May 2012
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MASQUERADE BALL CHAIR NEEDED
Are you organized and social? Do you love to throw a great party and work with a team of people with varied gifts and talents? Do you have the ability to gather sponsors? If so, you may be the perfect candidate to Chair the 2012 Masquerade Ball! We are currently seeking individuals with a talent for big events and a passion to serve the community. If you’ve been looking for a way to get...
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2012-2013 YLNI BOARD
Welcoming the new 2012 - 2013 YLNI Board!
President — Lisa Updike
Vice President — Sam Graves
Treasurer — Dave Wagley
Secretary — Amy Johnson
EC Director at Large — Mike King
VP of Membership — YaVonda Ulfig
VP of Leadership Development — Justin Shurley
VP of Community Involvement — Melissa Beber
VP Communications — Andy Welfle
VP of Social Programming — Justin Clupper
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YLNI Block Party!
Don’t miss the annual YLNI Block Party!
On Thursday, June 21, at 5:30 p.m., we’re shutting down Calhoun Street between Wayne and Berry streets for a fun night that should not be missed. It’s not your typical Hotspot either! There will be music, a cornhole tournament and excellent food available at 816 Pint & Slice and the Dash-In. More details coming soon! YLNI looks forward...
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It's time for the May HotSpot!!
Looking for a fun way to learn more about YLNI?
Please join us for the upcoming Hotspot! We will meet this Thursday, May 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Vince’s, 10460 Maysville Road. It will be a great night at Vince’s as they offer some awesome snacks to YLNI members. Hope to see you there!
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CANI Poverty Simulation
CANI is seeking participants and volunteers for a Poverty Simulation Thursday, May 17, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Classic Cafe, 4832 Hillegas Road.
The Poverty Simulation provides participants with the opportunity to assume the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget. The experience is divided into four, 15-minute sessions, each of which represents one week in which you must...
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Job Opening with CBRE | Sturges
CBRE | Sturges - Commercial Real Estate has an opening!
There are several opportunities available including Leasing Agent, Executive Assistant, and Property Management. Details on job requirements below.
Growth potential for the right individual
Ability to act and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Experience in leasing and/or selling of commercial real estate
Excellent communication and...
April 2012
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Meet Me @ 5
The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce and IPFW Alumni Center present Meet Me @ 5 this Thursday, April 19th at the Alumni Center from 5-7 pm!
According to a recent survey by the Department of Labor, networking accounts for at least 69 percent of all hires each year, and is the BEST way to find a job or an internship. That’s why YLNI strives to provide you with opportunities to...
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YLNI Leadership Institute Graduation and April Hot...
Join YLNI in congratulating the 2012 graduates of the YLNI Leadership Institute! On Thursday, April 19th, from 5:30-7:30pm at Parkview Field, this year’s class of 30 participants will officially graduate from the Leadership Institute. In conjunction with the April Hot Spot, the Leadership Institute graduation will include a keynote speaker - Jim Marcuccilli, President of STAR Financial Bank,...
March 2012
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Seven YLNI members to receive "40 Under 40" award!
We’re proud to say that seven YLNI members will be among the 40 young professionals in the Greater Fort Wayne area to receive a “40 Under 40” Award this evening.
“40 Under 40” is Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s recognition program that honors selectmen and women under the age of 40 in the 16-county area who are helping to shape the future through their business and community involvement....
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Board Bootcamp is Back!
It’s time for the second Board Bootcamp, presented by YLNI and the Paul Clarke Nonprofit Resource Center! Got skills you’re not using at work? Passionate about a community cause? Certain that life holds more than the daily grind of making ends meet? Ready to be the change you wish to see in the world? Always wondered what serving on a board actually means? Then you’re ready for Board Bootcamp!
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Member Event: TinCaps Home Opener!
Paid members, reserve your tickets now to watch the TinCaps home opener!! We have 50 tickets available for the Appleseed Picnic Pavilion, and each YLNI member can purchase up to two tickets for the April 5th game. For only $20, you receive one ticket AND can take advantage of the picnic options: Hot dogs, burgers, grilled chicken, apple crisp, sides, soft drinks and more! The best part?...
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Survey to Identify NE Indiana Creatives
Please help us to identify Northeast Indiana’s creatives in all genres by filling out this survey—and don’t forget to spread it within your networks!
The results of the survey will help better identify the needs of our creative community and spread the word about opportunities for Last Saturday events downtown, as well as information about grants and other creative opportunities.
We...
February 2012
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2012 YLNI Nominating Committee
YLNI Nominating Committee held their first meeting on February 28th to begin working on the slate for the next YLNI Board term starting on July 1st, 2012.
Are you a dues paying member and interested in participating on the nominating committee? The nominating committee is comprised of members from the various YLNI Committees, but we are looking for additional member perspective, so please contact...
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It’s Not About the Bowling, It’s About the Kids
Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to invite you to its largest fundraiser called Start Something with Bowl For Kids’ Sake.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is about having fun to help kids continue on a positive path. In honor of Big Brothers Big Sisters 40th anniversary, the groups goal is to serve 1,972 children in the local communities and improve the futures of each child, classroom, school,...
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Do you love our community? Vision 20/20 needs your...
We need your help describing just one or two of your favorite spots or living communities in Fort Wayne! We have had lots of new people to the area who say they wish Fort Wayne had a central location to find information about where they should live, work, and play.
YLNI has been asked to help populate a website concentrated on highlighting Fort Wayne and Allen County. A primary reason for this...
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Upcoming Last Saturday
The Fort Wayne Cultural District presents its February 25th “Last Saturdays” line up. Last Saturdays encourages visitors to explore some of the many downtown performances, and other events, which appeal to all ages. These all-day events, each last Saturday of the month, are meant to increase access to the venues, businesses, and institutions which make up downtown Fort Wayne.
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Junior League Annual Special Event
It’s that time of year again! The Junior League of Fort Wayne’s Annual Special Event is quickly approaching, and it is sure to be another fantastic evening filled with delicious food, great conversation, exciting auctions, and incredible live music.
The “Party for Potential” will take place Friday, March 9, at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art in downtown Fort Wayne. The night...
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Membership Committee Meeting
The membership committee has its monthly meeting on March 7, 2012 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. to discuss updates regarding YLNI Ambassadors, YLNI Involved and our graduating seniors event, among other business. If you are interested in attending, please email membership@ylni.org.
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Hip Hop 4 the City Video Launch Friday
A Better Fort is a volunteer organization founded in 2011 by several friends who took a hands-on approach to community involvement. Their most recent project entitled #HipHop4theCity aims to showcase local talent, encourage other young adults to connect and get involved with their community, and create a sense of pride for their hometown in an effort to retain young talent.
The Hip Hop 4 the City...
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Women's Bureau Welcomes Elizabeth Smart
On Thursday, March 8, The Women’s Bureau welcomes Elizabeth Smart to Fort Wayne to present “You’re Not Alone: The Journey from Abduction to Empowerment.” The presentation will be held at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. Tickets are $50 and include an exclusive meet and greet cocktail party that you won’t want to miss. Tickets are $35 for the presentation only and $15...
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March Hot Spot!
Please join us on Thursday, March 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the next YLNI Hotspot! We will meet at Woodland Lounge, 918 Woodland Plaza Run, (behind Chase Bank on Coldwater Road, south of the intersection of Coldwater & Dupont) Fort Wayne, 46845. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy meeting new friends and learning more about YLNI!
See you there!
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POWER LUNCH
YLNI’s Power Lunch is your way “to get to know a CEO” and begin building a lasting relationship with them. The Power Lunch will take place once a month from March through June. A group of five YLNI members will meet with one community leader for lunch. This personal interaction will give leaders an opportunity to candidly share experiences, while YLNI members are able to ask...
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Northeast Indiana Day at the Statehouse
The Chamber, Regional Chamber, and the Northeast Indiana Chamber Coalition have extended an invitation to YLNI dues-paying members to attend Northeast Indiana Day at the Statehouse. Enjoy a round-trip bus ride to our State Capital to see Northeast Indiana State Legislators in action on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
The day will include an opportunity to meet with Lieutenant Governor Becky...
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Barr Street Committee Looking for Enthusiastic...
The YLNI Barr Street Committee is beginning to meet to start planning for its 8th season!
We need people who are interested in helping plan the marketing, sponsorships and vendor contact portions of the season. It is our second meeting this year, so there is plenty of time to join this fun and diverse group.
Please come to Old Crown Coffee Roasters (3417 North Anthony Boulevard) on February 29th...
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2020 Vision Committee
Have you been looking for a way to get engaged with YLNI, but you aren’t sure about the best way to get involved?
The 2020 Vision Committee is looking for young professionals willing to share experiences about living in Fort Wayne & Allen County. Our hope is to get a good cross section of people representing Allen County (i.e. Downtown, Northwest, South, etc.) to help us identify...
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February's Hot Spot
Looking for a fun way to learn more about YLNI? Join us for the next Hotspot on Thursday, Feb 16th from 5:30 - 7:30pm! We’ll meet at Mad Anthony Brewing Company,2002 Broadway, Fort Wayne, 46802.
It will be a great night at Mad Anthony’s—they will be offering some of their awesome snacks to YLNI members, and featuring $5 martinis!! Hang around after the Hotspot, Mike Conley will...
January 2012
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YLNI Involved
Join us for YLNI Involved, a quarterly opportunity to learn about our committees: What they do and how they can use you as a volunteer. Whether you are brand new or have been receiving our newsletter updates for years, this session is for you if you’re ready to take a next step. While paid membership is desired for those actively serving on committees, it’s not required to come to YLNI...
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A letter from our President regarding Right to...
Over the last few years, the YLNI Board of Directors has taken steps toward providing opportunities for members to be heard. As different leaders from different classes of the YLNI Board have met with their YP Group colleagues across the country, we have come to recognize the need to voice an opinion for issues that directly relate to our region. The result of this work is the development of...
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We Support Right to Work Legislation
The Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI) Board of Directors has voted to support the proposed Right to Work legislation currently before the Indiana General Assembly.
The vote was approved on Monday following the recommendation of the Community Impact Committee, which has been tracking and researching the proposed legislation for several weeks. In December, YLNI began obtaining feedback from...
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Get on Board Program
We’ve launched a two-year initiative to address board recruitment, training and retention needs of Allen County nonprofits with the Paul Clarke Nonprofit Resource Center.
The “Get on Board” program was made possible with a grant from the Foellinger Foundation and will support local young professionals interested in serving nonprofit organizations. “Get on Board” will introduce distinguished...
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I WANT TO GO THERE
IPFW’s College of Arts and Sciences is hosting a lecture series, University Community Conversation (UC2), and we thought you’d want to know YLNI-ers. The series is specifically created for those in their 20s and 30s whose have interest in civic work, politics and current events. More info below, see you there!
Who: IPFW’s College of Arts and Sciences is hosting a lecture series...
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In the Lead Profile- our VP of Communications →
Check out this article in today’s issue of the Journal Gazette, featuring our VP of communications, Amber Recker.
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TinCaps' Home Opener!
Save the date for our upcoming YLNI member event, the TinCaps’ home opener on Thursday, April 5th. It’s a YLNI tradition to get a group of paid members together to take in a game, enjoy great ballpark food, and get to know our fellow YLNI-ers. So plan to join us on April 5th and keep your eye on upcoming newsletters for purchase details!
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WatchThanks to all who came to our “Right to Work” forum last night at the Downtown Library, and thanks to Indiana’s Newscenter for covering the event.
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Tackling Right to Work with Educational Forum
The 2012 Indiana legislative session may be one of the most important, and debated, in recent history as legislators prepare to discuss making Indiana the 23rd “right to work” state in the nation. While many debate the costs and benefits of the proposed legislation, few doubt the potential for lasting impacts of the passing of such legislation on Indiana’s workforce. The Young Leaders...
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December 2011
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Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce accepting ATHENA...
The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce will be awarding two ATHENA Awards this year, its traditional ATHENA award and the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The criteria for both awards is available at www.fwchamber.org/athena
Nominations are currently being accepted for this award and must be in no later than 5 p.m. on January 20. The nomination form may be submitted...
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Don't forget to get your tickets for YLNI's 2011...
The annual YLNI Masquerade Ball will bring fireworks, music and dancing to Parkview Field on December 31, 2011 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The ball is black tie optional and will have a dessert and cash bar available. And, don’t forget to bring your fanciest mask—you may win the grand prize!
Tickets for the Masquerade Ball are available for purchase online for $35 for YLNI members and $40...
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Mayor Henry Releases Legacy Task Force... →
What are your thoughts?
November 2011
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The Perfect Gift This Season
Ever give a Christmas gift that doesn’t quite get the enthusiasm you were looking for? What if you knew you could give the perfect gift this season? When you donate blood to the American Red Cross you are giving a gift that money can’t buy—time.
When you donate blood, you can save up to three lives. The only cost to you is about an hour of your time, which we know is precious. In fact, to a...
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General Membership Meeting Recap
by Amy Johnson, VP of Membership
Last week’s General Membership Meeting drew more than 90 attendees to the Chamber. The event provided attendees a chance to network and learn about YLNI’s committees and accomplishments. The crowd ranged from founding YLNI members to newly paid members and those hearing for the first time what the organization does and how to get plugged in. Not only...
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YLNI Partners With The Mad Ants Business Forum
YLNI is partnering with The Mad Ants Business Forum presented by Manchester College to further strengthen the program for it’s second year, the 2011-12 season, through YLNI’s strong community network and local membership.
The Business Forum is a six-month professional development speaker series featuring prominent national and local leaders. Starting in December, members will convene once a month...
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7th Annual Masquerade Ball- get your tickets!
Fireworks, music and dancing will take over Parkview Field on Saturday, December 31, 2011, as we ring in the New Year with our popular Masquerade Ball. The 7th Annual YLNI Masquerade Ball will take place New Year’s Eve from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Parkview Field Suite Level Lounge, 1301 Ewing Street in downtown Fort Wayne.
Sponsors for the event include Barnes & Thornburg, Lake City...
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Fort Wayne makes list of top 10 places to find a... →
“We’ve got our act together,” Andi Udris, president of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance, told The Fiscal Times Thursday. “We’ve had a real coming together of the private sector and the public sector to get things done.”
And, let’s not forget the strong core of dedicated young people interested in helping change the false perception of a sleepy town!
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YLNI President Lisa Updike featured in Fort Wayne... →
“Lisa Updike is exactly the kind of person Fort Wayne needs. She’s young, bright, professional and committed to the community. So much so that she’s been elected president of the Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana, YLNI, the group founded in 2005 to develop a new generation of, well, leaders for the region…”
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Philanthropy 101- A Recap
by Beth Bobay, YLNI secretary
In 2010, five philanthropic organizations gave a total of over $20 million to our community. YLNI and the Paul Clarke Nonprofit Resource Center gave young leaders a chance to learn from and connect with the leaders of these five organizations.
David Bennett, Executive Director, Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
Marcia Haaff, Chief Executive Officer, The...