"The Voice of YPs in Brevard."
E-News June 2008
In this month's issue...
♦ Welcome ypB's newest members - thanks to those who renewed
A record number of new members joined ypB in May and renewals were strong, too! Thanks to everyone who's made the investment in ypB!
New Members
Annette Armstrong-Rutowski, Wachovia Mtg FSB; Nancy Black, Jacobs Technology; Natasha Cartagena, Shelter Mortgage Company, LLC; Terry Clowney, Melbourne Psychiatry; Brad Daszynski; Lisa deCordova, Harris Corp.; Brandi Franche, Mercedes Homes; Irene Girgis, Walgreens; Chris Hardee, Nuance/Dictaphone; David Harris; Gracie Heim; Jessica Henry, Martek; Jeremy Holland, SCUBA Quest; Patrick Joyce, C&J Feed Store; Rick Kendust, CIA Developers; Kathryn Kennedy, Sebastian River Medical Center; Christine Laga; Emily Main; Kim Marchica; Wesley McCarville, Wes McCarville, Campaign; James Merker; Laura Powell, Gold Coast; Wendy Rohlfs, Realty America.org, Inc.; Michael Roman; Tracy Shepherd, Hunter Communications; Conrad Stroman; Ronald Stump; Mara Swalstad, Academic Insight; Latoya Thomas, Acupuncture CrossRoads; Crawford Timbs, Melbourne Appraisal Services; Rebecca Wood; and Marisa Wyssling, Bank of America.
Renewing Members
David Brooks, Sr., UBS; Darlene Burton, American Cancer Society; Dan Biro, Castle Properties & Investments; Taffie Cash; Kelley Connolly; Erik Eavenson, Strategic Insurance Management, LLC; Kate Hall, Kiwi Tennis Club; Tres' Holton, The Holton Group; Jonathan Krauser, Remax Surfside Properties; Thomas LaFlore, Brevard Job Link; Corey Lancaster, Harlan Property Development; Keith Ledig, Harris Corp.; Mark Levy, ACM Engineering & Environmental; Jack Murrell, Harris Corp.; Billy Newcomb, Neff Rental; Sabrina Nobili, Brevard Public Schools; Kizzy Parks, Florida Metropolitan University; Louie Polsinelli, Pruitt Real Estate, Inc.; Richard Riehl; Dawn Rimides, Allen & Arcadier; Samantha Senger, City of Cocoa; Jolie Sester, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Desiree Straub, Wuesthoff Health System, Inc.; Myphi Tran, NASA/Kennedy Space Center; John Westmoreland, Spherion Staffing Company; and Natalie Yacoub.
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♦ New membership rates take effect - new benefits added!
As of June 1st, membership in ypB increased to $50.00 per year. This modest increase will allow us to improve and provide more services and programs to our members. Along with that increase, we've added several new benefits that will enhance the value of your investment, including:
Free, one-year subscription to Space Coast Business and Space Coast Living magazines. This new member benefit is available to both new and renewing members. You get one year of Brevard's best business and lifestyle publications - a $50 value!
10% discount on tuition for YP Fast Track. LEAD Brevard's leadership and professional development program designed specifically for YPs. You save $150 as a member of ypB on this great program!
Member rate for LEAD Brevard's Leadership After Hours. Connect with Brevard's business and community leaders at these networking events held at venues of interest throughout the Space Coast. Expand your professional network, meet the people who make Brevard a great place to live, work and play. You pay $10 - nonmembers pay $20.
Invitations to "Members Only" special events and activities. Ever been rock-climbing? Indoors? How about taken in a baseball game at Space Coast Stadium in an air-conditioned suite? Tasted some of the best wines? These and many more activities and events are available to ypB "members only" - C'mon, get out and have some fun!
Plus, ypB members still get free admission to ypB's ten monthly networking events. Mix and mingle with over 100 YPs from throughout Brevard. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, meet new friends and check out some of the hot spots on the Space Coast. Admission for nonmembers is $10.00 - you save the cost of your membership in these events alone. A $100 value!
More ypB member benefits are coming your way. Stay tuned for announcements!
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FLORIDA TODAY's Zap Squad was in the house and snapped a couple dozen pics of us enjoying the evening.
If you weren't at Enigma Café in Satellite Beach last month, you'll know what you missed and join us for our next networking event in June.
CLICK HERE to view the pics. And, it's a great segue way into our next announcement...
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♦ June networking at Chameleon Fusion Bistro
Join us for our monthly networking event on Thursday, June 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Chameleon Fusion Bistro - 4990 Stack Blvd., in Melbourne. CLICK HERE FOR A MAPChameleon Fusion Bistro offers casual fine-dining featuring Euro-Asian fusion cuisine and an Ultra-Bar at one of South Brevard's newest hot spots. Meet up with over 100 YPs from across Brevard. Bring your friends, too and have a great night!
Admission is free for ypB members and $10.00 for nonmembers. No need to RSVP - we look forward to welcoming you!
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♦ Viera Little League requests volunteers - Hours worked will support ypB
Viera Regional Park will host a series of little league baseball and softball tournaments, beginning Friday, June 6. The management of the tournament is seeking volunteers to man the Coke trailer, selling soft drinks. A percentage of the income will be shared with ypB for the time any member is working.
The tournament dates are as follows: Friday, May 30 - Saturday, May 31 - Sunday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 4 - Thursday, June 5 - Friday, June 6 - Saturday, June 7 - Friday, June 27 - Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, June 29 - Monday, June 30, - Tuesday, July 1 - Wednesday, July 2 - Thursday, July 3 - Saturday, July 12 - and Saturday, July 19.
This is a great opportunity to support America's favorite pastime and our area youth, while also helping raise funds for ypB programs. If you have the time and would like to volunteer, please contact Liz Head to sign up for a shift(s). Liz can be reached at (321) 446-5959 or email lizhead@cfl.rr.com. Be sure to identify yourself as a member of ypB.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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♦ YPs learn the ins and outs of home-buying
ypB continues to provide opportunities for YPs to learn. On June 3rd, a panel of experts walked ypB members through the process of home-buying, from finding the right home, to inspections, financing and more.The event was held at a home that is currently for sale in Melbourne, and consisted of a tour of the home complete with tips and tricks for what to notice and look out for when viewing a home. Following the tour, panel members offered their advice on home purchasing and selling, and fielded questions from the 23 participants that attended.
We'd like to thank the following experts who lent their insights during this program: Lender – Joe Harris, Countrywide; Real Estate Agent – Jean Hanson, REMAX Elite; Appraiser – Bill Geiger, Geiger Geiger & Associates; and Insurance – Ozzie Webster, Webster Insurance.
Stay tuned for more programs of value from ypB!
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♦ Enrollment period open for 2008-2009 Leadership Brevard program
If you've been thinking about ways that you can develop your leadership skills, learn about your community and connect to the largest network of leaders in Brevard, stop thinking and take action! The next Leadership Brevard program will begin in September. Open enrollment, on a first-registered, first-accepted basis for this exceptional leadership development program is now taking place.
Fostering Leadership Skills
Leadership Brevard was founded to enhance the civic participation of emerging leaders within Brevard County. Annually, a class of fifty candidates representing the private, public and non-profit sectors enrolls for eight, day-long sessions of instruction and dialogue about key county & regional issues, leadership development skills and opportunities for increased civic involvement.
Class members work hands-on in leadership exercises, meet with key community leaders, and visit a variety of important institutions and places of interest.
Creating Team Solutions
In addition to day-long sessions, participants work in teams to create solutions to identified community challenges. Five or more community action projects are developed each year, many of which continue to impact our community in positive ways.
CLICK HERE for more information and to download an enrollment form. Then, get ready to be a member of the "Best Class" of Leadership Brevard!
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♦ LEAD Brevard's Annual Report - ypB highlights
CLICK HERE to view LEAD Brevard's 2008 Annual Report online. Included are highlights of all of the leadership training programs and events hosted by the organization, including the many accomplishments of ypB and YPs throughout the Space Coast.
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♦ Go, Do, See! What's happening around Brevard
CLICK HERE for information about upcoming events and activities of interest on the Space Coast, including opportunities to volunteer your time and talents for worthy causes.
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