BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.alfsv.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084143 CREATED:20240905T214546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T165709Z UID:52562-1727287200-1727294400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Tour with Valarie Kaur & Friends DESCRIPTION:American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley and the Sikh Gurdwara San Jose present: \nRevolutionary Love Tour with Valarie Kaur & Friends\nThe Revolutionary Love Bus Tour is a healing odyssey across the United States calling people to rise up in courage\, humanity\, and love.\nJoin See No Stranger author\, attorney\, and visionary civil rights leader Valarie Kaur in an immersive experience of storytelling\, music\, song\, ancestral wisdom\, and community-building. Each stop uplifts local leaders\, artists\, and advocates who catalyze hope. You will leave with the tools needed to lead with love and courage in your daily life. \nThe 95-minute program will be followed by a book signing and story sharing opportunities! Registration is FREE! \nComing straight from work? You’re welcome to enjoy the community meal service prior to the event\, courtesy of the San Jose Gurdwara. Please RSVP by using the checkbox at the bottom of this page. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This unique cultural experience will be held at the Sikh Gurdwara San Jose\, the largest Gurdwara in the world outside of India. In planning your visit\, please note the following protocols: \n\nPlease arrive between 5 PM and 6 PM (optional pre-event meal available-details below).\nVisitors should enter through the Main Lobby Entrance where you will remove shoes\, wash hands\, and put on a head covering.\nHead covering are available to use but feel free to bring your own scarf\, bandana\, or handkerchief.\nFrom the Main Lobby Entrance visitors can make their way to the Main Hall and pay respect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and then proceed to Langar Hall (for optional meal). From there head to South Hall\, where the event will be held.\n\nDATE: September 25 \nTIME: 6 PM PT \nVENUE:Sikh Gurdwara San Jose3636 Gurdwara Ave\, San Jose\, CA 95148 URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/revolutionary-love-tour-with-valarie-kaur-friends/ LOCATION:Sikh Gurdwara San Jose\, 3636 Gurdwara Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, 95148\, United States CATEGORIES:A More Perfect Union Series,ALF Silicon Valley,Race & Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_822281009_2247991070633_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240914 DTSTAMP:20260525T084143 CREATED:20240701T193232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T193232Z UID:51582-1726185600-1726271999@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Fellows Class XLIV Session: Trading Up Our Leadership Contexts DESCRIPTION:For reference only. Session dates subject to change. \nLearn more about the ALF Fellows Program. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/fellows-class-xliv-session-trading-up-our-leadership-contexts/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:The Fellows Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084143 CREATED:20240810T010143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T010143Z UID:52026-1726129800-1726146000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Class XLIII Post Grad Check-in DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-class-xliii-post-grad-check-in/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084143 CREATED:20240807T012629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T202943Z UID:51952-1725899400-1725904800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Tis the Season: Navigating Political Differences over the Holidays | Election Season Check-In DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Presents: A More Perfect Union Series \nTIS THE SEASON: NAVIGATING POLITICAL DIFFERENCES OVER THE HOLIDAYS | ELECTION SEASON CHECK-IN\nSenior Fellows are invited to join 90-minute check-ins with an all-star cast of guest facilitators to share\, learn\, and support each other through this upcoming election season. Come with curiosity. All are welcome! \nAre you dreading the upcoming holidays for fear of political conversations over dinner? Or that ONE relative who always pontificates and offends? Let’s gather to build our empathy muscles and explore how we not only survive—but thrive—through the holiday season. \nGuest Facilitator: Pastor Jason Reynolds\, ALF Senior Fellow\, Class XXXIII \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Join in person at ALF’s San Jose office (limited capacity) or online via Zoom. Select your preference during registration.\nDATE: Monday\, September 9\nTIME: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/tis-the-season-election-season-check-in/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:A More Perfect Union Series,ALF Silicon Valley,Learning Circle,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/More-Perfect-Union-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084143 CREATED:20220106T192918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T192918Z UID:50276-1725375600-1725382800@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Reflecting Life’s Journey Affinity Group (formerly Life Work Transitions Affinity Group) DESCRIPTION:For a decade\, several ALF Senior Fellows have been meeting as the Life’s Work Transitions Group. It is the first and longest-running ALF Affinity Group\, founded by Meri Maben (Class XXIV) and Naomi Fine (Class XX). \nEven in its early years\, our group’s “secret sauce” was its focus on authenticity. The group goes beyond sharing stories about what happened in each other’s lives. Instead\, we reflect on the experiences that call our attention\, move us to action\, or make us feel strongly. Group members offer clarifying questions and constructive feedback to those sharing their life’s journey. The process allows each participant to LEARN\, CONNECT\, & GROW in an intimate\, safe space. We welcome any ALF Senior Fellow interested in reflecting on their life’s journey. Please join us if you would like to learn\, connect\, and grow with other self-reflective Senior Fellows. \nFor more information and a Zoom invitation\, contact Meri Maben. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/work-life-transitions-affinity-group/2024-09-03/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903 DTSTAMP:20260525T084143 CREATED:20240810T005921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T005921Z UID:52024-1725235200-1725321599@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Office Closed (Labor Day) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-office-closed-labor-day/ LOCATION:ALF Silicon Valley Main Office\, 1400 Parkmoor Ave.\, Suite 280\, San Jose\, CA\, 95126\, United States CATEGORIES:ALF Silicon Valley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084143 CREATED:20240810T005719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T005719Z UID:52022-1724932800-1724938200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Power of We: Solidarity Dialogue DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/power-of-we-solidarity-dialogue/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240810T005100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T005100Z UID:52016-1724261400-1724268600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:La Comunidad ALF Affinity Group: Summer Social DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/la-comunidad-alf-affinity-group-summer-social/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group,Small Group,Social event/mixer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240813T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240729T221931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T184415Z UID:51809-1723552200-1723557600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:SF & East Bay Senior Fellow Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join ALF Senior Fellow Laura Tolkoff (Urbanism Class XXXIV) at SPUR in San Francisco for this quarter’s SF / East Bay Lunch & Learn! \nALF Silicon Valley’s Chief Facilitation Officer Jenny Niklaus will facilitate check-in and dialogue. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DATE: Tuesday\, August 13\nTIME: 12:30 – 2pm\nVENUE: SPUR Urban Center\, 654 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105\nPARKING INFO: www.spur.org/about/contact-us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What if we got it right and focused on energy on that versus how much worse is it going to get? How would that change our focus and narrative? \nWhat If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures By Ayana Elizabeth Johnson URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/sf-lunch-learn-081324/ LOCATION:SPUR Urban Center\, 654 Mission St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Group,Social event/mixer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240810T005252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T005252Z UID:52018-1723476600-1723482000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Foundation Leaders Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-foundation-leaders-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group,Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T131500 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240810T005442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T005442Z UID:52020-1723464900-1723468500@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF AAPI Caucus Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-aapi-caucus-planning-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group,Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240810 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240701T193042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T193042Z UID:51580-1723161600-1723247999@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Fellows Class XLIV Session: Lessons from the Wilderness DESCRIPTION:For reference only. Session dates subject to change. \nLearn more about the ALF Fellows Program. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/fellows-class-xliv-session-lessons-from-the-wilderness/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:The Fellows Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20220106T192918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T192918Z UID:50275-1722956400-1722963600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Reflecting Life’s Journey Affinity Group (formerly Life Work Transitions Affinity Group) DESCRIPTION:For a decade\, several ALF Senior Fellows have been meeting as the Life’s Work Transitions Group. It is the first and longest-running ALF Affinity Group\, founded by Meri Maben (Class XXIV) and Naomi Fine (Class XX). \nEven in its early years\, our group’s “secret sauce” was its focus on authenticity. The group goes beyond sharing stories about what happened in each other’s lives. Instead\, we reflect on the experiences that call our attention\, move us to action\, or make us feel strongly. Group members offer clarifying questions and constructive feedback to those sharing their life’s journey. The process allows each participant to LEARN\, CONNECT\, & GROW in an intimate\, safe space. We welcome any ALF Senior Fellow interested in reflecting on their life’s journey. Please join us if you would like to learn\, connect\, and grow with other self-reflective Senior Fellows. \nFor more information and a Zoom invitation\, contact Meri Maben. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/work-life-transitions-affinity-group/2024-08-06/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240701T182926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T182926Z UID:51566-1722384000-1722470399@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:2025 Ranstrom Network Leadership Award: Nomination Deadline DESCRIPTION:Each year at the Exemplary Leadership Celebration\, the ALF Silicon Valley network recognizes the individuals and networks demonstrating ALF’s core values of diversity\, inclusiveness\, engagement\, and respect. \nNominations are now open for the 2025 edition of our two main award categories: the John W. Gardner Award and the Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award. Read more about each of these awards below and submit your nominations today! The deadline to nominate is July 31. \nLEARN MORE & NOMINATE FOR THE GREG RANSTROM NETWORK LEADERSHIP AWARD URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/2025-ranstrom-network-leadership-award-nomination-deadline/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Exemplary Leadership,Social event/mixer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240701T182705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T182705Z UID:51564-1722384000-1722470399@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:2025 John W. Gardner Award: Nomination Deadline DESCRIPTION:Each year at the Exemplary Leadership Celebration\, the ALF Silicon Valley network recognizes the individuals and networks demonstrating ALF’s core values of diversity\, inclusiveness\, engagement\, and respect. \nNominations are now open for the 2025 edition of our two main award categories: the John W. Gardner Award and the Greg Ranstrom Network Leadership Award. Read more about each of these awards below and submit your nominations today! The deadline to nominate is July 31. \nLEARN MORE & NOMINATE FOR THE JOHN W. GARDNER AWARD URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/2025-john-w-gardner-award-nomination-deadline/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Exemplary Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240701T192609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T192609Z UID:51576-1720828800-1721347199@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Fellows Class XLIV Session: Wilderness Experience DESCRIPTION:For reference only. Session dates subject to change. \nLearn more about the ALF Fellows Program. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/fellows-class-xliv-session-wilderness-experience/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:The Fellows Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240701T192941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T192941Z UID:51578-1720051200-1720137599@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Main Office Closed: July 4 Holiday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/alf-main-office-closed-july-4-holiday/ LOCATION:ALF Silicon Valley Main Office\, 1400 Parkmoor Ave.\, Suite 280\, San Jose\, CA\, 95126\, United States CATEGORIES:ALF Silicon Valley END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20220106T192918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T192918Z UID:50274-1719932400-1719939600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Reflecting Life’s Journey Affinity Group (formerly Life Work Transitions Affinity Group) DESCRIPTION:For a decade\, several ALF Senior Fellows have been meeting as the Life’s Work Transitions Group. It is the first and longest-running ALF Affinity Group\, founded by Meri Maben (Class XXIV) and Naomi Fine (Class XX). \nEven in its early years\, our group’s “secret sauce” was its focus on authenticity. The group goes beyond sharing stories about what happened in each other’s lives. Instead\, we reflect on the experiences that call our attention\, move us to action\, or make us feel strongly. Group members offer clarifying questions and constructive feedback to those sharing their life’s journey. The process allows each participant to LEARN\, CONNECT\, & GROW in an intimate\, safe space. We welcome any ALF Senior Fellow interested in reflecting on their life’s journey. Please join us if you would like to learn\, connect\, and grow with other self-reflective Senior Fellows. \nFor more information and a Zoom invitation\, contact Meri Maben. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/work-life-transitions-affinity-group/2024-07-02/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240508T023657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T192717Z UID:51130-1719487800-1719495000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:ALF Women's Gathering DESCRIPTION:ALF women/femme-identifying Senior Fellows are invited to gather to:-Connect with other women leaders from diverse backgrounds and sectors-Build community for support and solidarity \nDATE: Thursday\, June 27TIME: 11:30 am – 1:30 pmVENUE: Genentech campus\, South San Francisco \nHosted by Rebecca Vermeulen (ALF Classs XLI)\, VP Global Patient Networks\, Product Development Medical Affairs\, Roche \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Attendees are welcome to stay after lunch to take a walk along the Bay to nearby Oyster Point. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/womens-gathering-062724/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:Small Group,Social event/mixer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240507T194744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T222326Z UID:51121-1718785800-1718809200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:The Power of We DESCRIPTION:The Power of We: Creating a Multi-Racial Community of Care\, Accountability\, & Solidarity \nSenior Fellows who identify as people of color are invited to join to:-Deepen relationships-Appreciate our different experiences and shared values-Build solidarity to rebalance power and create a culture that values everyone’s humanity \nJoin with an open heart and mind for deep listening and sharing as we build community together! \nDATE: Wed\, June 19TIME: 8:30 am – 3:00 pmVENUE: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community\, Bait-ul-Baseer Mosque\, 926 Evans Road\, Milpitas\, CA 95035 \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n In this retreat\, we will explore:–How the stress and trauma of racism impact us individually and collectively—intergenerationally\, culturally\, and in our interactions with each other.–How we can heal together to strengthen multiracial community building and solidarity. \nYvonne Maxwell\, LCSW and Executive Director of Ujima Adult & Family Services will lead a session on trauma and healing.Chike Nwoffiah (Class XXI)\, Founder of the SV African Film Festival\, will lead an interactive drumming workshop so that we can experience the healing power of cultural arts. \n \nThis is the fifth session in The Power of We series.  \nFacilitators:–Leon Beauchman (Class XX)\, Therapist\, Artist & President\, SCC Alliance of Black Educators–Melissa Cerezo (Class XXXVIII)\, Urban Planner & Manager\, VTA–Darcie Green (Class XXVIII)\, Executive Director\, Latinas Contra Cancer URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/power-of-we-061924/ LOCATION:The Milpitas Mosque – Baitul Baseer\, 926 Evans Road\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Learning Circle,Race & Equity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240701T192325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T192325Z UID:51574-1718236800-1718409599@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Fellows Class XLIV Session: Aikido\, Theory U & Practice Hike DESCRIPTION:For reference only. Session dates subject to change. \nLearn more about the ALF Fellows Program. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/fellows-class-xliv-session-aikido-theory-u-practice-hike/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:The Fellows Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20220106T192918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T192918Z UID:50273-1717513200-1717520400@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Reflecting Life’s Journey Affinity Group (formerly Life Work Transitions Affinity Group) DESCRIPTION:For a decade\, several ALF Senior Fellows have been meeting as the Life’s Work Transitions Group. It is the first and longest-running ALF Affinity Group\, founded by Meri Maben (Class XXIV) and Naomi Fine (Class XX). \nEven in its early years\, our group’s “secret sauce” was its focus on authenticity. The group goes beyond sharing stories about what happened in each other’s lives. Instead\, we reflect on the experiences that call our attention\, move us to action\, or make us feel strongly. Group members offer clarifying questions and constructive feedback to those sharing their life’s journey. The process allows each participant to LEARN\, CONNECT\, & GROW in an intimate\, safe space. We welcome any ALF Senior Fellow interested in reflecting on their life’s journey. Please join us if you would like to learn\, connect\, and grow with other self-reflective Senior Fellows. \nFor more information and a Zoom invitation\, contact Meri Maben. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/work-life-transitions-affinity-group/2024-06-04/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240502T191503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T023350Z UID:51085-1717432200-1717437600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Using Our Leadership to Restore Sanity DESCRIPTION:ALF National\, in partnership with Houston\, Mountain Valley\, Oregon & Silicon Valley Chapters\, presents Using Our Leadership To Restore Sanity: An Exploration with Dr. Margaret Wheatley. \nJoin esteemed Author and International Leadership Advisor Dr. Margaret Wheatley in defining the leadership that evokes and relies on people’s best qualities\, and explore practices that create meaningful contributions and solutions to the issues most affecting them. This will be a highly interactive and reflective session where you will validate from your own experience the concepts\, practices and experiences Meg offers. \nDATE: Monday\, June 3\nTIME: 4:30PM PT | 6:30PM CT | 7:30PM ET\nVENUE: Online\nREGISTRATION: $30 ALF Senior Fellows/Fellows\, $50 General Admission \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n About Dr. Margaret Wheatley\nDr. Margaret Wheatley has been a consultant\, senior-level advisor\, teacher\, speaker\, and formal leader\, working on all continents (except Antarctica) with all levels\, ages\, and types of organizations\, leaders\, and activists since 1973. Her global work now focuses on developing leaders as Warriors for the Human Spirit. These leaders put service over self\, stand steadfast through crises and failures\, and make a difference for the people and causes they care about. She is author of twelve books and dozens of articles. She has her doctorate from Harvard (1979) in Organizational Planning and Social Policy\, and an M.A. from NYU on the impact of technologies on cultures. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/using-our-leadership-to-restore-sanity/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF National,Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/Meg-Wheatly-alfsv-web-event-cover-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240429T210213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T211014Z UID:51014-1717158600-1717164000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:San Mateo County Senior Fellows Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:San Mateo County Senior Fellows Lunch & Learn | Hosted by: Lisa Sonsini\, Class XIV / Education XXVI. \nJoin Suzanne & Lisa for an ALF style check in\, networking and dialogue opportunity.\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Date: May 31 \nTime: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm PDT \nVenue: Sobrato Redwood Shores Center\, 330 Twin Dolphin Dr\, Redwood City\, CA 94065 URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/san-mateo-county-lunch-learn-may31/ LOCATION:Sobrato Redwood Shores Center\, 330 Twin Dolphin Dr\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94065\, United States CATEGORIES:Learning Circle,Small Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240409T230414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T205308Z UID:50861-1715344200-1715349600@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:SF & East Bay Senior Fellow Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join San Francisco and East Bay Senior Fellows for lunch\, dialogue\, and a tour of the Salesforce tower’s high point (literally!) with EVP of Talent Growth and Development Lori Castillo Martinez (Class XXXVII). \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n DATE: May 10\nTIME: 12:30 – 2pm\nVENUE: Salesforce Tower\, 415 Mission St\, San Francisco 94105 URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/may-lunch-learn/ CATEGORIES:Small Group,Social event/mixer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240701T192206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T192206Z UID:51572-1715299200-1715385599@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Fellows Class XLIV Session: Dialogue Across Difference DESCRIPTION:For reference only. Session dates subject to change. \nLearn more about the ALF Fellows Program. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/fellows-class-xliv-session-dialogue-across-difference/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:The Fellows Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240228T045440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T062017Z UID:50696-1714062600-1714068000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Combating Islamophobia & Antisemitism DESCRIPTION:ALF’s Muslim Affinity Group invites you to: \nCombating Islamophobia & Antisemitism | ING Presentation & ALF Dialogue\nThis event will consist of a presentation by ING followed by a dialogue led by Senior Fellow members of ALF’s Muslim Affinity Group. \nING Presentation:-The roots\, history\, and impact of Islamophobia and antisemitism on Muslim and Jewish people.-How we can work together to combat these and other forms of bigotry in the U.S. \nALF Senior Fellow-led Dialogue:-Share how these issues impact us and our multi-faith and multicultural communities.-Explore how we can be leaders for inclusion and respect for all in our workplaces and communities. \nFeaturing: \nIslamic Networks Group (ING) Speakers and ALF Senior Fellows Maha Elgenaidi (Class XVII)\, ING Founder & Executive Director\, and Rabbi Melanie Aron (Class VIII)\, Rabbi Emerita\, Congregation Shir Hadash \nALF Muslim Affinity Group leaders Muhammed Chaudhry (Class XXVI)\, Managing Partner\, MAC Capital Partners\, and Aftab Jamil (Class XXXVII) Partner\, BDO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This is a virtual event. \nThursday\, April 25\, 4:30-6:00 PM PT / 6:30-8:00 PM CT / 7:30-9:00 PM ET \nLearn more about the ALF Muslim Affinity Group. \nLearn more about ING. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/combating-islamophobia-antisemitism/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group,Learning Circle,Race & Equity,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.alfsv.org/wp-content/uploads/APR25-cover-img.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240123T202913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T202913Z UID:50374-1713461400-1713474000@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:2024 Exemplary Leadership Celebration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/2024-exemplary-leadership-celebration/ LOCATION:Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club\, 2900 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, 94025\, United States CATEGORIES:Exemplary Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240413 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20240701T192004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T192004Z UID:51570-1712793600-1712966399@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:Fellows Class XLIV Session: Orientation DESCRIPTION:For reference only. Session dates subject to change. \nLearn more about the ALF Fellows Program. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/fellows-class-xliv-session-orientation/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:The Fellows Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240327T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084144 CREATED:20210802T221557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T061534Z UID:50236-1711540800-1711546200@www.alfsv.org SUMMARY:La Comunidad for Justice\, Equity & Inclusion DESCRIPTION:Latino/a/x Senior Fellows and Fellows are coming together to build relationships\, support each other’s leadership\, and explore how they can collectively address issues of concern to them and their communities. \nRacial caucuses can provide “opportunities for those who share a common identity to meet separately to gather\, connect\, and learn.” Often\, “caucusing can be a valuable component of an organization’s broader racial justice and equity and inclusion efforts\,” including time in separate caucuses and time together in multi-racial community. \nALF is continuing and deepening the work of bringing people together to build understanding and relationships across differences. \nIf you are interested in joining the AAPI\, Black\, Latino/a/x\, or white anti-racist group\, or creating another group\, please contact Akemi Flynn. URL:https://www.alfsv.org/event/la-comunidad-for-justice-equity-inclusion-5-2021-10-27-2024-03-27/ LOCATION:Private Venue CATEGORIES:ALF Affinity Group END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR