The next NAYP Party with a Purpose will be at Look Park, at the Willowbrook Shelter on Sunday, July 11, 2010 from 1-5pm. Bring your kids, dogs, and spouses to this family friendly event! The car entrance fee will be waived for attendees, and due to the costs for the event, member admission is $5, and $10 for non-members. Kids over 10 pay $2, and kids under 10 get in free.

Event Info:

What: NAYP Party with a Purpose
Date: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Time: 1pm-5pm

Look Park @ the Willowbrook Shelter
300 North Main Street
Florence, MA 01062

$5 for NAYP members
$10 for guests
$2 for kids over 10
Free for kids under 10

Look Park, consisting of over one hundred & fifty acres, is a gift to the City of Northampton from Mrs. Fannie Burr Look. She provided the land, funds for its development and a trust fund for its upkeep.

Additionally, operation and maintenance funds are dependent upon visitor fees, grants, and gifts. No funds are received from tax sources. The Park is a city-owned park and is administered as a non-profit organization by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Look Park is a place of both active and passive recreation including exciting seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Pedal Boats, 18 holes of Mini-Golf, and a Steamer Train ride! Along with the attractions, there are 4 playground areas, a water spray park, ball fields, and the Christenson Zoo.! Look Park has over 100 picnic sites and 7 covered pavilions accommodating picnics or family events. For more information, check out the Look Park website.

Event Sponsor: People’s Bank
Media Sponsor: MassLive.com

NAYP Social Night

The next NAYP Social Night will be on Thursday, July 22nd at Amherst Brewing Company (ABC) in Amherst, MA at 7pm. Stop by for informal networking and hanging out, open to NAYP members and non-members alike with no entry fee.

Sincerely,

Northampton Area Young Professionals

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The NAYP Leadership Luncheon series is an opportunity for young professionals to have a personal interaction, over lunch, with an established business or community leader. The next Luncheon will be on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 12pm.

Clare Higgins, Mayor of the City of Northampton, will host 15 NAYP members for lunch at Community Staffing headquarters in Northampton, MA starting at 12pm. Leadership Luncheons are interactive, not simply a lecture or speech by the host.
Mary Clare Higgins was elected to her first term as Mayor of Northampton, Massachusetts in November 1999; she took office in January 2000. She was elected to a sixth two-year term in November 2009. She is a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition, an organization formed in 2006 and co-chaired by New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston mayor Thomas Menino.

Before becoming mayor, Higgins worked in early childhood education, served as an at-large City Councilor, and was a Commissioner on the board of the Northampton Housing Authority.

Community Staffing, host of the event, will be providing food and drinks.

Space is limited, and the 15 spaces are only offered to current NAYP members. Not yet a member? Consider joining in time for the next Leadership Luncheon!

Event Info:

What: NAYP Leadership Luncheon with Mayor Clare Higgins, Northampton
Date: Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Time: 12pm-1:30pm

Community Staffing
441 Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA

Free for NAYP Members!
(Limited to 15)

Sponsor: Community Staffing

How to Register:

Registration for this event is full, but keep your eyes on your mailbox for the next Leadership Luncheon opportunity!

Sincerely,

Northampton Area Young Professionals
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The July Party With a Purpose will be at the Willowbrook Shelter at Look Park on Sunday, July 11, 2010 from 1PM to 5PM. Check out the calendar on our site for more details about this family-friendly event. Bring your spouse, kids and dogs, and enjoy a day at the park with the NAYP.

The NAYP Leadership Luncheon series is an opportunity for young professionals to have a personal interaction, over lunch, with an established business or community leader. The next Luncheon will be on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010, at 12pm.

Mike Wall, President of Kollmorgen in Northampton, will host 15 NAYP members for lunch at Kollmorgen headquarters in Northampton, MA starting at 12pm. Leadership Luncheons are interactive, not simply a lecture or speech by the host.

Michael J. Wall was appointed President of Kollmorgen Electro-Optical headquartered in Northampton, Massachusetts and of Calzoni S.r.L. headquartered in Bologna, Italy in January 2005. After working for 6 years at the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, Mike began his career with Kollmorgen in 1980. Mike is a native of Northampton and attended local public schools. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Westfield State College and his MBA from Western New England College. He has served as a member of the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the United Way of Hampshire County Board of Directors, and a Trustee of Look Park.

Kollmorgen, host of the event, will be providing food and drinks.

Space is limited, and the 15 spaces are only offered to current NAYP members. Not yet a member? Consider joining in time for the May Leadership Luncheon!

Event Info:

What: NAYP Leadership Luncheon with Mike Wall, Kollmorgen
Date: Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Time: 12pm
Kollmorgen
347 King Street
Northampton, MA
Free for NAYP Members!

(Limited to 15)

How to Register:
The first 15 NAYP members to RSVP by responding to the invitation email will be welcomed to attend. Simply reply, indicating that you are interested in attending the May Leadership Luncheon, and you will receive a confirmation email to inform you if space is available.

Sincerely,
Northampton Area Young Professionals

NAYP April Leadership Luncheon!

The NAYP Leadership Luncheon series is an opportunity for young professionals to have a personal interaction, over lunch, with an established business or community leader. The next Luncheon will be on Friday, April 16th, 2010, at 12pm.

Judith Fine, owner of Gazebo in Northampton, will host 15 NAYP members for lunch at Bistro Le Gras in Northampton, MA starting at 12pm. Leadership Luncheons are interactive, not simply a lecture or speech by the host.

In addition to running Gazebo, Judith’s community involvement is something to aspire to, including a number of different organizations. Judith served on the Northampton City Council, on the original committee that created the Taste of Northampton, as a board member and president of the Chamber of Commerce, and more.

Bistro Le Gras, host of the event, will be providing food and drinks. This luncheon will be the fourth monthly event in the NAYP’s new Leadership Luncheon series.

Space is limited, and the 15 spaces are only offered to current NAYP members. Not yet a member? Consider joining in time for the April Leadership Luncheon!

Can’t make the Leadership Luncheon? Bistro Le Gras is offering NAYP members an exclusive coupon in the e-mail: Buy one dinner entree, get one half price!

Date: Friday, April 16th, 2010

Time: 12pm

Bistro Le Gras
25 West Street
Northampton, MA

Free for NAYP Members!
(Limited to 15)

Sponsor: Gazebo

How to Register:

Check your Inbox for the e-mail that looks like this posting, and respond appropriately!

NAYP February Leadership Luncheon!

With the first Leadership Luncheon from the Northampton Area Young Professionals a huge success at Florence Savings Bank, it’s time to sign up for February’s. The NAYP Leadership Luncheon series is an opportunity for young professionals to have a personal interaction, over lunch, with an established business or community leader. The next Luncheon will be on Friday, February 19th, 2010.

Craig Melin, President and CEO of Cooley Dickinson Hospital, will host 15 NAYP members for lunch at the hospital’s McCallum building from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Leadership Luncheons are interactive, not simply a lecture or speech by the host.

Space is limited, and the 15 spaces are only offered to current NAYP members. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, host of the event, will be providing food and drinks. This luncheon will be the second monthly event in the NAYP’s new Leadership Luncheon series.

How to Register:

This luncheon is full, but stay tuned to your e-mail for the March luncheon!

From the NAYP President: NAYP Membership Offers More Today Than Ever Before!

by Ian Vukovich

Dear Friends,

We would like to take a moment to thank you for your support of the NAYP over the years. It feels hard to believe that we are going into our third year as an organization, but they do say “time flies when you’re having fun,” or when you’re really busy. And we’ve been both this year. Over the past year, we have been adding networking, development, and showcasing opportunities for you and your business, all which add up to some great new benefits of NAYP membership, including:

• The Leadership Luncheon event series
• Member profiles on www.theNAYP.com
• Discounts and special offers at over 50 businesses (coming Feb 2010)
• Read the whole letter…

Spotlight On: Leadership Luncheons

In January, the NAYP launched the Leadership Luncheon series, an extraordinary opportunity for NAYP members to have a personal interaction, over lunch, with an established business or community leader. The first Luncheon was held at Florence Savings Bank and featured John Heaps, President and CEO of the bank, and all 15 available seats filled quickly with NAYP members from a varied cross-section of industries, from banking, financial services, and attorneys, to video production, retail stores, and talk radio.
After hearing about President & CEO John Heaps’ personal and career background while enjoying lunch provided by Florence Savings Bank, attendees were able to ask more questions, discuss their own career and life experiences, and… Read the full article…

For NAYP Members: Membership Directory Launched

The NAYP has introduced a new feature on the website, the Membership Directory. The membership directory enables members to sign up or renew their memberships online, post their profiles and pictures, and edit their own details. With this new Membership Directory, members can list occupations by category, search for members, and contact other members from the Member List… Read the full article…

The NAYP Leadership Team & Marketing Committee

The event will be held at Spare Time bowling alley in Northampton on Sunday, February 21st from 2-4pm, with a networking reception to follow.

Your $20 advance ticket (sign up here) includes a $10 tax-deductible charity donation, unlimited bowling for 2 hours, shoe rental, pizza and soda. Lanes can accommodate teams of up to 6 people. But you don’t need a team to attend this event, so let us know on the sign up page if you want to be matched with other bowlers!

You can also pay at the door on February 21^st, and the charge is $25. The bowling will be followed by great networking time from 4-5:30pm at the bowling alley bar.

Click here to see more information and sign up online.

Free for NAYP Members!
Pre-Registration Required.
(Limited to 15)

The new Leadership Luncheon series from the Northampton Area Young Professionals is an opportunity for young professionals to have a personal interaction, over lunch, with an established business or community leader. The first Luncheon will be on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010.

John Heaps, President and CEO of Florence Savings Bank, will host 15 NAYP members for lunch at the main office of Florence Savings Bank from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Leadership Luncheons will be interactive, not simply a lecture or speech by the host.

Space is limited, and the 15 spaces are only offered to current NAYP members. Florence Savings Bank, the host of the event, will be providing a catered lunch. This luncheon will be the first monthly event in the NAYP’s new Leadership Luncheon series.

How to Register:

This luncheon is full, but stay tuned to the website and your e-mail for February’s Leadership Luncheon!

This event is sponsored by Florence Savings Bank.

Sincerely,

Northampton Area Young Professionals
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