Fast Forward Topeka

Hey Everyone!  I thought I would be able to make it to Leadership tonight, but my schedule is just crazy this week.  I just wanted to share a few thoughts.

First, I think that we should work with the Atchison Chamber to establish this group.  We would need to have a discussion with the Chamber about its mission and how it fits in with our vision.  There are obvious benefits to housing this group within the Chamber--staff support, financial support, marketing, access to mailing lists/list serves, opportunity to start a column in the newsletter, etc.  This is something we should seriously consider.

Here's a couple of links to check out:

http://www.fastforwardtopeka.org/

Topeka's YP group is called Fast Forward Topeka.  It is associated with the Topeka Chamber of Commerce.  I think they could be a great resource for us.

http://www.ypkansas.com/program/

Fast Forward hosted last year's YP Summit, which is a state-wide gathering for young professionals.  I know some people who went last year who were really energized by the program.  I don't think their website is up to date, but it has some great programming ideas that we could tap into for the professional development portion of our group.

I haven't come up with a good name, but I think it needs to be something that will appeal to a broad spectrum of people.  I'll be looking forward to hearing what you come up with.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Class Project Notes and Ideas

To have a group in Atchison for "young professionals" to join and feel apart of something. This group would have three main branches 
1. Professional Development 
2. Networking/Social 
3. Philanthropy

Philanthropy etymologically means "love of humanity" in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, and enhancing "what it is to be human" on both the benefactors' (by identifying and exercising their values in giving and volunteering) and beneficiaries' (by benefiting) parts. (Wikipedia)

Ideas for events:
1. Brew for Boots
2. Table for 10
3. Cocktails for a Cause
4. Coat Drive
5. Canned Food Drive
6. Book Drive
7. School Supplies
8. Trivia for Toys

This group could potentially hit all of the target areas we wanted the kids, the poor and the elderly. 

Things to think about...how do we make sure people have fun, get something out of the event and come to another?


Possible Locations:
Snow Creek
Bowling Alley
Sand Volleyball Game
Riverwood Winery
Willies for March Madness (fill out a bracket)
Royal Dollar Night
Library Night
Most Wanted Distillery
Caves 


Other YPN Groups:
http://coloradoyoungprofessionals.com/denver/
http://milehighyp.com/


Name ideas:
Groupies
Atchies
A-town Down
Peoples-People
We are One
Meet Up
N.E.T.S-Networking, entertainment (need a T) and Service

TACO TUESDAY!

It's buy on get one tacos at marias if anyone wants to come down before class. We usually meet around 5:00 or so.

This Weeks Events in Atchison!

This Week's Schedule: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13  Annual Business Recognition Luncheon, 12pm, Elizabeth's Chamber Board Mtg, 4pm Atchison Library, Starting a Small Business @ 11:30 a.m. Café Boheme @ Atchison Library, 6:00 p.m. - open mic and fancy coffee Thursday, NOV. 14  Pinterest Chalkboard Crafts, Gateway to Kansas,  5-7:30 Late Night Shopping, 5-8, Downtown Atchison FRIDAY, NOV. 15  Necessities & Accessories 1 Year Anniversary SATURDAY, NOV. 16  Necessities & Accessories 1 Year Anniversary The Artist Box, Georgia O'Keefe style painting of a leaf $5.00 anytime 9am-3pm SUNDAY, NOV. 17  Free International Wine Tasting @ Riverwood Winery)

To mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s March on Washington, Atchison Public Library will be showing a four documentary series illustrating the history of civil rights in America.

Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities that uses the power of documentary films to encourage  community discussion of America’s civil rights history.

During November andDecember all four films will be offered for viewing at the library or online (available through a link at www.atchisonlibrary.org )

In the month of February the Atchison Library will host and sponsor three Facilitated Discussions about the films which will be led by Kansas Scholars.

Nov. 19, 6pm “Slavery By Another Name”

Nov. 23, 1-4pm “The Abolitionists”

Nov. 25, 12pm “Freedom Riders”

Nov. 26, 6pm “The Loving Story”

Dec. 4, 12pm “Freedom Riders”

Dec. 5, 12pm “Slavery by Another “

Dec. 9, 12pm “The Abolitionists” (1 hour)

Dec. 10, 6:30pm“The Abolitionists” (1 hour)

Dec. 11, 6:30pm “The Abolitionists” (1 hour)

Dec. 17, 12pm “The Loving Story”

Dec. 19, 6pm “Freedom Riders”

Dec. 21, 10am-4pm Marathon (3 films)

For more information feel free to call the library (913-367-1902) or email jgeorge@atchisonlibrary.org

Looking for volunteers tonight! 11/11/13

Tonight the Elk's Club is hosting a Veterans Day meal. Members of the Elk's are in need of volunteers to help set up  and serve food at the event. If anyone in the class is available tonight, meet inside the Elk's Club between 4:30 and 5. Speak to Boston Bob and tell him you are with the BC Community Leadership class. All help is appreciated!

Thanks,

Zach Keenan

Any questions call me at 618-581-5233

TRIVIA NIGHT !!!!

THE UNITED WAY TRIVIA CONTEST IS TONIGHT STARTING AT 7:00 pm  at ATCHISION HIGH SCHOOL in the COMMONS AREA.     The Atchison High School is at

Atchison High Schoolmore info‎

1500 West Riley Street Atchison, KS 66002

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PLEASE email or text me if you are coming.  If you need a ride, let me know.

John Bunch 913-426-3445  jfsbunch@yahoo.com

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