As we celebrate the beginning of FY 2017, let's not forget the successes and challenges each and everyone of you faced last year. Your passion and commitment to public service was exemplified by your energy and resilience; and it certainly encouraged many others to keep moving forward. This new year, don't hesitate to become more engaged. Challenge yourself everyday to come up with new ideas that will lead us to become more connected and more committed to the missions we pledged to support.

Upcoming Chapter Events

New York Chapter

10/05: Open Strategic Planning Meeting

10/29: Halloween Networking Mixer

Coming Up on this Month's Blog...

YGL's end of the year summary is just around the corner. Find out what and where your leadership team and your fellow members made an impact in FY 2016. Also, what exactly is a public servant's role during elections? YGL National Marketing Jonathan Ludwig will share his thoughts on that.

New Year, New Site!

Have you checked out YGL's new website? If you haven't, see the latest improvements in our attempt to make it more fluid and user friendly. Big kudos to our Chief Information Officer, Stacey Champagne, for dedicating significant time and effort in putting it together!

What Can I Do?

Being a YGL Member presents you with a unique opportunity to become a change agent in your workplace and in your community. Find out how to get involved here.

Interview Candidates Needed!

YGL is planning two pen two articles in the upcoming months but we need help from you, our members, to make it a success!  The first article will be about Millennials who became supervisors or managers in the last year.  We want to know what lessons you've learned and whether your perspectives about a multi-generational government changed. If so, how and why. The second article will be about members who work/ed in federal government during an administration change.  What lessons did you learn from it and what advice do you want to share with your colleagues and peers?  

If either of these sound like you, or if you know someone who fits the bill, send an email to Joe Maltby, YGL's National Director of Research and Advocacy.  This is your opportunity to help each other and share your experiences with the community. We look forward to hearing from you!

Help Feed the Hungry

Join Young Government Leaders for a community service event at Capital Area Food Bank. Our project will involve packing and sorting food products. 

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE,         Washington, D.C.  20017

Volunteers can sign up on this Eventbrite link or contact Natalie Matthews, YGL's Humanitarian Events Director.

Top Technology and Government IT at FedTalks 2016

FedTalks 2016 is the largest annual gathering of the top leaders in the tech and government IT. Be part of the more than 1,200 of the best and the brightest that come together in Washington, D.C. for one day of discussion on how technology and people can change government and our communities. Don't miss out! 

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location:
 610 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

YGL GKC: Historic Kansas on Foot

On Saturday, September 24, 2016, the Young Government Leaders of Greater Kansas City volunteered at the Buck O'Neil Run/Walk event that was presented by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in partnership with the Patriots Run Club. Participants had the opportunity to run through the city's historic and scenic landmarks such as Parade Park, 12th Street & Vine Marker, Blues Stadium and the Paseo YMCA. Special thanks to Community Service Chair Georgette Stallworth for coordinating this great event.

Think Big, Be Innovative, Achieve BIG! On September 7, YGL Chief Relationship Officer Kevin Richman spoke at a breakout session about recruiting for the next generation in government at the Government Workforce: Learning Innovations conference. Natalie Matthews, Humanitarian Events director, and Shayna Mazel, Chief of Staff, were in attendance and would like to thank our friends at Public Manager/Association for Talent Development for planning this incredible conference!

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