Broward YPN BlogSpot

2009-01-11T09:54:00.000-08:00

Greetings All,
iChange: Change The World, Change Your World, the theme of the 2009 Youth Summit and Parent Empowerment Conference, featuring Keynote Speaker, Mr.Hardge, speaks to the transformative power individuals can have on themselves, their families, their communities, and subsequently, the world. Through this joint conference for our youth and their parents/guardians, we hope to make synergistic change that will impact Broward County and beyond. I want to thank you again for your willingness to contribute to the second year of this workshop series. Last year, we were able to impact the lives of over 200 youth. This year, we are hoping to increase the youth participants to 250 while bringing in 100 parents and care givers. We currently have an impressive list of presenters who will speak to a variety of topics, including: college /career readiness, healthy peer and parental relationships, nutrition, safety, conflict resolution, financial management, etc. Since we're dividing the conference into strategic groups this year (middle school (12-14), high school (15-18), and adults), we are looking for a few more individuals to present. Please share the call for proposal below and the attached form with colleagues and associates you think may be able to contribute. The deadline for submission is January 23. If you have not already sent me your proposal form with bio, workshop description and material needs, please send before January 23. Always yours, Abena
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iChange: Change The World, Change Your World2009 Youth Summit & Parent Empowerment Conference
Call for Proposals

The Urban League of Broward County Young Professionals Network & Breakthorugh Ft. Lauderdale seek interactive and engaging proposals for presentations, hands-on-workshops, and demonstrations for our 2009 Youth Summit & Parent Empowerment Conference. The Youth Summit aims to provide students with the tools necessary to become positive leaders in their schools and communities while focusing on topics relevant to today's youth. The Parent Empowerment Conference, similarly, seeks to empower parents to deal with issues facing their children by developing healthy individuals and families.
Presenters may be asked to present two or three 45 minute sessions to conference participants.

Proposals should be submitted by editing and emailing the attached proposal submission form on or before January 23, 2009. Please follow the instructions on the proposal form. We encourage you to circulate this Call for Proposals widely.

2009 Youth Summit
Saturday, March 21
9:00am - 2:00pm
Pine Crest School

Event Chair:
Abena Osei
(954) 776-2179
abena.osei@pinecrest.edu

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Abena Osei
Executive Director
Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale
1501 NE 62nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Office: (954)776.2179
Fax: (954)492.4109
abena.osei@pinecrest.edu

To learn more about our program, visit us at www.breakthroughcollaborative.org
To learn about the Keynote Speaker, Mr. Hardge, please visit: http://www.mrhardge.com

2008 YPN Holiday Party - Winter Party In Paradise

2008-12-22T11:26:00.000-08:00

View pics here:

YPN Holiday Party 2008

2008 YPN Golf Clinic

2008-11-04T06:33:00.000-08:00

Eight YPN members attended the YPN Golf Clinic, Saturday, November 1, 2008. These members included Irvin Daphnus, Annique Deslandes, Mike Gelin, Julia Goodwin, Neshawn Jefferson, Sharonda Johnson, Adrienne McGill, Tracy Mitchell and Patricia Watts. Golf Professional and Lauderhill Golf Clubhouse Manager, Paula Tucker, was the instructor, and Sherry Reece of Dynamic Network Results, was the consultant. The day began at 8:30am with breakfast, instruction from 9:00-12:00pm, lunch, and then an afternoon scramble. Participants were also able to observe other professionals on the course as part of the clinic.

Pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/getypn/YPNGolfClinic2008#

2008 UL EOD Dinner - Red Gala ENJOY PICS

2008-10-01T13:23:00.000-07:00

YPN Members had a wonderful time assisting the Broward Urban League at the 2008 EOD Dinner - Red Gala at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center, Saturday, September 27, 2008.

YPN Assists with the Urban League's Annual Back to School Rally

2008-08-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

YPN members spent the morning on Saturday, August 9, 2008, volunteering with the Urban League of Broward County at Joseph C. Carter Park for the Back to School Rally.
500 pack backs full of school supplies were distributed. Participants were also given information on local businesses and were able to donate blood and attend various informational seminars on site.
Please see below for pics:

YPN/Broward Votes Past Candidate Forums encouraged debate...

2008-07-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/story/611717.html

Lobbyists' role in campaign questioned
Posted on Mon, Jul. 21, 2008reprint print email

A question about the influence of lobbyists at Broward County Hall led to a heated exchange between County Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion Jr. and his campaign opponents at a candidate forum Thursday night at the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale.

At the forum sponsored by Broward Votes, three of Eggelletion's opponents -- Lauderdale Lakes City Commissioner John Billingsley, pastor Allen B. Jackson and Lauderhill City Commissioner Dale Holness -- blasted Eggelletion for accepting contributions from county lobbyists.

'It's very easy to say, `Joe Eggelletion takes money from lobbyists,' when all of you call those same lobbyists to beg them for money, and they say 'no' because they don't think you all are qualified,'' Eggelletion shot back. ``And I know this because they call me after you all call them.''

''I have not asked any lobbyist for one dime,'' Billingsley responded, adding that he had never asked for money from lobbyists like George Platt and Judy Stern, who is also Eggelletion's campaign consultant.

''Yes, you did!'' Stern called out from the back of the room.

-- BREANNE GILPATRICK

2008 Juneteenth Event follow-up:

2008-06-21T18:19:00.000-07:00

The 2008 Annual Juneteenth Event was a success!

Many Broward County Candidates and Elected Officials were on hand to meet and greet their constituents. The Broward Supervisor of Elections was on hand to educate voters on the election process and register new voters.

Special thanks to speakers and presenters Eddy Edwards, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, Willowstone Lawson, Representative Joseph "Joe" Gibbons, Devin T. Robinson X (Egypt), Dr. Willie Myles, Marsha Ellison, Philippe Jean-Bart, Dennis Wright and Tracy Mitchell.

Many thanks to Andrea Owes, Grace Kewl-Durfey and YPN volunteers!

YPN Youth Summit - A Success! - originally posted May 27, 2008

2008-06-21T18:16:00.001-07:00

"Youth summit educates and inspires students
by Robyn Hankerson and Norvel Bethel
Originally posted 4/30/2008

Urban League of Broward County’s Young Professionals Network partners with Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale to offer free youth program

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Urban League of Broward County’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) recently partnered with Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale to host a free Youth Summit at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale for more than 200 Broward County youth. The Youth Summit empowered students to take charge of their future, while addressing topics such as interviewing skills, public speaking, selecting a career path and more.

“We are proud to host this Youth Summit, which is a great opportunity to engage students in an educational experience that will provide them with lifelong skills,” said Andrea Owes, president, Urban League of Broward County’s YPN. “By partnering with Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale, we were able to increase the exposure of the program, and offer more students the opportunity to participate.”

The Youth Summit kicked off with a special welcome, which led into a host of breakout sessions covering the areas of college preparation, knowing your self worth, tips on ways to exude confidence and more.

In addition, more than 200 students participated in an interactive panel discussion based on the award-winning novelist Coral Daniels’ Ghettonation, which challenged youth to address the impact that urban culture has on America. Panelists included Dr. Chetachi Egwu, assistant professor of Communication at Nova Southeastern University, Anthony Pepe, author of ...That Defines the Light and Funky Gorilla Fist and Karla Dejean, director of Diversity at Pine Crest School.

The Urban League of Broward County YPN’s mission is to cultivate a new generation of young professionals to take an active role in serving and empowering Broward County’s urban communities. The organization is among many across the nation affiliated with the National Urban League, and has been serving the Broward County community since February 2007."

Source: http://www.thewestsidegazette.com/News/article/article.asp?NewsID=88153&sID=13&ItemSource=L

Upcoming Juneteenth Event - originally posted May 23, 2008

2008-06-21T18:14:00.000-07:00

Juneteenth Holiday Celebration
When: Wed, Jun 18, 6pm - 9pm
Where: African American Research Library and Cultural Center (map)
Description: This event commemorates the Junteenth Holiday with a focus on "Passing the Baton of Leadership and Success" in the black community.

Comcast Cares Day - originally posted May 5, 2008

2008-06-21T18:13:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday, May 3, 2008, from 8:30am - 1:30pm, nearly 20 YPN members, plus fellow Urban League volunteers assisted other Comcast volunteers in painting and landscaping the Walker Elementary School of the Arts in Ft. Lauderdale. The event was a success as beautiful murals were created on bare walls and colors brought the hallways of the school to life.

"A Day in the Life" - originally posted April 4, 2008

2008-06-21T17:52:00.000-07:00

YPN leaders conducted a program for students this past week:

A Day in the Life" provided a workplace shadowing experience for motivated students. Between ten and fifteen participants had an opportunity to experience the inner-workings of the Broward Aviation Center , the U.S Coast Guard station in Opa-locka , FL and Broward Sheriff’s Office. The students visited each location on separate days during their spring break.
To learn more about careers in aviation and Barrington Irving - first African American to fly solo around the world, and the youngest (at 23) - click here: http://www.experienceaviation.org