Upcoming networking opportunities and events you should know about
- Thursday, Nov. 19, The Milwaukee Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will host its annual Partners in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Midwest Airlines Center. The event will recognize the following people for their dedication to making philanthropy thrive in the greater Milwaukee area: Jack and Patti McKeithan will receive The Evan P. Helfaer Donor Award; Karen Peck Katz will receive the Todd Wehr Volunteer Award; Robert Mason will receive the Leave A Legacy Award; William O’Toole Jr. will receive the Scott Cutlip Professional Fundraiser Award; and the Balistreri owned and operated Sendik’s Food Markets will be honored with Wisconsin Organizational Philanthropy Award. The cost to attend the event is $50 per person or $500 for a table of 10. To register or to get more information, visit the AFP Milwaukee website.
- Thursday, Nov. 19, YP Impact will host its After5 networking event and a Stone Greek Coffee factory tour. Registration and networking will begin at 6 p.m. and the Stone Creek Coffee Factory Tour will run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at 422 N. 5th St., Milwaukee. A networking reception will be held at Fanatics Sports Central, 185 N. Jefferson St., Milwaukee, from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available. The event is free to attend for members, and $5 for non-members. To register visit: www.ypimpact.org
- Friday, Nov. 20, the African American Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors will present a luncheon briefing at the Manna House Restaurant, 5341 W Fond du Lac Ave. from 12 until 2 p.m. Michael Morgan, secretary of the state’s Department of Administration will be present at the event. Refreshments will be served. The cost to attend is $5 for AACC members and $10 for non members. Registration is encouraged, call (414) 462- 9450 to RSVP.
