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Table of ContentsLetter from the President
ULGDYP Executive Board 2015 - 2017
Leadership Development
Membership Development
Community Impact
National Day of Service
Affiliate Support
Southern Region Outstanding YP Nominee
NULYP Application
Communications/Social Media 21
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3. Dear NULYP 2015 Awards Committee,
On behalf of the Urban League of Greater Dallas
and the members of the Urban League
Greater Dallas Young Professionals (ULGDYP), we
respectfully submit this application for
consideration in the National Urban League Young
Professionals Awards. ULGDYP is a
network of professionals age 21 to 40, whose
mission is to support the Urban League of Greater
Dallas and North Central Texas, and provide the
necessary tools to enhance the lives of Young
Professionals in Dallas/Ft. Worth.
Highlights from the 2014-2015 Year Include:
These accomplishments serve as a testament to the hard work and dedication of Dallas YP's.
Enclosed you will find details outlining even more achievements of our chapter.
I am honored and proud to serve as President of an accomplished organization that continues to expand its
impact in the broader Dallas community.
-Sponsorships in excess of $45,000
-Three members were elected to become city officials.
-50% increase in paid memberships, up 10% from last year.
-100+ registrants at the annual Leadership Development Conference
-100% attendance and ULGDYP representation to all national conferences.
-At least ten members have launched their own businesses in twelve months.
-Average Monthly General Body Meeting attendance in excess of 165 young profes-
sionals, 50% increase since last year
-$32,000 in funds raised for the Urban League of Greater Dallas and N. C. Texas affili-
ate
-200+ students, parents, and volunteers in attendance for the National Day of Service:
Letter From
President Ross
Gwendolyn Jones
President/Chief Executive Officer
Urban League of Greater Dallas
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2015-2017
ULGDYPExecutive Board
Officers
Jason I. Ross, President
Tra Talley, Vice President
Brittney Flowers, Treasurer
Michelle Willams, Secretary
Ashley N. Wells, Historian
Brittany Steward, Parliamentarian
Chief of Staff
Committee Chairs
Communications, Lydia Reddic
Community Outreach, Kobla Tetey
Economic Empowerment, Roshea Rousell
Health & Quality of Life, Mesia Davis
Membership, Freddie Harris
Civic Engagment, Nikki Hearon
Professional Development, Courtney Powell
Public Relations, Sabrina Jackson
Social & Cultural, Herbert Smith
Technology, Gabby Rosemond
Leadership Development, Heather Wilson
Leadership Development, Scottie Smith
Youth Conference, Brittani Batts
National Programs, Jeanne Johnson
Nikita Johnson
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Leadership
Development
New Business is MAJOR business: ULGDYP promotes and grooms leaders and members
to launch their own businesses. Our chapter has seen at least ten members launch
their own businesses in the past twelve months:
Tiffany Daniels – Jargon Group, LLC (2015)
Chanelle Yarber – Bright Girl Media
Nakoya Moss – Nakoya Moss Photography
Matthew Shaw – Shaw Solutions
Leland Bruce – G3 Printing
Devin Guinn - AquaGreen Global, LLC
Candice Quarles - 9HappyPeople (Launched April 2015)
Scottie Smith – Scottie Smith, II & Associates Real Estate Advisors (launched 2015)
F. D. Harris & Advisors EST. 2012
Boards: Leadership and service on boards
Matt Houston - City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Board
Jeremiah Quarles - Dallas Regional Chamber Board Economic Development
Michelle – SMU Advisory board
Amber Sims – YMCA
Brittany Steward – Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Mike Brown – Boys and Girls Club
Candice Quarles - Alliance for Greater Works, Arlington Alum DST- Social Action and Int'l
Awareness Chair, Charter Member Dallas Women's Foundation XIX Society
Accomplishments
Archie Nettles – Dallas Business Journals’ 2015 40 under 40; May 2015 Black Enterprise “Be Modern Man”
Lydia Reddic – CEO of 1PlusCool, Director of “Life on the Cuff” film documentary premiered
August 2014 at the Inwood Theatre in Dallas
Get What You Want: The Ultimate Guide to Figuring Out + Getting What You Want in Life,
Published March 2015
Courtney Powell - Writer,
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Membership
Development
Leadership Retreat
December 2014’s Leadership Retreat hosted 25 new ULGDYP leaders.
Members enjoyed fellowship while being acclimated to the YP movement,
strategized for the year ahead and uncovered their leadership styles and strengths.
Economic Empowerment Monthly Seminars
Each month during the Economic Empowerment Committee meeting,
members exchange real estate tips with industry experts invited
to share investment tips and overall entrepreneurship via
interactive financial seminars.
Average attendance: 20 members per month.
Economic Committee Seminar Topics:
January - Risk vs Reward
February - Building 7 Streams of Income
March - Equities
April - Real Estate Seminar
May - Using Insurance as an Investment
Economic Empowerment Committee hosted a Financial Investment Panel at
May’s General Body Meeting at the affiliate (pictured below)
160 Members in attendance despite emergency location change
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ImpactGeneral Body Meetings
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Dallas YPs gather to network and engage in self-development,
civil activism, career and philanthropic through dialog with community and industry leaders. This
year’s speakers and have included Diallo Brooks - Director of Outreach and Public Engagement
for People for the American Way, Freddie Haynes – Friendship West Pastor and
“Black Lives Matter” panel including, Edwin Robinson - Associate Pastor at Concord Church in
Dallas, Dr. Charles O’Neal - Board or Directors, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and a Dallas
county attorney.
Average Monthly Meeting Attendance: 165
North Texas Food Bank Drive:
On June 7, 2015, 25 YPS gathered at the North Texas Food Bank
to serve the community and provide meals.
Highlights:
-7500 meals distributed
-9000 pounds of food provided
-300 boxes packages
-10 pallets
-Over 200 people served
-300 volunteer hours served
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We delighted in the exchange of support with our community partner, Gail Warrior,
entrepreneur, Philanthropist and President/CEO of Warrior Group, during her “Heart of
a Warrior” fundraising initiative to afford underserved children the opportunity to attend
summer learning camps geared towards math and science.
After our chapter raised $500 during the fundraiser which was matched dollar for dollar
towards our chapter, we were invited to Gail’s “Deals and Dreams Casino Night” social event.
ULGDYP had a Spooky good time at our 2015 Halloween party, raising $500 towards
funding our chapter programs with no expenses
100 members and volunteers in attendance
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“How to”
SeriesIn 2015, ULGDYP launched the “How To” Series organized by the Community Outreach
Committee in which we partner with major companies to provide unique career opportu-
nities and experiences to the underprivileged minority community and youth. With the
simple formula: Opportunity + Exposure x Engagement + Fun= an open mind, the “How
to” Series has afforded over 55 children adventurous career opportunities of a lifetime
alongside expert advice from minority professionals in the field:
“How to be a Pilot” – March 7, 2015
“How to Ride a Bike” – March 28, 2015
“How to Bake” – April 9, 2015
Monthly Worship Service hosted by the Health & Quality of Life Committee
The purpose is to visit a place of worship in the community each month to allow members
to fellowship and locate a place that fits their needs while building a partnership with the
organizations.
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State of
Black DallasOur chapter hosted its first annual Sate of Black Dallas on October 18, 2014 at Concord
Church with the purpose to educate and empower members by unveiling the efforts of many
unknown heroes that have significantly impacted the Dallas community and education
system. Speakers included Charles O’Neal, Pastor Edwin Robinson and Author of White
Metropolis: Race Ethnicity, Michael Phillips.
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Capitalizing on the dialog generated by the State of Black Dallas, this year ULGDYP strategi-
cally continued discussion to activate “voice” to the community by partnering with over 10
community partners for Monday Night Politics. Every Monday at the African American
Museum, members and community neighbors gather to discuss topics surrounding social
justice, etc. with community pioneers, electoral candidates and following up with action
through multiple civic engagements:
100 of young professionals and community neighbors and partners gathered to view the
reveal of the plan that we help create through social activism regarding what Dallas will look
like in the next 5 years.
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Voter registration
Deputization&
On February 22, 2015 we hosted a one hour class deputizing 5 volunteers and members to
register citizens to vote.
Rock the Block
On May 3, 2015, in collaboration with the civic groups Weapons of Mass Empowerment
and Next Generation, over 100 YPs marched from the African American Museum at Fair
Park to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center with the purpose to rally voters in a
historically low performing district and vote early.
Over 75 members and community neighbors attended
Over 10 community partners engaged
On November 2014 5 YPs protest in conjunction with our community partners to protest
against the unjust crime in Ferguson, MO for the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown.
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Chapter
Metrics
2013-2014 2014-2015
Number of Members
Number of Chapter Volunteer Hours
Number of Affiliate Service Hours
Total Affiliate Dollars Given
Number of Corporate Sponsors
Number of Community Service Events
Number of Community Partners
Number of Sister Chapters Supported
194
7,500
21,664
$42,115
27
42
33
4
175
8,100
26,103
$32,120
34
51
52
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General Body Member Attendance
Number of Chapter Volunteer Hours
Number of Affiliate Service Hours
Number of Corporate Sponsors
Number of Community Service Events
Number of Community Partners
50% increase
80% increase
20% increase
26% increase
21% increase
57% Increase
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Live, Laugh, Love
YPs enjoyed an evening of conversation about relationships & culture at the African American
Museum in Fair Park. Professionals of all ages and relationship statuses gathered for food,
drinks, speed networking, raffles and a panel discussion of relationship experts including
Edwin Robinson, Youth & Singles Pastor at Concord Church.
- $2,014 in funds raised
- Attendance: Over 150
- 50+ members in attendance
- 400 volunteer hours served in planning, organizing and execution of the event
Presented our community partner, African American Museum CEO & President, Dr.
Harry Robinson Jr. with a $500 donation from Live, Laugh, Love at our May General
Body Meeting.
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Corporate Sponsors and Community Partners
American Airlines
African American Museum
Delta Sigma Theta
Dallas Women’s Foundation
Desoto EconomicDevelopment Corporation
JCP
Kroger
Nestle Waters North America
Neeley School of Business
Nascar
Scott & White Healthcare
Texas Rangers
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Seventh Annual
Leadership Development Conference
“Building a Better YP” LDC
September 27, 2014 at Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel in Plano, TX
Over 130 Young Professionals from across Texas engage in a variety of workshops to culti-
vate young professionals to achieve higher levels of leadership, professionally and socially
with experts in the field. Keynote speaker - Desiree Rogers, CEO of Johnson Publishing
Company, publisher of Jet and Ebony Magazine and Fashion Fair Cosmetics – relayed cut-
ting edge developmental skills necessary to succeed in any profession to stay relevant.
Sessions included:
“Achieving Financial Success”
“Building a Better Community”
“Making Diversity Work”
“Ladies Lounge: We’ve Lean-In, Now What? “ Panelist Lydia Gonzalez-Welch, President
of #Hispanic100 and Founder The Latino Culinary Institute, Whitney Patterson and Alex-
andria Williams, Co-Founders of #SportyAfros, and Marketing Diversity Strategist,
Raquel Daniels discussed what women need to develop to lead and continuously make
an impact in the community.
Event net $5,000 after expenses
A portion of the $20,000 raised by Fund Development was used to offset expenses
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Fourth Annual
Texas YP Weekend
We Are the Dream: Explore | Discover | Dream May 29-31st
ULGDYP and Austin travelled to Houston to support our sister chapter’s first time hosting the 4th annual TX YP Weekend.
The weekend kicked off with a homerun at the Minute Maid Park in its exclusive Rooftop Deck and Lounge where mem-
bers mixed and mingled while enjoying the Houston Astros versus Chicago White Sox baseball game. Saturday morning
YPs from across Texas worked as a team to help the Houston community with several projects and non-profit organiza-
tions to choose from. In the afternoon, the sister chapters engaged in a family style BBQ and later that evening enjoyed an
upscale cocktail affair at NASA Space Center Houston and Astronaut Gallery. The weekend closed with a Sunday brunch
where members were encouraged and motivated to follow the path to greatness with Keynote Speakers LaToshia
Norwood, Managing Partner of L'Renee & Associates and Tiffany Williams, Brand Managing & Creative Director of Twice
Media Productions, LLC.
TX YP Weekend Highlights:
- Over 30 ULGDYP members traveled to Houston to attend
- 500+ hours of community service with at least 3 community partners
- 100+ members including members from Eastern Region
- Packed 26,000 lbs of food and fed 891 seniors at the Houston Food Bank
TX YP Weekend Highlights:
- At least 30 ULGDYP members traveled to Houston to
attend
- 500+ hours of community service
- 100+ members including members from Eastern Region
- Packed 26,00lbs of food and fed 891 seniors at Houston
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2015 Fit in the City
Our 3rd annual “Fit in the City” health and wellness event was bigger and better as we
engaged an increased amount of members, community neighbors and partners in fun, infor-
mative and active group activities, including: Zumba, Yoga, Circuit Training, Kick-ball, Field
Day for Kids in addition to on site dental, HIV and general health screenings.
-125 FITC attendees
-11 YP committee members, 23 total members
-12- community partners
-Over 550 hours served in organizing, planning and execution of
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Annual Youth
STEAM ConferenceNational Day of Service – Youth Conference
On April 25th, ULGDYP brought the S.T.E.A.M. with its sixth annual Youth Conference for
NULYP “National Day of Service.” The event included interactive workshops with profes-
sionals from each of the sciences and this year we included art to the mix for included
diversity and exposure for minorities interested in the career field. Students received hands
on experience, scholarship opportunities and a college fair while parents enjoyed classes
specially designed for them such as College Readiness, Financial Aid, SAT/ACT Prep,
STEAM education in underrepresented communities, Tutoring Tools, etc.
S.T.E.A.M.lating Conference Highlights:
-200+ students, parents, and volunteers
-Over 60 Volunteers, Mentors and Recruiters
-At least 10 Colleges Represented at the College Fair
-$3000 awarded in prizes including 6Microsoft laptops, 3 RCA tablets and numerous other
educational tools
-$800 received as donations for scholarships, including $300 given by a member
-Over 2,700 service hours contributed to planning, organizing and execution of event
-At least 10 ULGDYP members held workshops at the Youth Conference
S.T.E.A.M. Workshops Options:
- Science: The BOOM in Science, Exercise Science
- Technology: Designing Websites, 3-D Printing, ‘How to Create an App’
- Engineering: ‘What Engineering Looks like’, Musical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Fun
- Art: Culinary Art, Dance, Sculpture/Art, Digital Art
- Math: The Art of Balancing Budgets in a Business, The 1s and 2s of Beats, Math in Music
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National Day of
EmpowermentStudent Loan Bailout
November 7, 2014
NDoE Highlights:
- 249 total views on Twitter
- 790 post reach on Facebook
- Over 75 members, 45% of membership, drove student bail out awareness through
social media likes, re-posts and comments
- 45% of membership actively participated in the planning and execution through
researching and sharing multiple relevant topics surrounding student bailout
Economic Empowerment Nuts and Bolts of Business Success Conference
Economic Empowerment: Nuts and Bolts of Business Success Conference
ULGDYP built action around student bailout discussion from NDoE by partnering with BCL of
Texas to host a Small Business boot Camp on November 22, 2014. The event was designed to
provide resources and education on small business to financially empower members and the
community. Keynote speaker - 2011-2013 ULGDYP President - Matt Houston, Principal of MLH
Enterprises and Chairman of the Board for the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.
Two Tracks Offered:
Small Business Start Up
Cultivating Existing Businesses
At least 3 ULDGYP members launched small businesses post conference
ULGDYP used social media to drive awareness to hundreds of people across the
world to discuss student loan bailout and the impact it has on millennials today using
#NDoE2014 resulting in widespread attention and engagement on all of our social
outlets.
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2015 Join Week - January 17-24th
Join Week Leadership Series Event Lineup:
January General Body Meeting: Business Leadership & Committee Fair
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Kick Off Kickball with YP
The Health and Quality of Life Committee rallied members to have a fun game of
kickball to kick year’s Join Week off with friendly competition to attract and welcome
new members and potential leaders to the organization.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Swingout Lessons
Whether YPs are experienced, novice or beginners, all were welcomed to enjoy swingout with
lessons from the leader - Dallas King of Swing, Jerry Palmer during this soulful and education-
ally cultural event. During downtime, executive board members engaged potential members
with discussions surrounding the purpose and mission of our committees and chairs.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Vision Board Party
The Professional Development Committee hosted Dinner & Dream: 2015 ULGDYP Vision
Board Party to support YPs in planning for their personal and professional goals for the year
with an emphasis on leadership goal setting led by Professional Development Chairperson,
Courtney Sanders, author of “Get What You Want: the Ultimate Guide to Getting What You
Want in Life”
Thursday, January 22, 2015
- At least 10 new members joined ULGDYP during Join Week
- 3 members immediately jumped into leadership roles, including filling multiple committee
co-chairs roles
Affiliate Impact
School Supply Drive
On June 30, 2014, over 20 YPSs volunteered to organize and provide school supplies at the
affiliate to students to be prepared for the upcoming school year.
+Over 50 children and parents in attendance
+300 school supplies donated and provided to students
+3 community partners engaged
Christmas Party Toy Drive
Our Annual Holiday Soiree and Toy Drive for UL allows us to celebrate with a cause in
which award current ULGDYP leadership for their accomplishments, our new ULDGYP
leadership team is sworn in and we collect toys for the families our Urban League Affiliate
serves. Attendance: 100 members attended
This year, we donated over 350 gifts valued at $3700
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Outstanding YP Member of the Year
A native of St. Louis, MO, Candice Quarles received her Bachelors
degree in Personnel Psychology from Missouri Western State Universi-
ty, and thereafter completed a Master’s Degree in Managerial Leader-
ship with an emphasis in Human Resource Management from Webster
University. Quarles has 10+years in human resources experience in
various fields such as oil/gas, government and non-profits
and holds numerous HR certifications including Global HR Professional
(GPHR). She is an expert on attracting and retaining Gen-Y talent. In
2014, after the birth of her daughter Avery, Candice switched gears as
a Human Resources Consultant for Deloitte LLC to follow her passion
for people and the community and became a social entrepreneur as
the Co-Founder and CEO of 9HappyPeople headquartered in Dallas,
TX. She already raised $20,000 in their first two months in business
through crowd funding. 9HappyPeople is a lifestyle fashion brand that
shares positive messages is made of the finest materials.
Outside of work, Candice is involved in a variety of community organizations such as the Alliance for Greater
Works, the Dallas Women’s Foundation and an active member of the Arlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Candice has also many received awards for her work in the community
such as Missouri Western State University’s 2013 Young Alumnus of the Year and Dallas Business Journal
2014 40 Under 40 recognition.
Candice leads on several boards including: Alliance for Greater Works, Arlington Alum DST- Social Action
and Int'l Awareness Chair and Charter Member Dallas Women's Foundation XIX Society.
Candice has been a member of Urban League Greater Dallas Young Professionals since 2008 and previously
served as a committee chair, Vice President and most recently, the 2013- 2015ULGDYP President. She has
supported and attended numerous conferences and guided the organization in creative and lucrative fund-
raising efforts:
Urban League Highlights:
- National Urban League Conference: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Whitney M. Young Conference: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013
- Legislative Policy Conference: 2014
- Over 1500 community service volunteer hours this year
- Over 1200 affiliate hours served this year
- Total Urban League give to date: $10,000+
- Recognized as 2014 Distinguished National President, ranking
#1 out of 55 Chapter Presidents for leading in chapter growth, program development and fundraising initia-
tives
- 2014 National Urban League Young Professionals Southern Region Chapter of Excellence achieved under
her presidency
- 2014 Affiliate Service Award awarded under her presidency
- 2014 National Day of Service Award - under her Presidency, ULGDYP raise $3,000 during North Texas Giving
Day, the greatest amount of funds the chapter has ever raised for this fundraiser
Candice’s additional honors and awards include:
Sselected for 2015 BattleGround Texas Future Leaders Program for Women of Color to run for public office.
40 Under Forty, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce (February 2014); 2013 GOLD Award, Young Alumnus of the
Year Award; Missouri Western State University (October 2013); City of Grand Prairie Leadership Program
Graduate and a ILEAD Management Academy Gradate. For her civic and corporate contributions, Quarles
was most recently named to the list of 2014 Dallas Business Journal’s 40 under 40, which recognizes the top
up-and-comers in the Dallas area. Candice enjoys volunteerism, traveling with her husband, Jeremiah, and
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Communications/Social MediaUL Black History Post Challenge
To educate members and followers on UL History during 2015 Black History month, our chapter's
Historian launched a challenge to the executive board in which each member had to research and
post an UL pioneer or event on social media outlets from a credible source. The goal to generate
consistent dialog around the significance of the month was achieved during Black history month:
- 20% increase in Facebook and Instagram followers
- Achieved highest social media post reach of the first quarter 2015
- Over 2,100 page visits on Facebook during February
Social Media Insights:
Twitter - 1479 followers – 26% increase since last year
Facebook - 2586 Likes – 35% increase since last year
Instagram - 586 Followers – 337% increase since last year
The newly launched “Urban Agenda” outlines relevant upcoming community social
and cultural events hosted by ULGDYP and our community Partners
Increased Facebook post reach by 40% after first publication - Launched April 2015
The Examiner News Coverage of S.T.E.A.M.
The Dallas Examiner’s covered our chapter’s S.T.E.A.M. Youth Conference on the front page.
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