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Encourage and equip the next generation of leaders for
Memphis through proven mentoring, teaching, and service.

NEXUS in MOTION is a new networking event for NEXUS Alumni and current participants. NEXUS in MOTION took place on the morning of Saturday, January 6 at International Paper. This event provided directed networking, led by NEXUS Alumni who are experts in their fields. Round table discussions on selected topics provided valuable face time and personal interaction among members of the NEXUS Network. Special thanks to International Paper and Pimentos.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the NEXUS Class of 2018! NEXUS has now trained over 850 leaders motivated to make a difference.
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The Memphis Mentoring Awards were announced at the annual NEXUS Leadership Luncheon. The awards were presented to those making a difference by mentoring. Congratulations to Memphis Athletic Ministries for being name 2018 Outstanding Mentoring Organization. Other award recipients include Bena Cates, Caroline Kuebler, and Willie Baldwin.
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NEXUS NIGHT OUT, an annual apprecipation event that connects current participants with NEXUS Alumni was held this fall.
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Class of 2018 NEXUS Mentors and Protégés volunteered at Advance Memphis. Advance Memphis is one of the nonprofits that the NEXUS Class of 2018 chose to volunteer with this year.
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Each Month NEXUS hosts Local Key Leaders to Speak to Mentors and Proteges about Leadership Topics NEXUS believes each leader must master
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NEXUS Mentors and Protégés discussing MEMPHIS at a monthly session.
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About

The need to encourage and equip the next generation of community leaders in Memphis is obvious to those who know our city best. To meet this demand, our young leaders need a place where they can learn proven leadership skills in a mutually chal lenging environment from top-flight coaches and mentors. Such a place is now available in Memphis. It is called NEXUS: A Proven Experience in Leadership.

Second Presbyterian Church and MPACT Memphis jointly developed NEXUS in 2003 as a vehicle for the development and improvement of leadership skills, as well as a means for participants to make valuable connections with leaders in the Memphis community. Relationship is the key component of the NEXUS experience. NEXUS is unique in that it seeks to duplicate the experienced leader and develop the young, emerging leader through mentorship and relationship.

Announcements

As we move forward, the NEXUS Board wants to continue to enhance and engage individuals and the Memphis community through mentoring and connecting. To that end, NEXUS is excited to announce a new program called NEXUS CONNECT. NEXUS CONNECT will focus on the importance of connecting individuals, continued mentoring, and coaching relationships outside of the existing NEXUS program. NEXUS CONNECT is designed to

CONGRATULATIONS to the NEXUS Class of 2018! We have now trained over 850 leaders motivated to make a difference. Becky Wilson was the Graduation keynote speaker tonight and shared several points on how to be a focused leader.

NEXUS hosted the Annual Leadership Luncheon on March 22 with the lead sports columnist for the Commercial Appeal Geoff Calkins as the keynote speaker. The event offered a special opportunity for community leaders, NEXUS alumni and current participants to come together and learn more about NEXUS and mentoring. Please contact NEXUS for more information. Our recruitment efforts will begin this spring with an information recepti

Special thanks to NEXUS Alumni and current participants that made the first NEXUS IN MOTION event a success. The event took place on January 6 at International Paper and offered guests an opportunity to network and have table discussion around timely, important topics. Thank you to table leaders: MISKA CLAY BIBBS, NANCY COE, AMY BETH DUDLEY,BENTLY GOODWIN, LARRY PAPASAN, ADEE SHANKLE, SRIDHAR SUNKARA, CHRISTINA WATKINS, and

Members of the NEXUS Class of 2018 volunteered at STREETS Ministries as one of their Service projects this year.

Members of the NEXUS Network and Class of 2018 recently attended the annual NEXUS Night Out event hosted by members of the NEXUS Board of Directors. This event gives alumni and current participants the opportunity to connect. Special thanks to NEXUS Alumnus Norma and Kem Wilson for hosting the event.

Upcoming Events

NEXUS Class of 2019 Opening Session

August 6, 2018 - September 7, 2018

The first speaker session for the NEXUS Class of 2019 will take place on September 6, 2018 with James Armfield, Director...

NEXUS Class of 2019 Opening Retreat

August 25, 2018 - August 25, 2018

The NEXUS Class of 2019 will kick-off their NEXUS experience at the Opening Retreat at For The Kingdom Camp. The day wi...

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Testimonials

"NEXUS has been an awesome experience for me due to the fact that I was perfectly matched with my mentor. It is evident that the matching process was intentional because of how much I've been able to learn from and relate to my mentor. This has been true for m...

Kierra Warren, NEXUS Protégé, Class of 2018 -

“Given family, running my own business, and having several volunteer focuses, I was not looking for opportunities of involvement. After being asked to be a NEXUS mentor I weighed the ramifications and felt like it was a worthwhile investment. Venturing into ...

Joey Bland, NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2018 -

“The NEXUS program has helped me by exposing me to new leaders in the Memphis community, business world, and in my generation. The lessons that I've learned over the past nine months I'll carry with me for the rest of my life and I couldn't be more grateful ...

Kanesha Hines, NEXUS Protégé, Class of 2018 -

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