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A LOOK AHEAD FOR OUR 2020 YPS BY: KATIE ROUTH, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION At the close of 2019, our Young Professionals membership had reached a total of 85 members, up from 64 in 2018. Three months into 2020, our numbers are continuing to rise as we have already hit a membership total of 86 Young Professionals and continue to accept additional Contractor member registrations. A 2018 strategic initiative of the Pelican Chapter was to increase engagement amongst the young professionals within our membership. Not only has the participation from contractor members increased, but in 2018, the ABC Pelican Young Professionals Executive Committee made the decision to open-up membership to non-contractor member young professionals; historically, the YP Group was closed to contractor members only. Although the non-contractor members are required to submit nominations and are reviewed by the YP executive committee for approval to join, we have seen great interest from this sector of membership! As we continue to encourage involvement amongst the young professionals, we have also continued to develop new, exciting, fun and educational opportunities for this group. As you may have seen in the Winter 2019 newsletter, this group participated in several volunteer events, heard from past and present Board Chairmen and learned that we need them to stay engaged as we continue to pursue the mission and vision of ABC Pelican. These up and coming young leaders are the future of ABC and the construction industry. So what do we have in store for 2020?
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As announced at the Young Professionals Kick-Off event at the Mid-City Beer Garden on Government Street, the 2020 Young Professionals group will be offered the following opportunities (barring any additional cancellation caused by the COVID-19 outbreak). •Leadership Panel Luncheon – May 27 @ Baton Rouge Training Center (again, as mentioned, this event will only take place if deemed safe enough to do so) •Young Professionals Reception – July 29 @ Hilton SanDestin – ABC of Louisiana State Convention •Young Professionals/Past Presidents Council Meet & Greet – September 9 @ Baton Rouge Country Club •LSU Construction Management Fundraiser Volunteer Event – October 16th @ TBD •End of Year Young Professionals [Presentation & Social] – Date/Location TBD *Dodgeball Tournament – Date and location TBD. Details coming soon *Stay tuned for additional events and volunteer opportunities We thank our membership for your commitment to passing the torch to the next generation of leadership within ABC and the construction industry by keeping your Young Professionals engaged and informed. We look forward to the year ahead. For more information on joining ABC Pelican Young Professionals, contact krouth@abcpelican.com or visit our website, www.abcpelican.org/youngprofessionals.
