YNPN Board Information Sessions

YNPN is looking for several more energetic leaders that want to help lead and improve our chapter. We are looking to grow and enhance what YNPN provides, but we'll need more help to make that happen.

Join us for information sessions to learn more about this opportunity and the expectations of board members. Information sessions are informal and you can come by at any point during the session.

Information Sessions:
Tuesday, November 3rd
5:45 - 7:00 PM
Bar Louie (Bayshore Mall)

Thursday, November 12th
5:45 - 7:00 PM
Stack'd Burger Bar (170 S. 1st St.)

Wednesday, November 18th
5:45 - 7:00 PM
Milwaukee Ale House (233 N. Water St.)

Our information sessions are a way for you to get to know some of our board, a chance to ask questions, and for us to get to know you. If you cannot make an information session, contact Nick Lyons and we will arrange an individual meeting with you.

Board applications are due by 12/1, and the next term starts in January 2010.
Lobbying 101

Join us for a discussion on nonprofit lobbying! Guest speaker, Karin Werner, will share tips to ensure your organization is operating within the legal guidelines for 501 (c)(3) nonprofit lobbying activities. Karin will also be prepared to answer your questions regarding nonprofit lobbying.

Thursday, September 17, 2009
6:00-7:30 pm
Location: Marquette University Sensenbrenner Hall
1103 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Karin Werner is the director of the Milwaukee Legal Initiative for Nonprofit Corporations (M-LINC) and Assistant Adjunct Professor of Law at Marquette University. M-LINC strives to assist Wisconsin nonprofits with legal issues via educational programs and pro bono referral services.

Please RSVP to ynpnrsvp@gmail.com

THIS THURSDAY! Art and Social Activism Event

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Art & Social Activism 
Outdoor screening and discussion of the documentary
Promise of America by New Moon Productions
Join us for a FREE outdoor screening and discussion of the New Moon Productions documentary, The Promise of America. The evening will include commentary from Janet Fitch of New Moon Productions, a live drum circle, food and more!
TIME: Thursday, July 23, 2009 / 7:00–9:45pm

LOCATION: Kadish Park / 900 block of East North Avenue / (between Humboldt and Holton in the Riverwest Neighborhood)

SIGNS WILL BE POSTED - This event will take place rain or shine
THE PROMISE OF AMERICA
Rich archival footage of historical bold, public actions supports this documentary in revealing a legacy of American activism, while it parallels an intimate experience of the Million Mom March for sensible gun laws.

JANET FITCH, Director, Co-producer
Janet is a media activist reclaiming the public sphere for discussion of complex social topics. Her 3-part series: Guns, Grief and Grace in America and outreach inspires solution-based conversations on gun violence in the U.S. Fitch founded New Moon Productions (2000) to expand local, regional and global community thinking and actions on social issues. Local honors include: Woman of Inuence in Public Policy, Communicator of the Year and Milwaukee Activist of the Year.

RSVPs for this event appreciated but not required to ynpnrsvp@gmail.com.
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