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DEVELOPMENT: Personal – Professional - Social
"A group of young professionals dedicated to the education, growth and success of themselves and the community in which they are part of through networking, professional development, community outreach and social events."
A group of young professionals involved in the community they live and work in by supporting local businesses and partnering with local philanthropy efforts. YPD offers a wide variety of activities and opportunities, social events, community service projects and presentations on professional development.
What YPD exactly does YPD do?
- Get involved
- Meet new people, make new friends
- Build your professional network
- Give back to the community
- Educate yourself
- Get your name out
- Plan events
- Make your mark
- Have fun!
- Take it to the next level...
Committees
To ensure the progression of YPD as a powerful and empowering group, five distinct sub-committees are the heart of YPD. This community of talented individuals is dedicated to making Dubuque an attractive place to live, work and play through five areas: professional development, community service, relationship building, marketing, and social and cultural opportunities.
Committees typically meet once a month and are a great way to not only get involved, but to take part in developing YPD's future. Share your skills and creativity by getting involved with any of the following committees:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Professional Development Committee develops, connects and empowers young professionals through opportunities and resources to enhance professional development and businesses success through planning monthly luncheons.
Derek Olberding and RJ Montes | professionaldevelopment@ypdubuque.org | Committee Co-Chairs
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee reaches out to new YPD members, connects the members of he organization, and recruits members to actively participate in YPD.
Jeff Vaassen and Heather Norman | membership@ypdubuque.org | Committee Co-Chairs
COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
The Community Service Committee is dedicated to providing quality community service opportunities to YPD with a focus on young people and their families in Dubuque.
Sam Yamoah and Jennifer Roling | communityservice@ypdubuque.org | Committee Co-Chairs
MARKETING COMMITTEE
The Marketing Committee concentrates on crafting the message and identity of YPD, and creates new ways to reach current members and potential new members to YPD.
Lynn Kamm | marketing@ypdubuque.org | Committee Chair
SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE
The Symposium Committee brings passion and energy to Iowa's premier young professional development conference. Time commitment lasts from early spring to the Symposium in November, and different committees will have different time commitments during that period. The sub-committees include financial, event setup, logistics, marketing, publicity, and registration.
Chelsea Ellingson and Derek Olberding | symposium@ypdubuque.org | YP Symposium Co-Chair
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee members are elected as the voice of those not on committees and they maintain the YPD vision, finances, strategic planning, committee communication and other duties as needed.
Meggan Healey, Jennifer Roling and Brian Kallback | To get involved in one of the YPD sub-committees, simply email one of the committee co-chairs for more information or to find out when a committee is meeting next.
STEERING COMMITTEE
The Steering Committee, the leading body of YPD, is made up of two co-chairs from each of the five sub-committees, plus the Executive Committee. To contact a Steering Committee member, please see the above contacts.
COLLEGE COMMITTEE – Future Young Professionals
The Future Young Professionals - college committee is responsible for coordinating efforts to organize a college chapter of YP Dubuque on all area higher education campuses and facilitate programming tailored more specifically to student members of the organization.
Robert Springer and Katie Kraus | FYP co-chairs
Sponsors
2012-2013 Ultimate Sponsors
2012-2013 Silver Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring YPD, there are many opportunities. Our sponsorships are sold through the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, to attract new members and secure business sponsors for Chamber programs, events, electronic media and publications. Click here to find out more information.
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