MVP Baseball Outing - Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Date: Thursday, July 16th 7:05pm
Location: Eastwood Field (directions here)
Cost: $11 members
What: Join your fellow young professionals on July 16th to root on the Scrappers as they take on the Staten Island Yankees at the Eastwood Field in Niles! Your ticket admits you to the picnic deck where you'll enjoy all-you-can-eat summer food from 5:30-7:05; keep in mind that Thursdays are $1 beer night and the nightly promotions included Irish Heritage Night and Lisa Neeld Playboy SE Model presented by Scrappers.
5 Year Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate 5 years of the Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club uniting our young citizens throughout the Mahoning Valley by providing a network of social, educational and charitable opportunities that encourage growth and lifelong commitment to our community.
When: Saturday, March 28, 6-9pm
Where: Avalon Golf and Country Club, Squaw Creek Location, 761 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd., Vienna, OH 44473
What: 5 years since its first Kickoff Celebration, the MVP 20/30 Club invites you to help us commemorate the occasion with music, dancing, raffles, and food! Join us for the party and stay afterward to relax at the bar at Squaw Creek!
Hosted by: MVP 20/30 Club and Avalon Golf and Country Club
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
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Networking in the Middle: V - Canton Edition
When: Thursday, March 05, 2009 6 - 9 pm
Where: The Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, Ohio 44702
Phone: (330) 456-7253
What: The fifth Networking in the Middle event will feature food and drink, entertainment and activities, as well as an opportunity to experience the Japanese blockbuster show, KIMONO AS ART.
About the Exhibit: KIMONO is only visiting two American cities: San Diego and Canton, and may never be back in the United States again. KIMONO closed in San Diego on January 4, where the San Diego Union Tribune's art critic called it one of the two best arts show of 2008. It opens in Canton on Sunday Feb 8, for a 3-month run surrounded by a Japanese cultural celebration featuring more than 80 KIMONO related events.
Come experience the exhibit of 40 oversized kimono, while networking with other Young Professionals from the region.
Hosted by: ystark!, with support from Cleveland Plus and young professional organizations from across Northeast Ohio.
Cost: Free to attend the event & $10 to view Kimono Exhibit (optional)
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Applications are now being accepted for 2009 MVP 20/30 Club Board of Trustees/Officers
Applications for the 2009 MVP 20/30 Club Board of Trustees/Officers are now open. All current members in good standing with the club are eligible to apply. Interested applicants should complete and return their 2009 Nomination Form by December 1, 2008. Only completed applications will be considered.
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2009 Nomination Form
Young Philanthropist Fund Calls for Grant Application
The Young Philanthropist Fund Board will review and award grants to any 501(c)(3) organization with a youth-oriented program in the Mahoning Valley. The total disbursement to be given out will be $3,000. For grant applications, please visit the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s website at www.cfmv.org. Click on the grant tab, fill out the application and return it to the Foundation by November 29, 2008.
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40 Under 40
Next month, the MVP 20/30 Club and the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley are proud to present the fourth annual 40 Under 40 Awards. Since 2005, this prestigious and community-driven event has honored over 140 exceptional young professionals under the age of 40 who have excelled in their chosen careers and demonstrated a strong commitment to continued community involvement.
Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the DeYor Performing Arts Center and Ford Family Recital Hall in downtown Youngstown for this exciting event. The fun begins at 6:00 pm with heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar; the awards begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $45 each and are available through the DeYor box office (330 744-0264 or click here for more information online).
All event proceeds benefit the Young Philanthropist Fund, through
which MVP 20/30 Club members, YSU students and Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley participants provide grants to non profit agencies in partnership with CFMV – and passing the values of philanthropy on to a new generation of leaders.
Mahoning Valley Historical Society's Young Leaders Advisory Board presents:
100 Years Youngstown
Thursday, October 23, 2008
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
James Gallery in Kilcawley Center
Come reflect on YSU's history and heritage during its centennial
anniversary and trace the journey from law school to state institution with a presentation by Dr. Donna DeBlasio and Dr. Martha Pallante. Safe metered street parking is available and encouraged. For more information, contact 330-743-2589 or visiit http://www.mahoninghistory.org.
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Memory Walk
The MVP 20/30 was represented by (6) members at the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk on Saturday, September 27 at Perkins Park in Warren, Ohio. 'Sweet' Sara Mikulski, Nick 'not sixth but' Fithian, Brian 'Take me Away' Laraway, Shana 'the Great' Glenellen, Miranda 'Not so' Young and 'He's Just' Chris Jaskiewicz.
The group raised $2,105.00 for the Alzheimer's Association. The members walked in memory and in honor of family member and friends who have lost the fight or who are currently fighting Alzheimer's. We thank everyone for their responses and efforts to rid the world of this terrible disease.
Next event the MVP 20/30 club will be participating is is the 'Inspiring Minds' Christmas Party. Please email Chris Jaskiewicz (Chris_J@vecohio.com) Charitable Committee Chair for further details.
We will also be Rake leaves for shut-in senior citizen(s) this fall.
If you have any ideas for future events for next year, please forward the information and we will review the opportunity.
Young Philanthropist Fund Calls for Grant Application
The Young Philanthropist Fund Board will review and award grants to any 501(c)(3) organization with a youth-oriented program in the Mahoning Valley. The total disbursement to be given out will be $3,000. For grant applications, please visit the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s website at www.cfmv.org. Click on the grant tab, fill out the application and return it to the Foundation by November 1, 2008.
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Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley Awards Grants to the Ursuline Center HIV/AIDS Ministry
The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley announces two grant awards to the Ursuline Center HIV/AIDS Ministry. The grants were awarded to the Ursuline Center HIV/AIDS Ministry, Wednesday, April 16th by component funds of the Foundation.
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Nominations Currently Being Accepted for Fourth Annual MVPs 40 Under 40 Awards
The MVP 20/30 Club today announced the opening of nominations for the Fourth Annual MVP's 40 Under 40 Awards, to be held Thursday, November20, 2008, at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown.
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MVP 20/30 Announces 2007 Annual Report/Financial Statement and 2008 Club Officers and Board of Trustees
MVP 20/30 today announced its 2007 Annual Report and Financial Statement as well as its 2008 Club Officers and Board of Trustees. According to the Report, the third annual 40 Under 40 Awards raised nearly $15,000 for the Young Philanthropist Fund (YPF), with a three year donation to the Fund of over $41,000.
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Young Philanthropist Fund Continues to Seek Grant Applications
The Young Philanthropist Fund was established in early 2006 with the goal of introducing the Valley’s younger generation to the role of philanthropy and the fine efforts of our non profit community, and prepare them for their future role as our Valley’s philanthropists. The total disbursement to be given out will be $2,500.00.
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2007 40 Under 40 Honorees
We are pleased to announce the 40 individuals who will be honored at the third annual 40 Under 40 Awards to be held on Thursday, November 15, 2007 (6:00 p.m.- Cocktail Hour, 7:30 p.m.- Awards Ceremony) at Stambaugh Auditorium by The Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club and The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. These honorees are being recognized for their career accomplishments and outstanding community service.
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Mahoning Valley Brain Gain Report
Teaming with the United Way’s Achieving Our Potential (AOP) committee, the Mahoning Valley 20/30 club embarked on a year-long process to study brain gain/drain and the effects on our valley.
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Young Philanthropist Fund Awards Inaugural Grant
The $1,000 grant was awarded to Teen Educators Affecting Children’s Health, or TEACH, at Kirkmere Elementary School in Youngstown.
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