Leadership BG Alumni Association

The Leadership BG Alumni Association is open to all graduates of the Leadership BG program.

 

Our mission is to keep alumni connected, engaged, and active in the community by offering opportunities to network, give back, and continue to grow as leaders.

 

 

 

The Association hosts an Annual Leadership BG Alumni Social and supports the current class project. It's a fun way to keep those connections with your former classmates and serve your community.

 

Why Stay Involved?

Graduating from Leadership BG isn't the end of the journey--it's just the beginning. As an alumnus, you'll have the chance to:

  • Network with fellow graduates through alumni socials and community events.
  • Support the current Leadership BG class and help them succeed.
  • Give back to the community by participating in projects that benefit local non-profits.
  • Stay connected through our Leadership BG Alumni LinkedIn Group, where you can share updates, promote events, seek volunteers, and see how other alumni are making an impact.

 

 

 

 

Are you an Alum and need to update us on your new contact information? Please fill out this form to let us know!

Leadership BG Class Projects

  • 2025 - Raised nearly $7000.00 for Wood County Area Ministries (WAM). The day included a spirited Cornhole tournament, delicious food from Tamale Guy Food Truck, a 50/50 raffle, BG Pedal Bike Rides, raffle baskets and a kid-friendly activity area. Funds raised allows WAM to continue their critical work assisting individuals and families facing urgent financial needs such as overdue housing or utility bills. This event brought together neighbors, businesses and families for a great cause.
  • 2024– Raised $12,640.00 for the BG City Schools PBIS Program and Wood County Plays. The day included an expanded "Touch A Truck" event featuring all sorts of utility vehicles from around the county. Funds came from sponsorships, donations the day of, tennis ball drop ticket sales, and 50/50 sales.
  • 2023 – Raised $6427.00 for the Bowling Green Firefighters’ Community Benefit Fund. The day included a “Touch A Truck” event, Fire Hydrant Drop, and an awareness campaign. The BGFCBF is looking to adopt this as an annual event. The public got to meet those who protect our community along with a chance to win $500 at the Hydrant Drop.
  • 2022 – Raised $6011.99 for the Wood County Plays Inclusive Playground being built at Carter Park.  The class organized a Penny War with Bowling Green City Schools and Otsego Local Schools, which not only raised money, but also created awareness about the project.
  • 2019 – Raised $2268 for the Wood County Humane Society at an event at Sunset Bistro.  The class received a part of the sales from the entire day, sold dog treats and raffled a “date night” basket.
  • 2018 – Raised: Approximately $1,650 and split between Habitat for Humanity of Wood County and Wood County CASA. Event was named Mi Casa Su Casa at Campus Quarters.  Guests include Dennis Hopson, a former NBA player and past Assistant Coach for the BGSU men’s basketball team, and Wood County Commissioner Craig LaHote as a VIP Bartender.
  • 2017 – Raised $1,524.00 for the Bobcat Basics Program.  Provides basic toiletries to Bowling Green High School students in need.
  • 2016 – Organized and hosted The Hungry Caterpillar event. Raised $2,614 and numerous food items for the BG Christian Food Pantry and The Cocoon.
  • 2015 – raised $640  to support the BG Christian Food Pantry and Eagle Scout project of building shelves for the pantry. Chaperoned youth from Big Brothers/Big Sisters to lunch and a BGSU men’s basketball, and were judges during the Wood County Youth Olympics.
  • 2014 – Class organized and hosted a 5k Fun Run/Walk.  Raised $1,000 to be used as a stipend for future Leadership BG attendees.
  • 2013 – Class Challenge/March Madness Fundraiser. Raised 1,174 pounds of food and $1,734.00. Collected school supplies for BG city school students.
  • 2012 – School supplies for local students and raised funds for the Wood County District Public Library youth furniture of $3,300.00.
  • 2011 -  Electronic Recycling Day. Collected 68 Cell Phones, 124 desktop PC's, 16 laptops, 156 monitors, 78 printers, 82 keyboards,  20 external drives, tons of mice, and ‘millions’ of cords. Filled 26 pallets.
  • 2010 – 2010 Cans of Caring campaign.  Raised awareness of hunger in BG.  Collected over 2,300 non-perishable food items, donated to the BG Christian Food Pantry.  Also collected $300.
  • 2009 – Assisted with organization and promotion of a Spaghetti Dinner. Raised $3,300 for the BG Teen center.
  • 2008 – Expanded the library of the Wood County Juvenile Detention Center by contributing books, periodicals and new book selves.
  • 2007 – Cocoon Shelter – raised $ to increase their Endowment Fund.
  • 2006 – Raised funds for physical improvements to BG’s Safety Town also provided labor to carryout those improvements
  • 2005 – The “Leadership BG LeapFrog Literacy Project” provided LeapFrog/LeapPads to the Wood County District Library,
  • 2004 – Library Paver $500.
  • 2003 – Historic Plaque in downtown; street markers for Historic Boomtown Residential District  Not placed or announced until April 2004…but during 2003 the class donated duffle bags, clothing, and personal hygiene products to youth going into foster care – WC Foster Care Program.
  • 2002 – Raised money to purchase banners for downtown light poles.
  • 2001 – Trees donated to BG Parks/Rec. Jaycees fundraising efforts added up to $500.
  • 1994-2000 – No major Class Project though did various mini community service projects throughout the year.
  • 1993 – Established mini community service projects and the Alumni Group. Raised funds toward an endowment of the BG Community Foundation.