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YP SPOTLIGHT
Ben Jonas
Employer
Progeny Software
Hometown
South Bend
Hobbies/Interests
Spending time with family, volunteering, golf, politics, going out with friends, clever comedy and good music.
How Have You Benefited From YPN?
“YPN has given me the opportunity to meet so many unique people and I've benefited by being able to build and develop new professional and personal relationships that make South Bend a more interesting place.”
Something Most People Don’t Know About
You
“I am planning on attending IUSB to get my master of public administration degree with a focus in health system administration and policy.”
Advice to YPs
“The biggest asset we have as individuals is our ability to help others. Whether it is a client or a friend, we always have the opportunity to lend a hand to those in need. South Bend offers many great avenues for assisting others and I would implore our YPs to designate some of their time to donate to the less fortunate. With the holiday season fast approaching, please keep in mind those who need our generosity the most.”
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COMMUNITY
CORNER
Name That Park Contest
South Bend Mayor Steve Luecke has announced a community-wide contest in which area residents, especially Michiana young professionals, can participate in the naming of the new nanotechnology park. The 83 acres, known as the Studebaker corridor, are located at the southeast corner of Sample and Chapin and will be the site of new research and technology businesses coming to the area.
Prizes include an iPod Nano, a $100
iTunes gift card and a suite at the Coveleski Stadium for a Silver Hawks game. The winning name(s) in the initial phase of the competition will be added to a large list submitted by city officials and community leaders. Submissions must be received no later than
5:00 p.m. next Monday, November 17. E-mail your submission to
SampleStreetSite@yahoo.com. For complete contest rules,
click here.
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Happy Birthday 'BASS!
‘BASS (Bend Area Service, Sports and Social Club) started off as a group of friends getting together over pizza talking about the difficulty of meeting new people in the area. Over the last five years it has grown into a full-scale club, complete with committees, volunteer groups and a full events calendar. Their mission is to foster connections to each other and the community through an array of service, sports and social activities. Learn more at
www.bass-club.com.
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South Bend Museum of Art Offering YP Discounts
The South Bend Museum of Art is offering a 20% YP discount on Winter Class Blast prices. Winter Class Blast offers multiple classes to choose from, each held on a given day of the week over a four-week period from November 17 through December 21.
Take advantage of “New Member November” at the SBMA and save 25% on first-time memberships. Membership benefits include: Free admission to galleries, discounts on special exhibitions and invitations to all opening receptions at the Museum. Individual memberships also include a 20% discount on SBMA classes and summer camp, season tickets to Meet Me on the Island and Meet Me in the Gallery, and a 10% discount on art purchases from exhibitions. For more information go to
www.sbrma.org or call 574.235.9102.
YOUR MICHIANA
 Football Fridays Tent Party
The last Downtown South Bend Football Friday Tent Party of the year will be held on November 21. Located on the 100 block of N. Michigan Street, in front of the College Football Hall of Fame, the party will be held from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and will feature the band This End Up, as well as tailgate food and beverages. Admission is $5 per person.
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South Bend Civic Theatre To Present "A Christmas Story"
Follow Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas. All of the elements from the beloved motion picture can be seen, including the classic line: "You'll shoot your eye out!"
A Christmas Story will be showing November 28 to December 13. Ticket prices and show times can be found at
www.sbct.org.
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South Bend Symphony to Present “Home for the Holidays”
‘Tis the Season! The South Bend Symphony Orchestra’s signature Christmas concert,
Home for the Holidays, will be held Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. Purchase tickets at
www.southbendsymphony.com, at the Morris Box Office or by calling 574.232.6343.
READING CORNER
A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity
By: Bill O'Reilly
In his most intimate book yet, O'Reilly goes back in time to examine the people and experiences that launched him from a working-class kid to immensely influential television personality and bestselling author. Readers will learn how his traditional outlook was formed in his family, his neighborhood, his church and his schools, and how his views on America's proper role in the world emerged from covering four wars on five continents over three decades.
Reviews have called this book an inspirational self-improvement read as much as it is a journey into O'Reilly's life. Some of his major points include:
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The importance of self-reliance
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The importance of standing your ground and standing up for what you believe in
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The role and importance that faith can play in one's professional and public life
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Understanding the nature of truly powerful people and that their actions and ideas can, and do, affect the lives of many
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