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The purpose of the Green County Young Professionals Connection is to provide a location where young professionals of Green County can
connect to resources, events, and news.
Young Professionals of Green County is a part of the Future Forward Initiative.
Future Forward! is taking action to attract, retain & engage the future of Green County!
For more information about Future Forward!, click on the logo!
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Calendar
To see the YPofGC calendar of events go to http://calendar.yahoo.com/ypofgc
Current Events
- October 7 , 2008 ....Corn Maze
- Becker Corn Maze, Monroe, WI
- 6:00 p.m. - ??? p.m.
- Cost = $6.00/Person
- Test your directional skills as we venture through the corn maze!
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by July 10th.
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 Event announcement (1 page, 247 KB)
- October 30, 2008 ....Autumn Swing Dance Weekend
- Monroe Arts Center , 1915 - 11th Street, Monroe, WI
- 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Cost = Event Free
- Come and enjoy the sights and sounds that only swing music can provide! This event will feature the Cangelosi Cards and the Gordon Wester Trio!
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by October 17th.
- Event announcement (1 page, 247 KB)
Upcoming Events
- November 21 , 2008 ....WIne & Cheese Tasting
- New Glarus Primrose Winery , New Glarus, WI
- 6:30 p.m. - ??? p.m.
- Cost = $6.00/Person
- Sample award-winning local wine and cheese at the new downtown location of the New Glarus Primrose WInery !
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by November 20th.
- Event announcement (1 page, 247 KB)
Past Events
- September 21, 2008 ....YP's on Parade
- Parade Route, Monroe, WI
- 12:30 p.m. - ??? p.m.
- Cost = Event Free
- Participate in the Cheese Days Parade by being a part of the YP's float! We will be passing out promotional bracelets!
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by July 10th.
- Event announcement (1 page, 247 KB)
- September 3 , 2008 ....Challenge Yourself
- Monticello House, Monticello, WI
- 5:30 p.m - ?.
- Cost = Event Free, Dinner on your own (Possible steak special)
- Learn how to improve how individuals and teams can work together!
- Speaker - Jeff Messer, Blackhawk Technical College
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by August 27th.
- Event announcement (1 page, 247 KB)
- July 15, 2008 ....Personal Growth & Development Luncheon
- Swiss Alps, Monroe, WI
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Cost = Event Free, Lunch on your own
- Speaker - Dr. Tom Thompson
- Learn the secrets to keep yourself on the path of Personal Growth & Development.
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by July 10th.
- Event announcement (1 page, 247 KB)
- June 17, 2008 ....Flag Day Social
- Flannigan's Shenanigans, Monroe, WI
- 5:00 p.m - ?.
- Cost = Event Free, $1 Off Domestic Bottles
- Celebrate at this social event in honor of our nation's flag!
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by July 10th.
- Event announcement (1 page, 247 KB)
- June 5th, 2008 ....Minhas Brewery Tour
- Minhas Craft Brewery, Monroe, WI
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Come join the Young Professionals as we tour the 2nd oldest brewery in the nation!
- Samples of the fine beers and sodas will be available!
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com
- Event announcement (1 page, 155 KB)
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May 20, 2008 ....Financial Luncheon
- World Buffet , Monroe, WI
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Cost = Event Free, Lunch on your own
- Speaker - Tom Stauffacher, Associate World Financial Group
- Learn how global economic and financial trends affect your personal finances!
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by May 16th.
- Event announcement (1 page, 247 KB)
- Event & Award Sponsored by: Badger State Ethanol
- April 30, 2008 ....Young Professional of the Year Event
- Chalet Landhaus , New Glarus, WI
- 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Cost = $5.00 Dessert Reception
- Speaker - Faun Phillipson of Phillipson & Uretsky, LLP
- Come join the Young Professionals for networking & the announcement of the 2008 Young Professional of the Year!
- Nominate a young professional of the year on the nomination form!
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by April 23rd.
- Event announcement (1 page, 247 KB)
- April 1, 2008 ....Shenanigans & Foolishness
- Flanagan's Shenanigans, Monroe, WI
- 4:30 p.m. - ??
- Come join the Young Professionals as we relax the stresses of work away and celebrate April Fool's Day!
- Drink Specials Available!
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com
- Event announcement (1 page, 155 KB)
- March 19, 2008 ....YPofGC Goes Hog Wild
- Rockford Arena, Rockford, IL
- 3:30 p.m. for a game time of 7:05 p.m.
- Group will eat at Chestnut Street Grill before the game!
- Cost = $13.00 per ticket.
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com by Feb 22nd.
- Event announcement (1 page, 275 KB)
- February 19, 2008 ....Travel Luncheon
- Ludlow, Monroe, WI
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Cristina Goodman, "Love to Travel by Cris" will speak about vacation hot spots & tips.
- Lunch at your own expense.
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com
- Event announcement (1 page, 60 KB)
- January 19, 2008 ....Curl with the YP's
- Alpine Curling Club, Monroe, WI
- 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Luke Buholzer will be teaching us the basics of curling!.
- Bring a clean pair of tennis shoes and warm clothes!
We will also be grabbing a bite to eat after the lesson at a local eatery!
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com
- Event announcement (1 page, 25 KB)
- December 13, 2007 ....Luncheon on "Understanding Generational Differences"
- Turner Hall (Ratskeller Restaurant)
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Joe Faust, Trianing Specialist with The Swiss Colony, Inc. will talk about how different generations can work together more effectively and productively.
- Lunch is at your own expense.
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com
- Event announcement (1 page, 25 KB)
- November 30, 2007 ....Wine & Cheese Tasting
- New Glarus Primrose Winery, New Glarus, WI
- 6:30-8:00 p.m.
- Sample award-winning local cheese and wine for $5 per person
- RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com
- Event announcement (1page, 176KB)
- November 30, 2007 ....Songwriters Showcase
- Puempel's Tavern, New Glarus, WI
- Following the wine and cheese tasting those interested will head over to Puempel's Tavern to hear local songwriters Beth Kille, Steve Ringelstter, Bob King, Rob Kosmedier, Andy Ziehli, and from Nashville Peter Cooper and Eric Brace.
- 7:30-9:30 p.m. Songwriters in the Round
- 9:45-11:00 p.m. Performance by Cooper and Brace
- October 11, 2007 Future Forward! Event, 7:00 PM, Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, Monroe, WI
- Kenote Presentation by Rebecca Ryan, Next Generation Consulting
- Individuals who are serious about the future of our businesses, schools, organziations, and comminties should attend and begin participating in Future Forward! to make a difference!
- Green County Young Professionals are invited to attend the VIP event at 6:00 PM, prior to the 7:00 PM regular event. RSVP to Sarah Burgert at sarah.burgert@ces.uwex.edu or 328-9520.
- Visit the Future Forward! website for additional information.
- Future Forward! Event Poster
- September 24, 2007 Race Night
- July 25, 2007 Mini Golf Social Event
, 7:00 p.m.
- June 21, 2007 Summer Green County Young Professionals Social, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Recreational Park, North Shelter House, 1700-22nd Avenue, Monroe, WI. RSVP to Jayne Butts at 608-328-9441or by email.
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April 26 , 2007 First Green County Young Professionals Social Event
, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Monroe Campus of Blackhawk Technical College
- April 11, 2007 Nominations Due for Green County Young Professional of the Year Award
News
April 30, 2008: Over 50 people attended the 2nd Green County Young Professional Social hosted at the Chalet Landhaus, New Glarus, WI. Curt Gratz, co-owner of Computer Know How, Brodhead, WI was recognized as the 2008 Young Professional of the Year. Event information is available below: 
November 26, 2007:
YPofGC has its own email...send your RSVPs to events, news you think other YPs want to hear about, requests to receive YPofGC information, and questions about the group to YPofGC@yahoo.com
November 7, 2007:
YPofGC now officially listed on the YPCommons site hosted by Next Generation Consulting. Check out the YPCommons
July 16, 2007:
Sign up for the Green County Young Professionals Listserv at https://lists.uwex.edu/mailman/listinfo/gcyp. Once there, scroll down the page to "Subscribing to GCYP". The listserv allows you to recieve news of events and opportunities of interest to young professionals in Green County.
June 21, 2007:
April 28, 2007:
April 27, 2007:
April 26, 2007: Over 50 people attended the 1st Green County Young Professional Social hosted at the Monroe Campus of Blackhawk Technical College. Charlie Baumann was recognized as the 2007 Young Professional of the Year. Event information is available below:
April 25, 2007:
March 30, 2007:
March 26, 2007: Businesses receive mailing inviting them to support the April 26, 2007 Green County Young Professionals Event by distributing event invitation and nominating young professionals for the Green County Young Professional of the Year award.
March 9, 2007: Representative Brett Davis agrees to serve as the keynote speaker of the April 26, 2007 Green County Young Professionals Event. A young professional himself, Brett is in his second term serving the 80th Assembly District of Wisconsin.
March 1, 2007: Members of the Green County Leaders program distribute a survey to find out if Green County's young professionals are interested in networking, socializing and forming a Young Professionals Group. If you feel you are a young professional, please take 30 seconds to complete the survey and return it to greencountyypsurvey@hotmail.com
Young Professional Resources
Green County Leaders
- Have you taken the Green County Leaders Class? This program is designed to allow you to practice your leadership skills, learn about Green County communities, and gain a better understanding of the issues facing Green County communities and businesses. Click here for more details.
Young Professionals Organizations
Do you have a resource to share with others? If yes, email Sarah Burgert at sarah.burgert@ces.uwex.edu.
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