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Executive Speaker Series 17
YCP Detroit Executive Speaker Series is a free event every last Wednesday of the month in which executives share their professional and faith journeys with young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s, challenging them to ‘Work in Witness for Christ!’ Complimentary beer, wine, and appetizers are provided before and after the speaker.
SPEAKER BIO
Clark Durant has over 40 years experience in education, law, and politics. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army and, at the age of 23, appointed Vice President of Hillsdale College. Durant earned a law degree from Notre Dame Law School and taught literature at the undergraduate university.
Durant served as President of the State Board of Education and was nominated by President Reagan to serve on the Legal Services Corporation, where he served four years as Chairman. Durant co-founded Cornerstone Schools in 1991 and was CEO for 18 years. The Detroit News recognized Durant as "Michiganian of the Year" in 1995 for his work in education. Clark remains Chair of the Board at Cornerstone Education Group, which teaches 3,400 students at five Detroit schools.
Clark Durant has been President of the New Common School Foundation since 2001. He and his wife, Susan, have been married for 45 years with four children and five grandchildren.
SCHEDULE
7:00pm- Networking, complimentary food & drinks
7:45pm- President's Remarks
7:50pm- Chaplain's Remarks
8:00pm- KEYNOTE: Clark Durant
8:20pm- Q&A
8:30pm- Closing Prayer
9:00pm- After Party TBAKnow Before You Go
* Business casual attire
* Bring a friend!Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 07:00 PMrsvpSt. Peter Claver in Detroit, MI6 RSVPs -
St. Joseph the Worker Lenten Retreat
St. Joseph Saturdays are free, biannual events open to the public that encourage young adults to “look upon work with the eyes of faith” and see God’s presence in their vocations and professional lives. Retreats include time for guided reflections, group discussions, confession, rosary and Mass.
SCHEDULE
- 9:00am Breakfast
- 9:30am Opening Talk
- Christina Marchetti
Director of Client Services
Mother and Unborn Baby Care
- Kate Prain
Field and Ops Specialist
Protect Life Michigan
- Angelica Abbott
Southeast Michigan Campus Mentor
Protect Life Michigan
- (Reconciliation available)
- 10:00am Small Group Discussion
- 10:30am Guided Meditation
- 11:10am Rosary & Mass
- 12:30pm Final Blessing
- 1:00pm Lunch (optional)Know Before You Go
* Bring notebook, pen, bible
* Casual attire
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Executive Speaker Series 18
YCP Detroit Executive Speaker Series is a free event every last Wednesday of the month in which executives share their professional and faith journeys with young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s, challenging them to ‘Work in Witness for Christ!’ Complimentary beer, wine, and appetizers are provided before and after the speaker.
SCHEDULE
- 7:00 Networking, complimentary food & drinks
- 7:45 President's Remarks
- 7:50 Chaplain's Remarks
- 8:00 KEYNOTE
- 8:20 Q&A
- 8:30 Closing Prayer
- 9:00 After PartyKnow Before You Go
* Business casual attire
* Bring a friend! -
Executive Panel Discussion 5
Executive Panel Discussions are quarterly events focused on living virtuously in the workplace. Three panelists lead discussion about a particular virtue and what it means to practice that virtue in daily life. Afterwards, table leaders bring the discussion down to the individual level. At the end of the evening, a representative from each table shares their collective insights with the rest of the group.
COST
FREE - members (join now!)
$20 - non-membersSCHEDULE
7:00pm - Networking, complimentary food & drinks7:30pm - Panel Discussion8:20pm - Small Group Discussion9:00pm - Closing Prayer9:30pm - After-party at The Fowling Warehouse
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO* Business casual attire
* Bring notebook & pen
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Networking Happy Hour 7
Networking Happy Hours are quarterly events held at a local bar. Icebreakers are provided and the focus is on creating contacts and building relationships with peers in your industry. Admission is free, and appetizers are provided, but alcohol must be purchased.
SCHEDULE
- 7:00 Check-in
- Icebreakers, Networking, Good Times, Great People
- 8:30 Formal Ending (but you're welcome to stay :-)Know Before You Go
* Business casual attire
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Executive Speaker Series 19
YCP Detroit Executive Speaker Series is a free event every last Wednesday of the month in which executives share their professional and faith journeys with young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s, challenging them to ‘Work in Witness for Christ!’ Complimentary beer, wine, and appetizers are provided before and after the speaker.
SCHEDULE
- 7:00 Networking, complimentary food & drinks
- 7:45 President's Remarks
- 7:50 Chaplain's Remarks
- 8:00 KEYNOTE
- 8:20 Q&A
- 8:30 Closing Prayer
- 9:00 After PartyKnow Before You Go
* Business casual attire
* Bring a friend!Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 07:00 PMrsvp0 RSVPs -
Executive Speaker Series 20
YCP Detroit Executive Speaker Series is a free event every last Wednesday of the month in which executives share their professional and faith journeys with young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s, challenging them to ‘Work in Witness for Christ!’ Complimentary beer, wine, and appetizers are provided before and after the speaker.
SCHEDULE
- 7:00 Networking, complimentary food & drinks
- 7:45 President's Remarks
- 7:50 Chaplain's Remarks
- 8:00 KEYNOTE
- 8:20 Q&A
- 8:30 Closing Prayer
- 9:00 After PartyKnow Before You Go
* Business casual attire
* Bring a friend!Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 07:00 PMrsvp0 RSVPs -
Executive Panel Discussion 6
Executive Panel Discussions are quarterly events focused on living virtuously in the workplace. Three panelists lead discussion about a particular virtue and what it means to practice that virtue in daily life. Afterwards, table leaders bring the discussion down to the individual level. At the end of the evening, a representative from each table shares their collective insights with the rest of the group.
COST
FREE - members (join now!)
$20 - non-membersSCHEDULE
7:00pm - Networking, complimentary food & drinks7:30pm - Panel Discussion8:20pm - Small Group Discussion9:00pm - Closing Prayer9:30pm - After-party at The Fowling Warehouse
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO* Business casual attire
* Bring notebook & pen
* Bring a friend!Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 07:00 PMrsvp0 RSVPs -
Executive Speaker Series 21
YCP Detroit Executive Speaker Series is a free event every last Wednesday of the month in which executives share their professional and faith journeys with young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s, challenging them to ‘Work in Witness for Christ!’ Complimentary beer, wine, and appetizers are provided before and after the speaker.
SCHEDULE
- 7:00 Networking, complimentary food & drinks
- 7:45 President's Remarks
- 7:50 Chaplain's Remarks
- 8:00 KEYNOTE
- 8:20 Q&A
- 8:30 Closing Prayer
- 9:00 After PartyKnow Before You Go
* Business casual attire
* Bring a friend!Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 07:00 PMrsvp0 RSVPs