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Join us for our February General Body focused on the importance of self care!

Thursday, February 20, 2020

6:00PM-7:30PM

MSOE, Alumni Partnership Center, 1120 N. Broadway

We'll hear from guest speaker Marrika Rodgers a Milwaukee native, and licensed professional counselor, published author, national speaker and a celebrated radio talk show host. She has been serving the community for over 19 years through various capacities, a true pioneer and innovator of her generation. As a mental health clinician/business consultant, she is known for empowering others by providing effective tools with tangible results. She lives a life dedicated towards serving others. 

She recently launched her new brand, Living Well w/Marrika which is a wellness enterprise that encompasses several branches of holistic services. As a lifelong learner, Marrika holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration & General Management, Masters of Science – Professional Counseling and currently in pursuit of her Doctorate in Business Psychology. On this journey called life, she will continue to Create, Innovate and Pioneer, by creating new opportunities, developing new innovative ideas and pioneering the way for others. 

The February 18 Spring Primary election is around the corner. There are several contested races on the ballot. 

✅ Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

✅Milwaukee County Executive

✅ City of Milwaukee Mayor

✅ Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Branch 5

✅ Common Council (Alderwoman and Alderman) by District

✅ City of Milwaukee Comptroller

✅ City of Milwaukee Treasurer

✅ City of Milwaukee Attorney

✅ Milwaukee County Supervisors for Districts 4,6, and 11

Be sure to head over to www.myvote.wi.gov to see your February sample ballot, and your polling location. Don't forget to take your Photo ID with you to the polls on February 18!!

**The Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals are a nonpartisan organization. We are prohibited from endorsing a candidate or party. We endorse and stand behind the issues, to ensure voter awareness, voter registration, and voter participation. **

We are pleased to partner with Molson Coors Beverage Company for a special Cheers to Milwaukee mixer as the company opens their doors and welcome us to their Milwaukee Campus to share information about all the exciting career opportunities that they have available. 

At Molson Coors Beverage Company beer brings us together, and our differences make us stronger. We welcome broad experiences, a growth mindset and bold new ideas. We are influenced by culture and community, which inspires new products, strengthens partnerships and brings us closer to our consumers.

We welcome you to explore our multiple career opportunities (i.e. IT, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Legal and Corporate Affairs).

To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company job opportunities, please visit http://bit.ly/37cLFHe

Join Molson Coors for a beverage at their Pub on February 13th. Here's your chance to hear about the career opportunities brewing up that will enhance you as a potential employee!

This event is FREE however registration is Required. Register by using the below Eventrbite link today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheers-to-milwaukee-registration-92922065399

Deets: Thursday, February 13, 2020, 4:45-6:30pm

Location: 3939 W Highland Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53208

See you there!

Join Week 2020 is HERE!

We have three events that require you to sign! 

Check out the entire lineup below. 

For Thursday February 6: Email Healthandwellness@tmulyp.org to RSVP

For Friday February 7: Email PPD@tmulyp.org to RSVP ** Please note the location change,  Blu Lounge inside the Pfister Hotel, located at 424. E. Wisconsin Ave **

For Saturday February 8: Email Communityservice@tmulyp.org to RSVP  ** Location Change, please report to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission located at 1530 W. Center Street! **

For the Brunch on Sunday February 9: Email Membership@tmulyp.org to RSVP

What is “Join Week”?

National Urban League Young Professionals' Join Week is designed to increase awareness and involvement in NULYP chapters by young professionals in their communities through a concentrated “blitz” of activity. The theme of Join Week 2020 is "Our Moment Our Movement". Our chapters are know to develop leaders for the National Urban League movement and its affiliates, in our communities and in the business world. You can look forward to a week's worth of dynamic activities.  Be sure to block your calendar from February 3 - February 9 and bring a friend, colleague, neighbor with you! Follow our social media pages @ tmulyp on Instagram, and Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals on Facebook.

Who is invited to attend?

Everyone! We invite Members, prospective members, and supporters to attend each and every event! 

How do I become a member of MULYP?

Easy! Visit this link and follow the steps! www.tmulyp.org/join.  We'd love to welcome you to the YP team!  Attend any of our events, or meetings and complete the application.

I’m not able to attend a Join Week event this week. When are your meetings typically held?

The third Tuesday of each month! February 20, March 19, April 16 etc.  Add the date to your calendar or feel free to follow up with our Membership team at membership@tmulyp.org! 

MULYP, along with other community organizations, are coming together once again to support Timothy Ricketts Presents The Band Bazaar: 

Special Black History Month 2020 Event!

This special edition of Groove Theory, curated by musical director Tim Ricketts and The Band Bazaar, features a collection of Milwaukee's hottest bands performing the music of D'Angelo live on Saturday February 29, 2020 at the Cooperage located at 822 S. Water Street.  Show starts at 8:00pm

Be sure to head over to Milwaukee Film to purchase your tickets today!

Join Week a National Urban League Young Professionals initiative, is designed to give potential and current members of the nation's largest young professionals association an opportunity to learn more about the organization and our mission of empowering communities and changing lives.

This year's theme is "Our Moment, Our Movement."  Explore the possibilities during Join Week February 2-8 (and bring a friend!)

The New Year brings new opportunity for you to invest in yourself with various MULYP offerings:  

• Join Week 2020
• Committees 
• 2020 Census 
• FITuation
• National Urban League Conference 

Participate in Join Week.  Join a Milwaukee Urban League YP committee. Commit to taking the 2020 Census. Commit to your fitness goals with FITuation. Attend the National Urban League Conference this summer in Houston, Texas.

Stay tuned to this weekly newsletter and our social media pages for updates, announcements and a complete lineup of our Join Week events, and more YP offerings to make 2020 your best yet! Questions can be directed to our Membership Team at membership@tmulyp.org.

We pause to reflect on the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his many contributions to create a more just and equitable society.  We stand on the foundation of his life's work and sacrifice.  In that spirit we are charged with working to get us closer to the Dream that he envisioned for America.  We continue the fight through service as leaders and drum majors for change.  Join with us in committing to being the change that we want to see.

It's a new New Year, New Focus, A New You! Join as MULYP as we kick off the New Year with forward thinking! Come ready and prepared to put your vision on paper as we actively discuss and plan out our personal and professional 2020 vision plans!

This forward thinking discussion will be facilitated by Brand Expert and FoundHer of the PowHer Network Chauntel House McKenzie. Are you ready to map out your plan!? Don't miss the first General Body Meeting of the New Year!!

Join us at 6:00pm at MSOE Alumni Partnership Center, 1120 N. Broadway. Bring a friend or a colleague and work on your Vision for 2020 together!

Join Week a National Urban League Young Professionals initiative, is designed to give potential and current members of the nation's largest young professionals association an opportunity to learn more about the organization and our mission of empowering communities and changing lives.

This year's theme is "Our Moment, Our Movement."  We invite your to explore the possibilities during Join Week February 2-8 (and bring a friend!)

Stay tuned to our social media pages for a complete lineup of events! Questions can be directed to our Membership Team at membership@tmulyp.org

Cheers to 2020 from the Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals!  

The New Year brings new opportunity for you to invest in yourself with various MULYP offerings:  

• Join Week (February 2-8)
• Committees 
• 2020 Census 
• FITuation
• National Urban League Conference 

Participate in Join Week.  Join a committee. Pledge to take the 2020 Census. Commit to your fitness goals with FITuation. Attend the National Urban League Conference this summer in Houston, Texas.

Keep reading to find out more about these YP offerings to make 2020 your best yet. Stay tuned to this weekly newsletter for updates and announcements.  Join us on Thursday, January 16  at 6:00pm, MSOE Alumni Partnership Center 1120, N. Broadway for our first General Body Meeting of the Year!

Wishing everyone a prosperous, purposeful, and peaceful new year!