:30 p.m. on May 28, join us to network in this dramatic and stylish setting, located in downtown Baltimore's historic Redwood Trust building. Sponsored by Red Tapas, the cost is $25 for GBC members.

Click here for more information, or contact Alice Smith, 410-727-2820, x19.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE.


2. LEARN POWERFUL PRESENTATION SKILLS AT JUNE 4 GBC SEMINAR
Make your next presentation more interesting, compelling and effective at the GBC's June 4 Breakfast Briefing Seminar, "Powerful Presentations: Turn Your Next Presentation from Ordinary into Extraordinary." At 7:30 a.m. in the GBC Board Room, Michael Sullivan, vice president of Weber Shandwick Worldwide will give you tips on how to break out of the PowerPoint box and think differently about presentations to employees, new business prospects, clients and others. Cost is $25 for GBC members and $40 for non-members.

Click here for more information, or contact Alice Smith, 410-727-2820, x19.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE.


3. GBC GOLF CLASSIC IS JULY 9 AT GREYSTONE
The GBC's 2003 Golf Classic takes place at Greystone Golf Course in White Hall, MD on Wednesday, July 9. The event begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start and features contests for longest drive, closest to the pin and hole in one, as well as a luncheon and awards ceremony.

Cost is $150 per golfer and $600 per foursome before 6/20/03. After that date, prices are $175 per golfer and $700 per foursome. Various sponsorship opportunities are available.

For details or sponsorship information, click here or contact Chris Fabula at 410-727-2820, x36.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE.

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GBC CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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(See the GBC Calendar at www.gbc.org for more upcoming events.)

May 28, 5:30 p.m.
GBC Business After Hours, "Fun, Funk and Fusion" at Red Tapas, Red Tapas, Calvert Street just north of Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD. Sponsored by: Red Tapas. Cost: $25 for GBC members, $40 for non-members. Contact Alice Smith, 410-727-2820, x19. Click here for more information, or
click here to REGISTER ONLINE.

June 3, 8:00 a.m.
Education Committee, GBC Board Room. Contact Liz Pettengill, 410-727-2820, x41.
Meeting open to all GBC members.

June 4, 7:30 a.m.
GBC Breakfast Briefing Seminar, Topic: "Powerful Presentations: Turn Your Next Presentation from Ordinary into Extraordinary," GBC Board Room. Guest Speaker: Michael Sullivan, vice president, Weber Shandwick Worldwide. Cost: $25 for GBC members, $40 for non-members. Contact Alice Smith, 410-727-2820, x19.
Click here for more information, or click here to REGISTER ONLINE.

June 4, 9:15 a.m.
GBC Business Education Advisory Committee, GBC Board Room.
Contact Alice Smith, 410-727-2820, x19. Meeting open to all GBC members.

June 6, 8:30 a.m.
Executive Committee, GBC Board Room. Contact Chris Fabula, 410-727-2820, x36.
By invitation only.

June 11, 8:00 a.m.
GBC Technology Policy Work Group, GBC Board Room.
Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40. Meeting open to all GBC members.

June 12, 8:00 a.m.
Built Environment Committee, GBC Board Room.
Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40. Meeting open to all GBC members.

June 13, 8:00 a.m.
GBC Board of Directors, GBC Board Room. Contact Chris Fabula, 410-727-2820, x36.
By invitation only.

June 19, Noon
Public Safety Committee, GBC Board Room. Contact Devon Dodson, 410-727-2820, x40
Meeting open to all GBC members.

June 25, 8:00 a.m.
Hospitality/Tourism Industry Group, GBC Board Room. Contact Alice Smith, 410-727-2820, x19.
Meeting open to all GBC members.

SAVE THE DATE! July 9, 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
2003 GBC Golf Classic, Greystone Golf Course, White Hall, MD. Cost: $150 per golfer and $600 per foursome before 6/20/03, $175 per golfer and $700 per foursome after 6/20/03
Contact Chris Fabula, 410-727-2820, x36.
Click here for more information, or click here to REGISTER ONLINE.
Sponsorship opportunities available. Click here for sponsorship information.

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GBC NEWS
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1. GREATER BALTIMORE COMMITTEE PLEDGES TO RAISE $1 MILLION FOR EAST SIDE REVITALIZATION
The Greater Baltimore Committee has pledged to raise $1 million to help fund the operating costs of the nonprofit group that will develop a two-million square-foot biotech research park in East Baltimore and manage a comprehensive revitalization of surrounding neighborhoods. The GBC's new chairman, Christian H. Poindexter, announced the financial commitment at the organization's 2003 Annual Meeting on May 20.

Click here for more information about the GBC's plan.


2. POINDEXTER NAMED GBC CHAIRMAN; GEHRIG NAMED VICE CHAIR
Christian H. Poindexter, retired chairman of Constellation Energy Group, was named chairman of the Greater Baltimore Committee at its 2003 annual meeting on May 20. He succeeds Francis B. Burch, Jr. of Piper Rudnick, who served as GBC chairman since May, 2001.

Barbara A. Gehrig, Comcast's senior vice president for its Maryland-Delaware region, was named vice chair. Robert C. Embry, president of the Abell Foundation, will continue as the GBC's secretary and treasurer.

Click here for details on the GBC Board's new officers.


3. GBC NAMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Thirteen new board members were named by the GBC at its 2003 Annual Meeting on May 20, including top executives from the region's corporate, academic, health care, media, and technology sectors.

Click here for information about the new GBC Board members.


4. GBC THANKS 2003 ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORS
The GBC thanks Saul Ewing LLP for its platinum sponsorship of the 2003 Annual Meeting. In addition, thanks go to Piper Rudnick LLP, Sierra Military Health Services, Inc., Constellation Energy Group, The Daily Record, and VPC, Inc. for their sponsorship at the Gold level.

Click here for a complete list of Annual Meeting sponsors.


5. GBC, GBA AND DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP UNVEIL PLAN TO STRENGTHEN BUSINESS OUTREACH, INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS
On May 9, the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, the Greater Baltimore Alliance, and the Greater Baltimore Committee unveiled a plan to significantly strengthen their working relationships and their combined effectiveness while retaining their independent status.

Click here for more about the plan.


6. GREG HERBERT JOINS GBC STAFF
Gregory A. Herbert joined the GBC staff on April 28 as the organization's new financial officer, replacing Michele Kesler, who recently moved to Germany.

Click here for more about Greg Herbert.


7. GBC'S SONDHEIM HONORED BY MARYLAND CENTENARIANS COMMITTEE
GBC Senior Adviser Walter Sondheim, Jr. was honored by the Maryland Centenarians Committee, Inc. (MCC) as Honorary Chairperson in Waiting at the organization's annual luncheon on May 8. While he is not yet 100 years old, the committee voted to honor Sondheim, 94, for his accomplishments and influence on the city of Baltimore and in the state of Maryland.

Click here for more on Walter Sondheim.


8. FORMER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WILLIAM COHEN SHARES IRAQ PERSPECTIVE WITH GBC
Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen on April 25 offered more than 100 GBC members a unique insider's assessment of the Iraq war and Middle East issues, as well as glimpse of what it's like on the front lines of international relations.

Click here for comments from Cohen and Gen.Joseph W. Ralston, former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, who also spoke at the event.


9. GBC MEMBERS LEARN TIPS ON EFFECTIVE E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS
Messages communicated via e-mail have a 93 percent chance of being misconstrued and tend to be more carelessly conveyed than face-to-face communications, according to an e-mail expert.

Click here for e-mail communication tips from Maureen Sullivan, director of publishing at DBM.


10. WOMEN IN BUSINESS IS TOPIC OF JUNE "ISSUES & ANSWERS"
Powerful women from the Baltimore business community describe their accomplishments and career obstacles on June segments of "Issues & Answers," the public affairs show produced by Comcast in partnership with the GBC. GBC President Donald C. Fry interviews Dawn Stauffer Hyde of Berkshire Associates, Inc., Ava Lias-Booker of Saul Ewing LLP, Nancy Sloane of The Daily Record, Dr. Carla Hayden of Enoch Pratt Free Library, Betty Jeanne Hines of American Skyline Insurance Company, and Kathryn B. Freeland of RGII Technologies.

Click here for "Issues & Answers" times, channels and schedule of guests.