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YP SPOTLIGHT
Megan McCrory
Team Member
YPN
Large Events Team
Job Title/Employer
Customer Product Support Engineer, Bayer HealthCare DiabetesCare
Tell Us About
Your Job
"I develop the plan for service and support for the products we produce. The cool part of my job is traveling around the world to train customer service on new products. I also work with the R&D teams during product development as well as evaluate returned product from the field."
Something Most People Don't
Know About You
"I don't like Ferris wheels but love roller coasters."
Hobbies/Interests
"Knitting, camping, cycling and hanging out with my
nephew."
How Have You
Benefited from YPN?
"At my workplace the average age is 50 so YPN is really a way for me to interact and network with other professionals my age. Being involved in the
YPN Large Events Team has been great for expanding my view of the region and getting a chance to work with great people."
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150 YEARS OF BASEBALL
IN SOUTH BEND
Regarded as our national pastime, baseball has
played an important role in many communities
over the years—South Bend is no exception. The first baseball game to take place in South Bend was documented in 1860. Now, 150 years later, the sport continues to bring families and friends together thanks in large part to the establishment of our local minor league team, the South Bend Silver Hawks.
In 1985, it was announced that a stadium would be built in downtown South Bend with the goal to further economic redevelopment in the area. Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium, commonly referred to as “the Cove,” was
built in 1987 and hosted the home opener of the South Bend White Sox, a Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, in April 1988. The team was renamed the South Bend Silver Hawks in 1994 as a tribute to the Studebaker Silver Hawk automobile. At the conclusion of their 1996 season, the Silver Hawks announced a new affiliation with the Arizona Diamondbacks, which continues to this day.
“Our
community is so fortunate to have a
locally-owned professional baseball team,” said
Amy Hill, YP and Silver Hawks director of marketing and community partnerships. “Our players, coaches and visiting teams provide a boost to the local economy while working hard to provide a positive, lasting impression.”
Silver Hawks Opening Day 2010
Thursday, April 8 vs. the Great Lakes Loons
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Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with the game beginning at 6:30 p.m. -
Tickets are now available online at
www.silverhawks.com
or at the Cove box office.
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A “Dyngus Day” package is available for $12, which includes a ticket, access to the Upper Deck and an all-you-can-eat Polish buffet. -
Pepsi products and draft beers will be available for $1 in recognition of “Thirsty Thursdays,” a promotion that will continue throughout the season at Thursday home games.
NOMINATE A YP FOR FORTY UNDER 40
 Do you know someone under the age of 40 who exemplifies initiative, dedication in pursuing their career and investment in others through their involvement in civic, charitable and/or religious organizations? If so, it's time to give this person the recognition they deserve.
Click here to download and complete the nomination form. For questions or additional information, contact Erin Heldstab at 574.234.0051, ext.274.The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, April 14. Recipients will be announced in early May and celebrated at a luncheon on Friday, June 4, at the Gillespie Conference Center in South Bend.
COMMUNITY CORNER
 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the U93 Green Party
U93 is throwing a big tent party at Heritage Square
Shopping Center in Granger
today, March 17, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Admission is $5 and a portion of the proceeds go to The Center for The Homeless. Mack Pherson and The Struts, Alligator Blackbird and DJ Sticky Boots will perform throughout the night. The party is from 4:00
p.m. to midnight and the first 93 guests get an official Green Party t-shirt. 21 and over please. More at
www.u93.com.
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Bike the Bend
Participate in this unique inaugural bike ride through 30 miles of streets and trails, restricted to motor vehicles, through South Bend, Mishawaka
and the University of Notre Dame campus. Bike the Bend has been
created for riders of all ages and skill levels. This
non-competitive bicycling event will take place on Sunday, May 23,
and is perfect for communities, families
and friends. You set your own start time (between 6:30 and 11:30
a.m.) and ride as much or as little of the route as you like. Log on
to
www.bikethebend.com for registration and route information. Discounted early bird registration rates also available for registration before April 23 or May 15.
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Homeward Bound
Walk to raise money and increase awareness about affordable housing and homelessness in our community during the St. Joseph County Homeward Bound
Walk on April 25. Since its inception, Homeward Bound has raised
more than $2.8 million for more than 100 affordable housing and
homeless service providers across the state. Funds raised stay in
the communities in which they were raised. For more information
click here.
READING CORNER
You Don't Need a Title to be a Leader
by Mark Sanborn
This book is a great reminder that each of us has the ability to be a leader in our daily lives and make a positive difference, regardless of our title or position.
The author, a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, drives home the point that genuine leadership is determined by how we influence the lives of those around us.
Sanborn shows how leaders can show ROI (Return on Investment) through Relationships,
Outcomes and Improvements. Sanborn also shows how to achieve power with people rather than
power over people!
The book also includes:
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