2014 – 2015 Chapter Awards Submission June 1St, 2015

2014 – 2015 CHAPTER AWARDS SUBMISSION JUNE 1ST, 2015 URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER ATLANTAYOUNG PROFESSIONALS URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER ATLANTAYOUNG PROFESSIONALS Distinguished Submission The Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals of the National Urban League Young Professionals submits hereby Tereance Puryear as a Distinguished: • President  In good standing  100% Attendance on COP Calls  100% Attendance on Regional Calls  1,012 Total Volunteer Hours  120 Affiliate Volunteer Hours  Conference Participation o NUL National Conference o LEAD[YP] o National Day of Service o National Day of Empowerment NULYP CHAPTER AWARDS APPLICATION YP Chapter Name: Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals YP President Name: Tereance R. Puryear Email Address: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>Affiliate CEO Name: Nancy Flake Johnson Phone: 678-908-3356 Year Chapter Founded: 2001 Phone: 404-659-6575 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Metrics </li><li style="flex:1">2013 - 2014 </li><li style="flex:1">2014 - 2015 </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Number of Members (+28.75%) </li><li style="flex:1">160 </li></ul>2,225 1,944 $10,300 5 206 3,089 2,122 $12,000 6 Number of Chapter Volunteer Hours (+38.83%) Number of Affiliate Service Hours (+9.6%) Total Affiliate Dollars Given (+16.5%) Number of Corporate Sponsors (+20%) Number of Community Service Events (+450%) Number of Community Partners (+69.69%) Number of Sister Chapters Supported <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">4</li><li style="flex:1">22 </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">96 </li><li style="flex:1">163 </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">2</li><li style="flex:1">2</li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Award </li><li style="flex:1">National </li><li style="flex:1">Regional YP </li></ul>Chapter Regional Chapter Member National YP Chapter of Excellence National Day of Service XXXXNational Day of Empowerment Affiliate Service Chapter Award Southern Region YP Chapter of Excellence X<ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">YP President Signature: on page 2 </li><li style="flex:1">Affiliate/CEO Signature: on page 2 </li></ul>YP President Name: Tereance R. Puryear Affiliate/CEO Name: Nancy A. Flake Johnson LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2014 – 2015 Partnerships and Collaborations MyPraise 102.5 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">100 Black Men </li><li style="flex:1">Darton State College </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">National AIDS and Educational Services for Minorities </li><li style="flex:1">11Alive New (WXIA-TV Atlanta) </li></ul>1380 WOAK Deep Eddy Vodka Dekalb County Board of Health National Black MBA Association - Atlanta National Bone Marrow Drive Association <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">4Imprint </li><li style="flex:1">Derrick Boazman - Too Much Truth 1380 WAOK </li></ul>Diabetes Association of Atlanta <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">5 Season's Brewing & Restaurant </li><li style="flex:1">National Forum for Black Public Administrators - Atlanta </li></ul>AID Atlanta AJC DJ Tay Productions Ebeneezer Baptist Church Elizabeth Baptist Church National Sales Network NBC New Hope Church Allstate Insurance American Cancer Society Foundation Emerging 100 Enroll America/Get Covered America Office of State Representative Erica Thomas Omni Technical Institute Operation Hope American Federation for Children American Foundation for Suicide Prevention American Heart Association Extraordinary League Family Health Care Services Family Health Centers of Atlanta Perfect Bartender Andre Dickens - Atlanta City Council Angel's Envy Rashad Richey - Real Talk 1380 WAOK <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere-Breast-feeding </li><li style="flex:1">Fifth Third Bank </li></ul>Antioch Baptist Church Atlanta Braves First Ladies Youth Leadership Focal Point Global Real Talk With Rashad Richey Red Bull <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Atlanta Business Chroncile </li><li style="flex:1">Fostering Hearts </li><li style="flex:1">Renee Unterman - Georgia State Senator </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Rolling Out </li><li style="flex:1">Fox 5 Atlanta News </li><li style="flex:1">Atlanta Business League </li></ul>Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta Daily World <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Fulton County Department of Mental Health </li><li style="flex:1">Safe Kids/Asthma </li></ul>Sam's Club Fulton County Junvenile Court <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Fulton County Schools </li><li style="flex:1">Atlanta Intown Magazine </li></ul>Atlanta Medical Center Savor Wine Boutique Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia Snap Fitness Georgia Association of Educators <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Georgia Cares </li><li style="flex:1">Atlanta Motor Speedway | NASCAR </li></ul>Georgia Department of Public Health Georgia Forward Atlanta Police Department Atlanta Public School Board South Atlanta High School Southern Company Spark- Reproductive Justice Sprint Atlanta Workforce Development Atlanta Young Republicans AUC Center Georgia Gwinett College Georgia Highlands College Georgia Perimeter College Georgia Power State Farm STEEL Restaurant Street Credit, Inc. Banana Republic Benjamin E. Mays High School Big Bethel AME Church Big Bethel Village Georgia State University Student National Pharmaceutical Association Georgia Tech - College of Computing <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Gordon Biersch Brewery </li><li style="flex:1">Subway </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Grady Behavioral Health Services </li><li style="flex:1">Teen Centers </li><li style="flex:1">Big Thinkers Science Exploration </li></ul>Black Girls Smile <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">H&R Block </li><li style="flex:1">The Atlanta Drea </li></ul>The Feminist Center The Garner Circle The Signal (GSU) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Bounce </li><li style="flex:1">Healthy Me, Inc. </li></ul>Henry W. Grady High School Hot 107.9 Boy Scouts - Atlanta Area Council Brenau University I am Your, Inc. IKON Filmworks InterviewSnob Buckhead Bottle Bar & Bistro Campaigns Academy Connecting Atlanta's Children to Healthcare Trunk Club for Men Univ. of West GA Urban League of Greater Atlanta Kennedy Center for Mental Health Policy and Research Urban Perform CBS46 News Atlanta Center for Black Women's Wellness Center for Disease Control Center for Working Families WVEE V103.3 Radio Kennesaw State University Lineur, Inc. Lovable Foods Valdosta State University Walgreen's Bus Wellcare Cesear Mitchell - Atlanta City Council Chick-Fil-A LR Hair Studio Lupus Foundation of America Wesleyan College Women Engaged- We Vote We Rise! Women's Health Associates Group WRAS 88.5 FM <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Chris Cooper </li><li style="flex:1">MAX's Wine Dive </li></ul>Meals on Wheels Mercy Care Clark Atlanta University Cobb County School Board Columbus State University Comcast Cradle of Love Adoption Agency Creative Loafing <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Mercy Care Atlanta </li><li style="flex:1">WREK (Georgia Tech Radio) </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">YMCA </li><li style="flex:1">Middle Georgia State College </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Morehouse </li><li style="flex:1">Young Democrats of Atlanta </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Zion Grove Baptist Church </li><li style="flex:1">Morehouse Clinical Research </li></ul>Morehouse College Mount Olive Baptist Church CRU Urban Lounge D.A.R.E. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Community Board Leadership <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Member Name </li><li style="flex:1">Organization Name </li><li style="flex:1">Respective Title </li></ul>Blacks in Government - Metro Atlanta Chapter, Young Democrats of Cobb County, Black Caucus of Young Democrats of America, Young Democrats of America, Junior League of Atlanta Public Relations/Communications Chair, Secretary, Outreach Director, Webmaster, Web Content Editor Ashley Nealy The Gate City Bar Association, New Leaders Council Atlanta Christopher Bruce Douglas Parker Member-At-Large, Selections Co-Chair <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Board Member </li><li style="flex:1">Cascade Business and Merchant Association </li></ul>Ebonee Younger iDream Inc, NAAAHR Valdosta State University Alumni Association, National General Board Member, VP of Finance VP of Chapters North/Founder of Valdosta State University Alumni Chapter of Atlanta, New Buiness Owners Industry Director Gala Jackson Resume Writers' Association Black Public Administrators Metro Atlanta Chapter, James Hammond Atlanta MicroFund, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, Eta Lambda Chapter, New Leaders Council Atlanta First Vice President of The National Forum, Marketing Chair and Board Member, Board Member At Large, - Technology and Communications Chair Teach for America-The Collective-Atlanta, Alpha Kappa Board Co-Chair, Graduate Advisor/Membership Chair, 1887 Committee Chair <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Jatisha Marsh </li><li style="flex:1">Alpha, Inc. Pi Alpha Omega Chapter, Metro Atlanta </li></ul>Chapter of Florida A&M National Alumni Association Dekalb Young Democrats, Future Foundation’s Young Leaders Council, Decatur/Dekalb Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Women to Watch Advisory Council <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Jennifer Young </li><li style="flex:1">Secretary, Secretary, Acting Board Member </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Kofi Gyebi </li><li style="flex:1">Bowling Green State University Young Alumni Board </li></ul>M.A.D.E. Motivated Adults Developing Excellence Member - At- Large Morgan Bryant Nadine Duncan Ruthy Prophete Sarah Vinson President, Board of Directors Scholarship Chair Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) metro Atlanta Chapter Recording Secretary GA Council on Child and Adolescent Psych, Georgia Psychiatric Physician's Association Vice-President/President Elect, Trustee at Large Urban League of Greater Atlanta, New Leaders Council Tereance Puryear Atlanta, Atlanta Public Schools, The Scholarship Board Member, Finance Chair, Homeless Student Advisory Board Member, Advisory Board Member Academy National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter, Travis Townsend National Urban League Young Professionals, MAFDET, Inc. Director of Legal Affairs, Programs Chair, Director of Development & Treasurer LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Chapter Leadership Programs 100 HOURS 55 ATTENDEES This event equipped young professionals with a toolkit to amplify their personal brand. Attendees heard from panel experts on building their resume, image consulting and received professional headshots. Small businesses from young professionals were also featured that had a focus on building your brand. 115 HOURS 60 ATTENDEES Three panelists gave their leadership experiences and lessons “Ted-X” style. The panelists included: • Timothy L. Richardson, President of Legacy International, LLC • KaterinaTaylor, Interim President of Dekalb Chamber of Commerce • Maurice Stewart, Serial Entrepreneur and Strategy Consultant LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Chapter Leadership Programs 50 HOURS 30 ATTENDEES This interactive workshop featured four fictional YP members at various life stages, designed to teach the young professional how to leverage their personal finances for philanthropic giving related to the four empowerment goals of Health, Housing, Jobs, and Education. Groups were asked to discuss one situation and figure out the best way to address their member’s specific issue. The session ended with feedback from a panel of professionals in banking, insurance, real estate, and non-profit. 100 80 HOURs ATTENDEES This interactive workshop featuredYP members Gala Jackson, CEO and Millennial Career Expert at InterviewSnob, and Christie Sithiphone, Executive Search Consultant at Lucas Group . They shared valuable tips on how to create powerful LinkedIn pages for a job search, making real connections, and presenting yourself for position. Both closed with tactics to leverage your online presence to support the Urban League and other personal passions. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Chapter Leadership Programs 150 HOURS 100 ATTENDEES This interactive event featured Lori George Billingsley, VP of Community Relations, Coca-Cola North America; Jay Bailey, CEO, Operation Hope Atlanta; Meredith Lilly, Senior Advisor, U.S. General Service Administration; and TJ Copeland, Corporate Trainer, Verizon Wireless. Each panelist shared how they identified their mentors, formed a strong relationship with them, and how they took that experience to become mentors themselves. 175 HOURS 75 ATTENDEES To support National Small Business Week, we showcased our members who are entrepreneurs, hosted by a local small business. Over 13 young professionals showcased their business at Nancy’s Pizza Buckhead, including financial planning, web development, career management, employment services, event planning, and personal fitness. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Sister Chapter Support 75 HOURS MEMPHIS EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE 3ATTENDEES AtlantaYP’s traveled to Memphis, TN to attend the Memphis Empowerment Conference where they attended various development sessions and engaged with young professionals from across the country. 255 HOURS SELMA JUBILEE 9ATTENDEES Members traveled to Selma, Alabama for the 50th anniversary and attended the Emerging Leaders Conference with BirminghamYP’s and NULYP. NATIONAL GO LEAD 96 HOURS 3ATTENDEES ULGA-YP members attended the VoteRunLead two-day training in St. Louis, Missouri. At the training, women received information on public leadership, heard from industry experts, and were inspired by women from all across the country. COMMUNITY IMPACT - Chapter Service Programs PARTNER SERVICE .Chicago Ave Neighborhood Clean Up, Block Party, & Urban Garden 150 HOURS 60 ATTENDEES .Trees Atlanta .Gateway Center .Big Bethel Senior Center .Toy Drive SOUTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL HIV/STD AWARENESS & PREVENTION PROGRAM HIV/STD Awareness Program (HSAP) – 135 HOURS A 5-month curriculum that educated 40 9th/10th grade students at South Atlanta High School on various STD’s and making good choices. 55 ATTENDEES NATIONAL PROGRAM PARTICIPATION National Day of Empowerment Student 155 HOURS Loan Elimination Virtual Series: Twitter Town Hall, Student Loan Spotlight Saturday, and Virtual Town Hall, National Day of Service – STEM Day 200 ATTENDEES COMMUNITY IMPACT Chapter Service Programs 150 HOURS 60 ATTENDEES Dream Catchers is focused on identifying and recognizing students in the metropolitan Atlanta area who exhibit academic success, while rewarding businesses and individuals that exhibit excellence in areas relevant to our five pronged agenda. During the reception, The ULGA-YP Executive Board awarded five high school scholarships and recognized business and individuals who have served as avid supporters of ULGA-YP programs. Contributions towards this event benefit the Dream Catcher’s scholarship program and other ULGA-YP service programs. 150 HOURS 60 ATTENDEES In light of the incident in Ferguson, Missouri and countless other questionable killings of young black men, we hosted a town hall to shape a discussion are community activism. Our panel included the following: Nancy Flake Johnson, CEO of Urban League of Greater Atlanta; Travis Townsend, Managing Partner at Townsend & Lockett and President of MAFDET; and Derrick Boazman, President/CEO of Facilitation Strategies, community activist, and radio personality on 1380 WAOK News & Talk radio. The moderator was Blayne Alexander of 11Alive News, who covered news first-hand in Ferguson shortly after the incident. This was held on the Campus of Clark Atlanta University and attracted over 100 individuals from the community. COMMUNITY IMPACT Auxiliary Collaboration Service 425 HOURS 250 ATTENDEES In collaboration with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Guild, we educated the community on important health matters! We had over 35+ exhibitors manning booths, providing screenings for HIV, blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and sickle cell. We will also be disseminated information on mental health and financial wellness! In addition, we had speeches by City Councilmen and State Representatives on the importance of staying healthy and involved in your community. Finally, there was entertainment by various local artists, including vocalists, guitarists, spoken word and performers. COMMUNITY IMPACT Affiliate Chapter Service Programs VOTER EDUCATION •••Over 10 Voter Registration Drives Five phone banking sessions leading up to election Drafted two documents for lobbying 1,275 AFFILIATE HOURS 300 ATTENDEES 50 AFFILIATE HOURS 12 ATTENDEES To support our Affiliate, we hosted a community-wide supply drive at the local Staples, who gave customers who supported the initiative a 20% discount. We were able to collect everything from pens to printer cartridges. The donations totaled over $700. COMMUNITY IMPACT - Affiliate Chapter Service Programs COMCAST CARES DAY 105 AFFILIATE HOURS 25 ATTENDEES ULGA, ULGA-YP, and the Guild participated in a Vine City neighborhood beautification day on Saturday, April 25th from 7:30-2 pm. We helped to create recreational areas for the youth of this area, built picnic tables and flower beds, and painted. PROJECT READY 150 AFFILIATE HOURS 60 ATTENDEES Description MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 205 CURRENT MEMBERS PROGRAMMING 28% INCREASE IN MEMBERS 240+ ATTENDEES Join Week 2015 consisted of over a week’s worth of activities designed to engage current and interested members as well as claim those who have lapsed. MEMBER BENEFITS Custom Lapel Pins, Private Members-Only GroupMe, YP Member Update with Special Announcements, Priority and Discount Registration to Events MONTHLY MEMBER OUTINGS YP’s enjoy member’s choice outings. FUND DEVELOPMENT Chapter Sponsors FUND DEVELOPMENT AFFILIATE SUPPORT Allocation of Give Equal Opportunity Day Dinner Project Ready Youth Program Spirit of the League Dollars $1,500 $4,200 $1,500 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">$4,800 </li><li style="flex:1">General Operation </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">TOTAL </li><li style="flex:1">$12,000 </li></ul>COMMUNICATION SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook – <a href="/goto?url=http://www.facebook.com/ulgayp" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/ulgayp </a><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Social Media </li><li style="flex:1">May </li></ul>2014 May 2015 Twitter – <a href="/goto?url=http://www.twitter.com/ulgayp" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/ulgayp </a><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Facebook Likes </li><li style="flex:1">1,670 </li></ul>1,465 639 2,253 1,810 1,363 (+34.91%) Instagram – <a href="/goto?url=http://www.instagram.com/ulgayp" target="_blank">www.Instagram.com/ulgayp </a>LinkedIn - <a href="/goto?url=https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Urban-League-Greater-Atlanta-Young-66212/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/ </a><a href="/goto?url=https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Urban-League-Greater-Atlanta-Young-66212/" target="_blank">Urban-League-Greater-Atlanta-Young-66212/ </a>

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