News & Events from Generation Morgantown - April 2010
April First Friday at the Brick Yard Pub
Bring a Re-gift to benefit Rosenbaum Family House
Generation Morgantown’s First Friday will be held this Friday, April 9th, at the Brick Yard Pub at 237 Spruce Street in Downtown, Morgantown. The networking and fun takes place from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. April’s First Friday will benefit Rosenbaum Family House.
In conjunction with the WVUH’s Earth Day celebration, Rosenbaum Family House is doing a unique fundraiser. It’s called Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…REGIFT!
Please bring any nice, new, unwanted items tucked away in a closet, taking up space to this month’s First Friday. The items will be auctioned off at a bid and buy auction during the Earth Day celebration at WVUH. Tax receipts will be provided.
Items can be brought to First Friday, dropped off at Rosenbaum Family House or please call if you would like an item picked up. We would like to have all donations in by Monday, April 19th. The event is on the 22nd. Smaller items will be put together in gift baskets. If there are items we can’t use, we will use them for Bingo prizes for our house guests.
Please contact Rosenbaum Family House Director Jena Prokopchuck at (304) 598-6094 ext. 2 or at prokopchukj@wvuh.com for more information.
3rd Annual Generation W.Va. Young Leaders Conference
The Third Annual West Virginia Young Leaders Conference will be held May 6 at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. The event, hosted by Generation West Virginia, is designed to bring together young, rising and established leaders from different career fields and from across the state “to network, enhance their leadership skills and learn how to become part of the young talent movement sweeping West Virginia.” The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Leadership West Virginia are co-sponsors of the conference.
The keynote speaker for the conference will be national columnist and author Dan Schawbel. Schawbel is the leading personal branding expert for Gen-Y. He is the bestselling author of Me 2.0, as well as publisher of the award-winning Personal Branding Blog and Personal Branding magazine. At 26 years of age, Dan is the youngest columnist for BusinessWeek magazine and his articles have appeared in Mashable, MediaPost, Brand Week and Advertising Age.
The registration fee is $88 per person. Each registrant will receive a copy of Schawbel’s bestselling book — Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success.
For complete agenda and to register, visit www.GenerationWestVirginia.com.
WHITEWATER TEAM BUILDING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS ADVENTURE - Sunday, May 16, 2010
Hosted by Generation Morgantown, Education Committee
Shared experiences outside the workplace excite and energize teams. Build closer relationships by sharing an adventure trip on the areas best white water.
Generation Morgantown invites groups and individuals to build their team and communication skills. Learn to navigate the river and strengthen communication and leadership skills, spark creative energy & build camaraderie all while having fun!
Take a half-day trip on the Cheat River Narrows (Class II - IV rapids), great for beginner and advanced paddlers alike.
CHEAT NARROWS - Morning Trip meets at the Visitors Center in Albright, W.Va. at 9am and includes lunch on the river.
Cost: $50.00 per attendee
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2010
To register or for more information please contact contact Sherea Mercure at sherea@blaineturner.com.
Generation Morgantown Committee Openings
The Generation Morgantown Advisory Board has openings on it’s commitees and is seeking individuals who would like to help lead the organization. Commitees include Community Service, Education, Events and Diversity. Please contact any advisory board member or Jack Thompson at tojackthompson@aol.com for more information.
Community Service Commitee Meeting
The next Generation Morgantown Community Service Committee meeting will be at 5:00pm on May 4, at the American Red Cross office at 1299 Pineview Drive, Third Floor. Planning has begun for the Canine Classic and other 2010 community service events. We hope to see you there!
Generation Morgantown website
Posted by Natasha Catino on April 12, 2010 at 8:20 am in the following categories: Generation Morgantown
