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Welcome to "BE EMPOWERED!"
Greetings!
Welcome to "Be Empowered!," Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals' new e-newsletter, which is geared toward providing our members and other Milwaukee professionals with valuable and practical information, advice and news pertaining to personal and professional development.
We hope you enjoy, and we encourage you to contact us, should you have any questions or ideas for future newsletters.
Yours In the Movement,
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Straight Talk from the Boss
Alonzo Kelly, President & Founder of Kelly Leadership Group, LLC
We young professionals are in such a hurry to rise to the top that we don't even take time to reminisce about where we've been or how far we've come. As soon as we land a job, get a promotion, or secure a new client, our eyes and focus are almost immediately locked into the next promotion or opportunity.
The term 'fast tracking' was often reserved for those individuals whose career journey seemed to be moving faster than industry pace and their current level of responsibility far overshadowed their actual years of experience. Read More...
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Today's News And What It Means for You
How Childcare Corruption is Robbing Tomorrow's Leaders
Latoya Dennis, Reporter
Milwaukee Public Radio
Recently, countless stories have been in the news about fraud within the Wisconsin Shares Program. This program was created to help poor mothers with the cost of childcare, so that they could work outside the home. Instead, many have found ways to cheat the system by setting up elaborate childcare scams. In some cases daycare owners claim to keep kids that are in reality, not in their care. Among other problems, the Journal Sentinel has also highlighted the fact that thousands of school-aged children are being sent to daycare instead of entering the school system. Read More...
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Etiquette Tips
Drink Classy. Drive Classy.
When it comes to client dinners, it's always best to identify all your dishes and utensils lest you drink out of someone else's glass. An easy way to remember how to dine with class is keeping "BMW" in mind.
Not just a luxury car brand, BMW also stands for "Bread, Meal, Water/Wine." Looking down, Bread is on your left, Meal plate in the middle, and Water and Wine glasses on your right.
Source: Employee Evolution, Ryan Healy, www.employeeevolution.com |
Members' Successes
Congrats to Caralynn Brown, Milwaukee's newest transplant who's making a fresh start!
"When I moved here, I didn't know anyone but decided (after some soul searching) that this was the perfect opportunity to start fresh, meet new people and get involved in activities that I had heard about, but was distracted with my comfortable life to try ..." Caralynn shares more on her story here!...
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Upcoming Events / Networking Opportunities
Check out upcoming events, programs and networking opportunities throughout the City of Milwaukee by clicking here: Calendar of Events
Add your event to the list by submitting information here
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Employment Postings
View a list of recent job openings in the Milwaukee-area by following this link: Employment Postings
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MARCH/APRIL 2010 Volume 2 Issue: I |
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Featured Info.
Mission
MULYP's mission is to engage young professionals in the National Urban League's movement towards the achievement of social and economic equality.
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GENERAL BODY MEETINGS
3rd Thursday of each month
Heartlove Place
3229 N. Martin Luther King Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Time: 6:00 - 7:30p
Next Meeting(s): March 18, 2010 April 15, 2010
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2008 - 2010 Exec. Board
President, Richard Badger
Vice President, Shantel Bacchus
Secretary, Taffie Foster-Toney
Parliamentarian, - Filled -
Interested in joining a MULYP Committee?! What better way to engage in community outreach, and cultivate your leadership skills?! It's a win-win, and we'd love to have you join the Movement!
Past President,
Reginald Newson
Community Service
Katherine Morris
Fundraising,
Membership Co-Chairs,
Alfonzo Lewis
Lance Blackwell
Personal & Professional Development Co-Chairs
Rayna Andrews
Policy & Politics Co-Chairs
Caroline Adams,
Public Relations,
Sabrina Jackson
Social & Cultural,
Sabrina Jackson
Health & Wellness
Kenya Evans
Alison Westphal
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