Urban Professionals

URBAN PROFESSIONALS OF KANSAS CITY

For the next generation of leaders and change agents.

WHO WE ARE

As an auxiliary of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City (ULKC), the Urban Professionals of Kansas City (UPKC) is a group of active philanthropic, social, and civic-minded individuals. We support the mission, initiatives, and agenda of ULKC and the National Urban League in the movement toward achieving equality and promoting socioeconomic opportunity and justice.

UPKC is committed to making Greater Kansas City a better place to live, work, and play. We provide opportunities for professional development, networking, civic and philanthropic projects, and social events throughout the city.
Our members are emerging leaders in the fields of business, law, education, engineering, government, healthcare/medical, commerce, information technology, communications, etc.

MISSION

UPKC is dedicated to enhancing the community and enriching the quality of life for urbanites in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Through the support and development of professional, educational, political, social, and economic resources, UPKC cultivates the surrounding community and prepares its members to assume leadership roles within their professional organizations, the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, the civil rights movement, and the urban community.

VISION

To inspire, empower, and impact the lives of our members and Kansas City residents, affect change, and ultimately propel Greater Kansas City toward its future as a progressive, creative, vibrant hub.

AGENDA

The UPKC Impact Agenda is adapted from the Urban League of Greater Kansas City’s Empowerment Agenda, and geared toward our target demographic. We promote social and economic development through:

• Economic Self Sufficiency
• Educational and Youth Development
• Civil Rights and Racial Justice
• Civic Engagement

ORGANIZATIONAL

UPKC is governed by its members and holds quarterly general body meetings. Day-to-day operations are carried out by an elected executive board comprised of executive officers, chairs and co-chairs of impact committees, and chairs and co-chairs of standing committees.

Each impact committee has a specific mission and set of goals that address the needs of our community while preparing the next generation of leaders. Each standing committee’s mission and set of goals address the needs of UPKC and its members. Committees are responsible for brainstorming, approving, planning, and executing events and initiatives.
Members are encouraged to actively participate on committees and join the board of directors to assist in shaping the organization’s future.

Executive Officers

Impact Committees Standing Committees

Civic Engagement/Social Justice Personal and Professional Development
Education/Youth Development Public Relations/Marketing
Wealth Creation/Economic Self Sufficiency Membership

WHY JOIN?

• Professional and social networking opportunities that allow you establish real connections
• Programs designed to develop and leverage your personal and professional skills.
• Workshops, forums, and presentations designed to increase awareness and activism within the community
• Community service opportunities
• Invitations and member discounts to UPKC sponsored events
• Invitations to ULKC sponsored events
• Subscription to UPKC newsletter
  

COMMITMENT COSTS

Membership requires a commitment of $500, $250, or $125 on an annual basis. All membership fees are tax deductible.

Gold - $125

Urban League Membership and Membership Pin
Access to All UPKC Events
Expectation: 25 community service hours/year

Platinum - $250

Urban League Membership and Membership Pin
Access to All UPKC Events
Professional Development
Expectation: 50 community service hours/year

Diamond - $500

Urban League Membership and Membership Pin
Access to All UPKC Events
Professional Development
Leadership Seat on Impact Committee
Discounted National Urban League Conference Registration
Founding/Sustaining Member Recognition*
Expectation: 75 community service hours/year

Membership extends for one (1) year beginning the day payment is received, and expire the following year on the last day of the month payment was received.

*Members registered in 2008 will be recognized as Founding Members; Members registered any year thereafter will be recognized as Sustaining Members.

General Body Meetings are held quarterly* on the First Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Urban League complex.* Quarterly schedule - March, June, September
*(unless otherwise announced)

Prospective members are invited and encouraged to attend general body meeting to get more information on UPKC.

Joins us – share your ideas and leave a legacy for generations to come.

You May Join Online at www.ULKC.org or by mail. Click here for the downloadable membership application.

For more information, please contact the Urban League of Greater Kansas City or UPKC Executive Officers.

CONTACT US

Urban League of Greater Kansas City
C/O Urban Professionals of Kansas City
1710 Paseo Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-471-0550
Auxiliary Liaison – Melva Brownlee

UPKC Executive Officers: UrbanProfessionals@ulkc.org

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