RYP Events Update (1/17/10)

[RYP Events]

Hello from RYP—



RYP has 2 opportunities to volunteer this week. In response to the humanitarian crisis in Haiti, RYP members will be sorting and packaging medical supplies with InterVol to be shipped to Haiti and other areas in need around the world. This is a significant way to give back and contribute to saving lives. Pizza and soda will be provided. To volunteer you must RSVP to <maria....@r-y-p.org>. If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute to the effort in Haiti, you can donate to <http://www.intervol.org>.

Join us on Thursday for volunteering at Foodlink. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and socialize with other young professionals in a smaller group setting. To volunteer email Teresa at <ter...@newkenmore.com>.

Be sure to sign up for the RYP Facebook page!

RYP Activities    

RYP Sorts Medical Supplies

Runs: January 19th
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: InterVol-N.Clinton Ave.
Description: This is a last minute event in response to the humanitarian crisis in Haiti. RYP members will be helping sort and package medical supplies that will be shipped out to Haiti and other areas in need around the world. Volunteers are needed to sort items such as gauze, exam gloves, gowns and catheters into similar categories. No medical knowledge is necessary. This is a great way to give back while meeting other young professionals. Pizza will be provided.
Contact: If you plan on attending, please RSVP to maria....@r-y-p.org.

RYP Volunters: Foodlink

Runs: January 21st
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Foodlink
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.
Contact: Please contact RYP member Teresa Gianni with any questions and to RSVP at ter...@newkenmore.com.  Event is limited to 20 volunteers.

Community Activities

Small Business Program

Runs: January 20th
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Central Library-115 South Ave
Description: The Business & Social Sciences Division of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County and the SUNY College at Brockport Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are sponsoring a free program on Wednesday morning, January 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building located at 115 South Avenue, Rochester.

Jim Soufleris, Certified Business Advisor, and local experts will present "Small Business Financing in Turbulent Times." The program will cover government guaranteed loan programs and bank financing options that are available for the small business owner and start-ups. Topics will include credit requirements, the loan underwriting process, general loan procedures, and components of a successful business plan-all important aspects of securing a loan in a stormy economic climate.

Pre-registration for this free program is requested. Register by calling the Central Library at 585-428-8130 or register online at http://www.libraryweb.org. Click on Library Events.
The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is handicapped accessible. Accommodations may be provided for disabled program participants and must be made at least 10 business days before the program. For further information or to make a request please contact Deborah Nevin, Program Coordinator, at 428-8304.

A List Wine Tasting

Runs: January 21st
Times: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Strathallan-550 East Ave
Description: Sip Around the World Wine Tasting
Sample wines from around the world, many featured on the Strathallan's award winning wine list. The night will include wine tasting, passed hors d'oeuvres, Hedonist Artisan Chocolate tasting, drink specials, local art exhibition and live jazz.
Valet parking available and Raffle to benefit Cystic Fibrosis.

RSVP is required for guaranteed admission. To rsvp email eve...@rochesteralist.com. Tickets will be available at the door. $10 for A-Listers and RYP members. $15 Non A-Lister. A-Lister: bring a Non A-Lister and receive half off entry.

Frosty Paws Carnival

Runs: January 23rd
Times: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Artisan Works-565 Blossom Rd.
Description: Join us for an evening of musical fare, mystic carnival entertainment and great food and wine. In support of Rochester's furry friends, the Frosty Paws Winter Carnival is complete with silent auction, tarot card reader, henna artist, and animal psychic all among the magnificent artistic surroundings of ARTISANworks! It's an evening you won't want to miss. Tickets are on sale now.
BUY TICKETS at Rochester Animal Services or at http://www.vsas.org

Red Cross Vegas Night

Runs: January 23rd
Times: 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location: Palmyra Moose Lodge, Rt 31
Description: On Saturday January 23, 2010, the Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its 5th Annual Vegas Night at the Palmyra Moose Lodge on Rt.31 in support of the Local Disaster Relief program.This year’s event is presented by Constellation Energy, the Palmyra Moose Lodge #1420, and the Walworth Lyons Club. A special thank you to Big Dog Country 103.5 and WACK 1420 Radio for there media support.Participants can play a variety of Vegas style games using Clara Barton Bucks including Blackjack, Texas Hold ‘em, Roulette, Craps, Beat The Dealer, Over/Under, Chuck A Luck, & More.

A silent auction accompanies the event where patrons can bid on over 150 items including plane tickets, 2 Vegas Hotel packages, Bed & Breakfast packages, golf outings, sports and celebrity autograph items, wine baskets, dinners, and more.Hors d’ oeuvres and desserts served through out the evening. Berkeley Breen from News 10 NBC will again be the evening host. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Tickets are $25.00 in advance, $30.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the American Red Cross, Lyons National Banks in Newark and Macedon, and on the secure portal through the American Red Cross Website: http://www.waynecountyredcross.org

For more information and tickets please call the American Red Cross at 315-331-3783 or visit our website at http://www.waynecountyredcross.org

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>

Board Seat Opportunities

As many of you know, RYP is working hard to secure board seats for young professionals. These organizations are interested in opening board and committee seats to young professionals. If you have an interest in serving on a board, contact the organization at their email address.

Featured Board

The Verona Street Animal Society, Inc. (VSAS) is dedicated to providing the resources necessary to enable Rochester Animal Services to more effectively serve the public's animal care and control, pet sterilization, and pet adoption interests and, in cooperation with the City of Rochester, to support the mission of Rochester Animal Services. They are recruiting volunteers to serve on a variety of sub-committees including event planning, marketing/promotion, website, newsletter, grant writing, strategic planning, business plan, and education campaigns. To serve on a committee, email <VSA...@gmail.com>.