The Voice of YPs in Brevard
E-News November 2008
♦ Welcome ypB's newest members and thanks to those who renewed
Thanks to everyone who's made the investment in ypB!
New Members
Angel Andujar, Sierra Lobo, Inc.; Jason Fults, ASRC- Aerospace; Betty Gillander, Harris Corporation; Julie Meyer, RE/MAX; Michael Rowland, Raymond James & Associates; Alyshia Van Ry, DRS Technology; Patricia White, Ford Motor Company
Renewing Members
Johnathan Barnes, Computer Sciences Raytheon; Walter Ferrero, Union America Mortgage; Kristin Foley, Nationwide Insurance; Thomas Fulmer, Success Essentials; David Hall, BankFIRST; Joe Harris, Countrywide Home Loans; Paul Kenney, National City Bank; Nick Roman, Keller Williams Realty
Johnathan Barnes, Computer Sciences Raytheon; Walter Ferrero, Union America Mortgage; Kristin Foley, Nationwide Insurance; Thomas Fulmer, Success Essentials; David Hall, BankFIRST; Joe Harris, Countrywide Home Loans; Paul Kenney, National City Bank; Nick Roman, Keller Williams Realty
Executive Chat 10/28
An intimate group of YPs soaked up the advice of Chester Straub, Jr., the Executive Director for the Technological Research Development Authority (TRDA), at the recent Executive Chat on October 28th. Mr. Straub told of his experience in the economic development industry and his time at the US Department of Commerce, where he was acting Assistant Secretary for Economic Development. He engaged in a question and answer session after the discussion.
October Social 10/30
Last month ypB enjoyed a touch of the arts at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne. 70 yps attended from throughout the community. Attendees were encouraged to dress in costume to celebrate Halloween. Yps enoyed complimentary appetizers, King Center ticket giveaways and as always good networking! A very special thank you to our host and ypBuy! partner, the King Center for a memorable evening! Check out pictures from the event at www.spacecoasthot.com.
♦ YPs come out in force on Election Day
Based on aggregate information taken from CNN.com (November 5, 2008), Jason Breitfeller, PMP.
Nationally the YP demographic made a significant difference in this election. The 18-44 year olds (YPs) accounted for 47% of the people voting in the election.
Here are the national results:
Aged 18-44 (47% of the vote)
Obama 57.36%
McCain 40.64%
Other 2.00%
45+ (53% of the vote)
Obama 47.79%
McCain 50.21%
Other 2.00%
Click Here for Brevard County election results
♦ Upcoming ypB Events
November 20th Networking Social
Join us for our monthly networking event on Thursday, November 20th from 6:00 until 8:00PM at ypBuy! partner, Kiwi Tennis Club – 30 Tradewinds Drive, Indian Harbour Beach. Please consider bringing one unwrapped toy for donation to 107.1 WA1A’s Toys for Kids drive.
CLICK HERE for directions
Admission is free for ypB members and $10.00 for nonmembers. No need to RSVP - we look forward to welcoming you!
Volunteer Opportunity with Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute
On going- call HSWRI for details 407-370-1650
On going- call HSWRI for details 407-370-1650
Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute is performing acoustic research in the Indian River Lagoon and needs some on-site data gathering. Specifically, needed are volunteers who will be able to make audio recordings using equipment supplied by the Institute, from assigned locations on a regular basis and, as appropriate, assist with data archiving and analyses.
The Objectives of this study are to 1)Develop a library of underwater sound recordings at various locations in the Indian River Lagoon; 2) Compare sounds recorded during different times of the day, different seasons and different years; 3) Involve the local community in a scientific research project and to educate the community about underwater sounds.
If you are interested in taking part in this study, please speak with Debbie Episcopo or Dr. Dan O’Dell in the HSWRI office at 407-370-1650.
♦ This holiday season, give back without giving a cent!
Young Professionals of Brevard, through LEAD Brevard is now on iGive.com! Give back to your organization simply by shopping online this holiday season. The process is easy, just press the iGive.com button on the Young Professionals of Brevard web page and you’ll be able to shop online at over 700 brand name stores. A portion of each purchase will be donated to this organization at no additional cost to you!
♦ ypB featured on 2senseonline!
2senseonline is a new website targeted to young professionals based out of New York. A few weeks back, ypB Chairman, Dawn Hamilton was asked to interview for it’s first Leader Board interview on behalf of ypB. The Leader Board educates readers about the initiatives of various young professional groups. Special thanks to those of you who contributed content for the article!
In this month’s issue of Space Coast Living, ypB members Shannon Meyer, President of the Melbourne-Palm
Bay Chamber of Commerce and Erica Lemp, Program Director of LEAD Brevard are featured, dressed to dazzle as glam fashionistas!
Bay Chamber of Commerce and Erica Lemp, Program Director of LEAD Brevard are featured, dressed to dazzle as glam fashionistas! We hope our members are enjoying their complimentary issues of Space Coast Business and Space Coast Living magazines courtesy of SCB Media Group! Click here to check out this month’s issue.
Have you or a fellow ypB member recently received a special recognition in the community or through your employer? Let us know and we’ll include your achievement in a ypB e-newsletter!
Congratulations to Shannon Meyer for being named the next Executive for the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Meyer has eight years of chamber leadership experience at the Melbourne-Palm Bay chamber and at the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
♦ United Way Emerging Leaders Volunteer Project
November 22nd – 9am to noon
Indoor painting at Community Treatment Center in Cocoa. They are in desperate need of some interior ‘improvements’ so come dressed to paint and help us improve the atmosphere at one of our deserving local agencies.
Address: 1215 Lake Drive, Cocoa
RSVP to Alecia McCoy amccoy@uwbrevard.org or 631-2740
♦ Go, Do, See! What's happening around Brevard
CLICK HERE for information about upcoming events and activities of interest on the Space Coast, including opportunities to volunteer your time and talents for worthy causes.
CLICK HERE for information about upcoming events and activities of interest on the Space Coast, including opportunities to volunteer your time and talents for worthy causes.
