Greetings YGL Members, Do you have cabin fever and are you ready for some fresh air? If so spring into fitness with fellow hiking enthusiasts. Date:  March 20,2021 @ 9:30am Location: Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Road Fairfax Station, VA 23039 Entrance fee:  Free Hike: 4.6 mile loop around the lake. • Meeting spot:  Near the restrooms by the boat launch dock (looks like the "F" on the map). This is a flat, wide dirt trail with occasional mud spots and tree roots to walk around.  The trail is dog friendly, kid friendly, stroller and wheelchair friendly. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/waterfront/burkelake/burketrailmap.pdf  Please remember to RSVP to:bhensley@younggov.org

Join Young Government Leaders from across the country and coaches from the Federal Coaching Network for a Peer Coaching Workshop on April 19, 2021, from 6:00-7:30 PM EST.  A "Question Approach" to Leading People: Managing conflict, fostering diversity, developing others and leading teams all reflect how you choose to lead. And, how you lead matters. We suggest you start with a question. Join Young Government Leaders from across the country and coaches from the Federal Coaching Network for a Peer Coaching Workshop to explore the power of using a "question approach" to uncover the wisdom of the team in devising strategies and insights for "leading people." Learn together in small groups about the Leading People ECQ through a process that will teach you a methodology you can apply immediately as a leader and team member. Attendees will have an opportunity following the session to continue with peer coaching and/or sign up with a one-on-one coach.

  Psychological/ Performance Skills focusing on Self- Talk and Imagery About this Event The Adaptive Leader Program is a component of the Office of Command Psychologist, and it educates Leaders in performance-enhancing techniques. In this seminar, members of the Adaptive Leadership Program will explain and train on skills such as Self-Talk and Imagery—to enhance leadership capabilities and optimize performance! Join us in our Lunch and Learn discussion on April 28th at 12 PM EST.

  Financial Planning Workshop Hosted by Reynolds & Reynolds Financial Partners. About this Event Join YGL and Reynolds & Reynolds Financial Partners as part of the Public Service Recognition Week webinar series.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation; National Academy Program presents Emotional Intelligence and how it relates to Leading People. About this Event Join YGL as part of Public Service Recognition Week webinar series. Emotional Intelligence has been described as the "secret" to success. It is making your emotions work for you, instead of against you. This presentation will explore the ways in which you can better understand the interaction between thoughts, emotions, and your behaviors. The focus will be on the causality between emotional self-awareness and social connection.

Young Government Leaders, BIG NOW Generation and Management Concepts Virtual Happy Hour "Leading People". About this Event Young Government Leaders, BIG NOW Generation and Management Concepts Virtual Happy Hour "Leading People" will take place on May 6, 2021 at 5:30pm Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). Dress code: Represent your favorite professional or college sports team by wearing your favorite jersey-shirt, cap, or other sports gear. So grab a glass, fill it with your favorite beverage and join us for some virtual fun!

Learn from a government expert and your peers about how to better process, plan and solve difficult challenges. Specifically, you will: Learn strategies for developing healthy problem-solving skills. Work with your colleagues in breakout rooms to work through mock scenarios. Network virtually with your peers. To register for the event, please click on the below link "View Event Website".

Registration dates: August 9 - September 6 Challenge dates: August 30 - October 10

Join YGL and The Senior Executives Association for an information packed panel discussion on "What it takes to become an SES". This presentation will help participants prepare for SES. This will help you be more strategic in your career advancement. The five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's) will also be addressed. Panelists: Rick Khan -U.S. Department of State Virginia Huth - General Services Administration Melody Bell- U.S. Department of Energy James Durant - U.S. Department of Energy Maxanne Witkin - Department of Veterans Affairs

OPEN MIC Calling all Artists, Dancers, Poets, Singers, Rappers Etc. We invite you to perform at our Fiscal New Years Party. (3 minutes per performance) Any questions about Open Mic please email: Kbishop@younggov.org   Join YGL as we celebrate the end of another Fiscal Year! It is a YGL tradition to say goodbye to the old fiscal year and welcome the new one with a big hurrah. This year is no exception and we want to make sure you sign up early for this year's celebration. We will be unveiling a new initiative for next year, new website design and we will have other Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) present to provide more information on their programs. Join us for our biggest party of the year! PRIZES FIRST 60 PEOPLE TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE UBER EATS CREDITS. (You have to attend event to receive credit)   RAFFLES GIFT CARDS LEADERSHIP BOOKS YGL SWAG We cant wait to see you!

TOC Swinging For Scholarships Top Golf - October 7   TOC is Swinging for Scholarships in Oct! About this event Please join us for: TOC Swinging for Scholarships And EOY Celebration Sponsored by Management Concepts October 7, 2021 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Happy Hour Food & Drinks 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Trivia 7:30 pm-8:00 pm Prizes for Top Golf & Trivia Winners Registration: (Secures your spot, Includes 2-hour game play and food and drinks) $30 Non-TOC Registrants $25 TOC Registrants $150: Team of 6 (Secure your own Bay) All donations are welcome. RSVP by: September 30, 2021 Each year, the Training Officers Consortium (TOC) makes a financial donation to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Foundation who in turn uses it to award scholarships to two outstanding incoming freshmen who are current-year graduates of a District of Columbia public high school. Additionally, the Annual TOC Distinguished Service Awards Program was launched by the Training Officers Consortium in 1955 to stimulate improved government-sponsored training programs through recognition of individuals making significant contributions to the Federal training community in the field of human resource development (training, education, and career development). This fundraiser will ensure that these essential activities are funded for years to come so the future leaders can continue to go to school and leaders in the Federal training community can be recognized.

What can current and aspiring leaders do today to cultivate the pipeline of leadership in the federal government? This interactive panel discussion will share success stories and address obstacles in building the next generation of leadership in the federal workforce. Our multigenerational speakers will address: How aspiring leaders can stay motivated, especially in these times of change What resources are available to help young professionals move up the ladder Assessing career goals and when to say “enough is enough” Current and future leaders at all levels will benefit from hearing the perspectives shared across generations. This 4th annual across generations panel is brought to you by the African American Federal Executive Association, Executive Women in Government, Senior Executives Association, Blacks in Government (BIG) NOW Generation, Young Government Leaders, and Management Concepts.