The Columbus Young Professionals Club (CYP CLUB) and the Ohio Young Professionals™ Network invite you to attend a weekend dedicated to Networking, Collaboration, and Fun! Join us for the 2nd annual Ohio Young Professionals Weekend from August 27-29, 2010 in Columbus, OH where you can enjoy several unique opportunities to grow your organization and enhance your networking capabilities across the state of Ohio.

Meet your state-wide peers and have some fun. And enjoy the opportunity to have YOU and your YPO attend and benefit!

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

Friday, August 27, 2010
7:30pm  "Unpack & Relax" Social Mixer and Reception at Fado Irish Pub at Easton Town Center (4022 Townsfair Way, Columbus, OH 43219). Appetizers and drink specials included.

Saturday, August 28, 2010
All Saturday morning and early afternoon activities will be held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton's Regent Ballroom, 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH 43219.
8:00am  Early Bird Breakfast Networking Reception sponsored by The Columbus Dispatch. Complimentary breakfast and coffee sponsored and provided by Dunkin' Donuts. Included with your Weekend payment.
9:00am  Ohio Young Professionals Weekend kick-off. Introduction of all Ohio YP groups in attendance.
9:30am  YPO Roundtable discussions led by state and local business/community leaders from the Central Ohio Chapter of the PR Society of America, Columbus Young Professionals Club, Community Research Partners, Experience Columbus, Ohio Chamber of Commerce (tentative), Opera Columbus, and United Way of Central Ohio. Topics will focus on Community Impact, Programming Success, and Organizational Growth.
12:00pm  Lunch. Included with your Weekend payment.
1:30pm  Roundtable report-backs and presentation of findings. Facilitated by Jung Kim and Alicia Jackson of Community Research Partners.
2:30pm  Afternoon break.
3:00-4:00pm  "The Impact of YPs in Ohio" State-wide Networking Panel will feature diverse and experienced leaders from State/Government, Non-Profit, Media, Education, and Business:
  · David Bentkowski, Mayor of Seven Hills, OH and author of "The Power of the Proclamation"
  · Janet Jackson, President & CEO of United Way of Central Ohio
  · Alexis Perrone Dicken, Marketing Coordinator for Columbus Alive!
  · David Smith, Executive Director of the Graduate Programs Office at Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business
  · Michelle Wilson, Executive Director of the Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce
The panel will be co-moderated by Derek Grosso, President of the CYP CLUB, and Vanessa Van Atta of United Way of Central Ohio's Young Leadership Group.
6:00-10:00pm  Late night shopping / dining / touring excursions: Downtown Columbus, The Grandview Hop, or Easton Town Center. On your own.

Sunday, August 29, 2010
9:00am  Coffee & wrap-up reception at the Jefferson Center Carriage House (61 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215), a local landmark in downtown Columbus. Included with your Weekend payment.

CONFERENCE FEES

The cost to attend the Ohio Young Professionals Weekend is $50 per organization, which will allow up to three members of your leadership team to attend. Additional attendees can pay $25 to attend. All fees include Weekend registration and activities, breakfast, lunch and snacks.

ACCOMMODATIONS

UPDATE Our weekend host hotel (Hilton Columbus at Easton) is almost sold out of rooms and can only offer rooms for $219/night + tax. Please call Lisa Hunt at 614-416-8407 and confirm your hotel room if you plan on staying overnight. Please call Lisa Hunt, National Sales Manager, at 614-416-8407 and mention that you are with the Ohio Young Professionals or you can email her at Lisa.Hunt@Hilton.com. Please have your CREDIT CARD available to guarantee your reservation. If you are emailing the information, she will need your NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER as well.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Current Supporting Sponsors of the Ohio Young Professionals Weekend include: Cincy Magazine, Cleveland Magazine, Columbus Alive!, Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Landmarks Foundation, Community Research Partners, Dunkin' Donuts, Experience Columbus, Fado Irish Pub, Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University, Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce, Hilton Columbus at Easton, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Magazine, Spinelli's Deli, and United Way of Central Ohio.

This event was created in an effort to help the various YP organizations of Ohio learn from each other, share best practices, and network with state-wide peers. Please RSVP and pay by Friday, August 20, 2010 so we can confirm how many YP organizations and leaders will be in attendance.

A full overview and schedule of events for the weekend may be found at www.ohioyoungprofessionalsweekend.com. For additional information, please call Derek Grosso, CYP CLUB President and Ohio YP Weekend Host Committee, at 614-579-9390 or email derek@cypclub.com.