Continue reading »]]> On May 9th YGL Albuquerque hosted a professional development workshop called “Developing Your Leader Capacity”. We had some requests to post the the presentation and self rating, so they are available below, enjoy!

Developing Your Leader Capacity- Presentation

Leadership Self Rating

Continue reading »]]> The 4th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Gaithersburg Book Festival is an annual celebration of great books and great writing that is fast becoming one of the nation’s top literary events. More than 100 featured best-selling and award-winning authors will participate in panel discussions and book signings. Other activities include a spotlight on local authors, interactive writing workshops, a Children’s Village, presentations by poets and singer/songwriters, announcement of short story contest winners, exhibitors with literary wares, and on-site sales of new and used books.

Admission, parking and handicap-accessible shuttle buses are FREE.  The festival will be held rain or shine.

For more information, to receive our e-newsletter or to volunteer, please visit: http://gaithersburgbookfestival.org/

Continue reading »]]> The Next Generation of Government meets this Monday, April 22nd, from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM at The California Endowment in downtown Los Angeles. Does that include you? It should. As a subscriber and member of the Los Angeles Chapter of Young Government Leaders, I know you care. You care about your career, public service and the betterment of government overall.

Continue reading »]]> Congratulations to Laura Shoup, who won the YGL G.O.L.D. Logo contest! Thank you to all who voted and participated by “liking” your favorite submission on YGL’s Facebook. We had a total of 148 votes, with the winning design receiving 73 of those votes!

For more information about the G.O.L.D. Academy and professional development opportunities through YGL, please click here.

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Open Executive Board Positions – Apply by 5/5/2013

Young Government Leaders (YGL) seeks to educate, inspire and transform the next generation of government leaders through professional development activities, networking opportunities, social events, seminars, fellowships and scholarships. Today, YGL is strong and growing with over 3,000 members across the country.

The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of YGL (YGL-LA) was launched in 2011 with board members representing the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Department of Defense, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Homeland Security and AmeriCorps. In 2012, YGL-LA extended its reach to include local and state government employees and selected individuals from The City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office and The California State Controller’s Office to join our board. In less than two years, YGL-LA has become the fastest growing chapter with over 300 members representing the face of young government in Los Angeles.

If you support our mission and to enrich the lives of emerging leaders in today’s government, please apply to join our board. Our requirements are simple: be employed or greatly involved in local, State or Federal government in greater Los Angeles and be young in your service and fresh in your perspective.

YGL-LA will soon have the following executive board positions open for 2013/2014:

Manager of Federal Affairs

• Maintain employment with a Federal agency or have extensive knowledge of the Federal government community.
• Serve as the face of YGL-LA within the local Federal government community.
• Work with the members’ respective agencies to distribute correspondence, recruit new members, cultivate ideas for and represent YGL-LA at Federal events.
• Work with the Director of Communications to engage and maintain the Federal community through our online social networking mediums.

Manager of State Affairs (CA)

• Maintain employment with a State of CA agency or have extensive relations throughout CA state government.
• Serve as the face of YGL-LA within the State government community.
• Work with the members’ respective agencies to distribute correspondence, recruit new members, cultivate ideas for and represent YGL-LA at State government events.
• Work with the Director of Communications to engage and maintain the State government community through our online social networking mediums.

Manager of City Affairs (Greater Los Angeles)

• Maintain employment with a City or County of Los Angeles agency or have extensive relations throughout Greater Los Angeles local government.
• Serve as the face of YGL-LA within the Los Angeles government community.
• Work with the members’ respective agencies to distribute correspondence, recruit new members, cultivate ideas for and represent YGL-LA at Los Angeles government events.
• Work with the Director of Communications to engage and maintain the Los Angeles government community through our online social networking mediums.

Director of Events

• Be an “idea incubator” in community with members; work with the YGL leadership body and members to create engaging events that meet members’ needs and demographics.
• Work in collaboration with the leadership body to staff, fund and have fun at events.
• Work closely with the Director of Communications to publicize events.
• Oversee the planning of all organizational and social events; provide assistance to the event host as needed, and report progress to the executive board.
• Delegate tasks related to planning events, while working alongside the event host to oversee day-of logistics.
• Obtain any agreements or paperwork required for organization and social events.
• Be involved in the YGL/GovLoop Next Generation of Government Training Summit every July in Washington, DC.

Director of Finance

• Prepare and adhere to an approved budget in conjunction with leadership.
• Maintain accurate records of deposit/refund slips electronically maintained in a central location; verify that bank statement is consistent with chapter records, etc.
• Complete business transactions on behalf of the organization; be responsible for the collection or disbursement of funds.
• Keep Executive Board informed of the financial strengths and weaknesses.
• Keep financial records audited and up to date.
• Oversee fundraising activities with goal to raise XYZ DOLLAR amount in 2013/2014.
• Transfer accounts to new board members during transition.
• Ensure that a fundraising event is held quarterly.
• Maintain and expand the current funding base.
• Work with board to develop long-range fundraising strategies and an annual resource development plan, if applicable.
• Lead fundraising efforts to identify and gain donations from corporate sponsors.
• Collaborate with Technology Chairperson to develop an ongoing plan for effective use of technology in fundraising, if applicable.
• Prepare and submit grant applications and funding proposals as appropriate.

HOW TO APPLY: Please email a resume with cover letter stating the open executive board position you are interested in by 5/5/2013 to LA@younggov.org.

*YGL-LA is also looking for non-board member Student Ambassadors to help promote careers in public service at local colleges and universities and amongst Los Angeles community groups. Please see the YGL-LA Student Ambassadors page for more information and email LA@younggov.org if interested.

Thank you for your interest in being a voice for young government in Los Angeles. Please contact me with any questions.

STAY CONNECTED TO YGL-LA:  Facebook  Twitter  GovLoop  www.younggov.org

Continue reading »]]> Be sure to check out some of the free summer concerts in Bethesda on Thursday evenings from May – July.

When: Thursday nights, 6pm – 8pm

Where: Veterans Park, corner of Norfolk & Woodmont Avenues

For more information and the concert lineup, visit:  http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/summer-concert-series

Continue reading »]]> Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation’s best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants!

2013 Festival Dates:
Saturday, May 11, 10am – 6pm
Sunday, May 12,  10am – 5pm

Located in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, along Norfolk, Auburn & Del Ray Avenues. Admission to the festival is freeand free parking is available in the public parking garage on Auburn Avenue. This event is held rain or shine.

http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/bethesda-fine-arts-festival

Continue reading »]]> The 14th annual Bethesda Literary Festival will host an array of local and national authors, journalists and poets, as well as writing contests and poetry contests. Featured literary guests from the 2012 event included Thomas Friedman, Marvin & Deborah Kalb, Joby Warrick and Walter Isaacson.

In a weekend that will include more than 20 entertaining events, the Bethesda Literary Festival presented fascinating literary personalities who will read their work, talk about their craft and take part in discussions with other writers and audience members. All of the events are free and areheld throughout downtown Bethesda.

For more information visit: http://www.bethesda.org/specialevents/litfest/litfest.htm