Last night was the Young Professionals Network of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry's first cookout. We had a great turnout and the committee thanks all of you for coming.
The YPN is a group for 20s-30s professionals to shake hands, pass out business cards and meet new people in and around Grundy County.
This event was more relaxed compared to the first two events. The first two were also social, but took place at a business place where the concentration was shaking hands as opposed to last night's concentration on bean bags.
What was planned was a cookout where we'd all come in our shorts and flip-flops, exchange business cards, but also take part in some fun. We had bags and Frisbee golf on hand along with great food and beverages.
A spur of the moment bags tournament took place where I and my fellow co-worker, Patrick Ferrell, led the losers' bracket, but not for long. My other co-worker Brian Stanley and Cassie Cipriani of Guardian Angel Community Services took over, but mostly thanks to Cassie. Scott Shannon and Rob Martin of Standard Bank won the tournament.
The members of the YPN committee are hoping this was the first of many fun times with our fellow young professionals. The next event is a YPN luncheon at 11:30 a.m Oct. 29 at Grundy Bank, 201 Liberty St. in Morris. Dave Brozovich and Shari Andreas of Grundy Bank will make a presentation on tips for first time home buyers. It is $15 and people must RSVP to the chamber.
Stay tuned for information on future events or for more information email me at cchapman@scn1.com or contact Sarah Peterson at the chamber at sarah@grundychamber.com.
Here are some snapshots of our cook out.
Mallory Medved is an assistant managing editor of weekly publications for
the Sun-Times News Group. She helps cover the Lincoln-Way area and towns
southwest of Joliet. Being naturally nosy has led her to a career in
journalism and fulfilled her dream of getting paid to read. Being a new
homeowner and a future bride, she's also perpetually broke, but enjoys
hearing about other people in the same situation. She lives in Plainfield
but is a native of New Lenox.
Christina Chapman is a Will County resident who desperately wants to live in Grundy County. But since she lost that battle with her boyfriend when they bought a house, she makes due covering Grundy County news for The Herald News in Joliet. When not covering municipal meetings, school events and finding the truth behind the latest coffee talk, she is trying to balance life as a young home owner who is fighting the stereotype that she is living in sin because she is not yet married. She hopes to share with you her perspective on life and the news in hopes that you’ll share yours.
I attended this event and felt it was a huge success.