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Dear (Contact First Name),
Thank you to each and every one of you for your time commitment to YPR. With all the changes to RAMAC, we are excited and looking forward to a change in our corner of the organization as well. As a board we've absolutely loved getting to know so many people and it is bittersweet now that the time has come for us to streamline the structure of leadership for YPR. As a board, we are so grateful for everyone's time, commitment and hard work through the years.
With that said, continued volunteer needs for YPR are as follows:
- Community Service Committee Members
- Professional Development Committee Member
- Events Committee Members
There was an article in the Racine Journal Times a few weeks ago that we believe meant well; however, it missed the mark in many ways in informing the community what YPR actually does for the community for example, and how little will change in that perspective...
We had a great year; here are some of our highlights:
- Sponsored and volunteered at Bark for Life
- Sponsored and volunteered at the Racine Zoo's Eggstravaganza
- Completed our 11th Wine Tasting Fundraiser with a fun Roaring 20's theme
- Co-planned 6 Business Blenders and 3 professionals development breakfasts
- Raised and awarded a $500 college scholarship through our annual Dodgeball event for the 3rd year in a row
- Alive After 5's that highlighted Amazing Business in the Downtown Racine Area
- Hope Lodge American Cancer Society Donation Drive
- Celebrated another Young Professional of the Year for the 11th year
- and More...
Bottom Line - YPR will continue to do for the community as it has in the years prior with the exception of more targeted community and professional engagement. We'd like you to know that we are NOT just a social club; we are so much more... Our mission is to Connect, Grow, Succeed and Have fun and we invite YOU to join us.
YPR is excited to continue to do great work in this community to attract and retain talent through those 3 core focus areas mentioned above (Events, Professional Development, and Community Service).
What's ahead in 2014? We 're glad you asked!
Our dodgeball scholarship....volunteer opportunities throughout Racine...RAMAC and YPR events... charities... new partnerships...business blenders....professional breakfasts....workshops...and much more!
To learn more or express interest in any of the YPR Committee please email Tara Panasewicz at tpanasewicz@johnsonbank.com.
Sincerely,
YPR Board
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January Business Blender
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Date: January 16, 2013
Time: 5:00- 7:00pm
Location: TBA
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Tara's Community Corner
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The Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc. (VCRC) is offering its gift wrapping service at Regency Mall again this holiday season. We are looking for volunteers to wrap, who can commit to a 3 hour shift during mall operating hours, starting Nov 29th until Christmas Eve. This is a fun volunteer opportunity to do with friends. Call 262.886.9612 for shift availabilities.
The Caledonia Historical Society has a volunteer opening for an accountant to prepare quarterly reports. Call Larry McCalvy at 262.639.77327 or email: wa9jmo@wi.net.
Regency Mall greeter volunteer positions are available in the "Team Happiness" project benefitting the Volunteer Center for December 13th, 14th, & 15th. Call 262.886.9612 for shift availabilities.
The Racine Police Department has volunteer opportunities to staff the Regency Mall Community Information Center. Duties include answering phones, taking messages, greeting the public and handing out literature. All applicants must be over 21 years of age. Training will be provided. Call 262.598.4140 and leave a message.
Join the Hospitality Center, 614 Main Street, Racine, for a Homeless Pilgrimage Saturday, December 7th 8:00 a.m. - Sunday, December 8th 8:00 a.m. Donations of hats, mittens, gloves, socks, coats, bottled water, ground coffee and non-perishable food items are most welcome. Call Reverend Kevin Stewart for walking tour times: 414.405.5619; clerickevin@me.com
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has current elementary and middle school mentoring openings. The next mentor meeting will be at the Volunteer CenterMonday, December 2nd, at 3:00 p.m. Call RSVP at 262.886.9612.
Would you like to help seniors with their 2013 tax returns? The AARP Tax-Aide program is looking for tax counselors for Racine County. Training sessions take place in January and tax returns are completed during February and March. Contact Mary Johns at 262.456.1015 or sign up at http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/.
Bethesda Thrift Shop, 3701 Durand Ave., in Racine has volunteer openings. Call 920.544.5849 or email joe.smoot@mailblc.org.
Prevent Blindness Wisconsin has volunteer opportunities to help detect vision problems of kindergarten students in Racine Unified School District. Email bridget@preventblindnesswisconsin.org or call 414.765.0505.
The Veterans' Treatment Court has volunteer opportunities for veteran mentors and volunteer coordinators. Email hofmeister.jen@live.com or call 262.632.1780.
Meals on Wheels has openings for volunteer drivers on routes east and west of the Interstate. Drivers must provide reliable transportation, a valid license and insurance. A mileage stipend is available. Call Debbie at 262.637.0727 or 1.877.637.0327 - "SO NO SENIOR GOES HUNGRY"
The Cops'N'Kids Book Fair needs new and slightly used books appropriate for children ages 3-18. Bring your books to the Volunteer Center, 6216 Washington Avenue, Suite G, Racine, WI 53406. Call 262.886.9612 for more information.
Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (RYOCF) has volunteer openings in its Community Services Gardening Program. Up to four volunteers are needed to instruct inmate workers this fall. Call Brenda LaBelle for more information: 262.638.1999 x2907.
The Blood Center of Wisconsin, Inc. has "Café Volunteer" openings at the Racine Donor Center at 1120 South Sunny Slope Drive. Call 414.937.6364 or email maria.radomski@bcw.edu for more information.
Inspire Wisconsin needs your expertise! Volunteer to be an online "Career Coach" for middle and high school students exploring careers throughout Racine County. Contact John Siegert at the Racine County Workforce Development Center at 262.638.6632; john.siegert@goracine.org.
ITNRacineCounty™ has immediate openings for volunteer drivers to provide transportation to Racine County seniors and visually impaired people. Call 262.554.1091, visit http://itnracinecounty.org/, or email laura.garski@itnracinecounty.org.
Pay a virtual visit to The Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc. at:
www.facebook.com/volunteercenterofracine
www.volunteercenterofracine.org
Also, Regency Mall greeter volunteer positions are available in the "Team Happiness" project benefitting the Volunteer Center for December 13th, 14th, & 15th. Volunteers are asked to wear dark pants/skirt with a white shirt, so that they are signified as a team in the mall. They will have a Team Happiness tag to wear, a Santa hat, and a bag that holds coupon flyers to hand out. Also, Coke, who is sponsoring this, is asking volunteers to hand out a Diet Coke in the Taylor Swift cans, which must be cold. There will be coolers with ice so that the Coke will be cold. Call 262.886.9612 for shift availabilities.
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Partner Promotions...
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At the Racine Theatre Guild for the holidays is the spectacular Broadway musical "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." Performances are on two weekends, Dec. 6-8 and 13-15.
Funnyman John McGivern takes the stage Dec. 28 & 29 in "Home for the Holidays."
To celebrate the New Year, RTG is remounting "The Rocky Horror Show" on Dec. 31,Jan. 3 and Jan. 4.
Call 262-633-4218 or visit www.racinetheatre.org for tickets and information.
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North Shore Bank Holiday Family Fun Day!
North Shore Bank will be hosting a holiday "fun day"!
When: Saturday, December 7th, 2013,
Where: Northside office
3911 N. Main Street, Racine
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Activities will include pictures with Santa, various crafts, and snacks.
You are also welcome to partake in a complementary free financial consultation with one of our trusted advisors.
We invite both customers and non-customers, fellow business partners, and families to join in our holiday festivities!
We look forward to seeing everyone that day!
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Theatrical Screening of A CHRISTMAS STORY
Friday, December 20
Racine Civic Centre - Memorial Hall, Racine
Tickets On Sale Now!
RACINE,WI (Monday, November 18, 2013) - A special 30th anniversary screening of "A Christmas Story" will be featured at Racine Civic Centre - Memorial Hall managed by VenuWorks on Friday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. Don't miss the chance to see this holiday classic on the big screen. The film will be hosted by Ian Petrella. Petrella portrayed Randy Parker, Ralphie's little brother, in the 1983 film.
Ian Petrella will be available for a question & answer session, meet & greet opportunity and autograph signing following both screenings.
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are available at the Racine Civic Centre Box Office (262.636.9229) located at Festival Hall (5 Fifth St.), Ticketmaster.com, and Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are $5 for children 10 years old and younger. Adult tickets are $10.
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Partner Promotions...Special Feature!
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - BUNNY SIBLINGS HOP INTO HOLIDAY CLASSIC!
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.ticketmaster.com, Festival Hall Box Office (262) 636-9229 or www.racinecc.com for more information
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Racine, WI - They hopped across the country playing for packed-houses of delighted fans last year. Now, join the beloved bunny siblings, Max and Ruby, as they take to the stage at the Racine Civic Centre's Memorial Hall on December 10th at 6:30 PM for their most magical performance yet. Koba Entertainment is pleased to present its latest theatrical production, Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite.Inspired by one of the greatest musical scores ever - Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite - Max and Ruby are ready to bring this holiday classic to a new generation of fans this fall.
It's a glistening snowy winter evening and Max and Ruby have been anxiously waiting for the most spectacular event of the year: seeing The Nutcracker ballet with Grandma. Imagine their disappointment when a snow storm keeps them at home!
A story of the Nutcracker will have to do! So vivid is Grandma's storytelling that the characters in the ballet come to life right before their very eyes!
Max and Ruby marvel at the sight of many enchanting guests, including a Spanish bullfighter, the Sugar Plum Fairy and a runaway gingerbread man. Ruby is eager to participate in their exquisite dance, but it's Max who steals the show! Whether it was the sweets, or their lively imaginations, Max and Ruby head off to bed with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads!
With the classic notes of Tchaikovsky guiding their journey, Max and Ruby bring fun and adventure to this whimsical tale. A production created for the whole family to enjoy right in time for the holiday season.
About Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite
Max & Ruby in the Nutcracker Suite is the newest live show produced by Koba Entertainment. The company's roster of celebrated theatrical productions also includes Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon and The Backyardigans: Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens.
Set to the timeless music of Tchaikovsky as well as delightful original songs, this 90-minute event boasts captivating original choreography by Patti Caplette - who has professionally danced in over 100 ballet performances of the Nutcracker with Canada's leading dance companies: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal and Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet - beautiful costumes by designer, Anne Armit, and breathtaking sets by Gemini Award-winner, Brian Purchaluk.
Max & Ruby originated as an enchanting book series by Rosemary Wells and has sold over 3 million books worldwide. Making their television debut in 2002, Max & Ruby's playful high jinx are enjoyed by children around the world including Canada, U.S., Finland, France and Sweden.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - Racine Civic Centre's Memorial Hall
For all box office and ticket information, visit: www.MaxandRubyonTour.com or www.racinecc.com
About Koba Entertainment
A prominent producer of original family musicals, Koba Entertainment has been captivating audiences throughout the world with celebrated characters from literature, television, and pop culture.Koba Entertainment productions have enchanted people of all ages in more than 165 North American cities, 12 countries and 4 continents. Production credits for young audiences include: Max and Ruby, The Backyardigans, Toopy and Binoo, The Doodlebops, Caillou and Franklin.
More information can be found at www.koba-entertainment.com.
About Paquin Entertainment Group
Paquin Entertainment is one of Canada's premier entertainment agencies with offices operating out of Winnipeg and Toronto. Its agency division proudly represents over 150 artists including Randy Bachman, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Bachman & Turner, K'NAAN, Tegan & Sara, The Sheepdogs, Matt Andersen, and Serena Ryder. While artist management and concert promotion spurred the establishment of the company, Founder/CEO Gilles Paquin's vision was infinite. Today, he continues to push the company to expand, evolve and diversify. Paquin Entertainment Group's portfolio holds over 25 years of global experience ranging from agency, talent management, corporate consulting and theatre/film.
More information can be found at www.paquinentertainment.com.
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For more information please contact:
Racine Civic Centre | Rik Edgar | 263.636.9229 | redgar@racinecc.com
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