BYP commissioned a survey update to gauge how well our organization is meeting our mission two years later, along with identifying perceptions about our community.  The 2010 survey was completed by 220 young professionals, of which 65 percent were BYP members. Respondents were well-educated (82 percent had at least a four-year degree), mobile (66 percent did not have children) and civic-minded (95 percent are registered voters; 73 percent voted in the previous election).

Click here to view the results.

b|heard Toastmasters Club meets every Monday from 5:45 -7pm in the Chamber’s Large Conference room. 

Next week (7/19/10) there will be a special guest speaker:

Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku of Kituku and Associates will speak about “Taking your career or business to the next level through Toastmasters.”

Visitors are encouraged to attend this free event.  Please invite anyone who might be interested.  Contact Travis at tpalmer@boisechamber.org for additional details!

When: June 22, 2010
Where: Boise Centre
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 per person

Come support your fellow young professionals at this great event!  Congratulations to all the recipients! 

The following BYP members will be receiving this award:

Eric Bjorkman | Perkins Coie

Heather Carlson | Boise State University

Christina Fout | Key Private Bank

Melissa McGrath | Idaho State Department of Education

Scott Plumley

Jason Prince | Stoel Rives

Christine Quintana | Hewlett-Packard

Michelle Ross | St. Luke’s Health System – Treasure Valley

Thanh Tan | Idaho Public Television 

Click here to register!

BYP is a proud sponsor of this event!

What makes the Boise area a great place for the next generation and how is BYP creating an impact? 

Share your ideas and forward this to other young professionals to be eligible to win an Apple iPod nano! 

To take the survey, click here: http://NLS2010.questionpro.com

About the survey: BYP is pleased to be participating in the Next Leaders Survey. The survey measures the impact that young professionals are having on our community, and prioritizes the issues and amenities that matter most to the next generation.

The survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete and is being administered by Next Generation Consulting, an independent third party market research firm who specializes in helping communities and companies engage the next generation.

Please click on the survey link and log your responses by June 11th.  At the end, you have the opportunity to register your email address for an Apple iPod nano drawing.  Your responses are anonymous.

If you have questions please contact:

Ben Quintana
472.5212
bquintana@boisechamber.org

Why Should Young Professionals Stay in Idaho? –
a discussion with Idaho’s Governor, C.L. “Butch” Otter,
and BYP

The CEO of Idaho, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, will speak with young professionals (YPs) about why they should stay in Idaho. BYP invites you to attend and bring your friends to this special event. There is no cost to attend.
 

When: March 24, 2010
Where: Idaho State Capitol Auditorium (Garden Level on the West Wing)
Cost: Free!
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Networking/Reception with Governor Otter and BYP

6:00 p.m. – Governor Otter’s Address to Young Professionals:  Why Should Young Professionals Stay in Idaho?

6:15 p.m. – Q&A

Moderated by: Eric Shaver, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Benchmark Research & Safety, Inc. – Chair, BYP Community & Civic Involvement
 

Click here to register! 

Click here for a map of nearby parking options.

Presented by:

A media advisory, with updated information regarding For the Love of Politics, can be found here (272 KB, .pdf).

When: February 24, 2010
Where: Idaho State Capitol Auditorium
Cost: Free!
Time: 5:15 p.m. – Optional Tour
              6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion / Q&A

The 4^th annual For the Love of Politics event is focused on the state of the Idaho budget.  The event will include a budget overview, as well as a panel discussion.  There will also be time allotted for question and answer.

Budget Overview: Shelby Kerns, Financial Management Analyst, Sr. at Division of Financial Management

Panelists:

Shirley Ringo, Idaho State Representative
Shelby Kerns, Financial Management Analyst, Sr. at Division of Financial Management, Office of Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter 
Representative Brent Crane
Representative Janice McGeachin
Melissa McGrath, Director of Communication for the Dept. of Education

Moderated by: Thanh Tan, Producer/Reporter/Host at Idaho Public Television 

Click here to register!

Join Washington Trust Bank at the BYP PEP Kick Off BBQ!

Give Back to BYP through Washington Trust Bank! 

When you open an account, link it to the “BYP PEP” program and a portion of your funds go directly to BYP annually.  If you already have an account, tell your banker you would like it linked to the “BYP PEP” program.

If BYP has helped you in your career, now is your chance to give back to BYP.

When: October 27^th

11:00-2:00pm

Where: Washington Trust Bank

7802 W Overland Rd. 

Boise, ID 83709 

Why: Give back to BYP

Enter a drawing to try your luck in the

Money Machine!!!

Already a Washington Trust Bank customer?

Bring a friend or family member to open an account and you

 BOTH receive $50 cash!

Ask an employee for more details

When: October 30, 2009
Where: Treasure Valley YMCA, Downtown

BYP is joining efforts with the YMCA this year to host a Halloween Carnival!  The event will take place on Friday, October 30th from 6:00 – 8:00pm.  There will be “carnival” style activities for kids of all ages, but we are looking for more.  If you have an idea for an activity that you’d be willing to coordinate or would like to volunteer that night, please email michellemross@hotmail.com no later than October 21st.  We need a minimum of 25 volunteers to accommodate all the kids and families!  Although the main event is from 6:00-8:00, volunteers will be needed for set-up (approximately 4:00) and clean-up (should be done by 9:00). This is a family-friendly event; dressing up in encouraged, but not required!

Click here for the informational flyer.

If you are interested in volunteering, or want more information, please email Michelle at michellemross@hotmail.com. 

If you have questions, please contact Erin Cave at 472-5258 or ecave@boisechamber.org.  Please fax the complete nomination form to 472.5201, or email to ecave@boisechamber.org.