February 2010
This month...
E-News February 2010
Chairman's Message
Upcoming Events
LEAD Brevard's 4 Under 40
YP Fast Track
New and Renewing Members
Our January 28th event marked the 50th social for ypB, haven't we come a long way? LEAD Brevard created ypB in 2005 as part of its Brevard Tomorrow Initiative in an effort to retain young professionals in our community so that we could ensure and exciting and vibrant future here on the Space Coast.
Many of you have been with us since our inception- in a sense, we have grown up together. Thank you for your membership and for your leadership. Now over 200 members strong, we are continuing our mission to inspire and empower career-minded individuals to engage in civic, social and professional development. This being said, ypB is evolving to meet the changing needs of our changing community. 2010 will bring you some great new programming as well as some exciting changes. We will be answering your requests for more varied programming and more purpose driven networking opportunities. We will be offering you networking socials and signature events on alternating month schedule. During February, Awareness and Community Service month, you are invited to LEAD Brevard's Annual 4 Under 40 event recognizing individuals under 40 making a difference in our community. We will also be partnering with United Way's Emerging Leaders and Brevard Achievement Center for some great community based events.
As always, I want to recognize the work of our oversight committee, without whom we could not bring you the quality of programs that we do! Most importantly, I'd like to recognize you, our members. You are the life blood of this program and we're excited to have you with us for this journey!
David Hall
ypB Chairman
This month, ypB is partnering with United Way’s Emerging Leaders and Brevard Achievement Center to bring you some very community minded events:
February 16 – Breakfast with Leaders
Dayle Olson – President, Brevard Achievement Center
8:00 - 9:30 am
Brevard Achievement Center
1845 Cogswell St., Rockledge
When Dayle Olson became president of BAC in 1985, the organization had an annual budget of under $2 Million and 83 employees. Today, BAC has over 700 people on their payroll and an annual budget of over $25 Million! Not your average CEO, Dayle is also a renowned harpist…and once upon a time he used to bike (yes, on a bicycle) across the state of Iowa every year. Join us for Breakfast on Feb. 16 to learn how he has done and achieved so much.
RSVP to Alecia McCoy or 631.2740 by February 11th.
Register Now for the 6th Annual 4 Under 40!
As the community leadership connection in Brevard County, LEAD Brevard recognizes the need for our community to applaud the contributions of our emerging leaders in the public, private and non profit sectors who make contributions to improve our overall quality of life. While we can all name existing community leaders, how many of us know an individual who is ‘emerging’ in their leadership role in our community? It’s time to showcase these new community leaders!
Each year, individuals from throughout the community are nominated, from that pool twelve become finalists. Help us celebrate these twelve and the top 4 under 40 on Friday, February 19th, 2010 at the Bernie Simpkins Auditorium on the Campus of Brevard Community College in Cocoa for an evening of entertainment and celebration. This year's event will feature National Recording Artist Christian Tamburr and the Christian Tamburr Quartet. For more information call LEAD Brevard at 321.632.8222 or E-mail Erica@LEADBrevard.org
Tickets are $75 each, or receive a 10% discount on a block of 4 or more seats.
This year's finalists are: Carey Beam- Craig Technologies; Julie Braga- Marriott; Steve Crisafulli- Crisafulli Enterprises, Inc. / State Representative, Florida House District 32; Courtney Culver-Symetrics Industries, LLC; Leasha Flammio-Watson- Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC; Jimi Gonzalez- Island Systems and Design; Susan McGrath- United Way of Brevard; Jennifer Neuhard- Florida Institute of Technology; Jennifer Ogburn- Harris Corporation; Joe Sofia- Florida Business Bank; Lisa Stigall- Harrish Corporation; and Andrew Walters- Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Meet the finalists online HERE
Register online HERE
YP Fast Track is now enrolling for the summer session
YP Fast Track is the newest leadership and professional development program from LEAD Brevard, Brevard County's premier leadership development organization.
YP Fast Track is designed for young, working professionals - programs are conveniently scheduled and modules are designed to provide the maximum learning experience based on your program goals.
YP Fast Track will help develop your leadership skills and your strengths, putting you in a position to accelerate your career.
YP Fast Track engages you in the Brevard community, introducing you to the people and places on the Space Coast and showing how you can get involved and make a difference.
YP Fast Track is just what it says: The Fast Track for any young professional wanting to take their career to the next level!
Knowing that today's young professionals want opportunities to learn the skills that will help them succeed, we've developed a program that gives you the foundation to build on, from leadership development and professional skills, to personal growth and community service.
Developed with input from young professionals, YP Fast Track is five, day-long sessions that will provide you with hands-on, interactive learning experiences, insights from established and successful professionals, a glimpse into your leadership style and how to best use it, and an overview of what makes Brevard County a great place to live, work, and play!
Enrollment Forms and additional information are available online at www.LEADBrevard.org.
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Welcome (and welcome back!) to our new and renewing members:
Lisa Brusca, Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard; Andrew Cameron, Brevard Physicians Network; Jason Fischer, Zies Widerman & Malek; Julie Meyer, RE/MAX; and Michael Zeller, Scottrade .
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