Along with the blooming flowers and growing crops, the Young Government Leaders of Albuquerque (YGL ABQ) chapter is flourishing this spring.  Ever since our very first event, a Holiday Meet & Greet in December of 2011, the YGL ABQ board has been hard at work.  So far this year we’ve hosted a variety of exciting events including a networking session at El Pinto Restaurant, an inspirational career development presentation, and a fundraiser and group walk for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer foundation.  Most notably, though, in just five months our membership has grown from zero to over 100!  Nationwide, the Young Government Leaders organization has a total of 2,672 members and counting. 

 

We are so excited to be part of the national effort to equip the current and future generations of government leaders.  Through support from the New Mexico Federal Executive Board and YGL ABQ members, we expect the local chapter to positively  impact the Albuquerque metro area and leave a legacy for future generations.  The Young Government Leaders of Albuquerque chapter strives to educate, inspire, and transform present and up-and-coming leaders in public service.  I invite you to challenge yourself this year to get involved in YGL ABQ as we come together to network, learn, and lead in our community and nation.

 

~ Abigail Fajardo, YGL ABQ President 

Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week May 6-12, 2012. Click here for more information.

Next Generation of Government Training Summit  July 26-27, 2012, Washington, DC

Join 500+ Generation X and Y federal, state, and local government employees for a two day training summit to learn how to improve your performance in the work place and develop leadership skills. Click here for more information.

 

Next Gen is currently looking for speakers for the 2012 Training Summit. Do you have great ideas to revolutionize the government, or are currently working on innovative projects. If so,this is for you. Three people will have the opportunity to share their story with over 500 + federal, state, and local government agency employees.

Submitting is easy. Just email nextgen@govloop.com with subject line "NextGen Contest" with:

The Next Gen Board will be accepting submissions from April 24th to May 11th. Winners will be selected by the NextGen Board and will be announced on June 15th. In addition to becoming a lightning speaker, winners will receive free admission to Next Gen, as well as a VIP pass.

May 22nd – Join us on the patio at Boston’s Gourmet Pizza located at 4300 The 25 Way from 5:00pm – 7:00pm (map). Click here to RSVP.

   

June 6th – "Getting the Edge in Interviews" workshop with special guest Thomas Berardinelli, Director of Staff at Kirtland AFB. Workshop will be from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Click here to register. 

June 9th – Aaron’s 18th Annual Mudd Volleyball Tournament is coming up and we are looking for volunteer referees and court monitors from 7:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday, June 9, 2012. This is a fun opportunity to help raise money for the Carrie Tingley Children’s Hospital Foundation and help kids in New Mexico with special needs. No experience is necessary, training will be provided before the tournament. If you would like to participate, sign up here.  Also come support the YGL ABQ team, the "Dirty Dozen".

July 18th – 5:30PM-7:30PM Networking Social at Seasons Bar and Grill. More information coming soon.

Thanks to everyone who helped make our first community event a success. With the combined efforts at IL Vicino restaurant and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, our team raised over $500 for the American Cancer Society. About 20 YGL ABQ members participated with over 20,000 fellow walkers in a 5-mile walk along the Rio Grande to raise over $230,000. One of YGL ABQ's values is to value the community around us. By raising funds and awareness of the threat of breast cancer, we can make a difference in our community.

 

Above: Carol Richmond from Forest Service  with Faith and board member Karen Lerma of DOE.

Below: Participants walking along the Rio Grande.

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