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| Current partners with Fridays on the Fox: PianoFondue |
Event Basics
Friday, June 4, 2010
5:00 p.m. Concession Stands Open
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dueling Pianos Performance
the CityDeck at Shopko Landing
Fee: General Admission is Free, $10 VIP Tickets includes guaranteed seating, proximity to the stage and concession service with no waiting in line! Rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds.
For VIP Tickets, call 593-3408 or email bjohnson@titletown.org
Event Overview
Current has proudly partnered with Downtown Green Bay, Inc. as they announce a new Friday night entertainment series called "Fridays on the Fox Presented by The Daily Buzz." Current is assisting with the first event in the series, PianoFondue, a dueling pianos performance.
Click here for more details.
Event Sponsors
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| June Main Event: Work Hack, Negotiating a Better Work Life |
Event Basics
Thursday, June 17, 2010
11:00 Registration Opens
11:30 Lunch Served
12:00 Speaker
Hinterland Restaurant & Brewery
313 Dousman St
Green Bay, WI
Fee: $15 Members of Current, $20 Nonmembers of Current, Free with Events Package
RSVP by Clicking Here
Event Overview
8 to 5 got you down? Change your notion of when and where work gets done as we talk about workplace flexibility. Presenter Kyra Cavanaugh of Life Meets Work will talk about negotiating alternative work arrangements—and why flex is good for business.
This session breaks it down:
· Getting past common objections
· What you need to give back (and maybe give up) as a flex worker
· Why flex is good for business
About the Speaker
 Kyra Cavanaugh, founder of Life Meets Work, has been interviewed for Women’s Health magazine and has been a guest contributor at WorkingMother.com on the topic of flexible work. Her company Life Meets Work is a Chicago-based workforce consultancy whose clients include Sara Lee, McDonald’s, and the Women’s Bureau-U.S. Department of Labor.
Event Sponsors
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| Newsletter Sponsor: American Transmission Co. LLC |
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American Transmission Co.
provides the pathway for power into communities in portions of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois.
ATC owns and operates the high-voltage electric transmission system that helps to keep the lights on, businesses running and communities strong. | |
| Event Recap: Murder on the Fox |
About 90 people joined us for a murder mystery on the Foxy Lady Cruise Ship. A special thank you to Shannon Kinderman our volunteer event coordinator, the Foxy Lady staff for great service and our sponsors listed below for helping us keep the event cost low.
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| Mary Frank a/k/a/ Candy Cann, MURDERED! |
Who's driving the ship? Alex Zacarias and the "real" Capt. Mitch. |
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| Left to right, Paul Deloria, Craig Runnoe and Dawn Runnoe enjoying the captain's reception. |
One word: trouble. Erica Johnson, Kelly Beaton and Jaime Leick act as ambassadress contestants. But were they acting? |
Click here to see more photos of this event.
| Thank You to Our Event Sponsors |
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| Leadership Green Bay Accepting Applications |
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Leadership Green Bay is still accepting applications for the Class of 2011. It is not too late to submit your application but hurry as the first 50 applications are accepted for review before cutting off additional applicants. Visit www.leadershipgreenbay.org to learn more and download an application.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne Agneessens, program manager, at 593-3412. | |
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Transition Policy
Upcoming Events
Friday, June 4, 5:00-9:00
Fridays on the Fox: PianoFondue
Order VIP Tickets by clicking here
Thursday, June 17, 11:30-1:00
Work Hack: Negotiating a Better Work Life
Hinterland Restaurant & Brewery
RSVP by clicking here
Thursday, July 22, 5:00-8:00
Step into Downtown: A Walking Tour of Downtown Green Bay
Meeting Place: Riverfront Lofts
RSVP by clicking here
Tuesday, August 17, 5:00-8:00
Healthy Eating, Happy Living
Apple Creek Inn
RSVP by clicking here
Give Back. Learn. Share.
Join a committee!
Current provides our members the opportunity to actively participate in the planning and execution of events or projects that contribute to supporting our mission of attracting, engaging, developing and retaining young talent. If you would like learn more about joining any of the following committees, feel free to contact the committee chair.
Ambassador Program
Chad Heath
Allied Insurance Centers, Inc.
Event Planning
Brian Johnson
Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Marketing & Public Relations
Kristin Kent
WFRV Channel 5
Membership Relations
Mary Frank
Wisconsin Public Service, Corp.
Click here for a complete list of committee volunteer opportunities with brief descriptions.
Enroll for the Events Package
Even if you did not enroll for the events package with your new membership or renewal, you can upgrade at any time.
$75 Apr 1 - Dec 31;
$50 Jul 1 - Dec 31; or
$25 Oct 1 - Dec 31
Click here or call 593-3408 to enroll today!
Volunteer Opportunities
Current - Young Professionals Network
Fridays on the Fox: PianoFondue
Friday, June 4, 2010
Varying Shifts, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Assist with serving concessions and other general duties as needed.
Brian Johnson
Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 593-3408
Email: bjohnson@titletown.org
Pals Program
Mt. Olympus Field Trip
Sunday, June 13, 7:20 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Pals Program is a service of Brown County Human Services Department. The Pals Program matches children who are too young for the Big Brother/Big Sister Program. The children on the Pals waiting list are ages 3 to 7. Volunteers will serve as chaperones for the day. Due to the young age of the children, consent for a background check will be required. Glen Tilot Brown County Human Services Department Phone: 448-6023 Email: Tilot_GG@co.brown.wi.us
Neville Public Museum
The Ledge: Uncorcked
Saturday, June 19, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Looking for volunteers to help route hors d'oeuvre trays, refill water jugs and general tidying up during the event. Split shifts are an option.
Janna Turner
On Broadway, Inc.
Phone: 437-2531
Email: info@onbroadway.org
On Broadway, Inc.
Farmer's Market on Broadway
Wednesday Evenings, June - October
The Farmers’ Market On Broadway is organized and supported by On Broadway, Inc. (OBI). OBI is a non-profit community-based program dedicated to the enhancement of the Broadway District in downtown Green Bay.
Jessica Maass
On Broadway, Inc.
Phone: 437-2531
Email: jessica@onbroadway.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Wisconsin Chapter
Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour
Saturday, July 24 & Sunday, July 25
During the weekend of the ride, groups are needed to help with being rest stop volunteers, bicycle loading and unloading, food serving, along with many other tasks. People to help set up and clean up the sites are also desired. Click here for a volunteer opportunities packet.
Kimberly Kokott
Campaign Assistant
Phone: 1-800-261-7399 ext 4244
Email: kim.kokott@lls.org
Community Events
NeighborWorks Green Bay Annual Meeting
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
4:30 p.m. Reception, 5:30 Program
Holiday Inn City Centre
We’ll recognize the contributions of community leaders and residents with our annual NeighborWorks Awards. We'll report on events and activities of the past year and look at the challenges that lay ahead of us. We’ll be joined by special guest, Antonio Riley, Executive Director of WHEDA, who will share his thoughts on the housing market, our community, and new opportunities for home ownership in our area.
Deby Dehn
Board of Directors President
Email: Deby.Dehn@wheda.com
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Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1660
Green Bay, WI 54305-1660 |
Phone: 920-593-3408
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