YGL National Newsletter - August
This is the YGL National Newsletter, the e-mail digest highlighting the what's going on in YGL in DC! This newsletter will help connect you explore a wealth of information related to your personal and professional lives as young public servants.
In this edition...
1. Be a Mentee of a Senior Executive
2. Become a YGL Ambassador
3. Run the Marine Corps Marathon 10K
4. Feds Feed Families
5. Inspiration at Next Gen
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Apply today for YGL's Mentoring Partnership!
This is a friendly reminder that there are only 3, yes THREE, more days to submit your application for the exclusive Young Government Leaders & Senior Executives Association Mentoring Partnership.
This is a unique opportunity to be mentored by a current or former federal executive. Increase your professional and intellectual confidence; accumulate experience, knowledge, and skills directly related to your professional ambitions; boost your network of pertinent professional contacts; and develop a sharper focus on what is needed to grow professionally. We encourage you all to apply! Applications must be submitted by August 18, 2013. Any questions? Contact Miguel Joey Aviles at CLO@younggov.org for more information.
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Become a YGL Ambassador!
Do you love YGL and want to help get the word out to other government employees, contractors, and students? Well, we need your help! We are starting a new YGL Ambassadors program that seeks to name 1-2 points of contact per agency to talk about YGL with their friends, coworkers, intern/fellow groups, etc. All you have to do is send out one message per month. We'll even provide you with a reminder, along with ideas and content each month. You decide on the message, the audience to send it to, and how to deliver it, such as a tweet, a blog post or article, an announcement at a meeting, or an email to a listserv. Commit to just 6 months or a year, and then help us find the next Ambassador from your agency to keep the momentum going. If you're interested in signing up as an Ambassador or want more information, contact Kehli and Kourtney at memberservices@younggov.org.
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Want to run in the Marine Corp Marathon 10K? Register by August 31st!
As a sponsor of YGL and the Marine Corp Marathon, Aetna is offering 15 spots to YGL members to run in the MCM 10K on October 27, 2013. The MCM10K begins in the nation's capital and treats runners to a tour of iconic landmarks before crossing the bridge to Arlington, VA and finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial. MCM10K begins at 7:55 a.m. The start is located at the intersection of 12th St and Madison Dr on the National Mall. Runners are required to maintain a 15 minute-per-mile pace to participate in this event. Due to safety concerns, the MCM10K's USATF-certified course can't accommodate wheelchair and hand cycle participants.
Please email events@younggov.org to register. The first 15 responses will be provided slots.
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Public Service In Action at Next Gen
During this year's Next Generation of Government Summit, held in Washington, DC from July 25 to 26, Young Government Leaders from across the United States that were in attendance donated to the Feds Feed Families collection drive at the event. Over both days combined, 99 pounds of canned foods and other household items were contributed for local families needing food assistance in the region through the National Capital Area Food Bank! This year also marked the first time that this community service component was part of Next Gen! For more information, contact Christine Connors at communityservice@younggov.org.
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Next Gen Inspiration
This year's Next Generation of Government Summit, held in Washington, DC from July 25 to 26, was a success! A number of YGL members from across the country were able to attend and make connections with their fellow public servants. Not able to attend the summit? Check out recaps and videos from the keynote speakers and breakout sessions, online now.
YGL National board members
South Florida president Raquel Bulford-Frazier meets with
former YGL president Dave Uejio
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