{"id":171935,"date":"2023-04-05T11:48:15","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T15:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=171935"},"modified":"2023-04-06T12:22:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T16:22:49","slug":"young-professionals-network-ypn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/wisconsin\/ypn\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Professionals Network (YPN)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;91554&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679515259716{margin-top: -15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\"><strong>The Best Buddies Young Professional\u2019s Network<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is a group of young professionals dedicated to supporting the mission of inclusion and fostering friendships. Members benefit by taking part in hands-on volunteer opportunities, serving in a leadership capacity, or through the various networking and friendship opportunities the organization provides.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\">Who can join?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nAny young professional who is interested in helping to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can become a member.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3px;\"><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\">Membership Expectations:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend or volunteer at 2 of the 4 main Best Buddies Wisconsin Events\n<ul>\n<li>Attendance with other Best Buddies WI events also will go towards the 50% attendance goal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>A discount will be applied to memberships that renew annually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3px;\"><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\"><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\"><strong>Leadership Expectations:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend monthly YP Board meetings (7:10 meetings)<\/li>\n<li>Attend 2:4 Best Buddies Wisconsin Events<\/li>\n<li>Attend two Best Buddies Board meetings each year<\/li>\n<li>Plan\/organize one YP-led event per year<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of one-year commitment and unlimited time frame for participation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3px;\"><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\"><strong>Volunteering<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>YPN membership provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Activities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participating in Best Buddies Programs and Events<\/li>\n<li>Increasing Awareness<\/li>\n<li>Social Networking<\/li>\n<li>Planning and Promoting 4 Annual Fundraising Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong><span style=\"color: #5a3f98;\">Networking<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nYPN\u2019s monthly meetings are scheduled after work hours at various locations around Milwaukee. YPN members have the opportunity to connect with other young professionals interested in community service. YPN meetings and events provide a relaxed and social atmosphere while staying connected to the Best Buddies Mission. Members are also provided opportunities to interact with Best Buddies in Wisconsin staff and Advisory Board members.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>If you have questions about YPN or are interested in joining, please contact Laura Brackett<\/strong> at (414) 271-1740, ext. 106 or by e-mail:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:laurabrackett@bestbuddies.org\">laurabrackett@bestbuddies.org<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;ybn&#8221;]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680709006630{background-color: #fafafa !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;ybn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"><div class=\"spacer\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.advisory-board&#8221;]<span 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