2025 YP Advisory Council Application

Each year we receive a number of outstanding applications from valued YP members. There are several positions open for the 2025 YP Advisory Council and while not everyone that applies will be selected, we hope to engage each applicant in a leadership role that utilizes their skill set and benefits the YP program.

Important Dates:

Thursday, September 12, 2024: Applications open
Friday, October 11, 2024: Applications close
Mid-November: Selected members are notified

Commitment:

The YP Advisory Council requires a significant commitment of time and energy over a two-year term. Participation involves monthly advisory council meetings, monthly sub-council meetings, as well as attendance at regularly scheduled events and activities. Applicants must be able to fulfill the time commitment to be selected.

YP Advisory Council terms last two years with an option for a third year.

Advisory Council meetings are tentatively scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month at 8:00 AM (no meeting in July).
Each council member must participate in various YP events each year (outside of committee events and meetings).

Requirements to Serve:

The applicant's employer must be a member of the Dallas Regional Chamber.
Applicants for the YP Advisory Council must have the support of their sponsoring business or organization. The employer must complete the Employer Participation Form to indicate support of the nominee's participation in the program.

Employer Participation Agreement:

Once the application is submitted, your employer will receive an Employee Participation Form confirming their acknowledgment of your application and their support if you are selected for the YP Advisory Council. Before submitting this application, please have a conversation with your employer about the application and your involvement in this organization.

For more information about the YP Advisory Council, please contact Mallory Mullis at mmullis@dallaschamber.org.

Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Date of Birth *

Date

Ethnic Background*

Employer*

Title or Responsibility:*

Industry*

Due to the time commitment involved, YP Advisory Council applicants must have the support of their current employer to participate. Please list your employer/supervisor's name and email below. They will receive an email with a link to complete the employer participation form.

Employer/Supervisor Name*

Employer/Supervisor E-mail*

I will bring the following experiences, strengths, and leadership skills if selected to serve on the YP Advisory Council:*

	Very Experienced	Some Experience	No Experience
Recruitment and Retention
Program Planning
Strategic Thinking
Public Speaking
Government and Public Policy
Community Service
Leadership/Professional Development

For the items checked "Very Experienced" or "Some Experience," please provide details (1-2 sentences each).*

Why do you want to serve on the YP Advisory Council?*

Which YP events did you attend in the previous 12 months?*

Have you graduated from LEAD YP?*

YesNo

If yes, what class year?

In what activities or organizations are you involved outside of YP? What is your role in those organizations?*

Please rank the available Advisory Council positions in order of your preference:

(1 - Most preferred; 3 - Least preferred)

Advisory Council Position Preference

	Ranking
Programming The DRC YP Programming Advisors assist the YP Manager in designing programming for YP throughout the year, including but not limited to service events, policy events, leaders series, happy hours, and YP Women's Network events.
Member Engagement The DRC YP Member Engagement Advisors assist with member engagement, serving as the point of contact and friendly face for new and returning members of the YP program.
LEAD YP The DRC LEAD YP Advisors assist the YP Manager in design, facilitation, and class management of the LEAD YP Program, including but not limited to making class recommendations, facilitating social activities, coaching through the class service projects, alumni outreach, class selection, and graduation planning.

Attach a copy of your resume here.*

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Please upload a professional head shot.*

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Confirmation and Signature

By typing my full name in the box below and submitting this application, I acknowledge that:

A.) I am prepared to meet all requirements listed above, while serving as a member of the YP Advisory Council;

B.) I have communicated with my employer about my application and the YP Advisory Council to my company's support; and

C.) All of the information I provided in this application is complete and accurate.

Please type your full name here:*

Date*

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