General Newsletter

In this issue:
Quality of Life Survey
August Meeting
September Meeting
Fall Cookout
 

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Quality of Life Survey

Young Professionals are a key demographic in any healthy, vibrant city, serving as the community's trendsetters, innovators, and policy changers. Having a strong cohort of 20-40 year olds in Waco can help to ensure that this city grows responsibly and sustainably, all while making it safer, more entertaining, and more prosperous.

The Greater Waco Chamber and Waco Young Professionals are undertaking a survey to find out what Young Professionals want in Greater Waco.  We want to know how you live, work, and play, and what opportunities you want to see in our community.  Please take a few minutes to respond to our Quality of Life Survey. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7YVCKXL

Thanks for making Greater Waco a better place to live!
 

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August Young Professionals Meeting
August 10
5:30 PM
Greater Waco Chamber- Cooper Room
101 S. 3rd Street
 

**UPDATE**
The July social tonight (7/28) at 6 PM will be at BARNETT'S PUB. This is a change of venue!
 
Due to the location change the YPs will have the regularly scheduled social at Barnett's Pub, 420 Franklin Avenue, at 6 PM this Wednesday, July 28.  And we will have a BONUS Summer Social on Wednesday, August 4th at Sam's on the Square at 6 PM.
 

August Young Professionals Meeting
August 10
5:30 PM
Greater Waco Chamber- Cooper Room
101 S. 3rd Street
 
Our guest speaker will be Leslie Blake, Volunteer Coordinator and Community Educator with Family Abuse Center. Family Abuse Center (FAC) exists to eliminate domestic violence in Central Texas by sheltering victims of domestic violence and by preventing abuse from occurring through intervention and education. FAC provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence in the following counties: Bosque, Hill, Falls,Limestone, McLennan, Freestone, and Navarro. http://www.familyabusecenter.org/
 

The Summer is in full swing!  We had a great turn out for the meeting at MCC and the Coca-Cola North America tour- let's keep up the momentum!  Remember you can always friend us on Facebook for any last minute updates.

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JULY

July 13: Baylor's Highers-Simpson Athletic Complex
5:30 PM

Baylor University is a Waco Young Professional Silver Sponsor!
Doug McNamee will be speaking on behalf of Baylor ISP. There will be signs directing you to the meeting room at the athletic complex. Please park in the parking lot between the athletics office and the practice field.


July 28: Social at Barnett's Pub
6:00 PM

The Social has moved- we are now meeting at Barnett's Pub at 420 Franklin Avenue.

August 4: Bonus Summer Social at Sam's on the Square
6:00 PM

The Waco YPs have a lot happening this summer! Please continue to check out our website, WacoYP.org and our Facebook, Waco YP to stay updated on the most current information.
 
So far this year we have had great opportunities to learn about the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit, the many ways to be involved at the Greater Waco Chamber, the state of the health care bill, sustainable initiatives in the automotive industry, and the Waco Mammoth Site.  We have enjoyed each others' company at the Grille at the Hilton, through bowling, at the Slippery Minnow and at a tailgate before the Baylor vs DBU baseball game.  We have really packed in the networking and social opportunities in the first half of this year!
 

May Meeting
Mammoth Site
5:30 PM ~ May 11
6220 Steinbeck Bend Road

 
If you plan to attend the YP meeting at the Waco Mammoth Site on Tuesday, May 11, we need to receive the $5 entry fee by this Friday, May 7.  We have to write one check to the Mammoth Site for the group rate.

 
You may pay by cash or check (made out to GWCC with YP in the memo) and turn it in to the Chamber at 101 S. 3rd Street, Waco, 76701.

 
Please help us to have an accurate headcount!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Alexis Weaver at (254) 757-5630 or by email: aweaverwacochamber [dot] com.

 
Feel free to join other YPs after the meeting at La Fiesta (6500 N. 19th) for further socializing.
 

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