The Use of YP Committees and the Expectations Thereof

Our Mission: The Lima Young Professionals seek to improve the quality of life for young professionals in the Greater Lima Region by promoting an environment that attracts, develops and retains young professionals. The Lima YP seeks to give Lima’s Young Professionals a voice in our community, our businesses and ultimately—in our future.

Lima YP Executive Board Past President – Alexa Miller President – Ann Welly Vice President – Adam Rector Secretary – Emily Crow

Past President Serves as the YP representative within the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will full voting rights Regarding the Chamber of Commerce, this person is instrumental in making YP-related decisions.

President Leads monthly Leadership Board meetings Represents Lima YP to the media, at events and on all YP official correspondence. Oversees the progress of Lima YP Committees – offering assistance to committees, ensuring tasks are being completed

Vice President Steps in to represent Lima YP to media, at events and on correspondence when the President is unavailable. Assist the President in overseeing Lima YP Committees Instrumental in making YP-related decisions

Secretary Steps in to represent YP when the President and Vice President are unavailable Writes Agendas for Leadership Board Meetings Keeps Minutes for all Leadership Board Meetings Instrumental in making YP-related decisions

Lima YP Committees

What is a Lima YP committee? A Lima YP committee is a group of individuals selected for a specific function within our organization.

Lima YP Membership Committee Responsible for the development and retention of the Lima YP membership base Maintains communication between the Lima YP members and the Leadership Board Collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce to obtain sponsorships and create YP memberships with Chamber Members Reports all membership committee activities to the Leadership Board

Lima YP Marketing Committee Responsible for marketing the Lima Young Professionals and their events through social media, television, radio & print. Develop & maintain the Lima YP social media pages and website. Oversee the media trades between Lima YP and various sponsors in the community Reports all marketing committee activities to the Leadership Board

Lima YP Community Engagement Committee Organizes all of the Lima YP’s outreach efforts Reviews and selects community events for the Lima YP to participate in throughout the year Provides outreach into the Lima City’s school systems Reports all community engagement committee activities to the Leadership Board

Lima YP Social Development Committee Organizes and hosts monthly H.Y.P.E (Helping Young Professionals Engage) events Coordinates larger social events that the Lima YP may undertake Reports all social development committee activities to the Leadership Board

Lima YP Professional Development Committee Plans and organizes monthly ProD (Professional Development) luncheons Coordinates mentor opportunities with local grade school systems as well as colleges/universities Reports all professional development committee activities to the Leadership Board

Lima YP Cabinet Creates and enhances positive relationships with leaders in our community including, but not limited to the mayor, commissioners, AEDG & Greater Lima Region Reports all YP Cabinet activities to the Leadership Board

Lima YP Mentor Lima Committee Selects a group of seasoned YP’s to participate in a 7- month mentor opportunity Organizes all Mentor Lima events Reports all Mentor Lima committee activities to the Leadership Board

Love Lima Committee Consists of the Executive Board and select members of the Leadership Board Collaborates with the Chamber of Commerce for all events Organizes annual Love Lima Day/Week including Love Lima community activities and merchandise sales at events Reports all Love Lima committee activities to the Leadership Board

…That’s how Lima YP works!