May 8th, 2007
RSCVA Board Room
Reno Town Mall (across from Convention Center)
4:30p to 6:00p

Free to members and their guests

For those YPN members who have been interested in getting involved in the Program Committee – or those who just want to brainstorm possible events and programs for the RTYPN, we are going to finally get started! We’d like to have all interested members gather at the RSCVA Board room to discuss the myriad of wonderful opportunities available through the YPN and look at ways of organizing those programs into manageable committees.

Board members will lead the group through a brief discussion of the programs and events discussed to date, as well as facilitate a brainstorming session with the group. All ideas are welcome and encouraged!This will be RTYPN’s event for May, so we will also have some time for networking and mingling.The RSCVA has generously offered the facilities and due the security conditions (doors locking) we need to start the meeting at 4:30.

For those who are unable to attend, please feel free to send any ideas to(programs@renotahoypn.com or call Stacey at (775) 560-9228.  A preliminary view of the programs is below. We have divided the programs into 6 categories that describe different aspects of community involvement and professional growth.Interact - connect with other young professionals and meet community leaders

  • social and recreational activities
  • partner with EDAWN, Chamber, WIN, NCET
  • provide cultural opportunities
  • provide annual summit for state yp’s

Affect - influence community, government and industry

  • Partner with RGJ on “20 under 40” awards
  • participate in Chamber Business Advocacy Council
  • learn about government processes
  • join municipal advisory boards

Lead - be active in community leadership positions

  • retain board and community committee positions
  • promote ypn at various venues
  • participate in Leadership Reno Sparks Program

Attract - improve pool of young workforce by helping to attract and retain young people

  • professional recruiting trips
  • online internship and job tools
  • marketing tools for human resource departments
  • yp forum of issues
  • revitalize downtown and promote high quality of life
  • “discover reno” forum for people new to the area

Grow - support professional development, and education

  • speaker  series
  • lunch with leaders
  • mentoring opportunities with professionals
  • life lesson series

Give - be active in maintaining our region’s quality of life

  • environmental, arts and social non-profits
  • mentoring and volunteerism
  • help to change your workplace