Young Professionals of Knoxville

Meeting Minutes: General Membership Meeting
Pershing Yoakley & Associates
November 3, 2009
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

In attendance: 37 members

Introduction: Chyna Brackeen
Guest Speaker: Keith Goodwin, President/CEO East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Volunteer Opportunities: Amanda Armstrong, Director of Annual Giving, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

• Fantasy of Trees: Wednesday, Nov. 25th – Sunday, Nov. 29th
  Sell tickets at the event
  Work on the floor – face painting, etc.

• Fantasy of Trees Gala Social: Tuesday, Nov. 24th - $150 per person for tickets
• Telethon event in January

YPK News, Updates and Announcements

Committee Nominations: Chyna Brackeen   

• Ballot read
• Asked for additional nominations – none
• Motion to approve ballot made, motion seconded
• Announcement that ballot would be voted on at the end of December
• Additional nominations can be sent to Meghan Morgan at mmorgan@wmbac.com. 
• View the approved ballot here
  

Upcoming Social Events: Amelia Daniels

• Fall Ball Friday, November 20th 7:00 pm
  Coveralls performing
  At S&W Grand
  Open to all guests members would like to invite
  $25 per person
  Please RSVP to member@ypknox.com
  Dress code not formal, but more than casual, guys do not need jackets

• Happy Hours
  Nov. 5th, Café 4
  Dec. 3rd, Ruth’s Chris

Community Outreach Update: Jean Clarke

• Mentoring Program – Big Brothers/Big Sisters
  Time commitment is 6-8 hrs per month for 1 yr.
  Meet with your mentor, typically for lunch once per month
  Can go to lunch with kids or meet them on Saturdays
  Must apply and be accepted by Big Brothers/Big Sisters

• Dogwood Mile again this year in April
• Opportunity for UT alumni to take UT student to work

Professional Development: Becca Krumdieck

• November Lunch & Learn          
  Held Nov. 17, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Naples Italian Restaurant
  Guest Speakers: Dr. Amy Cathey - Executive Director of UT's MBA program & Dr. Michael McIntyre - Director UT's Professional MBA Program Cost: $12

• December Lunch & Learn
  Panel discussion with the YPK Exec Board
  Tuesday, December 08, 2009 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
  At Lattimore Black Morgan Cain offices
  $10

Meeting Adjourned