Can't view this page? Click on link or type it into your Web browser: http://www.sjchamber.org/ypn/ENews/March_2009/index.htm


MARCH 2009                                                               a monthly e-newsletter of the Young Professionals Network

 


YP SPOTLIGHT



Bob Decker
Team Leader
YPN Large Events Team

Employer
Wachovia Securities

Job Title
Financial Advisor. The mission of my practice is to help clients determine their financial goals based on their dreams and aspirations, and then help them implement appropriate strategies to achieve these goals.

Hometown
Dowagiac, MI

Hobbies/Interests
College and pro sports, golf, racquetball, boating and fishing.

Something Most People Don’t Know About You
"I moonlight as a high school football official."


ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL 2009


 Get involved and make an impact in the success of what will be one of the hottest community events of the summer – the 2009 College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. This year, the Enshrinement Festival will be a full weekend of events held July 17 and 18.

YPN has been asked to spearhead the Friday festivities, and we need volunteers on the Block Party/Concert/Fireworks Committee. This is an all-day event beginning at noon! The next committee meeting is March 30 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Crowe Horwath Training Center. Contact Cathy Raven or Kelly Kimmich for more information.

Friday will also feature the Ribs Cook-Off from noon – 7:00 p.m. This event features the Kansas City BBQ Society, which has added South Bend to its 2009 Great American BBQ Tour! To learn more or assist on this committee, contact Becky Hayden.

Saturday kicks-off with an Urban Adventure! It's a crazy, wacky event that involves biking, running, walking, nature trails, the East Race Waterway, climbing, ropes and mystery events. This committee needs more volunteers! The next meeting is a breakfast meeting at The Chamber of Commerce on March 23 from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. E-mail JV Peacock to RSVP for their next meeting!

The parade on Saturday also needs more volunteers. Contact Lisa Malin to volunteer for the Parade Committee.





TODAY, Thursday, March 19
Fitting Exercise Into a
Busy Lifestyle
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Pinnacle Athletic Club
 Complimentary

Join YPN for this active look into the latest trends and programs for fitting exercise into your busy schedule. All attendees will receive a free one-week membership to Pinnacle. Two door prize drawings for a three-month membership will also be given away.

REGISTER/LEARN MORE

Thursday, March 26
YPN Lunch 'N Learn
Keys to Effective Negotiation
 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Crowe Horwath Training Center
 $10 per person

Attorney Bill Jonas will provide insight from his 30+ years of experience on how to best achieve success when handling delicate negotiations.

REGISTER/LEARN MORE

  
 CHAMBER EVENTS

 'BASS EVENTS


COMMUNITY CORNER

    March for Babies
Join other members of our community in the annual March for Babies fundraiser walk on Saturday, April 25. Benefiting the March of Dimes, the walk raises funds to help moms in our community have healthy babies and to give hope to families with babies born sick or too soon. For more information, go to www.marchforbabies.org.

...........................................................................................................

   Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
On Saturday, April 4, the YWCA of St. Joseph County is asking men to literally Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®. During the event, men will walk in women’s high-heeled shoes to raise funds and awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence. Pick up a registration form at area locations or register online at www.ywcasjc.org - just click on the Big Shoe!

...........................................................................................................

   Go Red for Women
The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Expo and Luncheon will be held Thursday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels is this year’s keynote speaker, empowering women to reach out and support others in leading a heart-healthy lifestyle. The event also includes a silent auction and educational breakout sessions. Tickets are $45 per person. Contact Alexandra McMahon at t-alexandra.mcmahon@heart.org for more information.

...........................................................................................................

   Hit the Lanes
If you’re known for getting turkeys, this is your season to shine. Two local organizations are holding bowling events this month. March of Dimes will host Bowling for Babies on Thursday, March 26 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at Chippewa Bowl. Tickets are $20 and will include 2-1/2 hours of bowling, light snacks, refreshments, door prizes and 99 cent shoe rental. To purchase tickets, please contact Sarah Ambler at ambler623@gmail.com.

Junior Achievement of Michiana is sponsoring Bowl for Education Saturday, March 28 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Strikes and Spares. The event helps Junior Achievement deliver financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship programs to over 8,300 students in Michiana annually. Teams are comprised of five bowlers and each participant is encouraged to raise $75 in donations. For each $75 raised, that individual will be entered into the grand prize drawing. Door prizes are also available. Contact Nick Dalton at ndalton@michianaja.org to register.
 
  

READING CORNER

The Last Lecture
By: Randy Pausch

Professors are often charged with delivering “Last Lectures.” The idea is based on the question, "If this were your last opportunity to speak, what would you say? What legacy would you leave?"

On September 18, 2007, a computer science professor named Randy Pausch delivered a last lecture named “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” to 400 people at Carnegie Mellon University. Pausch, husband and father of three, began the lecture by showing CT scans of his cancerous pancreas and announcing that he had been given only months to live.

The Last Lecture is an uplifting book, not about dying or fighting cancer, but about living. Pausch clicks through a slideshow of personal photos, diagrams and videos and gives advice on:

  • Overcoming obstacles (brick walls)

  • Achieving your dreams

  • Enabling the dreams of others

  • Seizing every moment

Click here to watch a video of the entire lecture.

VOLUNTEER
 


Board Position With Make a Difference Michiana
Are you interested in helping build connections between Michiana businesses and the local nonprofit sector? Make a Difference Michiana, a local non-profit organization, is currently looking for new board members. The organization provides a valuable connection between local resources and people to over 300 local nonprofit agencies in their network. For more information, e-mail
Cara Long.
 

JOIN OUR TEAM

Two YPN work teams are seeking volunteers.

The Marketing Team is seeking two additional team members. A background in marketing or public relations would be helpful. Previous involvement in YPN events is also preferred. Contact team leader Andrea Deitchley to volunteer.

The Outreach Team is in need of three to four new team members to assist with connecting with community organizations for board/volunteer opportunities and to find local arts/culture events of interest to YPs. Contact Tania Bengtsson for more details.

 


Presenting Sponsors






Supporting Sponsors

























 

 

 

 



Click to from YPN communications.