Bonding during a Saturday evening sunset dinner cruise on a classic wooden yacht in Card Sound : L to R: Jim Dicke, Robert Kulhawy, Connie Buechele, Les Buechele, Patty Kent, Jill Kulhawy, Janet Dicke, Kristen Gurall, Bruce Gurall, Richard Kent. First "Weekender" Successful on Land and Sea Ten L3 members pioneered the "Weekender" idea in late January, enjoying just the right balance between thoughtful programming at the home of Richard and Patty Kent and relaxed fun at and around the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida. "Overall, we couldn't have asked for a more delightful experience," said Connie Buechele. "The weekend was filled with stimulating conversation, wonderful camaraderie and delectable cuisine. Our host families were gracious with both their time and their homes. Our moderator/co-chair was well prepared and kept us on point." If you would like to be on the email list for future Weekenders, please contact Robert Kulhawy. Upcoming Webinars and Meetings Andrew Harper's Africa Thursday, February 25 Noon Eastern (11 am CT, 10 am MT, 9 am PT) On Safari in Zambia's Majestic Zambezi Valley Andrew Harper” is the pseudonym of the world’s most discriminating traveler. His mission is to discover extraordinary hideaway hotels and travel experiences in order to recommend them to the discerning members of his private travel community, including all members L3. Join him in a revealing discussion and glorious slideshow presentation of a Harper-style safari, which magically combines the timeless experience of the wild with 21st-Century luxury – and an opportunity to dramatically enhance the quality of life for a local village. Get complete information to call-in/log-in. The Debate on Terrorism: How Should We Respond Wednesday, March 10 3:00 pm Eastern (2 pm CT, 1 pm MT, 12 PT) EWI's off-the-record conference call for March features Dr. Louise Richardson, author of What Terrorists Want: Understanding the Enemy, Containing the Threat and Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of St. Andrew's in Scotland. The well-known writer and teacher on global terrorism was until recently the executive dean of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard, and is an EWI Board member. RSVP required: Information here. ******Last minute extra call scheduled: Thursday, 2/25 at 4:00 pm Eastern, with top national cyber-security expert, Melissa Hathaway. Complete information here. ***********

Yes, You Can: Useful, Usable Web-Based Connectors for Families Thursday, March 25 Noon and 8 pm Eastern Time This is a special, first of its kind presentation from our Family Gateway, exploring ways "Generation One" (G1--that's you) can connect effectively with children and grandchildren, to pass along skills and values, share ideas and build relationships. During this hour, the focuswill be on passing along your philosophy for spending and sharing wealth. Presented by Alison Comstock Moss (above), who represents "G2" in the family firm of L3 member and Gateway Council Leader Paul Comstock. She is joined by Bill Dwight, founder and CEO of www.FamZoo.com. Watch the L3 Calendar for participation details.

The Hope in Human Rights June 10 - 12, 2010 Reservations Open Friday Journey into history to learn what damage genocide does - to perpetrators as well as to victims, to future generations, to the global community. Then, learn about the major trouble spots around the world today - and find out what you can do in your everyday life to make a difference. Highlights include: • •

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VIP Access to restricted areas of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, with curators and special experts to guide you. Panel discussions with national leaders in Human Rights education and activism at the famed Cosmos Club— the intellectual heart of D.C. Meet Holocaust Survivors and hear their powerful story.

Reserve early — space is very limited! Contact Lesley Mitchell or call (512) 478-1400

L3 Women Only: SAVE THE DATE! September 21 - 24, 2010 Be Mindful, Be Calm, Be Well Learn how to combine medicine and mindfulness in three days that can change the way you move forward in mind, body and spirit. Learn directly from the famed guru of Integrative Medicine, Dr. Mimi Guarneri and others in the fabulous setting of the Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs, CO.

Retreat Program: Challenging, Practical, Fun Members attending the Retreat in March have a lot to look forward to. Everyone will be an active participant in panels exploring important life issues--as a moderator, a panelist, or a questioner. In the afternoons there will be many opportunities for interesting, educational, and/or relaxing fun. A highlight: each afternoon, a group of Social Media experts will be on hand to help attendees get a working knowledge of sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and more...and they'll answer any web-related question members may have. Watch for daily blogs from the event, shared online starting March 11th. Registration is closed, of course, but if you'd like to be on a waiting list in case of cancellations, e-mail Lesley Mitchell. Member News Meet Ellen Remmer: Leader in U.S. Philanthropy See an interview with Ellen recorded in December. Ellen Remmer's career has been profoundly influenced by her personal experience with giving. While she was working as a corporate strategic planning consultant, Ellen and her family turned to TPI for strategic planning assistance for the Remmer

Family Foundation, a small, private foundation, which funds research and programs focused on helping at risk pre-adolescent and adolescent girls make good choices in their lives. Ellen saw what a dramatic impact this kind of strategic advice on giving programs and governance structures, along with connections with community financial resources has on the effectiveness of private giving, and decided to make this her life's work. She joined The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc., in Boston in 1993, and is now the organization's President and CEO. She is also a respected author and popular speaker in her field, focusing on family philanthropy, strategic giving and women as donors. Ellen currently serves as a board member of her family's foundation, which supports programs that help disadvantaged girls take charge of their lives, and her family business, EHR Investments. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Associated Grantmakers and on the Board of Visitors of Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy, and has served as a member of the Council on Foundation’s Family Foundation Committee. Ellen completed a Bachelors of Arts from Wesleyan University in 1975 and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in 1981. She lives in Jamaica Plain with her husband Chris Fox and their two children. Ellen's organization, TPI, is co-host of a conference on giving March 31st to April 1st in Boston, and can provide a 10% discount for L3 members. Full information is here. Welcome, New Members Click the links to find out more about these interesting new members. Pictured, Tomilee Gill. Jamie & Phyllis Browning, San Antonio, Texas. Sponsors: Tem McElroy and Rod Sands Tomilee Gill, Long Beach, California. Sponsors: Paul Mikos and Al Nagy Al & Kathy Nagy, San Juan Capistrano, California. Sponsors: Paul Mikos and David Barker Ellen Remmer & Chris Fox, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Sponsors: Paul Robshaw and Tim Litle

About the L3 Home Exchange... Our web statistics show that many of our members have been checking out the Home Exchange pages on the website...but few have actually put their homes or vacation properties on the list for exchange. Clearly, all we have to do is DO IT to achieve critical mass and have lots of options for sharing. Please visit the page online. And if there is a barrier we can help with, please contact Jolie Cady at 512.334.4671. Of interest... When your Calendar is a Moral Document is the intriguing title of a talk delivered at this year’s World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland by Reverend Jim Wallis, CEO of Sojourners, the social justice organization. His work has helped drive the change that moved the issue of values to the core of this year’s discussions. Link to video interview, transcript and more. If you haven't discovered the TED talks yet, this is a good place to start. The buzz of the conference was this demo-- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- of a wearable device with a projector that paves the way for profound interaction with our environment. Imagine "Minority Report" and then some. Share your news, information or comments on this newsletter.