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A New Look for YPGP!

07-28-2010
The Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria is excited to announce that it will now be changing its logo and acronym to YPGP.   It is our mission to attract and retain young professionals to the Greater Peoria region, and this change more clearly aligns and identifies us with the Greater Peoria area.  Look for changes on our website and promotional materials very soon.

A Message from the YPGP Co-Chairs!

06-02-2010
Hello YPGP Members,
June 1st marks the start of a new year for YPGP and with that a new group of officers. As the new Co-Chairs, we look forward to continuing the growth of the organization. We particularly want to thank the outgoing co-chairs Ryan Alwood and Jessica Moroz for their leadership efforts this past year.

YPGP T-Shirts for Sale

05-03-2010
The Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria has YPGP t-shirts for sale. There are both men and women's styles and sizes. For more information or to purchase a YPGP t-shirt visit: http://www.cafepress.com/ypogp

It is Time for YPGP Membership Renewals!

03-31-2010

YPGP is approaching the end of the 2010-2011 YPGP fiscal year. (The year end is May 30th.) Membership Renewals will begin on May 1st! The annual membership fee is only $40!

YPGP strives to Engage, Empower and Develop Young Leaders in our Community.
• Engage- YPGP members are engaged in the community through monthly socials, networking, volunteer opportunities and cultural events throughout the Greater Peoria Area.

• Empower- Connect with the future leaders of the Peoria Area and make lasting connections with like minded Young Professionals.

• Develop- Build upon your professional and personal leadership skills through YPGP's professional development programs and leadership academy. YPGP is grooming the area's leaders of tomorrow.

All current YPGP members will be receiving a letter and renewal invoice in the mail. You may either renew online, or by sending payment to the Chamber office.

It is a simple to renew online. Please note that we use paypal to accept YPGP memberships.

Visit www.ypogp.org.  
Use your username to login.
Click on "Click here to renew your membership through May 31, 2010.
Click on the button that says "Active one year's membership"
Be sure you have one (1) membership in your shopping cart.
Update shopping cart.
Pay

If you have any questions about YPGP, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Stabler at (309) 495-5914 or sstabler@chamber.h-p.org  

 

YPGP Adds Health/Wellness Committee

03-31-2010
The YPGP Health and Fitness Committee's mission is two-fold. First, to engage YPGP members in sports activities allowing our members to compete and network at the same time, while having fun and being physically active. The Committee is responsible for organizing YPGP teams for sports like softball, basketball, bowling and running.

Be sure to Vote!

02-01-2010

YPO members are involved citizens dedicated to the success and improvement of Peoria. But you cannot truly be involved unless you vote, so get out there and make a difference! February 2, 2010 is Primary Election Day in Illinois and there are a number of great candidates running for local and state-wide office. For a primary election, voters will arrive at the polls and request either a Republican or Democratic ballot. Some nonpartisan races, such as school board, will appear on both ballots.

With recent elections in Peoria decided by only a handful of votes, each voice really does make a difference. Do your part to support our community, get out and vote on February 2nd.

Illinois Fair Map Amendment -- What is it and why should you care?

02-01-2010

Today in Illinois the standard assumption is that our legislators pick their voters rather than the voters pick their legislators. Why do Illinoisans say that? Because of how Illinois draws legislative districts after every census. For the past three decades legislators have created their districts after drawing a name out of a hat. Illinois is the ONLY state in the nation that allows such a process to determine who and how legislative districts are drawn. The result of this process is that 98% of the elections for the Illinois legislature are won by the incumbent.

To change this process and take it away from the elected officials and put it in the hands of an independent commission to make redistricting more transparent, fair and accessible to the public, we need your help.

Get Involved, Go Vote

01-18-2010
YPO members are involved citizens dedicated to the success and improvement of Peoria. But you cannot truly be involved unless you vote, so get out there and make a difference! February 2, 2010 is Primary Election Day in Illinois and there are a number of great candidates running for local and state-wide office. For a primary election, voters will arrive at the polls and request either a Republican or Democratic ballot. Some nonpartisan races, such as school board, will appear on both ballots.
Today voting is easier than ever. If you think you will not have time to vote on February 2nd, take advantage of early voting right now. This option is available until January 28th throughout the Peoria metro area. If you live inside the City, early voting is available at the Election Commission (next to the downtown police station), the Care and Treatment Board on Knoxville, or ICC North Campus on University. Early voting is even open on Saturdays. If you live outside the City, contact your County Clerk for a list of locations. The County Clerk's office can help you register to vote as well.
• Peoria County Clerk: 672-6070.
• Tazewell County Clerk: 477-2267
• Woodford County Clerk: 467-2822
• Marshall County Clerk: 246-6325‎

With recent elections in Peoria decided by only a handful of votes, each voice really does make a difference. Do your part to support our community, get out and vote on February 2nd.

Young Professionals Give Back for the Holidays!

12-10-2009
The Young Professionals Organization celebrated the holiday season and to give back to the Central Illinois Community at the December 3rd YPO social. YPO hosted a community wide canned food / toy drive to support the Peoria Friendship House. The Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service is funded by the Heart of Illinois United Way, churches, individuals, grants/foundations, community support, and fundraisers.

With help from the Peoria community and YPO members, YPO was able to present The Peoria Friendship House with more than 300 canned food items, more than 150 toys, and in an auction and over $150 in cash.

Thank you to everyone that donated canned food or toys, gave money, attended the YPO social, and assist the Peoria Friendship House with their needs. All of the proceeds will assist those that are less fortunate during the holiday season.

 

Jim Maloof's 90th Birthday Party

11-02-2009

On October 19th, several YPO members volunteered at Jim Maloof's 90th Birthday Party hosted by Peoria Ballet. This birthday party was a community wide celebration for a man who has done so much for central Illinois. With over 300 guests in attendance, YPO members helped with various event logistics while networking and having a great time. This opportunity was posted on YPO's Community Connection website. Take a look at Community Connection for more volunteer opportunities like this!

 

 

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