October 3, 2023

Upcoming Events

Business After Hours at Sure-Dry:

Sure-Dry is hosting their annual Halloween themed Business After Hours! This spooktacular opportunity mixes networking and fun. For those who haven’t attended, put this one on your calendar for sure - see you at the end of the month! Register here.

October 26 | 4 - 6 p.m. | Sure-Dry, LLC.

The Connection:

The Fox Cities Chamber is hosting a brand new event, The Connection: An afternoon for learning, celebrating, and networking. This event offers the opportunity to learn about what is happening in the Fox Cities via CEO of the City, a panel of local mayors; a presentation from Appleton International Airport; and awards for local businesses who are shining examples of what they do. Join us for an event filled with information and celebration! Register here.

November 2 | 1 - 5 p.m. | Waverly Beach

Candles and Caramel Apples:

Eclectic Candle Company is hosting our first Candle and Caramel Apple event. This social event is free to attend, and serves as an opportunity to have some fun while making candles, enjoying caramel apples, and meeting new people. Come and go as you please, we’ll have the caramel apple bar up and running as well as beverages for purchase. If you’re interested in pouring your own candle, look at our events page for more details! We are hosting a contest for the most creative container, so be sure to look at the guidelines prior to entering. We hope to see you in November for some great fall fun! Register here.

November 14 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Eclectic Candle Co.

Rewind

PULSE at the Park:

PULSE members enjoyed the view of the game and the perks of the new left field suites when they attended the Timber Rattlers game on September 7. Lots of fun was had posing for inning photos, watching the team win in their final series, and networking with other YPs. Whiffer even stopped by to say hello! Check out the photos from the event here.

Dale Carnegie Leadership Training:

A semester with Dale Carnegie kicked off on September 12. YPs were able to attend the session for free and learn more about leading with assertiveness. Our next session, Outstanding Customer Service, is on Wednesday, October 11 at the Chamber from 8 – 10 AM. Even if you missed the first, you’re welcome to sign up for the October session, and we will continue with the monthly training through December. Hope to see you there! Registration and event information can be found here.

PULSE and the Rotary Club:

September brought an opportunity for PULSE to present to the Appleton Breakfast Rotary. The two organizations met over breakfast and coffee to learn about what each other does for the community and those they serve. It was a great opportunity for our PULSE members to share our vision and purpose while understanding the need and impact that other service groups have in our area. We are excited that the door has been opened to help connect PULSE members with area non-profits and continue to make an impact.

New Champions of PULSE

Quill Creative Studio became a Champion of Young Professionals! This predominantly YP run organization is ideal for YPs eager to grow and prioritizes a culture of collaboration and long-term support. Quill celebrates creativity and is committed to fostering talent and investing in the potential of creative individuals. Welcome, Quill Creative Studio!

The Palmer Group also joined as a Champion of Young Professionals! The group based out of Oshkosh serves the entire Fox Valley by helping with talent recruitment, and now, is showing their support for YPs as a Champion. They are committed to helping YPs navigate the job market. Welcome, Palmer Group!

Stay Connected

• Join our LinkedIn Group! No fluff, no frills, just facts and quick reference points on what’s happening with PULSE.

• Add your information to our PULSE Directory and connect with other YPs in our network. Fill out the form and start networking!

Young Professionals Poll:

Last Month's Young Professionals Poll Results:

Does your employer give you time to participate in professional development (PD) opportunities?

• My company is great with PD - 46.2%
• There is little ability and incentive to seek out PD - 23.1%
• We have the time, but not the opportunities to get PD - 15.4%
• We are told about PD opportunities, but given no time - 15.4%

Just for fun:

Last Month's Just for Fun Poll Results:

What was the best part about back to school?

• I preferred summer vacation - 41.7%
• School supply shopping - 33.3%
• Seeing friends every day - 16.7%
• Fall sports season - 8.3%

Reading

Murder in the Family

by Cara Hunter

It was a case that gripped the nation. In Dec. 2003, Luke Ryder, the stepfather of acclaimed filmmaker Guy Howard, was found dead in the garden of their suburban family home. His murder has never been solved. Guy Howard's mother and two half-sisters were in the house at the time of the murder, but all swear they saw nothing. Despite a high-profile police investigation and endless media attention, no suspect was ever charged. But some murder cases are simply too big to forget...

Listening

Only Murders in the Building

Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.

Following

National Geographic

Experience the world through the eyes of National Geographic photographers.

Community Involvement

• PULSE member, Joshua Murphy, of Shaman Motion Pictures is having a screening of his film, All Who Wander, on October 6th at 7:00 PM at the Fox Cities PAC. It is a full-length documentary about van life, adventure, and traveling communities across the U.S. This world premier will have cocktails and appetizers prior to the screening and cast and crew in attendance along with a Q/A session after the movie. Tickets are $25. Check out the trailer here. Ticket Information here.

• Don’t miss Mile of Music artist Jackie Venson at your Fox Cities P.A.C.! Special offer for PULSE members: Buy a ticket to see singer/songwriter Jackie Venson at the Fox Cities P.A.C. and get a FREE specialty drink* at the performance! Click this link, click “unlock” in the upper right corner and enter code 'PULSE'. *Free specialty drink offer will be sent to you via a push notification in the Fox Cities P.A.C. mobile app. Don’t forget to download the app (you’ll use it to scan your ticket to get in) and enable push notifications; you’ll receive your free specialty drink offer at 3 p.m. on the day of the show. Click here to download the app! 

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