JULY 2010                                                                          a monthly e-newsletter of the Young Professionals Network

YP SPOTLIGHT



Stanley F. Wruble III

Job Title/Employer
Partner at Wruble & Morgan

Hometown
South Bend, Ind.

Tell Us About Your Job
"I am a trial attorney specializing in criminal defense and business litigation. I represent all types of criminal defendants and industries. It is my duty to advocate for my clients and ensure that they are treated fairly throughout all phases of the criminal justice process, and for business clients to fight to protect their interests. I also teach at the Notre Dame Legal Aid Clinic and am a public defender for St. Joseph County."

Hobbies/Interests
"Traveling, mountain biking, yoga, spending time with my two-year-old daughter."

Something Most People Don't Know About You
"I quit my job at a Chicago law firm in 2004 to travel around the world with a backpack for over six months."

What Do You Think Are The Biggest Issues Facing Young Professionals Today?
"I think many young professionals struggle finding the types of opportunities they seek here in the South Bend area and feel compelled to leave town for larger markets, thus creating a drain of talent. This area has so much to offer, but unfortunately, sometimes people have to leave in order to gain perspective on its benefits to have something to compare it to."

URBAN ADVENTURE GAMES 2010
a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience

Michiana area residents and visitors looking for a reason to head outdoors and experience the city of South Bend in a fast-paced, energy-infused way can do so by participating in the second annual Urban Adventure Games.

Games take place on Saturday, July 31, 2010 and include a unique race which combines an athletic competition with a city-wide scavenger hunt, in addition to a cornhole tournament and after party. Registration for the 2010 Urban Adventure Games is now available online at www.urbanadventuregames.com and will be open through July 29.

Starting and ending at Coveleski Stadium, the second annual Urban Adventure Games race will lead participants through the city of South Bend from checkpoint to checkpoint, testing them both physically and mentally. Participants will bike, run, paddle, climb and even fly throughout the city, while simultaneously finding hidden clues, answering trivia questions and completing tasks along the way.

Race participants can make the day as challenging or as fun as they want with four new levels of competition this year. Divisions include the Open Division, Elite Division for more extreme athletes, Junior Division for youth under the age of 18 and a Family Division.

This year’s Urban Adventure Games have also expanded to include a cornhole tournament and after party. These event additions allow even more opportunities for individuals and families to take part in the Urban Adventure Games without having to compete in the race.

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YPN has agreed to participate in a national survey of young professionals throughout the country being conducted by Development Counsellors International, a marketing firm that works with cities, states and countries to attract jobs and tourists. The survey is brief and should take no more than five minutes to complete. Please take a moment to complete the survey before next Friday, July 23!

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  Foodstock 2010
Listen to some great local tunes and help a great cause at Foodstock 2010, to be held this Saturday, July 17, from 1 – 8 p.m. at St. Patrick's County Park. Foodstock is a family-friendly summer concert showcasing the tunes of rock-n-roll, blues, funk and Irish music. Food, beverages and alcohol will be available for purchase, or you can pack your own picnic (no coolers, no glass, no alcohol and no smoking). There will be a bounce house and children's games. Tickets are $15 in advance (available on the United Way Web site) or $20 at the gate. Children 14 and under are free if accompanied by an adult. All proceeds benefit People Gotta Eat, a collaboration of local food pantries networked together to provide information about the plight of hunger in our community.

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  Then and Now: Downtown South Bend Architecture Walking Tour
Then and Now is a free, fun and informative guided walking tour of downtown South Bend landmark buildings to be held on Friday, July 30 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. The tour will be led by experts in historic architecture and local history. This is a group tour and space is limited. Reservations required by Tuesday, July 27. For information and reservations e-mail Cara Grabowski or call Downtown South Bend, Inc. at 574.282.1110.

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  On the River 2010
On the River 2010 will be held August 6 – 7 to benefit the Center for the Homeless. Friday, August 6 from 6 - 11 p.m. is Teen Night, followed by Family Day on August 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and the 21+ Beach Bash on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. For more information about activities and ticket prices visit www.ontheriverfest.com.

VOLUNTEER

United Way

Put your development skills to work! The United Way of St. Joseph County is seeking YP volunteers to dedicate 20-30 hours over a four to five month period contacting local businesses and individuals.

The ultimate goal is to educate prospective donors about the United Way and its funded agencies. Volunteers will also be trained on best practices when soliciting contributions and learn how they can assist companies in establishing and running an employee campaign. If you are interested in this opportunity, e-mail Greg Downes or call him at 574.245.3502.

Additional information on the United Way of St. Joseph County is available online at www.uwsjc.org.

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