August 2023 Newsletter

National Black Business Month

The month of August is observed as National Black Business Month. Let us come together to recognize Black- owned businesses across the nation. During this month long celebration we ask our members to be financially intentional and champion Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs within your community and online. Our continued support can provide a platform to help businesses flourish.

Resources:

Black Business Month Article

National Business League

It's Back 2 School Time!!!

It's that time of year again. As the kids head back to school, we want to take the opportunity to showcase some of those cute first day of school pics!

Please share your photos by sending them to [email protected] no later than September 8, 2023 to be included in the September Newsletter.

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Awards and Recognition Nominations

Do you know an Extraordinary NETwork Member?

The time is now to nominate your NETwork members/chapters for our annual Awards and Recognitions (A&R) that take place each year during the EG Conference.

The nomination process is OPEN.

Any active NETwork member in Good Standing qualifies to be nominated for these awards. They do not have to serve on a chapter board.

Submit your nominations today! Deadline is August 26th!

2023 The NETwork Awards & Recognition Nomination Form

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The NETworker of the Month

February 2023

Jada Peck joined The NETwork DFW chapter with a fresh perspective as someone newer to the company but with the maturity of someone who has been here awhile. From day one, she has been vocal about her opinion, ideas on how to grow the chapter and areas of opportunities. It is not hard to align her with the appropriate swim lanes that we could help influence. The initiatives that she has hit the ground running on has been kicking off our Black History Month series and being an anchoring in our Stories for Racial Healing where she was a co-interviewer with peer Antonia Martinez. As we think about our roadmap, Jada will help co-lead will be the 2nd EG Pre-Conference Meet & Greet, work closely with the VP of Membership to help launch The Neo NETwork Experience and other staple networking and community-based initiatives. Jada will be instrumental in ensuring we are reaching our Gen Z generation and driving modernization efforts to transform the chapter.

Jada does not hesitate to support or raise her hand to drive momentum in Program Planning arm of the NETwork DFW. As mentioned, she will help to drive the mission of the Networking and Community pillars where we conduct annual programs such as Celebration of the Arts, Juneteenth, Minnie’s Food Pantry and eSTEAM efforts. Her love for connecting people, identifying new opportunities to grow and tenacity are all essential traits to leverage as we are hyper-focused on continued growth.

The DFW chapter is honored to have the talent and commitment from Ms. Jada Peck. We are excited to see how she continues to grow professionally and personally.

CONGRATULATIONS Jada for this well-deserved honor!

May 2023

Saundra Carter has been a long-standing member of The NETwork BICP Metro Atlanta Chapter. Not only is she a member, but she is a doer! Saundra has been actively involved for years with our local Professional Development Committee, and a leader for increasing technical acumen in our organization.

Saundra is founder of The NETwork Metro Atlanta's Job Shadow Platform Initiative and has a team working on a job shadow hosting platform, homegrown by NETwork Metro Atlanta members. She has also been instrumental in engaging other parts of the business and converting them to NETwork members. She is encouraging to other members, and has stepped up as Interim VP for the PD&T Committee when we needed the gap filled.

Saundra is a part of all the chapters Professional Development & Talent Committee Events. She is an active contributor, congratulates all successes from being an active watcher of our newsletter or other AT&T platforms.

The Metro Atlanta Chapter is fortunate to have her apart of their family!

CONGRATULATIONS Saundra for this well-deserved honor!

Employee Group Conference 2023

For more than a decade, we’ve met at the AT&T Employee Group Conference to celebrate the people who invigorate us and make AT&T a unique place where we can all be seen for the limitless possibilities we represent. Join us again this year!

We are looking forward to celebrating our Employee Groups who play a critical role in driving AT&T's culture through their support of our business priorities and our communities at the 2023 Employee Group Conference.

This year’s hybrid conference will be held in person Friday, October 13 at the Hilton Anatole. We will also host celebrations at several of the core U.S. locations, as well as in Bratislava. Virtual streaming will be available for all participants.

In-Person Registration

In-person registration will be live Thursday, August 10 at 12:00 PM CT and will remain open until all seats are full.
More information can be accessed at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - HR OneStop beginning Monday, August 7.
We recommend you register right at 12:00 PM as the conference sells out quickly. In the past, it has sold out in 10 minutes!
We will have a waitlist for those who are not able to register.

Hotel Reservations

You will be able to secure your place at the conference and reserve a hotel room if desired (based on availability). A credit card is required to reserve a hotel room.

Virtual Registration

Virtual registration will be live Thursday, August 17 at 12:00 PM CT and remain open up to and including the day of the conference.
More information can be accessed at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - HR OneStop beginning Monday, August 7.

Workshops

You will not be registering for Employee Group Workshops (including Executive Table Talks) at this time. Information about available workshops and registration will be sent in the coming weeks.

Thank you for all you do to ensure our annual conference is a huge success!

We look forward to seeing you in October!

2023 E.G. Conference Volunteer Opportunities

The NETwork is looking for volunteers to assist with The NETwork Membership tables (in person and virtual) during the EG Conference as well as various tasks during The NETwork National eSTEAM Fair on Saturday October 14, 2023 10a – 2p CST (including set up before and clean up after the event).

Email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Note: Planning volunteers do NOT have to attend the EG Conference.

Click HERE to Volunteer for Membership Table & Virtual Booth

Membership Sign up QR Code

Click HERE to Volunteer for The NETwork National eSTEAM Fair

eSTEAM Fair Volunteer

Shining Member Moments

Nikeya Taylor

Nikeya is the current president of the Jacksonville Virtual Chapter. She took on the HARD job, Jan 2023 as the Chapter President with no board and inactive members. She is the definition of a servant leader and often defers her applause for job well done to the team. She deserves her shining moment. Jacksonville has been built from ground level and this is no easy task. We are only as good as our leadership and because of our LEAD, Nikeya, Jacksonville continues to evolve. Not only does Nikeya lead our chapter, she leads by example. There isn't a director or member that serves or gives more than she does. I am thankful for her heart, dedication, passion, hard work and vision for the NETwork Jacksonville, and I am excited to see our chapter continue to evolve.

Submitted by Teri Stewart

Jacksonville, FL- Virtual

S. Renee Parker

Shekeliah "affectionately known as Renee" is the 2023 Financial Lead for the NETwork -Jacksonville Virtual Chapter.

Joining the Board in 2023, Renee understood the assignment as if she has been in the role for years. She works diligently with our Director, Frangela, to ensure our chapter remains in compliance at every turn. Records, Reports and Financial matters are all ways in alignment. Her follow up and seeing things through is unmatched.

Renee has made it a personal mission to work towards the vision and goals for our Chapter. Jacksonville continues to thrive with passionate Board members like, Renee. Her efforts are worthy of recognition beyond our Chapter.

Submitted by Teri Stewart

Jacksonville, FL- Virtual

Do you know a NETwork member that deserves to be recognized for a shining moment? Please use the link below for submissions. If you have any questions, send them to [email protected].

Shining Member Moment Submission

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