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Play Ball!

The PYPs will be put together a co-ed, recreational softball team for the spring.  The tentative start date is June 25, 2009.  Games will be played at Exchange Park (3200 E. Lakeview) on Thursdays over the course of an expected 8-week season.  Ten players (4 or more women) play the field at a time.  To maximize play-time, we request that only players that can make a commitment for the season to be at each game and needed practice seek to be on the team and therefore we will limit the team accordingly.  If you wish to be on the team, please email Benjamin Stevenson with the following information: (1) name, (2) telephone contact information, (3) whether you live inside or outside the city limits of Pensacola (this is not determined by your mailing city, but by the utilities you pay--does the city pick-up your garbage?), and (4) whether you currently have a PYP T-shirt, and if so, what is the number, shirt size and requested shirt number.  For more information, visit http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=pensacolakickball.

Board of Directors Candidates

The PYP Board of Directors is seeking candidates for nominations to serve on the 2009-2010 Board of Directors. Open board positions include Secretary, Economic, Quality of Life, Membership, Marketing/PR, and Fundraising. Among the criteria that will be considered are the following:

· leadership and management experience,
· written responses to questions posed in the application,
· other considerations that indicate that a candidate is uniquely qualified to serve on the Board of Directors.

If you know of an individual who would meet the criteria above and who might be willing to serve PYP, please forward the application and encourage that person to complete the form and return it to PYP. Or, send the name(s) of your potential candidate(s) to either of the selection committee co-chairmen James Hosman or Ryan Hatler.

Self-nominations are welcomed. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please complete and return the nomination form.  All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2009.

If you are interested on serving on the selection committee, contact James or Ryan by February 9th at 12:00 pm.

PYP Launches New Membership Meetings Starting January 30

It’s a new year and your PYP is taking a new approach to general membership meetings.  Beginning January 30, the bi-monthly general membership meetings will become quarterly luncheons.  RSVP for the first meeting of 2009 - January 30 - 11:30 - 1 pm at the Pensacola Yacht Club. Read more about the new membership meetings.

Rock the Vote Ballot Bash

PYP will host a non-partisan ballot bash at Suite from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm on November 4. There will be happy hour drink prices and complimentary hors d oeuvres. Your first drink is free from 5:00-6:30 pm.

50 Floridians Who Will Change the World

Congratulations to PYP members Rick Finch and James Hosman for being named to Florida Trend's 50 Floridians Who Will Change the World.

Forward Focus Recap

Read the notes from the July 21, 2008 Forward Focus Meeting.

Message from the Chairman - James Hosman

Two years ago the Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP) asked its members if they were in support of the Community Maritime Park and remarkably 100 percent of them said yes.  Last month, we surveyed our membership again at our bi-monthly general membership meeting and 100 percent of the respondents listed the Community Maritime Park as one of their top five most important issues facing Pensacola.  It is apparent that the young professionals in this community have supported the project from the start and we are committed to seeing it through.  Read more.

PYP Soccer Team

PYP will field a 6x6 soccer team [(1) mens, (2), co-ed/30+, or (3) both] for an eight-week county league on Wednesday nights this June-August. Games will be played at Ashton Brosnaham Sportsplex (off of 10-mile). The first 10 people to contact Benjamin Stevenson with the following information will make the cut: (1) name, (2) telephone contact information, (3) whether you live inside or outside the Escambia County limits, and (4) preference for the team make-up (mens v. co-ed/30+).  PYP will not cover the cost for this team; players will need to contribute a share of the $300 registration. For more information, click here.

PYP Hosts Kickoff Event for Internship Pensacola Class of 2008
After a successful 2007 inaugural program, Pensacola Young Professionals, University of West Florida and the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a kickoff reception for Internship Pensacola’s Class of 2008.  The evening will serve as the introduction to Internship Pensacola and PYP for many of the participants and employers. This year’s program will host 26 students from the University of West Florida, Florida State and the University of Florida.  The event is being held at Soiree on Palafox and will start at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13.  For more information about Internship Pensacola, please contact Leslie Cagle or Jonathan Thompson or visit Internship Pensacola online.

PYP to Hold a City and County Meet and Greet
Pensacola Young Professionals will hold a Meet and Greet with local officials on April 16, 2008. Attendance is open to all PYP members, PYP sponsors, and select community members such as CMPA Chair, UWF BOT Chair, and Chamber President. This reception will give members an opportunity to meet local officials in person. These officials will include City Council, Manager, Mayor, Director of the Port, Fire Chief, County Commissioners, Sheriff, and many more. There is no cost to attend for PYP. Drink tickets and appetizers will be provided. The event will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in Apple Annie's Courtyard in Seville Quarter. For more information, please contact Miller Caldwell III at 850-439-6575. RSVP to rsvp@pensacolayp.com.

PYP Members Invited To Listening Session
The University of West Florida will operate the Education Center in the Vince Whibbs Community Maritime Park. UWF will hold several listening sessions to help in identifying current and future education and training needs that could be met at the Center. Registration for the listening session is available until March 7, 2008 at http://continuinged.uwf.edu/ListeningSession.cfm or by contacting the Office of UWF Continuing Education at 850-474-2914.

PYP Partners with PensacolaJobs.com
PYP is excited to announce a partnership with Pensacolajobs.com and member/owner Jay Overman. This partnership will allow members searching for a job on the site to check a box to let a future employer know they are a PYP member. Employers will have the option to search resumes by PYP members only.

Florida Trend Puts The Spotlight on Pensacola Young Professionals
Ashley Hodge was recently featured on the Florida Trend website. Read the complete article.