In April 2008 Michelle Clarke from XL asked me if I was interested in getting involved with The stepUP Foundation, a non-profit organisation that aims to educate and excite teenagers about possibilities for their future in business and in life. Helping teenagers is one of my passions so of course I agreed and I was appointed as Head of Mentor Recruitment for an event we're running in Blackpool on 17 and 18 November 2008.
The Blackpool launch event took place whilst I was on holiday in Tenerife so I travelled to London when I returned to attend the London launch which was held at the Australian Embassy. On 16 and 17 June, I spent time with Ryll Burgin (founder of StepUP) and Shane McLucas from Australia, and the London team headed up by Stephanie Beitzel. Organising events takes a lot of work and being part of stepUP was a great example of teamwork - it was a pleasure to be part of the team over the two days.
The launch was a success and we were treated to Aussie Pies and Australian Wine. It was great to meet up with existing friends and also to make new friends. After the launch, we went to Nancy's bar for a few drinks then onto a club called Little Italy where we danced the night away. It was a brilliant night - I LOVE dancing!!!
The photo on the left shows Ryll and myself in a taxi on the way to the launch at Australia House.
If you are interested in being a mentor at the Blackpool event (17/18 Nov 08), I'd love to hear from you.
You may also be able to help by letting your contacts know about this opportunity and there are other ways to be involved too, such as providing sponsorship or volunteering to crew at the event.
Contact: debra@globalhugs.com
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Posted by: オテモヤン | March 27, 2010 at 05:44 AM