2008
December 12 Boat Load of Toys Day
On Friday, December 12 an empty boat will sit in the WalMart parking lot in
December 10 YPS December Event
For December, the YPS will be partnering with the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield for their After 5 social event being held on Wednesday, December 10th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at The YMCA of Greater Springfield, 275 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA in Springfield. The event offers business professionals the opportunity to network, build relationships and forge strategic partnerships in a casual setting.
The Community Spotlight for this event is The Children's Study Home. In lieu of our $5.00 fee for YPS Non-Member's, we will be accepting a New, Unwrapped Toy or a Monetary Donation for The Children's Study Home. We encourage our Members to also bring one of these. Thank you!
Secret Santa
This year, you can help bring some holiday cheer into a child's life by being his or her Secret Elf. Please download a request card for a holiday wish list for children of all ages by clicking on the form found to the left. As always, we ask that no more than $50 be spent on each child. This minimal expense to you would mean the world to one of our children. Contact Izzy Melendez at The Children's Study Home at 413-739-5626 x 240 for more information, email your form back to IHernandez@studyhome.org, or mail the form back to 44 Sherman Street, Springfield, MA 01109. Thank you!
November 7 Young Professional's Society November's CEO Luncheon
The November CEO Luncheon of the Young Professional Society, www.springfieldyps.com will be hosted by Steve McCafferty, Executive Director of the Children's Study Home on Friday, November 7th from Noon-1:30pm. at the Administrative Offices of the Study Home at 44 Sherman Street, Springfield, MA. Email business@springfieldyps.com for reservations.
The CEO Luncheon series of YPS engages a select group of young professionals who will be mentored and educated on topics like business development, leadership and community involvement by regional corporate leaders. This series is structured to allow local business leaders to share their experience, skills and accomplishments in an intimate setting.
October 11 Community Shredding Event
Bring your confidential documents to be shredded by ProShred Security at Hampden Bank, Route 20, West Springfield, MA from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. More information...