LEAD Brevard

The Voice of YPs in Brevard!

ypB E-News
May 2008

♦ 2008 YP International Summit coming to Brevard - Call for volunteers
As you've heard, ypB has been selected to host the 2008 Young Professionals International Summit from September 25 - 28. Over 200 leaders of young professional organizations in the U.S. and Canada will be coming to the Space Coast to learn from experts and each other how to make their communities more attractive to YPs.

We're asking for your help in making this event one that will be remembered as one of the best and will showcase all that Brevard has to offer. ypB is seeking volunteers to help with programs, logistics and special events that will take place during the Summit. If you'd like to be a part of this historic event, contact ypB Program Manager, Erin Puzel at 321-632-8222 or email: Erin@LEADBrevard.org.

♦ Meet ypB's 2008-2009 Committee - Current and new members helping to make ypB even better
As ypB enters its fourth year as "the voice of YPs on the Space Coast," we'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the...

2008 - 2009 ypB Oversight Committee
Chairman: Dawn Hamilton, Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc.
Chairman-elect: David Hall, The Bank Brevard, Leadership and Development Subcommittee Chairman
Treasurer: Jason Breitfeller, BreitIdeas, Inc.
Rene Brown, Computer Sciences Raytheon
Kim Carpenter, Countrywide Home Loans, Community Service Subcommittee Co-Chairman
Tim Feldman, Northrop Grumman
Christopher Hill, Campaign Coordinator for Bill Posey Congressional Campaign
Jennifer Merenda, Kennedy Space Center
Michelle Hogan, Mawell C. King Center for the Performing Arts, Membership Subcommittee Chairman
Hallie Leverich, Professional Business Brokers, Marketing Subcommittee Chairman
Shannon Meyer, Melbourne-Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Brandon Percy, Environmental Services, Inc., Community Service Subcommittee Co-Chairman
Rick Rodriguez, Harris Corporation
Staff Liaison: Erin Puzel, ypB Program Manager
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♦ Take the YP Global Impact Survey - you could win an iPod
What makes Brevard County a great place for the next generation and how is ypB creating impact?

Next Generation Consulting is conducting a survey to find out how communities are doing in the attraction and retention of YPs. This 40-question survey, which takes about fifteen-minutes to complete takes our Space Coast YP pulse, measures ypB's impact and combines it with input from 20-40 year olds across the globe.

Your responses are anonymous and the overall survey results will be shared with other young professional organizations at the upcoming Connect Florida annual meeting.

To take the survey, CLICK HERE and enter the password: brevard (this password is case-sensitive and must be entered as it appears).

Survey deadline is Friday, June 6, 2008. At the end, you have the opportunity to register your email address for an iPod drawing.

For more information on Connect Florida, an innovative, new, statewide program from Leadership Florida that connects YPs to help them make a positive impact in Florida. For more information on Connect Florida and the upcoming annual meeting, visit www.connectflorida.org
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♦ ypB welcomes its newest members - Plus, who's renewed? We let you know!
Welcome our newest ypB members and see who's renewed their investment in Brevard's largest YP program.

New Members
Kristen Tolbert, Family Solutions
Rory Thomas
Crystal Gilbert, Cumulus Broadcasting
Christopher Collins, VX Corporation
Eleni Constant, Brevard Public Schools
Cory Davis, Mercedes Homes
Jason Kuehl, United Space Alliance
Wyndy Nussbaum, Brevard Public Schools
Matthew Schenk, AuthenTec, Inc.
Summit Shah, Southeast Petro Distributors
Jason Wood, RE/MAX Aerospace
Kristen Yurgelevic, Cumulus Broadcasting

Renewing Members
Maryum Ahmed, Northrop Grumman
Marla Christie, Smith Barney
Tim Feldman, Northrop Grumman
Clif Matthews, Health First
Louis Douglas, Doug Scott Custom Homes
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2nd Annual ypB Cultural Arts Scavenger Hunt May 24
Did you know that Brevard County is a haven for arts and culture in Florida? No? Then you need to join us on Saturday, May 24, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM for ypB's Second Annual Cultural Arts Scavenger Hunt. You'll have an opportunity to team up with other ypB members and head out to find the hidden gems of art galleries and cultural exhibits in your own backyard.

The Scavenger Hunt will start in the parking lot of the Henegar Center - 625 East New Haven Ave., in historic downtown Melbourne at 1:00 PM (CLICK HERE for a map to the Henegar Center). Grab your friends and bring your digital camera.Teams will be assigned and then you're off and running! Clues will lead you to the final destination where scores will be tallied, hors d'oeuvres will be served and prizes will be given for the team that makes the most finds, from clues provided on the Scavenger Hunt map.

CLICK HERE to register online to be a Hunter or email Erin Puzel at Erin@LEADBrevard.org.
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♦ May networking event at Enigma Café - What is it about this place?
ypB heads to Satellite Beach for our May social networking event on Thursday, May 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Join your friends for an evening of social networking and great times beachside at Enigma Café - 1550 Hwy. A1A, in Satellite Beach. CLICK HERE for a map.

As always, admission is free for ypB members and $5.00 for non-members and includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a chance to win some great door prizes!
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♦ New membership rates take effect June 1 - join or renew now and save!
Along with new member benefits, ypB will increase its annual membership rate, beginning June 1, to $50.00 per person for both new and renewing members. This increase is necessary to cover the rising costs of providing the programs, services and events to our membership.

If your membership is up for renewal or you're not yet a member of ypB, renew or join before June 1 and you'll pay the current $35.00 annual rate. Don't wait!

Reminder to current members: You receive a $5.00 discount on your renewal if you pay upon receipt of your first renewal invoice. Take advantage of this savings!

Member benefits in ypB include:
• Free admission to ypB's monthly networking events ($100.00 value).
• One-year complimentary subscriptions to Space Coast Business and Space Coast Living magazine mailed to your home or office ($48.00 value).
• Your listing on LEAD Brevard's online directory, available to ypB and LEAD Brevard members only.
• Invitations to ypB "Members Only" events.
• Member discounts and special offers from local merchants, eateries and entertainment venues through ypBuy!
• Member rates for professional development and education programs.
• Member rates for LEAD Brevard's Leadership After Hours quarterly networking events.

We believe membership in ypB is still the best investment you can make and we will continue to provide you with great opportunities to network with fellow YPs, participate in professional development programs, and get involved in civic and cultural events and activities that will help you connect and find your sense of "place" on the Space Coast.

Note: Membership in LEAD Brevard does not include membership in ypB. A separate membership dues payment is required for ypB. ypB members do not have to join LEAD Brevard to receive the above benefits. CLICK HERE for more information on LEAD Brevard membership levels and benefits
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♦ Go, Do, See! What's happening around Brevard
CLICK HERE for information about social, community and cultural events on the Space Coast.
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