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October 2006

Join PYNL for Philadelphia Cares Day!
This Saturday, October 21st, join PYNL members participating in Philadelphia Cares Day. This volunteer event brings together hundreds of Philadelphians to work for a day at schools and other venues across the city. All participants meet at the Mann Music Center (click for directions) at 8:30am for a complimentary breakfast, head out to the sites, and serve until 2:00pm, and return to the Mann for food, music, and more at 2:30pm. For more about this event, visit www.gpcares.org. If you're interested in serving with other PYNL members, email Naomi Leapheart, PYNL's Activities and Outreach Coordinator.

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PYNL Workshop on Starting a Non-Profit Coming up in November
On November 15th, PYNL will bring together a panel of non-profit founders to lead a program on how to start a non-profit organization. Panelists will share their experience in building momentum and support for their initiatives and be available to answer questions. This event will take place at the Free Library and the slate of panelists will be announced shortly at www.pynl.org and in next month's newsletter.

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PYNL Professional Development Committee is Looking for New Members
On Wednesday, October 18th, the Professional Development Committee will be holding a meeting and information session for current and prospective committee members. The meeting will take place from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the offices of NPower PA at 1211 Chestnut Street, 4th Floor. To learn more about the PD Committee, click here, or email Anthony Pisapia.

Click here to register to attend this meeting.

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PYNL Announces New Leadership Positions
This September, the PYNL board elected a new slate of officers and committee chairs. These individuals include:

Keri Salerno
   Internal President
Matt Joyce
    External President
Tim Ifill
    Treasurer
Anthony Pisapia
    Professional Development Committee Chair
Charise Liggins
    Leadership Development Committee Chair
Naomi Leapheart
    Activities and Outreach Committee Chair

Thanks to the great leaders who stepped down this fall and congrats to the new group!

Our Members Recommend

> Sustainable Business Network (SBN)
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia is a nonprofit network of local "triple-bottom-line" businesses and social entrepreneurs. They are local business people, professionals, social entrepreneurs, investors, not-for-profit leaders, and government representatives who are committed to building a more socially, environmentally, and financially sustainable local economy.

For more on SBN, visit them online at http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org, and stay tuned for an upcoming leadership lunch with SBN Founder and the President and Founder of White Dog Enterprises, Judy Wicks!

 

PYNL Recap

On Wednesday, October 4th, fifteen PYNL members joined City Commerce Director Stephanie Naidoff for an inspiring discussion about her career path, past and present issues facing Philadelphia, and the exciting direction the city is headed in. Thanks to Ms. Naidoff for leading a great discussion and to all the attendees for joining us!