Holland Young Professionals

Who: Membership Committee
What: Monthly Committee Meeting
When: Monday, November 26, 5:30-6:30pm
Where: JP’s

Note: The membership committee typically meets the last Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. If you’re interested in joining a committee we’re still open to new members. If you have any questions please contact Anne Porter at aporter@dbccpa.com.

• P.J. Thompson of Transmatic (a metal forming company) spoke about Next Generation Leadership.

• He stressed that companies need to focus on three elements: strategy, leadership and execution. However, he indicated that execution is the most important of the three elements.

• He noted that there is a significant difference in profitability between average and the best companies.

• He explained that there are a number of realities in this marketplace. The first is that companies are staffed leaner. The second is that companies are structured flatter. The third is that competition is more competent. The fourth is that competition is more global. The fifth is that the profit window is narrowing.

• Thompson stressed that it is important to create a strong mid-management team. This is done through creating a strong culture which has guiding principles. It is also important to create team identity. At Transmatic, this is accomplished through quarterly performance meetings, executive team minutes that are distributed to all staff members and BHAGS (big hairy audacious goals).

• It is important to hire strong mid-managers. Hiring of strong mid-managers should focus on capability, capacity, and commitment. Mid-managers should keep score with their own P/L statement.

See P.J. Thompson’s powerpoint for more information.

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Sorry guys, it’s just the gals this time! All HYP ladies are invited to a Holiday mixer and program/tour at Cappon House in downtown Holland sponsored by our friends at AAUW-Holland (American Association of University Women). Festive light snacks and beverages will be provided. This event is FREE and open to all HYP Ladies. For more information, please contact Adrienne Schumacher, Events Committee at a.schumacher@cityofholland.com. For more info about AAUW, please go to www.aauw.org

All HYP members are invited to join the HYP Ski and Snowboard Club. Depending on the group’s interests, carpooling, regularly-scheduled group trips and trips to Northern Michigan ski resorts may be arranged. Members interested in skiing and snowboarding at Bittersweet Ski Area can buy an Adult Ski Club card for $10 that can be used whether HYP members go as a group or on their own. Click on MORE for details and contact info.

Discounts with the card:
Lift ticket $18 (compared to $26 on weekdays or $32 on weekends)
Ski or snowboard rental $16 (compared to $22)

Ski Club cards can be used:
Weekdays 10am-10pm
Weekends 3pm-10:30pm
After 3pm during holidays: Dec 21 - Jan 4, Jan 21, Feb 18

To sign up for HYP Ski and Snowboard Club emails or to buy a Bittersweet Adult Ski Club discount card, contact Kristie Weber at weberkristiel@yahoo.com

For more info on season passes go to: http://www.caberfaepeaks.com/seasonpasses.html

Thursday, November 15th, 2007
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Holland Civic Center
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The City of Holland Human Relations Department is a co-sponsor of the “Soup For All” fundraising event in support of the Ottawa Area Housing Coalition. Lunch is $10.00 per person; all proceeds go to the Ottawa Area Housing Coalition. The company or group who has the highest number of participants wins a 3-H hand painted bowl.

Name: Michelle Steffen

Age: 25

Company: Cunninghman Dalman, PC