Urban Connection Issue 2 Urban Connection 2018 | Page 31

Young Professionals as they hosted the official Young Professional close out party for our 2017 National Conference which was held in place of our annual gala that is sponsored by Regional Business Counsel, Enterprise Bank and Holdings and US Bank continued their support of the Urban Renaissance Gala along with other ULYP-STL programs. Through membership dues and hosting a successful National Conference party, ULYP-STL generated approximately $7,500 for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. Young Professionals continued to serve. In 2017 ULYP-STL donated 1,000 hours in March to the region, during its annual community service blitz, Young Blacks Give Back. Our theme was “R.I.S.E.” (Reclaim. Invest. and Stay. Empowered). Urban League Young Professionals also supported the Affiliate by volunteering at Agency’s Special Events including the Whitney M. Young Society, the Salute to Women in Leadership and the Annual Dinner Meeting. Several Young Professionals joined forces with the affiliate in encouraging school attendance at the Annual Back to School Extravaganza during the 2017 Urban League National Convention here in St. Louis. Young Professionals volunteered along with supporting Affiliate programs throughout the day. The Urban League National conference the ULYP-STL encouraged other young professionals in town to volunteer their time. Participants were able to see first-hand St. Louis outreach operations through various partnerships and activities with local and state wide businesses. ULYP-STL also assisted with the Annual Urban League Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway and closed the year with the Annual Holiday Party Toy Drive. Urban League Young Professionals of Metropolitan St. Louis enjoyed a Holiday Networking Party along with other professionals for an evening having a good time while giving back. Bags of toys were donated to the Affiliate from the annual networking with a purpose holiday party. Young Professionals donated over 1,600 volunteer hours to the Affiliate in support of early childhood, youth development, and basic needs programs. 2018 Officers President, Jermaine Tarrant Executive Vice President, Heather Tatum VP of Leadership Development, Teresa Clayton VP of Community Involvement, Monti Hill VP of Fund Development, Ebonie Young VP of Communications, Carla Johnson VP of Administration, Amber Atkins VP of Finance, Jonathan Hamilton VP of Policies and Procedures, Corbin Dos For More Information: Young Professionals Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis 3701 Grandel Square | St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 615-3600 | [email protected] www.wildapricot.org