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Reference the calendars to the right for a specific month.
January 14, 2010
ANNUAL KICKOFF MEETING/NETWORKING
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Akron-Summit County Main Library
Address: 60 South High Street, Downtown Akron
Meeting Room 1
Map: Get Directions
Details: Excited to hear what YPA is planning for the upcoming year? Want to give some suggestions for potential YPA events? Have ideas on how to improve YPA and get more people involved? Just want to network with some cool people? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then join us on the evening of January 14 as YPA kicks off 2010! While we have some great ideas for the upcoming year, we intentionally leave plenty of room in our schedule for new ideas that are generated during this open-forum brainstorming session.
Once the Kickoff Meeting ends, we’ll move down the street to Crave for networking in the bar area. Crave is walking distance from the Library, on 57 E Market St.
In addition, the start of the new year is the perfect time to become a member and/or update your information, as we’re providing a 30% discount during the month of January! For only $35 (rather than $50) you can become/renew your YPA membership. During 2010, you’ll see multiple events that have a discounted admission fee if you’re a member, so January is the month to sign up. Membership forms will be available at the meeting, or fill it out ahead of time by clicking here. Provide any updated email addresses, name changes, etc to our email address.
January 20, 2010
Young Professionals and Next Generation Leaders Night with the Zips
Time: 5:30pm -7:00pm networking, followed by U of Akron Zips men’s basketball team versus Miami Redhawks
Location: James A Rhodes Arena
Parking: Free! Recommended to park in the garage on the corner of Spicer Street and Carroll Street
Map: Get Directions OR Click here for an interactive campus map
Details:Join YPA, YPN, the Greater Akron Chamber, Next Generation Leaders, United Way Young Leaders Society, Young Professionals of First Energy and more for a night of fun, networking, and college basketball! Starting at 5:30, we’ll have a networking pregame social, where there will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar with “happy hour” prices. Then, at 7:00, we’ll watch the Zips take on the Miami Redhawks!
Tickets for this event are $6.00, which includes admission to the pregame social and the basketball game! Tickets must be ordered in advance by calling Katy Ludington at 330-972-8318 or through email at kluding@uakron.edu
February 18, 2010
MINGLE & MIX BOWLING
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Stonehedge Family Fun Center
Address: 580 East Cuyahoga Falls Avenue, Akron, OH 44310
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here. Only 40 bowlers allowed so hurry! RSVPs due by Feb 17th.
Price: $10 for paid YPA members; $12 for unpaid members/guests.
Details: Get ready to enjoy an evening of mingle and mix bowling while having a fun and relaxing time networking with Young Professionals of Akron! This will be YPA's first social event of 2010 and will be a great opportunity to meet current and new members, as teams will be picked randomly. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.
Note: Your admission price includes shoes and 2 games. You are required to pay for additional games.
March 23, 2010
YPA NETWORKING MIXER
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Barley House
Parking: Recommended to park in O’Neils (State St.) Deck at 52 W State St. Parking is free after 6pm!
Map: Click Here!
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
Price: Free for paid YPA members; $5 for unpaid members/guests
Become a YPA Member: Click Here!
Details: Join fellow YPA members at Barley House for a networking session as we enjoy the March Madness season! There will be pizza, wings, chips and dip and an assortment of vegetables to munch on. Meet new friends and contacts as we play a March Madness themed game! As always, munchies are included, but drinks are on you!
April 24, 2010
Keep Akron Beautiful
Time: Coffee from 7:30-8:30; Cleanup from 8:30am-11:30am; lunch from 12-1:30pm
Location: Meet at Damacus Road Coffee
Address: 106 S. Main St. in the First Merit Tower
(use the entrance on Mill St.)
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
(Please include your t-shirt size with your RSVP)
Liability Waiver Form: Click Here! (welcome to bring children, but please click here to fill out the appropriate form)
Become a YPA Member: Click Here!
Details:Join the YPA as we fight the litterbug and lend a hand at making our community a more beautiful place to live and work. This year Keep Akron Beautiful is hosting the 29th annual Clean Up Akron Week and on Super Saturday April 24, the YPA will join forces to hold a "Trash Treasure Hunt"!
Coffee: Meet at Damacus Coffee from 7:30-8:30 while YPA treats volunteers to coffee and bagels. Damacus Coffee is located at 106 S. Main St. in the First Merit Tower. Use the entrance on the Mill Street side for direct access.
Cleanup: From the coffee shop we will walk to our cleanup site which will be located in the downtown area. The Cleanup will take place from 8:30-11:30 and include "Trash Treasure Hunt" a scavenger style group game. The exact site location has yet to be determined but will be sent to registered volunteers prior to the event.
Lunch: After the cleanup volunteers are invited to the Akron Zoo for a recognition ceremony, lunch, and free admission. Lunch is from noon-1 and volunteers are free to explore the park once they finish their meals. The Akron Zoo is located at 500 Edgewood Drive in Akron.
The first 30 people to RSVP and submit a completed liability form will receive a YPA T-shirt, wristband for lunch, and admission to the zoo. Liability waiver needs to be returned to Brian Duchon by April 21st. Forms can be returned to Brian via email, fax (330-762-0317), or mail (United Way of Summit County PO Box 1260 Akron OH 44309
May 26, 2010
SUMMER KICK-OFF NETWORKING EVENT
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: Northside Bar & Grille
Address: 111 N. Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Map: Click Here!
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
Price: Free for paid YPA members; $5 for unpaid members/guests.
Become a YPA Member: Click Here!
Details: Kick off summer with the YPA! Join us at Northside for an evening of networking and live music in downtown Akron. Appetizers will be provided, and we'll have tables both inside and outside to enjoy an early summer evening. Be sure to bring your business cards too, as they'll be needed!
June 24, 2010
Networking and Non Profit Opportunities
at Whiskey Dick's
Time: 6 pm -9 pm
Location: Whiskey Dick's
Address: 1 W Exchange St, Akron, OH 44308
Map: Click Here!
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
Price: Free for paid YPA members; $5 for unpaid members/guests.
Become a YPA Member: Click Here!
Details: Summer is heating up in downtown Akron, so YPA has planned a cool event! Join us at Whiskey Dick's for a unique evening: not only will we have plenty of networking opportunities and even a fun summer game, but YPA has asked volunteers from several non-profit agencies in the area to be on-hand to offer information and answer questions about their respective groups in a no-pressure setting. We'll have representatives from the United Way, Big Brothers, and Habitat for Humanity on site, so if you've ever had a question or wanted to get more involved with another group, this is the event for you! Appetizers will be provided, and there will be a grill set up outside for those of you who wish to purchase great food hot off the grill.
July 8, 2010
YP Networking Night at the Aeros
Time: 5 pm -7 pm
Location: Canal Park
Address: 300 S Main St, Akron, OH
Map: Click Here!
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
All reservations will be handled on the Greater Akron Chamber's website. Just click on the link for this event in their events calendar to register!
Price: $10
Become a YPA Member: Click Here!
Details: Join YPA, YPN and the Young Professionals of FirstEnergy as we host a Young Professionals Networking Night at the Aeros! Bring your business cards as well as your hometown spirit to cheer on the Akron Aeros! Guests will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with other fellow YP's, watch the game and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of hotdogs, baked beans, chips and popcorn; all for only $10. Networking is from 5 to 7 pm and the game starts at 7:05 pm.
Those interested in attending must register and pay in advance. Walk-ins will be required to pay for the game and food separately, so don't miss out on this great deal! The day of the event, registered guests should enter the stadium at Gate B, near the Wing Warehouse, on the corner of State and Main Streets. Guests can sign in and receive their wristband and ticket. The deadline to RSVP is noon on July 7th.
August 19, 2010
Networking and Wine Tasting in the Valley
Time: 6 pm -8 pm
Location: Papa Joe's
Address: 1561 Akron Peninsula Road Akron, OH 44313
Map: Click Here!
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
All reservations will be handled on the Greater Akron Chamber's website. Just click on the link for this event in their events calendar to register!
Price: $7 for members (PayPal), $12 for non-members (PayPal)
Become a YPA Member: Click Here!
Details: Join us for one of our most popular events of the year, an evening of networking & wine tasting at Papa Joe's in the Valley. Mix and mingle while sipping a glass of wine & enjoying a wide variety of appetizers including Bruschetta & Antipasto Skewers. Let the YPA wine & dine you!
September 23, 2010
YP HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE
Time: 6 pm -9 pm
Location: The Conrad Botzum Farmstead
Address: 3486 Riverview Road, Akron Ohio 44313
Map: Click Here!
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
All reservations will be handled on the Greater Akron Chamber's website. Just click on the link for this event in their events calendar to register!
Price: Free for paid YPA members; $5 for unpaid members/guests
PAY WITH PAYPAL
Become a YPA Member: Click Here!
Details: Join fellow YPA members for a casual hayride and bonfire at the Conrad Botzum Farmstead, located in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ease into autumn by starting the evening with a hot dog and a drink and ending with s'mores and a hayride around the farm! Sponsored by OhioRideShare
October 23, 2010
Zips Tailgate Party at Main Street Madness
Time: 1 pm -10 pm
Location: Jimmy John's Downtown
Address: 371 S Main St, Akron, OH 44311
Map: Click Here!
(Main Street will be closed between Exchange Street and Cedar Street for this event)
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
Price: $3 admission fee for everyone, paid YPA members will be reimbursed with advance RSVP and a visit to the YPA table at the event!
Details: Show your Akron pride by coming Downtown before and after the Zips game for a music and food street party hosted by Jimmy John's, Jimmy's, Diamond Deli, Brubakers, Tear-Ez, Davincis Pizza, and 22 Exchange. Enjoy great music, drink specials, raffles, beer pong tournament, corn hole and beer sales provided by Thirsty Dog. For more information about Main Street Madness, visit the Downtown Akron Partnership's website.
October 27, 2010
OPENING NIGHT at the Q! - CAVS VS. BOSTON
Time: 7 pm
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
Address: 1 Center Court |
Cleveland, OH 44115
Price: $25 Per YP Member and $35 Per Non-Member
Please make checks payable to FE Young Professionals Club and send to: Kimberly DuCharme
Ohio Edison Company
1910 West Market Street A-FAIR-1
Akron, Ohio 44313
Details: Join the Young Professionals of FirstEnergy
Tickets distributed on first payment received basis. Must Receive Payment By Friday, October 22nd. Seats are located in Section 206 - Loudville Center.
If you would like to be seated with someone please contact Kimberly DuCharme directly.
November 17, 2010
Support the USO at Winking Lizard
Time:6 pm -8 pm
Location: Winking Lizard (Fairlawn)
Address: 25 Ghent Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333
Map: Click Here!
(Main Street will be closed between Exchange Street and Cedar Street for this event)
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
Price: Free for everyone, but a donation of AA or AAA batteries for USO is kindly requested
Details: Join YPA as we gather for a social event at the Winking Lizard in Fairlawn! We will be supporting the USO by requesting donations for AA or AAA batteries in lieu of an entrance fee. The event will take place on the heated patio where we'll have assorted appetizers and the chance to play a game or two of Skee-Ball! Make sure you get there early for happy hour specials until 7pm!
December 8, 2010
Holiday Networking Party
Time: 5:30 pm - 9 pm
Location: Akron Civic Theatre
Address: 182 South Main Street, Akron, OH
Map: Click Here!
RSVP: RSVP by clicking here.
Price: Free to attend, any donations collected will be used to adopt a family.
Details: Join YPA and Next Generation Leaders of Goodyear for a night at the Akron Civic Theatre! Come downtown and enjoy plenty of networking, complimentary appetizers, and holiday cheer at one of Akron's cultural landmarks. A cash bar will be available throughout the reception as well as free tours of the theatre from 6-8pm. Also, the event is free to attend but we're collecting donations for YPA's traditional holiday "Adopt a Family". Any monetary donations collected that night will go towards helping make a few Akron families' holiday season a little brighter. This fundraiser is in conjunction with the United Way. Hope to see you there!
Help spread the word: Feel free to inform your friends and co-workers with this flyer!
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