From: "Stephen L. Braunginn" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Upcoming Urban League Events Please take note of these imporant upcoming Urban League events. Your involvement is what helps us help others! Please pass this information on to others who might find it useful. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> CONTENTS: 1. Volunteers Needed. Free Training Offered 2. Urban League Guild Youth Talent Show 2003 3. Second Annual African American & Hispanic HIV Summit <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> The Urban League of Greater Madison is looking for your help as a volunteer tutor with our Schools of Hope Initiative. Schools of Hope is one of the largest local efforts to utilize community members as a resource for helping close the gap in academic achievement between student of color and their white peers. While the Urban League provided tutoring services to hundreds of students last year, there are hundreds more that await your help!! The Urban League will be co-sponsoring two free trainings for anyone wishing to get involved: September 30 at Memorial High School, 201 S. Gammon Road, Madison. A complete list of sessions can be found at: October 8 in the UW Campus Memorial Union. For more information, contact Emily Enders at 608.251.8550 or [log in to unmask] <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> The Urban League of Greater Madison Guild presents – Youth Talent Show 2003! Saturday September 27, 2003, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street, Madison Refreshments will be provided! Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under Come support the Guild and enjoy singing, piano playing, dancing, poetry reading and much more! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Second Annual African American & Hispanic HIV Summit October 13, 8:30 AM, Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI This year's theme: WOMEN OF COLOR AND THE AIDS EPIDEMIC: Gain valuable information regarding prevention education. Become more cognizant of the cultural competency skills needed to work with Women of Color. Develop skills to work more effectively with HIV+ women of color. Presentations by: Neil Hoxie, Epidemiologist, WI HIV/AIDS Program Graciela Fendt, R.N., 16th Street Community Health Clinic, Milwaukee Dr. Lisa Henry-Reid, M.D., John Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL. ... and many others. There is no charge to attend. For more information, contact Pamela Pfeffer, (608) 251-8550 or <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> -- < == >< == >< == >< == >< == >< == >< == >< == > Anita H. Makuluni * Madison WI * [log in to unmask]