Penelope McDowell

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A recent graduate from the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri, I moved to Memphis in June of 2009. So far? I'm LOVING IT! I work in Communications for MPACT Memphis, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting, engaging and retaining Memphis' young professionals. We have between 10=20 events per month focused on our core areas of member connections, personal development, civic engagement and community service. This basically means one night we'll have a networking happy hour, the next a Green-Issue Panel and wrap up the week with a Red Cross community service project. Visit www.mpactmemphis.org for more information on how to join! I love to read everything, try new foods and bake really challenging Martha Stewart recipes. I don't like running, but I like the effects so I do it as much as possible (especially at Shelby Farms!). I love meeting new people and finding about all the amazing things Memphis has to offer. I'm a little obsessed with dogs (I have two) and I try to volunteer at Sunny Meadows (a no-kill shelter) as much as possible. My favorite beer is Boulevard Wheat and I'm trying to bring it to Memphis.

Get Your Voice Heard-The Right Way

Penelope McDowell June 28, 2010 No Comments

I can’t even count the number of times I walked into a city council meeting and bee-lined to the a seat in the back of the room (usually, the world’s smallest room.) As a journalism major, it was usually my job to cover every meeting for the local, student-driven paper. During these meetings, I avoided [...]

New to Memphis? Just Want to Get More Involved? Try MPACT Memphis

Penelope McDowell April 19, 2010 One Comment

Last Thursday, basking in the glow of The Peabody Hotel’s rooftop electric sign and waiting in an ungodly long (but worth it) beer line, I reminisced about my first night out in Memphis: I stood front row at an Al Kapone rooftop concert 15 stories up, followed by a trip to what would become one [...]

“Can’t Help Falling In Love”- Maybe Elvis Said it Best

Penelope McDowell February 19, 2010 5 Comments

Memphis and I are in a whirlwind romance. We met this summer. I moved from St. Louis and wasn’t looking for anything serious, maybe just a quick fling. Now? I’m head over heels. Recently, when an article (yes, I’m bringing that up again) described Memphis as miserable, I became irrationally angry. As I skimmed over [...]

what MPACT has going on this month

Penelope McDowell January 4, 2010 No Comments

Hey Friends, I hope everyone had a spectacular holiday and is ready to kick-off 2010! Here are few things MPACT Memphis has going in the first month of the new year: Monday, Jan. 4: MPACT 101 at TJ Mulligan’s in the Pinch (362 N.Main) at 6:00 p.m. An introductory meet-up for potential, new and current [...]

MPACT Memphis Cares and Shares

Penelope McDowell December 14, 2009 2 Comments

During their annual Holiday Party on December 10, over 90 MPACT Members not only arrived with high spirits, potluck dishes and smiles, but also with an item to donate to the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis.

Mpact Memphis Events This Week (Dec. 7-11)

Penelope McDowell December 7, 2009 No Comments

Hey all, Happy Monday! Just wanted to fill you in on a few events MPACT Memphis has going on: Tonight: MPACT 101 at the Silly Goose at 6 p.m. (Learn about MPACT and how you can get involved) Tomorrow: Toastmaster’s End of the Year Event at MPACT at 6 p.m. Thursday: MPACT Holiday Party at [...]

MPACT Memphis-Late Night

Penelope McDowell October 16, 2009 One Comment

Hey all- Don’t miss out on a really amazing time at Bangkok Alley this weekend. MPACT Late Night MPACT Memphis Gets Creative with Fundraising: Forgoing the usual silent auction, MPACT Memphis, a nonprofit focused on the engagement and retention of young professionals, will be burning the midnight oil in their upcoming fundraiser, MPACT Memphis-Late Night. [...]

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