Thank you for tuning in… 
Author: thenetwork
AT&T Close Up: College Recruiting Interview with CMO Gina McCray
NETworking Accelerated: Thanks for your participation!
The NETwork will host a Speed Networking (much like speed dating, but cooler) event at the2017 ERG Conference for members and conference attendees. Senior leaders in our company will be on site to network with YOU, so be sure to have your elevator speech ready and plenty of business cards!
Event Objective: To offer attendees an opportunity to meet new people and enhance their networking skills in a fun, energetic and dynamic way.
Event Format: Round robin with five-minute intervals rotating leaders and attendees.
This event is part of The NETwork Signature Transformation Series designed to develop the capabilities of employees of AT&T and its subsidiaries and nurture their careers through action learning.
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2017
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM CT*
Location: Dallas, TX
Please follow the *Speed Networking event on tSpace for updates!
*Must have access to the AT&T internal network for registration and tSpace updates.
ERG National Conference Volunteer Opportunities (closed) – Thanks for your participation!
We are looking for members with great smiles and enthusiastic attitudes that are going to the ERG National Conference in September. If that’s you, we need YOU!
Sign up today to volunteer to help in The NETwork Hospitality Suite.
Also, opportunities are available for The NETwork ERG Pre-Conference Events.
Sign-up is now also open for The NETwork-Membership table at the 2017 ERG Conference! We have several shifts available to meet fit your schedule and you can sign up for as many shifts as you’d like! Don’t delay! The last day to sign up is 8/25, so sign up now. Contact Gina McCray directly for further assistance!
Also, Sign up today to volunteer to help with the Speed Networking event.
I AM… Project
When: Now through August 25, 2017
Why: To document our organization’s history and creatively present ourselves to our community
How: In a thirty second video, chapters/individuals will honor the broad spectrum of who we are and the contributions we make to community and company. The Heritage committee will gather a cross section of the best videos, combine them to create a video loop that will be played throughout the 2017 ERG Conference in Dallas.
Where: Project details can be found here.
If you have questions or would like a Heritage Team representative to join your next meeting, please send questions to: TheNETworkHeritageTeam@att.com.
Virtual Mentoring Auction Results: Thanks for your participation!
In Support of the Lewis H. Latimer Scholarship
If you had an opportunity to tap into the insights of some of AT&T’s top executives ONE ON ONE, would you be ready? What burning questions would you ask? How would you make the most of the opportunity?
Guess what, that moment may arrive sooner than you think! The NETwork is hosting our first national virtual mentoring auction. From 8/21/17- 9/1/17, you will have a shot at bidding on invaluable mentoring time with selected leaders across the business.
Connect with leaders from Entertainment Group, Global Marketing, Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Business Solutions and MORE!
Prepare yourself with 10 Killer Questions To Make the Most Out of Your Mentor Meeting.
Bidding starts at $25 and your tax deductible contribution will support The NETwork National Scholarship.
2017 The Lewis H. Latimer Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our 2017 Lewis H. Latimer National Scholarship winners!
Ayana Byrd
Camerra Daly
Zoe Jackson
Ashante Johnson
Kassidee Kemp
DeSean Neabeack-Brantley
Elise Pittman
Earl Tankard
Andrew Tucker
Kristina Wallace
The NETwork CEO Cassandra R. Oliver featured in Forbes
Congratulations to The NETwork CEO Cassandra R. Oliver who was featured in this month’s Forbes Coaches Council! Check out the article “How To Grow Your Career (And Your Company’s Bottom Line)!”
Transformation Thursdays
This webinar series will provide you with the tools and resources to successfully enhance your career development.
Select Transformation Thursdays to register for the event and save it on your Outlook calendar.
Please join our Talent Development page on tSpace.
Send suggested topics to The NETwork Talent Development Team.
Listen to the replay of the 7/20/17 session here: Back To School w/ Lynda.com
*Some exceptions due to holidays.
Share Your Success Stories with HAC
The Health Awareness Committee (HAC) is looking for members proud and bold enough to share their success stories. We know you’re out there. And we want to put you in the spotlight!
If interested, please contact HAC Chair & Newsletter Editor LaCharmine Jefferson.
Join a great cause, start a healthy lifestyle – Heart Walk 2017
Heart Walk 2017 brings our employees together with their friends, family and colleagues to participate in a heart-healthy activity that may become a lifelong habit. Plus, it raises funds to help save lives.
Visit the Heart Walk site to join a great cause, start a healthy lifestyle and find an AT&T team in your city.
Getting Fit Fridays
Join us for Getting Fit Fridays. Every 3rd Friday of each month, we will be covering many topics to help us increase our knowledge about health and wellness.
Topic: The Art of Nutrition
Date: Friday, August 18, 2017
Time: 1:30pm to 2:15pm ET
Speaker: Doniss Hicks
Doniss Hicks is a Registered Dietician/Nutrition & Wellness Specialist of Living 4 Life Wellness, LLC.
Select Getting Fit Fridays to register for the event and save it on your outlook calendar.
If you have suggested topics, questions or comments, contact Cynthia Jackson and Marlene Cole.
Beyond The Numbers: Transforming the Business through Understanding Financial Results with Kevin Jeffries audio playback now available
Beyond The Numbers: Transforming the Business through Understanding Financial Results with Kevin Jeffries audio playback now available
The Executive Events Fireside Chat with Kevin Jeffries, Vice President Finance Services is now available via audio only.
To access the replay of this session, dial (800) 475-6701 and enter access code 427257.
For International, the caller paid number is (320) 365-3844.
The replay will be available until September 8, 2017, 11:59 p.m. CDT.
The NETwork Call for Nominations 2018
The NETwork National Board nomination period for the 2018 term is underway. Nominations can be submitted now through August 22, 2017.
Here is the nomination form and position descriptions.
The nomination form should be completed and returned to the Nomination Committee via e-mail no later than August 22, 2017 at 5:00pm PT. The e-mail time and date stamp will be used to validate receipt of nomination. The term of office begins January 1, 2018.
Here are open board executive positions (2-year term):
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Communications Officer
- Chief Development Officer
Here are open Regional Director board positions (2-year term):
- Western Regional Director
- Northeast Regional Director
- Southwest Regional Director
- Southeast Regional Director
Send any questions about the application process to Delma Newton.