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The Young Professionals is an auxiliary organization dedicated to bringing the next generation of leaders into the Urban League movement. Founded in 2003, our members believe in economic and social parity, and are working hard to develop proactive and innovative resolutions to the challenges our society faces. Our goal is to introduce young professionals to public service activities while providing social events that will attract other young professionals to the Lorain County community. We are looking forward to an exciting upcoming year and we want to ensure that we have committed individuals to help us accomplish our goals.
We are apart of the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP), which serves as an umbrella over dozens of Urban League Young Professional chapters in cities across the country. Through these chapters, thousands of members, ages varying between the ages of 21 to 45, work to advance the Urban League agenda through corporate, social and community activism.
LCULYP's mission is to provide community service and social programs that carry out the five point empowerment agenda of the National Urban League as well as assist the local affiliate with accomplishing programming goals. In addition, our goal is to promote corporate involvement in the Lorain County community by creating partnerships with corporations and recruiting members from these companies. Please see the agenda below.
: Ensuring that all of our children are well educated and prepared for economic self-reliance in the 21st century. LCULYP works with LCUL's youth programs and Parity to provide role models and mentors for youth in the community.
: Empowering all people in attaining economic self-sufficiency through job training, good jobs, homeownership, entrepreneurship and wealth accumulation.
: Working to build healthy and safe communities to eliminate health disparities through prevention, healthy eating, fitness, as well as ensuring complete access to affordable healthcare for all people.
: Empowering all people to take an active role in determining the direction, quality of life, public policy and leadership in their communities by full participation as citizens and voters, as well as through active community service and leadership development.
: Promoting and ensuring our civil rights by actively working to eradicate all barriers to equal participation in all aspects of American society, whether political, economic, social, educational or cultural.
For More information on Lorain County Urban League's Young Professionals send inquiries to barnold@lcul.org
:Benita M. Arnold, MBA
Business Manager-Elyria Public Library
Benita (Mitchell) Arnold is a 1982 graduate of Elyria High School; Benita graduated Summa Cum Laude from America InterContinental University of Buckingham, GA with a Master's degree in Business Administration with a Human Resource Management focus. Benita is very active with her church, Second Baptist of Elyria. Under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Carl P. Small, Benita works with the young people of her church as Director of the Children's choir and the Expressions of Praise Mime Troupe, she is also President of the Gospel Chorus and Church Clerk. Benita has been a part of the Urban League since February of 2005. She volunteers with Voices for Children, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and United Way Day of Caring.
"Welcome to the Lorain County Urban Leagues Young Professional page! We are excited that you have taken the time to visit our page and see what exciting things the YP's are about to do. I am honored to act as President of this group of great professional people. However to those of you interested in becoming a part of this group I must say, it does not matter whether you have letters behind your name, a big expensive car, or a fancy professional job. If you are between the ages of 21-45 and you care about our children, community and the role we play in the Civil Rights movement, we would love to have you join us."
"I accepted this position because I whole-heartily believe in the "MOVEMENT" I believe that we are a powerful demographic (21-45 yrs.), and that there is a great deal work for us to do in the areas of Education, Economic Empowerment, and in assisting our affiliate CEO/President, Fred Wright and so much more. It is my goal as President to move YP's further along and bring recognition of our chapter to a National level. We are always looking for doers, movers and believers. I believe that we all have something to offer regardless of the color of our skin. If you are interested in joining our organization and you have the best interest of the movement in mind, we welcome you to the Lorain County Urban League Young Professionals."
Yours in the Movement
For meeting times and dates contact Benita by email at barnold@lcul.org.
: Azuree Morris-Smith
Realtor-Lake Realty
Azuree Morris-Smith has become a well-known personality in the real estate industry, having negotiated numerous complex residential real estate transactions. She also presents home buying and predatory lending workshops and seminars for numerous non-profit organizations
Azuree Morris-Smith has an impressive academic portfolio -- she holds a BA in Political Science from Fisk University and a MEd. In Human Resource Development from the Vanderbilt University- in addition she is currently working on her Teaching Licensure. She enthusiastically serves her community with involvement in several organizations and charities. She is also Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and Member of the Word Church in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Her personal mantra is "I Can Do All Things through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Azuree Morris-Smith resides in Lakewood, Ohio with her husband Attorney Shimane K. Smith.
: Regan Phillips
Branch Manager Spherion Staffing
Regan brings to Young Professionals six years of staffing and recruiting experience, as she currently serves as Branch Manager of the Medina Office. Regan Phillips is a resident of Lorain County and 1991 Graduate of Elyria High School. Regan enjoys reading, and spending time with her husband Steve and daughter Angel. She is an active member of Original Glorious Apostolic Church. She is looking forward to attributing her diligent service to the movement.
: Minister Angela Lee
Administrative Asst. Community Foundation
Minister Angela Lee has joined the Young Professional with a desire to help empower the youth of Lorain County. Minister Lee has worked with youth for over 16 years. Minister Lee is an Associate Minister and Co-Youth Director of the Second Baptist Church of Elyria. Angela is a dynamic speaker and mother of three beautiful children, Lydia, Alania and Gregory.
- Every 2nd Saturday of the Month (Call 440-310-0227 for more information on locations)
- Ohio Urban League Young Professional Assoc. Conference, Dayton, OH-Featured Guest Tavis Smiley
- Orlando, Florida, Whitney M. Young Leadership Conference.
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