Holland Young Professionals

Who:  Events Committee

What:  September Meeting

When:  Friday, September 21st @ 4:30 pm

Where:  TBA

Why:  Divide and conquer really cool event ideas for HYP

Note:  Events committee meetings are typically the 3rd Friday of the month at a local watering hole.  Our committee is currently full, however we still need volutneers for specific events through the year and we are ALWAYS accepting new HYP ideas.  Feel free to be a guest at a meeting and participate in making the Lakeshore even cooler.  RSVP to Adrienne at a.schumacher@cityofholland.com or Amy-Lynn at alhalverson@hotmail.com

The Seventh Annual Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival is poised to take the stage on Labor Day Weekend, Thursday, August 30-Sunday, September 2, 2007, with a wide range of cultural representation in film, art, dance, food and music for the whole family.

Building on the success of past year's centralized locations, Tulipanes 2007 will again feature a main stage in Centennial Park, with other activities happening within blocks at the Knickerbocker Theatre, Park Theatre, Herrick Library, Holland Armory and the Holland Area Arts Council.

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Who:  Events Committee

What:  First meeting of the new calendar year 

When:  Friday, August 10 @ 4:15 pm

Where:  Boatwerks

Why:  Divide and conquer really cool event ideas for HYP

Note:  Events committee meetings are typically the 3rd Friday of the month at a local watering hole.  Due to the fact that the HYP 1st Annual Golf Outing is the 17th, we are gathering the week prior to get a jumpstart on Fall.  Our committee is currently full, however we still need volutneers for specific events through the year and we are ALWAYS accepting new HYP ideas.  Feel free to be a guest at a meeting and participate in making the Lakeshore even cooler.  RSVP to Adrienne at a.schumacher@cityofholland.com or Amy-Lynn at alhalverson@hotmail.com

Join HYP in September for the start of a great UNWIND season at Dress Code in Downtown Holland for a fall fashion show!  Don't miss this opportunity to get a few great ideas for work and play as our own HYP volunteers model end of summer and new fall wardrobe staples.  While you are there enjoy a HYP discount, browse through the summer's hottest sale items in the bargain area, socialize & network with other HYP's, and enjoy summery beverages and light snacks in a fun atmosphere.

Don't forget your Power of One items:  SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER

Did you know that Kalamazoo, MI made it on the Fast 50 for the Kalamazoo Promise? I didn't…  I just came across a posting on FastCompany's blog, FCNow.  I was not aware that the Kalamazoo Promise also provides internship bonuses for college interns in an effort to retain more college graduates in the area.  Interesting stuff.  Here's a quote from FCNow:

Southwest Michigan First also wants to retain some of that college talent. The group approached companies about offering internships and bonus scholarships - $5,000 at the end of the summer if a student does a good job. So far more than two dozen companies have signed on. "We want these kids to think about working in our community first," says Kitchens. "We looked around and no one had a benchmark saying you should retain 30 percent of college students, but maybe they should."

link:  http://blog.fastcompany.com/archives/2007/08/01/innovation_kalamazoo_contd.html?partner=rss 

Max is pulling out all the stops to bring you 7 Xpanded fixed routes and Xtended service hours.  At just a buck each way, even the most frugal HYP, or the one with the most students loans to pay back, can ride without breaking the bank.  To learn how to use Max’s Xpanded fixed routes, attend a free Xpress Training Workshop with some of your most HYP friends.  Did I mention that you get coupons for 4 complimentary fixed-route bus rides just for checking it out?  Max also offers a FREE ride to the beach in the summer from designated locations throughout the Holland area, go to www.catchamax.org for a map and times.

Join HYP at Holland City Hall (270 S.River Ave) on MONDAY, AUGUST 13 from 4-6pm for the Max Xpress Open House!