Rhode Island Young Professionals E-News
An Auxiliary of the Urban League of Rhode Island
Monday, September 1th 2008
www.riyp.org
"Empowering Communities, Changing Lives"
RIYP September 08
General Body Meetings: First Thursday of every month. September General Body meeting which is set to take place on Thursday, September 4th 2008 from 6PM to 8PM
Located: Woodlawn CDC
210 West Avenue,
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Members and non-members are welcome to attend the General body meeting that provides members and non members with updates on our finances, committee reports, as well as upcoming events and announcements. For more information on the RIYP General body meetings email: info@riyp.org
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AROUND RHODE ISLAND SEPTEMBER 08
MOUNT HOPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. 20 WEEK CLUB The Mount Hope Neighborhood Association, Inc is hosting its 20 week club fundraiser. Tickets are $2 per week or a total of $40. Participants are eligible for a weekly cash prize as well as a number of final prizes. Proceeds go to support the initiatives, programs and services of the Mount Hope Neighborhod Association, Inc.. For more information contact Executive Director Raymond L. Watson at (401) 521-8830 or MHNAinc@yahoo.com
INDIEPALOOZA 2008 MUSIC FESTIVAL
The IndiePalooza 2008 Music Festival will take place on Saturday September 13th, 2008 at East Park in Worcester, MA. This event will feature local artists from throughout New England. For more information go to www.soundpalooza.com or contact Colonel Booth at (508) 454-5323, Sean Y at (508) 735-0364 or Jenique at (774) 242-9014. IndiePalooza 2008 is brought to you by Colonel Booth Inc., Big Jaw Entertainment & Majentic Entertainment.
4TH ANNUAL TOOLS OF THE TRADE LUNCHEON
YWCA Northern Rhode Island is celebrating the achievements of Rhode Island women working for the economic empowerment of women. The event emcee is Deb Ruggiero, winner of the 2008 Associated Press Award for best public affairs show and winner of the 2007 and 2005 Metcalf Awards for diversity in the media. The awards luncheon will be held at Kirkbrae Country Club on Wednesday, September 17, 2008. For more information or on sponsorhsips, purchasing tickets or nominating someone for an award contact Lisa Piscatelli at (401) 769-7450 or lpiscatelli@verizonmail.com
For questions, feedback, membership inquiries, or to post events in our RIYP e-newsletter, please send an e-mail to info@riyp.org by Sunday August 31st 2008. Thank You.
Erika Read
Vice President, Rhode Island Young Professionals