May, 2006

• The next monthly dinner is on Monday, June 5th, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Bonfire with Greg Walling as the guest speaker.  The monthly dinners are intended to provide KYP with a foundation as a networking group by establishing a regular pattern of getting together.
• Congratulations to KYP member, Adam Hayward, who was named the first-ever "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce.  Adam is the owner of Nesbitt Meat Market.
• A golf and BBQ event is being planned for June 11th at Deer Run Golf Club.  The cost of the day is only $25!  Email KYP to reserve your spot.

February, 2006

• The membership is growing in the Kawartha Young Professionals as more and more people learn about the new group
• Committees are being formed to look at events, membership and sponsorship opportunities
• Monthly dinner meetings are being planned to give members an opportunity to introduce themselves, network and to hear from a speaker of interest; most recently M.P. Barry Devolin addressed the group
• Coming up is a wine tasting event on Saturday, April 22nd where a wine consultant will educate the group on wines and pairing with food
• A website is up and running and a logo is being developed
• Several joint KYP/Chamber initiatives are being planned for 2006

November, 2005

• Inaugural event was held October 17th with good attendance and interest from young professionals and entrepreneurs
• Members of the group have volunteered for various committees including Events, Communication and Sponsorship
• Ideas for future networking events have been submitted
• The Chamber will continue to help as the umbrella organization under which the group will operate – some chamber events will be joint events with the KYP and vice versa
• A member of KYP will attend the Programs & Events Committee of the chamber to stay in touch and a member of the chamber will attend KYP executive committee meetings
• Website is being developed and a logo competition has been launched