A goal for the NIU YPN is to increase the total number of members to improve our knowledge base and to offer interesting events that benefit our members. There are lots of opportunities for members to get involved to help us grow the YPN and organize engaging events in 2007. We have assembled three key committees to help us support our growth, which I welcome you to join.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is looking for individuals who would like to help build and maintain a healthy membership base, serve as ambassadors to new members, and shape our future offerings to YPN constituents. Tentatively, the Membership Committee will meet on a bi-weekly basis via a conference call. Beyond that, you can make your time commitment as large or small as you would like. Members of the committee will brainstorm and implement new ideas for services that we can offer to the YPN, assist in growing our member base, and hopefully serve as an ambassador (or buddy) to new YPN members to make sure they are smoothly integrated into the group. Please contact Brian Wodarski by email: bwodarski at uhy-us.com if you are interested in joining the Membership Committee.
Events Committee
The YPN has already conducted some successful events in 2006 and is looking forward to offering networking and educational programming that will benefit our members in 2007. Matt Kirch is our VP of Events. Matt and his committee will be engaged with Sue Braffet, the College of Business’ Alumni Director, during the month of December to build a schedule of events for 2007. If you have an interest in helping plan events or have i,deas for future YPN events, please contact Matt Kirch by email: matt.kirch at trizetto.com.
Marketing Committee
We have been spreading the word about the YPN via emails and word of mouth. To help grow the organization we need more of an integrated marketing approach. Chris Barnes is our VP of Marketing and the Co-Chair of Marketing is Brett Kinsfather. The Marketing Committee is seeking motivated members who would like to spread the word of the YPN to current and prospective members. Members of the Marketing Committee will participate in the creation of event invitations, website content and design, and general marketing materials. If you have a taste for marketing or graphic design please contact Chris Barnes by email: barnesc at lilly.com to join the Marketing Committee.
