What: United Way Young Leaders Society Capitol Retreat 2010

Where: The State Capitol Austin, TX
Pre Capitol Kick off Event: Madeline Park El Paso, TX

When: Thursday Sunday, August 26 August 29, 2010 (Austin, TX)
Pre Capitol Kick-off Event: Saturday, August 21, 2010 (El Paso, TX)

UNITED WAY YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY RETREAT EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 21 AND AUGUST 26 - AUGUST 29, 2010.

El Paso, TX- The United Way Young Leaders Society (UWYLS) announces its 2nd annual Capitol Retreat, it will be held at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas on Thursday August 26 Saturday August 29, 2010. The Capitol Retreat kick-off event will be held at Madeline Park at 1099 Kern Dr, El Paso, Texas on Saturday, August 21, 2010.

In 2009, the Capitol Retreat welcomed more than 35 young professionals who participated in the three day leadership event. This event is unique because it provides an opportunity for El Paso young professionals to network with state officials and professionals in key industries, as well as work to create a strategic plan for El Paso s future.

The purpose of the UWYLS Capitol Retreat Leadership event is to develop leadership skills and knowledge for the betterment of the community, said Analisa Cordova, Networking Chair for UWYLS. You have an opportunity to gain insight on issues regarding: Smart Growth, New Urbanism, Financial Stability, Education, Technology and Renewable Energy. Participants also can exchange ideas, brainstorm, give advice, and learn how to implement what they ve learned to make El Paso a better community.

UWYLS Capitol Retreat Event is sponsored by Automatic Data Processing, Inc (ADP) and El Paso Electric. The event is open to the public. The registration fee is $25. Participants are responsible for travel and hotel accommodations. Registration packet and event information are available on www.uwyls.org.

UNITED WAY YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETYTURBO NETWORKING EVENT TO BE HELD JULY 21, 2010 AT ACEITUNAS BEER GARDEN!

El Paso, TX- The United Way Young Leaders Society (UWYLS) announces its signature Turbo Networking event, modeled off the popular speed dating concept. It will be held at Aceitunas Beer Garden at 5200 Doniphan Dr. on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, from 6:00 to 8:30pm.

In 2009, this Turbo Networking Event welcomed more than 75 young professionals who participated in the event. This networking event is unique because the format allows you to make 40 contacts in one hour with representatives from various local businesses, and encourages attendees to make lasting business relationships. Click on the link below to read more!�

SEN. ELIOT SHAPLEIGH, YOUNG HIKERS EXPLORE FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS

By: Chris Roberts El Paso Times

Posted: 03/20/2010

EL PASO -- About 20 hikers, one wrapped in a blanket to ward off a biting cold, labored to keep up with state Sen. Eliot Shapleigh Saturday morning as he scrambled up a rock trail. Click on the link below to read more!

EPSO'S CATS A FUN END TO A MUSICAL EVENING

By: Mia Cortez, What's Up

Posted: Volume 11, 23 (March 3-9, 2010)

The El Paso Symphony Orchestra hosted Cocktails After the Symphony (CATS) at Insights Science Museum on Friday, Feb. 26, after a spectacular, nearly sold out performance of Mozart's "Concerto for Fluet & Harp" and Holst's "The Planets," accompanied by celestial images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Click on the link below to read more!