Reno Tahoe YPN Blog http://blog.renotahoeypn.com blog space for the reno tahoe young professionals network Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:46:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 en Balloons & Bubbles - May 9th http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/17/balloons-bubbles-may-9th/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/17/balloons-bubbles-may-9th/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:46:10 +0000 jbuckley http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/17/balloons-bubbles-may-9th/ Support one of the most beloved and spectacular events in our community! The Great Reno Balloon Race will start the season with its inaugural Balloons & Bubbles Champagne Tasting at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Eldorado Hotel Casino.

Sparkling wine specialist Nels Becker of Gruet Winery will give short lectures on champagne and sparkling wines. Guests will have the opportunity to sample six different varieties paired with desserts provided by the Eldorado, hear music by the String Beings, and participate in a silent auction.

Tickets are $45.00 and can be purchased at Vino 100 located at 748 S. Meadows Parkway or at Eagle Framing and Gallery, located at 765 S. Virginia St. For more information, visit renoballoon.com.

Don’t miss this sparkling event!

Balloons & Bubbles
Friday, May 9
7–9 p.m.
Crystal Ballroom at the Eldorado

]]> http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/17/balloons-bubbles-may-9th/feed/ UNR Young Alumni Chapter Beer Fest Scholarship Fundraiser http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/15/unr-young-alumni-chapter-beer-fest-scholarship-fundraiser/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/15/unr-young-alumni-chapter-beer-fest-scholarship-fundraiser/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:33:11 +0000 sfoust http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/15/unr-young-alumni-chapter-beer-fest-scholarship-fundraiser/ Support the young professionals of the University of Nevada Young Alumni Chapter (YAC) by attending this year’s YAC Beer Fest scholarship fundraiser.

WHEN: Friday, April 25th from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
WHERE: Grand Sierra Resort’s Reno/Tahoe Ballroom.
COST: $25.00 in advance or $30.00 in CASH ONLY at the door.

Event price includes free sampling of various beers, appetizers and live entertainment. Participants who pay in advance will receive a commemorative glass* included in the price of the ticket.

Proceeds from this event raise money for undergraduate scholarships at the University of Nevada, Reno.

*Glasses will be limited to the first 600 people.

FREE admission to All City Live, located in the Grand Sierra Resort, for the after-party featuring Livitz Livitz (entry before 11pm).

Beerfest vendors will be: BJ’s, Brew Brothers, Luce & Sons, Premium Beverage Alliance, Deschutes Brewery, Rail City Casino, Southern Wine & Spirits, Silver Peak Restaurant & Brewing, Buck Bean Brewing Company, Sierra Gold, New West Distributing and more!

FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH


BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
WWW.YACBEERFEST.COM

]]> http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/15/unr-young-alumni-chapter-beer-fest-scholarship-fundraiser/feed/ WEACT Board Positions Available http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/07/weact-board-positions-available/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/07/weact-board-positions-available/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:42:00 +0000 jbuckley http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/07/weact-board-positions-available/ As of April the WEACT (Women Executives Accelerating Change Today) Board of Directors will not have enough board members to conduct business on behalf of the organization and its members. In order for WEACT to continue as an organization, they must fill 2-4 board spots immediately. If you are willing to serve on the board, please call or email Janet Hofmann to obtain the necessary application documents, review and complete the application documents and return them within two days. A brief overview of the requirements are:

-The Board will reduce the current 3 year term to 2-year term (or less) at its April meeting.
-Approximately 10 hours per month.
-Attend monthly board meetings and WEACT events.
-Serve as board liason to at least one committee or serve as an officer of the Board.
-Actively participate in membership recruitment and retention.

Contact: Janet Hofmann
WEACT Membership Services Coordinator
877-572-4951
jhofmanns@hotmail.com

]]> http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/07/weact-board-positions-available/feed/ Update on April 10th “Raise the Bar” http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/04/update-on-april-10th-raise-the-bar/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/04/update-on-april-10th-raise-the-bar/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:41:17 +0000 jbuckley http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/04/update-on-april-10th-raise-the-bar/ An additional speaker will be joining YPN members at Sierra Arts Gallery for the Raise the Bar event on April 10th: Michael Borowitz, Artistic Director for the Nevada Opera.

Voila Catering will provide an array of appetizers and drinks on the house.

Two drawings will be held. One for two (2) tickets to the last showing of the Opera. The other will be for four (4) tickets for the showing of ‘Everything Fitz’, donated by Jennifer Baker of the Washoe County Concerts Association.

Join us for this unique opportunity!

Date: April 10th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Sierra Arts, 17 S. Virginia St. Suite 120

]]> http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/04/04/update-on-april-10th-raise-the-bar/feed/ May 8th “Raise the Bar” YPN Web Launch http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/may-8th-raise-the-bar-ypn-web-launch/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/may-8th-raise-the-bar-ypn-web-launch/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:13:34 +0000 sfoust http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/may-8th-raise-the-bar-ypn-web-launch/ The Reno Tahoe Young Professional’s Network has a new website and we want to share it with our members before it goes live. The launch will take place in conjunction with the May Raise the Bar event, hosted by Cin Cin, The Eldorado’s newest Italian themed bar & lounge. Appetizers and drink specials will be provided by Cin Cin, and business cards will be collected for a drawing to win prizes.

LOCATION: Cin Cin, inside the Eldorado Hotel & Casino
DATE: Thursday, May 8th
TIME: 6-8pm
A presentation introducing the website will take place at 7pm.

]]> http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/may-8th-raise-the-bar-ypn-web-launch/feed/ YPN Committee Volunteer Opportunity http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/ypn-committee-volunteer-opportunity/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/ypn-committee-volunteer-opportunity/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:48:20 +0000 sfoust http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/ypn-committee-volunteer-opportunity/ Are you interested in increasing your level of involvement with YPN? Then start by joining a committee. Our Programs committee is seeking well-qualified and enthusiastic members who would like to get involved in the planning and maintaining of YPN’s monthly events. The Interact and Grow components of the Program committee are seeking individuals who would like to assist on a volunteer basis. If this interest you, please notify the YPN Executive Director by email (execdirector@renotahoeypn.com) ASAP to get on the list. There are only 8-10 spots available, so don’t waste time. Please see info below;

Interact: Networking/Social—“Raise the Bar”
Grow: Professional development/ Life lessons—“Power Luncheons”

]]> http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/ypn-committee-volunteer-opportunity/feed/ April 10th “Raise the Bar” Social Networking Event http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/april-10th-raise-the-bar-social-networking-event/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/april-10th-raise-the-bar-social-networking-event/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:41:46 +0000 sfoust http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/april-10th-raise-the-bar-social-networking-event/ Join members and friends of the Reno Tahoe Young Professional’s Network for a casual and relaxing evening where you can enjoy free drinks, food and great conversation with up and coming leaders in the community at the Sierra Arts Gallery located at 17 S. Virgina St. (next to Dreamers Coffee House). Be sure to come on time as two guest speakers, Elizabeth Cortel and Sam Anderson, will speak to YPN members about what it means to be part of such a great artistic community in Northern Nevada.

Date: April 10th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Sierra Arts/ 17 S. Virginia St., Suite 120

]]> http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/28/april-10th-raise-the-bar-social-networking-event/feed/ Finding Future Young Professionals http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/21/finding-future-young-professionals/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/21/finding-future-young-professionals/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:57:37 +0000 nickb http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/21/finding-future-young-professionals/ The University of Nevada, Reno College of Business is proud to present

Introductory Networking: Seeking Your Next Connection

An Event for business Students, Alumni, Employers & Young Professionals

Friday April 4, 2008 & Friday April 25, 2008 

4:00pm - 5:30pm

This event is designed for students in the business communications course to initiate relationships with business professionals and practice their networking skills.

Alumni, Employers, & Young Professionals will have the opportunity to meet students in their junior and senior years and create connections with up and coming talent.  Young Professionals come and meet your next business partner.  Employers come and meet your next Senior Manager.

 Please RSVP to Carmen Albright at 775-682-9149

]]> http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/21/finding-future-young-professionals/feed/ RTYPN Power Lunch March 20th http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/16/rtypn-power-lunch-march-20th/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/16/rtypn-power-lunch-march-20th/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:05:35 +0000 sfoust http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/16/rtypn-power-lunch-march-20th/ The RTYPN welcomes Chris Howard, MBA, CMA, CMC, CBC to the March, 2008 Power Lunch. After completing a Bachelor in Economics at Stanford University, an MBA at Santa Clara University and two and a half years as an Air Force Officer, and at the age of twenty-five Chris started his extensive career in the business world at Ernst & Young. From there, he went on to make his mark over the next fifteen years in companies such as, Jensen Tools & Alloys, Inc., Pioneer Industries, Inc., Health Tech Management, Inc. and Grant Thornton, CPAs. Chris started his own consulting firm, which was the beginning of other start-up ventures that led him to his current position as the CEO of NorthStar Investors, Inc. He has also been a faculty member at the University of Nevada Reno, University of Phoenix and Sierra Nevada College.

Event Information
March 20th, 2008.

Check-in begins at 11:30AM; event begins promptly at 11:45AM.

1 East First Street, 16th Floor

Parking can be located in the Cal Neva Parking Garage.

Cost is $5, and space is limited. RSVPs are required, and you may call 337-3045 or email knewcomb@accountantsinc.com to reserve your place.

]]> http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/16/rtypn-power-lunch-march-20th/feed/ Volunteer to Serve on Your Citizen Advisory Board! http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/13/volunteer-to-serve-on-your-citizen-advisory-board/ http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/13/volunteer-to-serve-on-your-citizen-advisory-board/#comments Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:15:45 +0000 jbuckley http://blog.renotahoeypn.com/2008/03/13/volunteer-to-serve-on-your-citizen-advisory-board/ It’s recruitment time for Washoe County’s 16 Citizen Advisory Boards (CABs). Deadline for application submittal is May 2, 2008. Applications will be kept on file for a period of one year and are available online at http://www.washoecounty.us/comdev/cab_apps.htm.

The purpose of the Citizen Advisory Boards are to facilitate communication and the sharing of ideas and concerns between local citizens and the County Commissioners. Topics include Flood Control/Protection, Land Use & Planning, Parks Recreation & Open Space, Public Safety, Traffic & Roads, Water & Sewer.

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