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YP SPOTLIGHT
Andrea Deitchley
Team Leader
YPN Marketing Team
Employer
Burkhart Advertising
Job Title
Account Executive
Hometown
Clinton, IN
Hobbies/Interests
"Softball and other sports, traveling,
watching Lost, movies and outdoor activities with my husband, Matt, and dog, Maddux."
Something Most People Don’t Know About
You
"One of my favorite college experiences was being chosen to
serve a team of five people presenting a $75 million global ad campaign to the account manager of DaimlerChrysler in the National AAF competition. We placed
third, the highest ever for our school at the time."
Why are you involved with YPN?
"I want to make connections in the community with other people my age that share the same goals of growing personally, professionally and making a difference. It’s exciting to be among such an amazing group of Michiana’s future leaders."
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COMMON
CENTS
At some point, most
of us have attended a session or two on
budgeting and personal finance. We’re often
encouraged to ask that all too honest question:
“Am I truly living within my means?” Regardless
of the answer, the following are some
considerations to help stretch your buck—or even
pocket it—in today’s economic climate:
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Both NIPSCO and Indiana Michigan
Power allow you to
enroll in a budget plan that provides an
average monthly bill based on your
past usage and estimated future prices. Essentially, you pay the
same amount each month over the course of a year, which helps to
take the guesswork out of budgeting.
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Install a
programmable thermostat. They’re inexpensive, easy to install and
better yet, cut down on your bill since you can preset the
temperature in your house at any given time. Visit
the NIPSCO Web site for information on
product rebates.
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Put your negotiating skills to use!
Many competing service providers offer aggressive prices or
packages, some that become even more appealing if you
acknowledge that you’re considering various options.
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Ask about lowering the interest
rate on your credit card(s). Credit companies often send notices
of low APRs relating to balance transfers and new purchases, but
they don’t always make known their ability to lower your rate on
outstanding balances. It never hurts to ask.
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Before you hit the stores to make
that next big purchase, remember to check out EBay, Craig’s List
or even local garage sales. You may find a bargain that you
weren’t expecting.
Do you have a money-saving suggestion
to share with other YPs? If so, e-mail it to
Anneliese Woolford and we’ll share it in an upcoming newsletter.
COMMUNITY CORNER
March for Babies
- March of Dimes
Saturday, April 25 at the College Football Hall of Fame. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information and to sign up a team, visit
www.marchforbabies.org.
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Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure”
Sunday, April 26 on the Mishawaka Riverfront. The 5K run/walk will begin at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to register online at
www.komennorthernindiana.org prior to April 21.
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Relay for Life – American Cancer Society
May 15 and 16 at Mishawaka High School and May 30 and 31 at Jackson Middle School in South Bend. For more information on other event dates and locations, or to register for an event, visit
www.relayforlife.org.
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Swan Lake Ballet
Performances of Swan Lake will be held at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on the campus of Notre Dame May 29-31. Tickets are $20, however if YPs use the codeword “YPN,” they can receive a $5 discount.
Click here for show times and more info.
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Penn Township Food Pantry Golf Outing and Fundraiser
Thursday, May 28 at Juday Creek Golf Course. Enjoy a round of golf,
raise money, encourage food/clothing donations and bring forth
awareness for local homeless and families requiring assistance
within St. Joseph County. Cost to participate is $65 per golfer.
Learn more about the event at
www.PennFoodPantry.com.
READING CORNER
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
By: John C. Maxwell
At the age of 51 and after more than 30 years in professional leadership positions, John Maxwell has had the privilege of teaching leadership across the country and around the globe. In this book, you’ll learn leadership skills that will carry you in all walks of life. Whether you are a follower who is just beginning to discover the impact of leadership or a natural leader who already has followers, you can become a better leader.
As you read, keep in mind four ideas:
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The laws can be learned.
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The laws can stand alone.
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The laws carry consequences with them.
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These laws are the foundation of leadership.
One gentleman who attended a seminar given by John Maxwell stated, “Your leadership laws have fueled my vision. They’ve given me the desire to learn more about leadership and accomplish my goals. If I’d learned these laws 20 years ago, I could have done some things that I had never even dreamed possible.”
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YPN Large Events Team
Kudos to the following YPN Large Events Team members for planning the
wonderful event on March 18 at Pinnacle Athletic Club: Bob Decker,
Allyson Snyder Glass, Amber Pena, Mike Niedbalski and Shelley
McLaughlin Guffey.
Kyle Degraaf
Kyle has organized a new 5K and 10K run event to benefit Parkinson’s Disease research. The event, called Run the Farm, will take place in Elizabeth, Ind., on April 19. Visit
www.runthefarm.net
for more information.
Sarah Ambler
Kudos to Sarah Ambler on her new position as
admissions specialist at Southwestern Michigan College!
We want to share your successes! E-mail
Lindahl Wiegand if you’d like to share
your latest professional news or would like to recognize a fellow YP. |
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