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Meet Your YPN Vice President Candidates: Part 2

Posted by Young Professionals on Thursday, April 14th, 2016 in Event News, Latest News, Personal Interest | Comments (0)
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YPN VP Candidate Jarrod Odean Anderson

Describe your current involvement with the YPN.
I joined the Young Professionals Network because I was new in town, and, quite frankly, I was desperate to meet people like me. I set out looking for something, a book club or a community service opportunity, to fill the spare hours I had between sleep and work. After looking for a while, I happened to stumble upon the YPN. About a week after signing-up, I found myself at a table at Captain Freddy’s where I was greeted by the Service Team co-leads and a small handful of other newbies. We introduced ourselves, talked a little about the network, and discussed the service opportunities available later that month. As is customary,  a sign-up list was passed around, so I wrote my name down for a couple of things…after a moment, I wrote my name down for all of them. Today, I am still writing my name next to as many opportunities as I can.

My father has always said that the best thing you can do to get involved is to GET INVOLVED. As a new member, I had all the time in the world to put towards the opportunities that the YPN Teams work to provide, and I did so because I wanted to be involved with my new home. I joined the Service Team and the Social Team and I attended meetings religiously; I loved that I was helping to plan the type of events that would not only keep me involved, but that would engage other young people as well. Even outside of the Social and Service teams, I attended as many events on the YPN calendar as I could. I took great pride in being a representative of the bright, ambitious young people that work and play in Bismarck-Mandan, and I wanted to make sure that our community continues to nurture and support the incredible talent and vision that young professionals bring to the table.

What strengths as a leader would you bring as VP?
This year I was successful in securing the Red Cross as the YPN’s non-profit partner of the year. These two organizations, though very different, have something essential in common; they are aimed at building communities. The Red Cross hopes to craft communities that are resilient, that stay standing when emergency strikes, and function under pressure. Similarly, the YPN hopes to foster and grow a community that is conducive to the success and prosperity of young professionals. This year, these two complimentary goals drove these two partnering organizations to build our two growing cities into a community that is both more resilient and more youthful than before.

Today, I continue to engage with the YPN because it is an organization that I firmly believe in. Young professionals are some of the most innovative, entrepreneurial, and driven entities in today’s workforce, and our growing community benefits from our work. We are more engaged than ever in issues that affect the places we live, and we are essential to the vitality and prolonged prosperity of Bismarck and Mandan. Considering this, it is more important than ever that our needs are represented. As Vice President of this network, I will continue to be a representative of the community we are building. As Vice President, I would consider it my obligation to ensure that Bismarck-Mandan continues to be a society rich with opportunity, and a community which celebrates its young professionals.

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YPN VP Candidate Amber Jensen

Describe your current involvement with the YPN.
I have been involved in the YPN for 2.5 years and currently serve on the Bismarck-Mandan YPN Leadership Team and am the current Ambassador Co-Lead. I was a committee member for the 2nd Annual Epic Impact event and was the liaison between the speaker
and the committee. Since being involved on the Ambassador Team, our team has continued to strengthen the New Member Breakfast and continually have 10-12 new members at each event. We also put on the First Thursday Social and continue to strive to make sure each member is engaged in the network. I have done multiple presentations to our top business partners to further our relationship with their employees and encourage their involvement in the YPN. Prior to moving to Bismarck, I was also a member of the Minot Young Professionals Network for two years where I served on the Service Team.

What strengths as a leader would you bring as VP?  
I believe I am a strong candidate for the Vice President position due to my relationship-building skills, strong work ethic, and vision for the future of our community. I am a results-oriented individual and am passionate about serving others. I have advanced quickly in my career with multiple promotions at United Way and am now second-in-command of our organization. I have lead our largest volunteer event at United Way and have increased participation from 550 volunteers to 957 volunteers in 2015.

Overall, I believe I have extensive leadership qualities and am able to generate enthusiasm in others. I am highly motivated and dependable in achieving the strategic plan goals that are set out by the YPN.

I was just recently accepted into the United Way Fellowship Program to further my leadership development. I was selected out of 1,600 United Way organizations and they picked 30 participants. This is a year-long leadership academy and a great opportunity to learn from others around the world to further my leadership development.

Vote for one of these candidates at the Cinco Anniversary Celebration and Awards on May 4, 2016. RSVP today! 

VP Candidate Questions

Posted by Young Professionals on Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 in Latest News | Comments (0)

“How do you see the YPN evolving
in the next 5 years?”

 

Breanna Hutchinson

Breanna Hutchinson

“Being a member of the PD team, I have had the opportunity to experience firsthand how the Network has grown! I see the Network continuing to increase as our leaders continue to work on ways to recruit and instill excitement. I also see our Network continuing to grow in diversity as our state and local economy thrive. Incorporating new members from diverse backgrounds will be a great opportunity to expand and enhance the Network and its mission. This year, I joined the Strategic Planning Committee and feel excited to be part of a group dedicated to shaping the Network in a positive way.”

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Questions for the VP Candidates

Posted by Young Professionals on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 in Latest News | Comments (0)

1. “Why would you be a good VP?”

2. “How can the YP progress to add more value to members?”

Breanna Hutchinson

Breanna Hutchinson

  1. A good Vice President is someone who is honest, a great communicator and a great problem solver, as well as, someone who is good at time management and prioritizing, which are all traits I possess. I would also make a great Vice President because I believe in the Network’s vision and mission. I believe the Young Professionals Network helps individuals develop professional and networking skills, in addition to making a difference in the community. I am always looking for opportunities to build my professional network and further develop my leadership skills. I look forward to this rewarding challenge!
  2. The YPN can add more value to its members by continuing to look for opportunities for its members to get involved in our community. The benefits of being involved in community projects not only help local community stakeholders in need of assistance, but also help our members to enrich their experiences and develop strong relationships within the community.

TJ Jerke

TJ

  1. After participating in many YPN service, social and professional development events, I’ve learned to embody and live the Network’s mission. Using this, with my past experience as President of my fraternity, team member of a 300-member student organization, and the current Marketing Team co-leader, I want to use my knowledge and emphasize collaboration among all members and the community, to enhance the Network. My time on the Network’s leadership team has also given me the opportunity to see the many aspects of the Network, and understand what is needed to work with others to operate the Network efficiently and effectively.
  2. The Network will continue to prosper, and progress, by continuing to encourage all members to become active throughout the Network and the community. The Network can make sure members’ voices are heard, and needs are met, to give more value for each individual. This means creating an easy, streamlined approach to gathering members’ input, as well as, encouraging members to develop their own ideas for the Network and the community. I’d also like to see the Network work more closely with area organizations such as the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce and the many other civic and nonprofit groups.

2013 VP Candidate Interviews

Posted by Young Professionals on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 in Latest News, Uncategorized | Comments (0)

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