YPO News and Events

The Breakfast Club

sstabler — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:46:47 -0600

March 16th
Apple’s Bakery, Inc.
8412 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
7:00-8:00 am

Join YPO for coffee & conversation on Wednesday March 16th at Apple’s Bakery from 7am-8am for our monthly Breakfast Book Club.

The March book selection is Make It Stick: Why Some Ideas Thrive and Others Die by Chip and Dan Heath. This book is a look into exactly what makes certain ideas stick with the listener and how we can tailor our own messages to stick with employees and co-workers. With entertaining examples of ideas and the individuals who succeed (and failed) in getting the message across, this book will reveal an entirely new approach to communication.

Lunch & Learn

rrusso — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:03:18 -0600

Despite our best efforts to manage the flow of our personal information, skilled identity thieves have a variety of methods to gain access to our personal data. Being the victim of identity theft can destroy your credit score, cause major financial hardship and generally wreak havoc on your life.

We invite you to attend the YPO Professional Development Committee's March 9, 2010 Lunch & Learn (from 12:00 - 1:00), where the Village of Bartonville Chief of Police Brian Fengel will discuss preventative measures that you can take to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft as well as steps to take if you become a victim.

March YPO Social

mlahood — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:54:18 -0600

March YPO Social
March 4, 2010 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Red Rock Bar & Grille
332 Detroit Ave
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 243-6836

Join us Thursday, March 4th for the YPO social in conjunction with the Morton Chamber of Commerce and Morton Economic Development Council at Red Rock Bar & Grille located at 332 Detroit Avenue in Morton.

Be sure to Vote!

ashpampel — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:58:12 -0600

Illinois Fair Map Amendment -- What is it and why should you care?

ashpampel — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:57:17 -0600

Today in Illinois the standard assumption is that our legislators pick their voters rather than the voters pick their legislators. Why do Illinoisans say that? Because of how Illinois draws legislative districts after every census. For the past three decades legislators have created their districts after drawing a name out of a hat. Illinois is the ONLY state in the nation that allows such a process to determine who and how legislative districts are drawn. The result of this process is that 98% of the elections for the Illinois legislature are won by the incumbent.

To change this process and take it away from the elected officials and put it in the hands of an independent commission to make redistricting more transparent, fair and accessible to the public, we need your help.

Join YPO for A Night With the Bradley Braves!

jmoroz — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:47:21 -0600

Join YPO as we support the Bradley Braves as they take on Wichita State on February 24, 2010!

We will start out the evening with a “Secrets of My Success” event featuring Paul King, member of the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame and long time Journal Star Sports Editor. Hear from Paul about his journey to success, challenges he faced along the way and his advice for young professionals.

Time: Secrets of My Success 5:30-6:30pm
Game Tipoff: 7:05pm
Location: Secrets of My Success- Peoria Civic Center - Room 405 on the 4th floor
Game- Peoria Civic Center- Carver Arena
Price: Game tickets are $15 and are located in the Lower Bowl in Section 19

Get Connected

allyoop30 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:23:13 -0600

Join YPO members on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 from noon - 1pm at the Peoria Chamber of Commerce offices (located at 100 SW Water St. in downtown Peoria) and find out how you can get connected with volunteer opportunities with the American Cancer Society and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Volunteering for the American Cancer Society means you have an opportunity to save lives and fulfill your own.

Get Involved, Go Vote

ashpampel — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:58:30 -0600

YPO members are involved citizens dedicated to the success and improvement of Peoria. But you cannot truly be involved unless you vote, so get out there and make a difference! February 2, 2010 is Primary Election Day in Illinois and there are a number of great candidates running for local and state-wide office. For a primary election, voters will arrive at the polls and request either a Republican or Democratic ballot. Some nonpartisan races, such as school board, will appear on both ballots.
Today voting is easier than ever. If you think you will not have time to vote on February 2nd, take advantage of early voting right now. This option is available until January 28th throughout the Peoria metro area. If you live inside the City, early voting is available at the Election Commission (next to the downtown police station), the Care and Treatment Board on Knoxville, or ICC North Campus on University. Early voting is even open on Saturdays. If you live outside the City, contact your County Clerk for a list of locations. The County Clerk's office can help you register to vote as well.
• Peoria County Clerk: 672-6070.
• Tazewell County Clerk: 477-2267
• Woodford County Clerk: 467-2822
• Marshall County Clerk: 246-6325‎

With recent elections in Peoria decided by only a handful of votes, each voice really does make a difference. Do your part to support our community, get out and vote on February 2nd.

YPO Bowling

sstabler — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:24:04 -0600

The Young Lawyers Committee would like to invite all members of the Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria to go bowling Friday, January 29, 2010 from 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. We will meet before the event at 8 p.m. at Kouri's then head over to Landmark Recreation Center for the annual bowling event. This year's event will support Big Brothers Big Sisters' annual Bowl For Kids' Sake event.

$15 gets you unlimited bowling, shoe rental and a chance to win a free Bowl For Kids's Sake sponsorship valued at $100.

Landmark Recreation Center

3225 N Dries Lane

Peoria, IL 61604

Young Professionals Give Back for the Holidays!

ashpampel — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:04:46 -0600

The Young Professionals Organization celebrated the holiday season and to give back to the Central Illinois Community at the December 3rd YPO social. YPO hosted a community wide canned food / toy drive to support the Peoria Friendship House. The Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service is funded by the Heart of Illinois United Way, churches, individuals, grants/foundations, community support, and fundraisers.

With help from the Peoria community and YPO members, YPO was able to present The Peoria Friendship House with more than 300 canned food items, more than 150 toys, and in an auction and over $150 in cash.

Thank you to everyone that donated canned food or toys, gave money, attended the YPO social, and assist the Peoria Friendship House with their needs. All of the proceeds will assist those that are less fortunate during the holiday season.