Advocacy 101
Advocacy: (Noun) active support of a cause or course of action, from Collins Essential English Dictionary 2nd Edition 2006
One of the ways that we hope to LIVE UNITED is by asking people in our community to ADVOCATE. For the past 2 years, I’ve been privleged to serve on the board of YPAL, Young Professionals Association of Louisville. YPAL strives to connect and engage Metro Louisville’s young professionals through community, professional and social opportunities. As VP of Community, I was asked to put together an event on advocacy to help educate our members on this important leadership skill.
Simply put, advocates are passionate leaders who step up and speak out to drive change. To drive change for our community, you don’t have to be a lobbyist in Frankfort or a paid political figure. As a citizen and leader, you can champion an idea, issue or action to build a better Louisville. I invite you to learn more at the YPAL Leadership Lunch on April 24 to discuss advocacy as a leadership responsibility and learn how you can put your leadership into action for your community and the world. This interactive panel will feature professionals experienced in advocacy from a variety of backgrounds.
Charla Young of WAVE 3 TV will moderate the panel including:
-Sheila Schuster, Executive Director of the Kentucky Mental Health Coalition
-Dana Mayton with the Office of the Attorney General and Past President of the United Way of Kentucky
-Christopher 2X, Fight Crimes Against Children Partnership
Anyone can attend, YPAL members and nonmembers of any age.
Go here to register: http://www.ypal.org/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=219911&orgId=ypal