Milwaukee - The Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals are set to host its 7th Annual Gala: A Masquerade Ball (formerly White Linen Gala) Saturday August 15th, 2009 at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 North Broadway. This is the Young Professionals signature fundraiser of the year, raising funds to support key initiatives and scholarships for the organization. This gala brings together some of the cities influential leaders and young professionals alike!

 

This years' event was given a facelift to bring a fresh element this time around, and going forward! Reinforcing the Gala's importance is the key initiative for re-branding the event. The Gala will feature a performance by Milwaukee based rock & R&B fusion group "Cigarette Break", and presentations of the Leadership and Community Service Awards.

 
This years' Gala award recipients include, for Bridging the Intergenerational Gap Leadership Award; Allen Ruppel - CEO Unity in Motion, Ralph Hollman - President Milwaukee Urban League, and Harold Scott - former VP of Human Resources at Harley Davidson, who's currently a MUL Board Member, for Community Achiever Award; Lamonte Harris, MULYP Member of the Year; Katherine Morris & Sabrina Jackson, Special Recognition; Cecily Glenn & Darryn Dewalt.

Tickets for the 7th Annual Gala: A Masquerade Ball are available for $35 per person; ticket price the day of the event will be $40. For those interested in sponsorship information, please contact Shantel Bacchus at 262-372-0228 or visit www.tmulyp.org.