RYP Events Update (3/21/10)

[RYP Events]

Hello from RYP—



This week, join us for two events. On Monday, join in a leadership discussion with featured speaker Mayor Duffy. On Thursday, give back to the community and volunteer for Foodlink. If you are interested in volunteering, email Teresa at <ter...@newkenmore.com>.

The RPO is finalizing its plans for its summer concert series. They would like to consider “out of the box” programming and get input from young professionals. You can complete the survey at <http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22ACPCSJZS8>.

Geva is selling highly discounted tickets, on the floor level, to RYP members for their April 1st showing of Two Trains Running. If at least 20 members sign up, a complimentary wine and cheese reception will be included. To purchase $25 tickets, email Colleen Brown at <cbr...@gevatheater.org>.

A downtown parking survey is being conducted. If you work downtown, please complete the survey at <http://www.rsgsurvey.com/commuting/intro2.asp?sname=R>.

Be sure to sign up for the RYP Facebook page!

RYP Activities

RYP Leadership Talk

Runs: March 22nd
Times: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Baobab Center-728 University
Description: Join the Community Dialogue focused on leadership development within the Rochester community. Topics will center on ways to actively nurture Rochester's next generation of leaders to take on leadership roles in government, education, business, and the community. Mayor Bob Duffy will be the featured guest.

Please RSVP to <baobab...@yahoo.com> to ensure enough seating.

RYP Volunteers: Foodlink

Runs: March 25th
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 936 Exchange Street
Description: Rochester Young Professionals is having a volunteer event at Foodlink
As a group, we will be helping sort packaged items for Foodlink. This event is open to all RYP members and friends. Come on out and help out this great organization. Afterward, we'll all go to Nathaniel's (251 Exchange Blvd.).

FoodLink works with area food retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers to acquire, sort, store and redistribute food to its member charity programs - especially soup kitchens, shelters and emergency food pantries. In addition, FoodLink also provides food to hundreds of non-emergency programs like group homes, day cares, senior centers and camps.

Please contact RYP member Teresa Gianni with any questions and to RSVP at <ter...@newkenmore.com>.
Please RSVP so we can know how many volunteers to expect and plan accordingly. Event is limited to 20 volunteers.

Community Activities

City Living Sundays

Runs: March 28th
Times: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 1305 Lyell Ave, #43 School
Description: Rochester's 2010 City Living Sundays
City living provides you with world-class services, convenience and great values on beautiful homes! Qualities you just won't find
anywhere else.

Join us for:

• "How to Buy" Seminars
• Affordability Counseling by lending experts
• Loan Details
• School and Neighborhood information
• Open Houses - Over 100 homes in the City will be open for your inspection
• Information on the "First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit" of up to $8,000 **

It's a one-stop, start to finish home buying experience in a fair-like atmosphere, complete with fantastic door prizes!

RYP Membership Deals

The RPO is offering a special subscription to young professionals at a highly discounted price. You can go to any three (ANY three) concerts listed for as little as $45.00 per person.
 
To purchase the subscription go to:
http://ev12.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=PR%3ARPO%3A2010%3ACYOM%3AMAIL&linkID=rpo&shopperContext=&caller=PR&appCode=&prc=MAIL&ppc=MAIL&RSRC=customized20091113&RDAT=beyond-1