You are invited to join fellow YPO leaders from around the state of Ohio for a two-day event in our capital city of Columbus at the 3rd annual Ohio Young Professionals Weekend on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22, 2011.

The Ohio Young Professionals Weekend brings together passionate presidents, engaged board members, and smart leaders of Ohio-based young professional organizations to connect and collaborate for success! Hosted by the Columbus Young Professionals Club (CYP CLUB) and co-hosted by the Ohio Young Professionals Network, the event welcomes young leaders representing 50,000 young professionals from across Ohio for a weekend celebrating networking, collaboration, and fun.

Best of all, Ohio YP Weekend is FREE to attend! Please RSVP by Friday, October 14, 2011 so we can confirm how many YP organizations and leaders will be in attendance. For additional information, please call Derek Grosso, CYP CLUB President/CEO, at 614-579-9390 or email .

Schedule of Weekend Activities

Friday, October 21, 2011

The Big Bang Piano Bar, 401 N. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215

5-9pm
Meet-and-Greet Multi-Group Mixer (co-hosted by 12 different YPOs)
  • Multi-group social networking event
  • 5-6pm Check-in Table (get there when you can, stay as long as you'd like)
  • 6-9pm Social Networking Event (complimentary appetizers and great drink specials)
  • Free to attend for all groups and their members
Saturday, October 22, 2011

All Saturday activities will be held at Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215

8-9am
Registration
  • Arrive at the host venue, check-in, and meet other YPO leaders
  • Complimentary copies of The Columbus Dispatch
  • Coffee and breakfast will be available (for purchase on your own)
9am
Welcome to the Ohio YP Weekend!
  • Opening remarks
  • Presentation of all YPOs in attendance (by YPO leaders)
  • Why are we here, How the day will work
10:30am
Connect & Communicate
  • Break-out sessions by Region (facilitated by regional YPO leaders)
  • NW Ohio, NE Ohio, Central Ohio, SW Ohio, SE Ohio
Noon
Lunch Break
  • Listen to regional report-backs from the Connect & Communicate sessions
  • Lunch will be available (for purchase on your own)
1:30pm
Best Practice Sharing Roundtables
  • Attend two best practice sharing roundtables (45-minutes each) based on your group affiliation:
    1. General/Local
    2. Non-profit Affiliated
    3. Chamber Affiliated
    4. National/International Affiliated or Service-Oriented
    5. Civic/Political Affiliated
    6. Alumni Groups
3pm
Network with the Best
  • Presentation of the Ohio YP Network and what it can do for you
3:30pm
State-wide Impact Panel: "Impacting the Community by Working Together"
  • An interactive panel and Q&A session
  • This panel will host diverse and experienced leaders from around Ohio
4:45pm
Weekend Wrap-up
  • Special Thanks and Safe Travels
  • Ohio YP Network: Next Steps
  • Announcement of Evening Group Dinner location (optional)

RSVP By Friday, October 14, 2011

There is no cost to attend the Ohio Young Professionals Weekend but you must RSVP via web or email no later than Friday, October 14, 2011. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Online RSVP Form

Accommodations

Our Weekend Hotel Partner, the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown (located at 501 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215) is offering all attendees a special rate of $129/night (plus tax) for standard rooms, plus $10/car per night (plus tax) for valet parking. Click here to book your overnight stay, or call 614-559-2100 and use group code OYP.

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Weekend Sponsors