2021 Young Professional Committee Member Application

The Mission of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce's Young Profesionals (YPro) Group is to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active, and contribute to the economic development and high quality of living or working in the Saint Paul/East Metro Area.

Committee Member Expectations

Must be employed by a member business in good financial standing and should be a good ambassador of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce brand as a whole.
Commit to one-year terms, which run January to December.
May only serve on one SPACC committee at any given time.
Commit to attending the monthly committee meetings, which occur the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.
Responsible for staying current on information by reading the secretary’s notes of any meetings they missed.
Commit to attend the majority of the monthly events. For most events, Committee Members receive a $10 discount.
Connect with attendees – especially first-timers – at events to cultivate relationships, encourage participation and obtain feedback.
Actively promote YPro and events on social media and at other SPACC events to continuously grow the YPro network.
Speak up! Be a fully active and engaged member of the committee by sharing your opinions.
Serve on a subcommittee or in the capacity of another defined role (including Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary). Each subcommittee will have a lead.
Each subcommittee is expected to meet (via phone call, over emails, in person, etc.) as appropriate outside of committee meetings to ensure all assigned tasks are completed.

Subcommittees

Outreach Subcommittee: Identify strategies and opportunities to build awareness of YPro among young professionals in our community. (External Communications)
Communications Subcommittee: Drive communication of YPro events and news through variouschannels. (Internal Communications)
Event Subcommittee: Identify and organize opportunities for young professionals to engage in meaningful events.

Full Name *

Company/Organization Name *

Current Job Title *

Work Phone *

Cell Phone *

Email *

Do you already regularly attend the YPro monthly events?

Yes No

Can you commit to one hour-long meeting per month *

Yes No

Can you commit to attending a minimum of 10 events per year? *

Yes No

Tell us how you learned about the YPro Committee and why you would like to serve as a YPro Committee Member: *

Have you been or are you currently involved with the Chamber in any other capacity? If so, please indicate in what way. *

What are some avenues you are currently utilizing to create meaningful connections with other professionals and community members? *

Aside from professional growth, what is a personal goal that you have? *

Where does your organization fit into the following categories? (You may check more than one):

Large business (over 250 and employees) Mid-size business (between 101-250 employees) Small business (under 101 employees) Nonprofit Public sector Media

What is your level in your organization?

Entry level Mid-level management Executive management

What is your age?

Under 21 21-25 26-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

What is your highest level of education?

High school diploma or equivalent Attended college and/or associates degree College graduate Masters degree Ph.D. or professional degree

How do you currently describe your gender identity?

Female Male Non-binary/third gender Prefer not to answer

Do you consider yourself a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Transgender (LGBT) community?

Yes No Prefer not to answer

Which categories describe you? Select all that apply:

If you selected 'other race, ethnicity, or origin' above for a category and you feel comfortable sharing that category or categories, please share here:

By signing this application, you hereby acknowledge and accept the commitment involved with being a YPro Committee Member. Chamber staff reserves the right to cancel and suspend YPro participation upon timely notice. *

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Please email Alyssa@saintpaulchamber.com for a PDF application, if needed or with any questions.

2021 Young Professional Committee Member Application

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