Other signage viewed in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland, however, left us bemused travelers shaking our heads in disbelief and more often, in laughter. Following is a sampling of some of the cautionary posts we encountered throughout our travels. Tell me, which is your favorite?
The Junior Chamber's "Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans" (TOYM) The Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans program is Minnesota’s only statewide recognition program for outstanding young leaders. The program acknowledges the efforts of young leaders that have contributed to our state through their service, thought and influence, community involvement, or entrepreneurship. Since 1950, the TOYM program has recognized the leadership of over 400 young people across the state, including such public figures and community leaders as Walter Mondale, Marlene Johnson, Dave Winfield, Tim Penny, Paul Douglas, Wheelock Whitney, and Martin Sabo.
Nominees need not be a member of the Junior Chamber and are selected on the basis of their achievement in any 3 of the following areas:1. Personal improvementThe deadline to nominate a Minnesota leader between the ages of 18-40 is August 1, 2010. To learn more and/or to submit a nomination, visit the MN Jaycees online.
2. Financial success or economic innovation
3. Social improvement or major contemporary issues
4. Philanthropic contribution or voluntary service
5. Politics or governmental service
6. Scientific or technological contribution
7. Legal reform
8. Cultural achievement (to include literature, history, education or all arts)
9. Academic leadership
10. Athletic accomplishment
11. Moral and religious leadership
12. Success in the influence of public opinion (news media and other means)
Date: August 25, 2010│5:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: International Market Square
Cost: $5 early bird│$10 starting August 4│$15 at the door
Sign up with a friend before August 4th for just $5!
Event Description
For those career focused and leadership minded, join hundreds of emerging leaders in the Twin Cities to engage in conversations centered on building your personal brands.
Judy Zimmer of Salo, will facilitate interactive roundtable discussions about personal branding so that you can walk away knowing how to differentiate yourself for the career you want!
Light hors d’oeuvres are included at this event, and a cash bar will be provided. There is free parking at the International Market Square.
Mix and Mingle 5:30-6:00 PM│Event Program 6:00-8:00 PM│More Mingling 8:00-8:30 PM
This event will highlight Torch Community’s Career and Leadership Partners:
Citizens League│DRIVE │TwinWest Emerging Leaders│Rotaract
Event Facilitator
Judy Zimmer, Consultant Advocate of Salo, LLC
The local branding expert, Judy Zimmer is an engaging and inspiring speaker. With a background as a business coach, motivational speaker, business owner, author, and a professional connector, Judy is a true testament to the power of having a strong personal brand.
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If you’ve ever been told, “You’re inspirational!” or you are a young leader who’s creating positive change in the world, we’d love to hear your story.
In fact, we’d love to give you a rare opportunity share your story with others.
Eight young changemakers will be chosen as winners of our annual Staples Youth Social Entrepreneurship Competition and invited to present at the first TEDxYSE event in Washington, D.C.
How do you qualify? Just fill out the short entry form. You can also nominate an inspiring young leader (age 12 to 24).
Winners will be chosen on a rolling basis, so don’t wait.
The competition is open to existing and new Youth Venture teams, which are made up of young people between the ages of 12 and 24, who are creating entrepreneurial ventures that make a positive impact on communities.
Nominations and entries will be accepted on a rolling basis through Sept. 20, 2010. Eight winners will be chosen throughout the summer, and in October, the grand-prize winner will be selected for their outstanding impact, innovation and potential. All eight winners will be recognized at a TEDx conference, a national gathering of thought leaders devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading,” on Nov. 13, 2010 in Washington, DC.
During the TEDx conference, the grand-prize winning team will be announced and presented with the Staples/Ashoka Youth Social Entrepreneur Excellence Award and a prize worth $5,000. The seven remaining winners will receive Achievement Awards and prizes worth $500. The grand-prize winning team will have the unique opportunity to consult with, and draw from the expertise of high-level Staples executives. All eight winning teams will get the opportunity to meet with an Ashoka Fellow - one of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. Ashoka Fellows are known for their unrivaled commitment to bold ideas and innovative solutions.
About Ashoka's Youth Venture
Ashoka’s Youth Venture® engages over 75,000 young people in pursuing their dreams in 18 countries around the world. Since its founding in 1996, Youth Venture has launched nearly 4,000 Venture teams worldwide. Youth Venture inspires and supports teams of young people to launch and lead their own civic-minded organizations and businesses. Youth teams access workshops, tools, adult allies, a global network of like-minded young changemakers and seed funding to establish their own ventures that solve problems around them. Youth Venture was created by Ashoka, the global pioneer of the social entrepreneurship sector and the world’s biggest network of changemakers. We believe that the greatest contribution we can make to the world is to increase dramatically the number of changemakers today and in every future generation. This is the key factor for success for every part of society, from a school to a company to an entire country. Ashoka’s Youth Venture operates in 18 countries and online at www.GenV.net.
The thought manifests as the word;
