321 North DeVilliers Street, Suite 218 Pensacola, FL 32502

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PENSACOLA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

ANNUALREPORT

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OUR VALUES,MISSION & VISION

The mission of the Pensacola Young Professionals is to share our passion for and belief in the Pensacola area, and to act as a catalyst for positive change in our community.

MISSION

Our vision is to make the Pensacola Bay Area one of the nation’s premier places to live, work, and play, and to serve as a model for all young professional organizations.

VISION

LEADERSHIP

SERVICE

DEVELOPMENTDIVERSITY

FRIENDSHIP

On behalf of the Pensacola Young Professionals Board of

Directors, Leadership Team, and Members, I’d like to extend

a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and community for

their continued support over the past decade. PYP has

grown and flourished since its inception in 2006, and

we could not be the force that we are today without the

involvement, encouragement, and support of our sponsors.

PYP strives to help shape the next generation of community

leaders and to ensure our members Connect, Give, Grow,

and Live in our great community. Several of our members

have used PYP to facilitate professional and personal growth

opportunities which have opened doors to serve on

non-profit boards, advance in their careers, and volunteer

with several organizations to make Pensacola a great place

to live, work, and play.

The continued support of our sponsors and community will

enable us to grow even more in the years to come, and

will allow us to continue to be a catalyst for positive change

in the Pensacola Bay Area. Thank you for your support.

Project Coordinator

Pen Air Federal Credit Union

MEG RICH2017/2018 PRESIDENT

TABLE OFCONTENTS

Advisory Council

2016/2017 Board of Directors

Taylor Simmons

Meg Rich

Hong Tran

Jon Pytynia

Cheryl Murphy

Meg Burke

Haley Richards

Chuntell Patterson

Grayson Miller

Nicole St. Aubin

Jen Mostert

Bill Wein, Chair

John Hosman

Peter Nowak

Janice Perkins-Gilley

Kristine Rushing

Julie Sheppard

Darlene Stone

IMS ExpertServices

FS Advisors, Inc.

Nowak Enterprises, Inc.

University of West Florida

Beck Partners Holdings

IHMC

Baptist Health Care

President

President Elect

Past President

VP Community Development

VP Marketing

VP Member Services

VP Professional Development

Member-at-Large

Legal Counsel

Secretary

Treasurer

Partnered with six local non-profit organizations and volunteered 400 hours in the last year.

Young Professionals strong

219

2017 total revenue$48,803

hours of professional development provided to members

600+

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2016/2017 Leadership Team

Erik Petersen

John Griffin

Alex Gonzalez

Jessica Edwards

Ashlee Kirkland

Caitlin Newby

Josh Lyons

Jessica Andrade

Ben Murphy

Walker Wilson

Michael Lynch

Alex Andrade

Ambassador Chair

Membership Co-Chair

Membership Chair

Networking Co-Chair

Networking Chair

Quality of Life Chair

Marketing Coordinator

Co-Treasurer

Professional Development Coordinator

Government Affairs Co-Chair

Economic Development Co-Chair

Economic Development Chair/ Government Affairs Chair

2016

2017

CONNECT

The Member Services team

CONNECTS young professionals

with like-minded individuals and

community opportunities by

providing an array of networking

events and educating members

on PYP’s purpose and passion for

the Pensacola Bay Area.

“PYP provides fun ways of meeting people and experiencing different places and locations that

the people of Pensacola boast of.” - Jen Fink

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CANDIDATE FORUMThis year, PYP hosted two

separate forums for the local

candidate races. These forums

focused on Education and

Economic Development.

PORT OF PENSACOLAPYP members toured the Port

of Pensacola to learn more

about the issues that face this

vital part of our community.

PYP CONNECTThe PYP Connect event serves as

a new-member orientation that

provides an overview of each

team for those who want to learn

more about the organization.

As members, we GIVE our time,

talent, and treasure to improve

our community. Our team

believes we make Pensacola

better through action and by

serving as examples of positive

stewardship for other members

of our community.

Many of our members in PYP

are actively involved with boards

for Rotary clubs, non-profit

organizations, and businesses

in the community. This

involvement lends leadership

experience and fosters valuable

skills needed to direct large

organizations.

“I’ve loved being a part of an organization that

was bigger than me - that would continue on

long after I’m gone - and that would have such

an impact on the community that has already

given me so much.”

- Meg Burke

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GIVE

NAMI WalkMembers participated in a

5k organized by the National

Alliance on Mental Illness

to raise awareness for those

affected by mental illness,

Springtime for SeniorsVolunteers provided free yard

cleaning services and planted

flowers for local senior citizens.

onBikes PensacolaFounded by PYP members Alex

Andrade, Jessica Andrade, Grayson

Miller, and Walker Wilson, onBikes

Pensacola is an organization

dedicated to providing a bicycle for

every child in our local area.

The Quality of Life Team leads PYP in organizing

and planning volunteer projects in the Pensacola

community for the year and helps fulfill PYP’s

mission to act as a catalyst for positive change.

“I was looking for a professional organization

that promotes volunteerism and community

work. PYP was just what I was looking for.”

- Mehrdad Valinasab

We continue to GROW as leaders

through personal and professional

development. PYP provides an

opportunity for our members to

enrich their lives and GROW both

personally and professionally. By

seeking professional development

with other like-minded individuals

with differing viewpoints

and opinions, our members

are exposed to development

opportunities not available

through other avenues.

“PYP made a huge difference in my life - I learned more

about leadership and professionalism through my roles

in the organization than in any other avenue in my life,

including my job.

It’s also been a pleasure to meet so many excellent

people over the years and watch how PYP helped them

grow, just as it did for me.” - Jonathan Thompson

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GROW

DISC Assessment

Members had the opportunity

to take the DISC assessment

which is a personal assessment

tool used to improve work

productivity, teamwork and

communication.

Brand Yourself Workshop

This workshop taught attendees

how to showcase their talents,

skills, and personality in today’s

social world to get noticed by

potential employers and clients.

“I have met the most amazing people

through PYP. It has been exciting to

see what they have accomplished

already, but I am especially excited

to see what current PYP members

accomplish in the future with the

skills and connections they have

made in PYP.” - Grayson Miller

The mission of PYP’s Professional Development Team is to promote the professional and personal growth of its members and also help improve the leadership in community.

This group meets monthly to plan and organize upcoming events and to conceive new ideas for promoting leadership and professional development in the Pensacola Bay Area.

We LIVE in a vibrant, dynamic

community and not a day goes

by that we do not recognize

how privileged we are to be

a part of it. Our members

are dedicated to active

participation in the community

through the preservation of

the natural treasures in the

area, civic involvement, or by

supporting and participating

in the art, music, and culture in

which we take so much pride.

“PYP is a great resource to connect young professionals to each other and their community. PYP has connected me with leaders in the community and introduced me to people that I aspire to be.

I truly believe that the organization allows you to get what you want out of it - whether it’s a better social life, a chance to develop your leadership skills or to volunteer with your peers.”

- Karina Unger

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LIVE

EMPLOYERS

RESIDENCE OF MEMBERS

GENDER

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Our Members give hundreds of hours of their time not only to PYP, but also to

other organizations in the area.

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PYP is the voice for young professionals to influence and drive positive change in Pensacola. This organization is helping to shape the future of our community. Our members are dedicated to proactively making a difference.

You are part of the solution and your support remains crucial to PYP. To continue to succeed in our mission, we rely on the generous donations from our corporate sponsors.

To learn more, visit pensacolayp.com/sponsor

We ask you to consider the various sponsorship levels included. We welcome the opportunity to discuss further with you how you can help us achieve our goals and provide services to our members and to the community. Your support of PYP, your belief in our organization, and in the future of Pensacola, will help us ensure the long-term success of our community.

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“One of the benefits that I enjoy most about PYP are the continuous learning opportunities. I feel more connected to my community by learning about our local government, non-profits and upcoming events” - Ashlee Kirkland

“PYP sets the foundation for young people not only to lead today, but lead in tomorrow. I’m excited about the future, because I’m excited about PYP.” - Quint Studer

AppRiver, LLCBank of PensacolaBay Wood ProductsBeggs & Lane, LLCCaldwell & AssociatesCentral Credit UnionCombined Insurance ServicesEmmanuel, Sheppard, & CondonFirst Command Financial ServicesFlorida BlueFlorida First Capital Finance Corporation FS AdvisorsGreater Pensacola ChamberGulf Coast Community Bank (The First)Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union

H2 Performance ConsultingKia AutosportLandrum Human ResourcesLee HouseMajestic Oaks/Pegasus ApartmentsMerrill LynchMoore, Hill & Westmoreland, P.A.Navy Federal Credit UnionNowak EnterprisesPainting with a TwistRealty Masters of Florida

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MENTOR

LEADER

VISIONARY

For more information, contact 850.332.7820 | info@pensacolayp.com

321 North Devilliers Street, Suite 218

Pensacola, Fl 32502