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YP SPOTLIGHT
Sarah Stockton
Employer
1st Source Bank
Job Title
Personal Banking Officer
Hometown
Granger
Hobbies/Interests
"Spending time with friends and family, traveling, home improvement projects
and volunteering."
Involvement in YPN
"I joined YPN to meet other young professionals and become more involved in the community. I have met a lot of wonderful people and I have enjoyed the events and opportunities offered through YPN."
Tell Us About Your Job
"I work in the Direct Banking Department at 1st Source Bank and I specialize in services that help businesses manage their cash flow and assets. My job gives me the opportunity to work with local business clients as well as clients located across the country."
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YPN BLOCK PARTY AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THIS FRIDAY!
 Join fellow YPs as we come together and celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Young Professionals Network. This year's celebration is incorporated into the Enshrinement Festival's Friday Downtown Block Party, which has been
organized by YPN volunteers.
Catch up with old friends and meet new ones participating in the
cornhole tournament and delving into mouth-watering ribs.
Live music starts at 6:00 p.m. by Mack Pherson and the Struts followed by
Stillshot. The evening wraps up with a spectacular
fireworks display.
Admission is FREE and no pre-registration is
required. Plan to join us and stay for an hour or
late into the night!
Here’s the Schedule:
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
YPN Celebratory Event Check-in/Networking
Stop by the YPN table to register for great door prizes and get your free voucher to a Ribs Sampler
(available to the first 100 to check-in). The YPN tent will be located at the northwest corner of the Gridiron.
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Happy Hour -
Receive $1 off drinks.
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Adult Cornhole Competition
Includes tournaments, open play, individual competitions for cash and a raffle for cornhole accessories.
Click here to register in advance and receive the discounted
pre-registration rates!
6:00 p.m.
Live Music from Mack Pherson and the Struts
8:30 p.m.
Live Music from Stillshot
10:30 p.m.
Spectacular Fireworks Display
The evening concludes with spectacular fireworks shot from the Colfax bridge.
United Way
The United Way is looking to engage YPs in an upcoming strategy meeting
on Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30 a.m. at the Barnes & Thornburg
downtown South Bend office. The meeting could lead to future board of director positions.
If you are interested in attending, contact Phil Gray of the United Way at 574.232.8201,
ext. 231.
City of South Bend
The City of South Bend is looking for YPs willing to participate in
a photo shoot to spotlight the city. The first session will include shots on the East Race Waterway on one of the following dates:
Sunday, July 26;
Saturday, August 1;
Sunday, August 2.
Interested individuals should e-mail Amy Hill at
ahill@silverhawks.com.
Board and Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
YPN wants to give you a "seat at the table" by connecting you with
various board or ongoing volunteer opportunities. Recently, YPN
worked with Make a Difference Michiana to contact non-profit
organizations and seek out board positions or ongoing volunteer
projects open to YPs right now.
Click here to view the list of
non-profits seeking the help of young professionals! If it's civic
engagement opportunities you're looking for,
click here to complete
the civic engagement bio form to be considered and get connected.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Venetian Fest
The annual Venetian Festival in St. Joseph,
Mich., will be held
this weekend, July 16-19.
There will be live music on the main stage and atop the bluff, activities for all ages, as well as competitions on the beach. For more information go to
www.venetian.org.
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First Fridays
Explore downtown South Bend! Every first Friday of the month from 5:00
to 9:00 p.m., downtown South Bend will showcase live music, promotions, activities for children, refreshments and food. For monthly events go to
www.dtsbfirstfridays.com. The next First Friday will be held on August 7.
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On the River 2009
On the River 2009 will be held August 14
and 15 in downtown South Bend where Colfax Avenue meets the St. Joseph River. The two-day event will feature Family Friday and the Saturday Beach Bash. Join us “on the beach” for food, drinks, live music, a sand volleyball tournament and fireworks, all benefiting the Center for the Homeless. For more information and to purchase tickets go to
www.ontheriverfest.com.
READING CORNER
Winning Every Day
By Lou Holtz
"Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how
much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it."
-Lou Holtz
Lou needs no introduction. He led the Irish to nine bowl games and a national championship. He has also become an incredible motivational speaker and author.
This book will provide ten strategies that will drive you to success professionally and personally. Some of the keys outlined include:
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Defining short and long term goals
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Moving aggressively with a sense of purpose while maintain flexibility
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Recognizing that success takes sacrifice
Lou will be in town this weekend for the Enshrinement activities!
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