[RYP] RYP Events Update (4/18/10)

[RYP Events]

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RYP is offering two events this week. On Thursday, join RYP for a fun night volunteering and socializing at Foodlink. This is a great way to give back to the community while meeting other YPs. Volunteers will be having dinner afterwards at Nathaniel’s. If interested, email Teresa at <Ter...@newkenmore.com>. Foodlink is interested in having YPs join their resource development committee and help with marketing, fundraising, development and event coordination. If interested, email Maria Oberst at <mob...@foodlinkny.org>. On Saturday, join RYP and Rochester Cares for Earth Day in the Park. Volunteer to help with beach clean-up while enjoying festivities and activities. If interested, email Teresa at <Ter...@newkenmore.com>.

Next week, on Thursday, join us for an RYP social at popular South Wedge restaurant Tap and Mallet. Complimentary appetizers and drinks specials will be provided. This is a great way to network with many other YPs.

RocCity Coalition's Community Engagement Survey for Young Professionals: The RocCity Coalition, a group of young professionals representing many local organizations, is interested in delving deeper into the current level of involvement of Rochester's young professional community. RocCity defines "young professional" as an individual in the beginning or middle of their career (typically age 21-45) that carries themselves in a professional manner. If you live in the Rochester area and consider yourself a young professional, please take a few moments (5-10 minutes) to complete this Community Engagement survey. <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RocCitySurvey>

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RYP Activities

RYP Volunteers: Foodlink

Runs: April 22nd
Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 936 Exchange Street
Description: 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.

RYP Volunteers: Earth Day in the Park

Runs: April 24th
Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Hamlin Beach State Park
Description: Joing RYP and RochesterCares for Earth Day in the Park!! We will be volunteering to help with the beach cleanup at 11:30 am, but you are encouraged to come out and enjoy the other activities and festivities during the event. The entire event runs from 10 am to 2pm. Some of the things that will be going on at the event:

• Over 25 Educational booths with information about Alternative Energy, Ethanol, Green Building Technologies, Water Fowl, Hiking Groups, Dept. of Conservation, NYS Parks, NYSERDA, MC Water Authority, the Sierra Club, and others.
• Live Entertainment from the Dady Brothers from 1pm –2pm
• Beach Cleanup starting at 11:30 am along beach in areas 2&4
• Seedling plantings in the nursery
• Tour of CCC/POW site for planned interpretive trail
• Free Tree seedlings to the first 100 attendees
• 89.1 The Point, The College Radio Station will be broadcasting LIVE!
• Used eyeglasses and hearing aids collection to benefit the Lions Club
• Free Admission to the Park!
• Free Refreshments! Bring your reusable mug!

For more information, and to RSVP, please email Teresa at <ter...@newkenmore.com>.

Community Activities

Rochester A-list Tapas & Topics

Runs: April 22nd
Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Nazareth-Medaille Formal Lounge
Description: Join us for a special Earth Day celebration featuring lectures by Nazareth's intelligentsia. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, drinks (cash bar), and mingling!
Lectures: Water, Water Everywhere - But is it Safe to Drink? by William Lammela, Professor of Chemistry and China's Environmental Crisis: Bad Air, Bad Water, Bad Coal, Bad Policy?  by Nevan Fisher, Assistant Professor of History. For more information: Call (585) 389-2472 or email <alu...@naz.edu>.

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 Boards

• Foodlink is recruiting community members for their Resource Development Committee, a subcommittee of the Board of Directors. They are seeking passionate, committed individuals with an interest in serving the community by supporting your local food bank. Ideal candidates will have a college degree; be a working professional in the Greater Rochester area; have a basic understanding of Foodlink's operations and presence in the community; and have a background and/or interest in one or more of the following: Marketing & Communications; Event Coordination; Fundraising & Development; Food Industry; Child Health & Nutrition; Hunger & Obesity Prevention. If interested contact Maria Oberst at <mob...@foodlinkny.org>.
• The Genesee Land Trust (http://www.geneseelandtrust.org), a local nonprofit, enhances our quality of life in the Greater Rochester area by preserving and protecting waterways, wildlife habitats, working farms, and outdoor destinations. Its staff and volunteers are a congenial, committed group of individuals. They are looking for young professionals who can help with social media, other marketing initiatives, events targeted to a younger audience, fundraising, grant writing and research. If you are interested contact Gay Mills at< gmi...@geneseelandtrust.org>.
• Recovery Houses of Rochester provides transitional housing for single males who are homeless and have a substance abuse diagnosis. They are looking for board members who are YPs. Attorneys or people have web development experience will be given special consideration. Their website is www.recoveryhousesofrochester.org. If you are interested in applying email Van Smith at <V...@recoveryhousesofrochester.org>.

Additional Boards Seeking Members

• For Flower City Soccer, contact Jeff Reese at <ree...@cityofrochester.gov>.

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