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IN THIS ISSUE
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Designer Linda Marcus visited The Morning Blend to promote Project ReUNITED. Women United is hosting the fashion show on October 11 to support the Community Fund. Project ReUNITED will showcase new designs from past Project Runway contestants and guests can shop the looks directly after the show! Buy tickets online. Thank you to the Boston Store for its sponsorship!
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The Emerging Leaders hosted a panel on Generational Inclusiveness in the Workplace on August 15. The 75 attendees got insight on mentorship, communication between generations, and diversity within the groups. Thank you to moderator Linda Benfield of Foley & Larder and panelists Katherine Bagemihl, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin; Jay Flores, Rockwell Automation; and David Gay, EY. Thank you to Foley & Lardner and EY for sponsoring this event!
Save the Date: The next Leadership Panel is October 24 at PwC. More details to come.
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On July 26, LINC met at the Newsroom Pub for a LINC. DRINK.THINK. happy hour. The group learned about the new College & Career Centers in Milwaukee Public Schools from Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver and other MPS leaders. Attendees donated school supplies to help prepare students for life after high school.
Join LINC for a volunteer day at Vision Forward.
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Reid Engstrom, a retiree of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, has been involved with United Way for more than 20 years. In this month’s Retire United blog, Reid describes his active life in retirement and how he connects with the community.
Learn more about Retire United.
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The Emerging Readers program, launched by the Emerging Leaders, provides an opportunity to make a positive impact in the life of a local child by sharing the joy of reading. Register to be matched with a child at a partner agency, then participate in a book donation four times a year (October, December, February, and April).
For the book drops: Choose 2-3 items of age-appropriate, new or gently-used reading materials for the child and include hand-written notes of encouragement or book reviews.
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Gain insights from local tech entrepreneurs in healthcare, financial technology, and enterprise software. IT United will host a candid panel discussion on how IT leaders and the local business community can help accelerate the growth of Southeast Wisconsin's startup ecosystem. Register now. Thank you to Rockwell Automation and Central Standard for sponsoring this event!
Wednesday, September 6
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Central Standard Craft Distillery
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The Diversity Leadership Society is partnering with Guest House of Milwaukee for the final harvest and clean-up of the Cream City Gardens. Be prepared for a day of gardening and working outside. Volunteers can sign up for a 3-hour shift or all day. Register by September 1.
Friday, September 8
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
(All day or 1/2-day shifts available)
Cream City Gardens at Guest House of Milwaukee
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Join Retire United in Waukesha on September 12. Professionals from Baird will present on Preparing for Unexpected Costs. Register today. Thank you to Rockwell Automation for sponsoring this event!
Tuesday, September 12
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Easterseals of Southeast Wisconsin
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Join LINC for Good Deeds & Pulling Weeds at Vision Forward Association. LINC will work on beautification projects, gardening, raking, and cleaning. After the volunteer project there will be lunch, lawn games, and tours of Vision Forward. Register now.
Saturday, September 16
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Vision Forward Association
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Save the Date: On Wednesday, October 4 visit a restaurant participating in United We Dine. A percentage of your meal cost will go to the Community Fund to help solve the most pressing issues in our local community.
Know a restaurant that should participate? Send us your recommendation.
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