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Lunch & Learn: Networking 101 with Madeleine Keegan O’Connell

Date: June 27, 2013

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

BASH (Business Aficionado Social Hour)

Date: July 11, 2013

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Morning Buzz

Date: July 17, 2013

Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am

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EPIC Anniversary BASH

The Santa Rosa Young Professionals Network celebrated the start of 2012 with their EPIC Anniversary BASH hosted at EPIC Social Lounge, on January 13th. The event was attended by over 100 Young Professionals. As usual this event was evenly represented by a number of fields, including, but not limited to: CPA's, lawyers, bankers, accountants, web & graphic designers, local newspapers, health care, marketing, technology, and many other fields. It was a fantastic -- no ... EPIC -- start to the new year, and YPN is excited to build upon that as the year unfolds

Lunch & Learn: Meetings That Don't Suck (or Creating & Running Effective Meetings)

At YPN’s Lunch & Learn on November 30, 2011, Eris Weaver presented a discussion on how to create productive meetings that people actually want to come to!

November BASH

On November 10th, we were soaking in the atmosphere at the new Iron Stone Restaurant at Hotel La Rose in Railroad Square.

2011 Signature Event

On October 29, 2011, we held our 2011 YPN Signature Event -- A Night at the Movies -- at the Friedman Event Center. The event was attended by YPN members and their guests who showed up in their best red carpet duds or as their favorite movie character!

BigWig Event with Steve Page

YPNers spent the day at the track with Steve Page, President and General Manager of Infineon Raceway, where he spoke his story and his views on leadership.

BigWig Event with Mark Innman

In this installment of the 2011 Bigwig Lunch series, Mark Inman Co-Founder and former President of Taylor Maid Farms coffee and tea, and current Founder/Owner of Tru Bru stainless bru bars, spoke to YPN members at the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce.

September BASH @ Space XXV

September's BASH was hosted by Space XXV

April 2011 BASH @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek - The Brasserie

April's BASH was hosted by Hyatt Vineyard Creek - The Brasserie.

Lunch & Learn - Career and Business Stages: What Stages Are You At in Your Journey

At the February 24, 2011 Lunch & Learn, Nigel Hartley, Certified Career Coach with Shirlaws Coaching, presented on "Career and Business Stages: What Stage Are You At In Your Journey."

Lunch & Learn - Professional Etiquette with Syndi Seid

At the April 18th Lunch & Learn, Syndi Seid, presented on business protocol and etiquette. Syndi is recognized as the world's leading etiquette trainer & celebrity speaker appearing on such shows as ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’ Eye on America, Fox’s Trading Spouses, HGTV’s Party At Home, and Discovery Channel’s Picture This.

March 2011 BASH @ Big 4 Party Rentals

March's BASH was hosted by Big 4 Party Rentals.

January 2011 BASH @ Fountaingrove Golf & Athletic Club

January's BASH was hosted by Fountaingrove Golf & Athletic Club.

YPN Signature Event: 80s in Vegas

On October 16, 2010, we held our 2nd Annual YPN Signature Event - 80’s in Vegas! The event was attended by YPN members and their guests who made an appearance in their flashiest neon clothing and big hair in support of the spectacular event!

Lunch & Learn - Financial Planning for the Young Professional

The last Lunch and Learn of 2010 on November 30, 2010, where YPN'ers learned from community leaders about the benefits and "how to's" of Financial Planning, Balanced Portfolios, Tax Diversification, and Retirement Income (Speaker: Anthony Cipolla & Nicole Arnone - New York Life); Tax Saving Strategies (Speaker: Meredith Rennie - Zainer Rinehart Clarke, CPAs ); and Estate Planning and College Savings Plans (Speaker: Kirsten Ingersoll - Beyers Costin)

July 2010 Bash @ The Hilton

July's BASH was hosted by The Hilton.

BigWig Lunch with Matt Maiocco

In the latest installment of the 2010 Bigwig Lunch series Matt Maiocco spoke to a crowd at the Northern California Center for Well-Being. Sports fans will know Matt Maiocco as the 49ers Insider for CSNBayArea.com. He has covered the San Francisco 49ers on a daily basis for more than a decade including writing for the Press Democrat. He provides constant updates through his "Instant 49er's" blog, Facebook page and Twitter. Matt often conducts on-air interviews for KNBR and ESPN where he has been added as a regular contributor to the "First Take" show. He is a three-time Pro-Football Writers of America award winner for his game stories and features. In 2005, his book San Francisoco 49ers: Where Have You Gone? was published.

June BASH @ Legends at Bennett Valley Golf Course

The June BASH was held at Legends at Bennett Valley Golf Course on Thursday, June 10th.

May BASH @ D'Argenzio Winery

May's BASH was hosted by D'Argenzio Winery.

Lunch & Learn - How to Get Stuff Done

At the May 11th Lunch & Learn, Kerry Rego, Kerry Rego Consulting, presented on "How to Get Stuff Done."

Lunch & Learn - Crucial Conversations

Varenna at Fountaingrove hosted YPN's Lunch & Learn about crucial conversations on Tuesday, March 24th.

March 2010 BASH @ Chrome Lotus

March's BASH was hosted by Chrome Lotus.

Bigwig Lunch with Craig Schulz

Craig Schulz, son of Charles M. Schulz, spoke at YPN's Bigwig Lunch on Wednesday, March 3 about what it was like growing up with a famous cartoonist as a father, and the legacy of the beloved Peanuts characters.

February 2010 BASH @ John Ash

February's BASH was hosted by John Ash, and included some great food and a giveaway of a FREE night stay at the Vintners Inn.

August 2009 @ The Flamingo

The August BASH was hosted by The Flamingo and included Karaoke.

June 2009 BASH @ Hilton Round Barn

Junes BASH was hosted by the Hilton Round Barn, and was a celebration of summer, where festivities included casual dress, a hula contest as well as a limbo contest.

May 2009 BASH @ The Brassierie at Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa

Hosted by The Brasserie at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa

April 2009 BASH @ Chateau St Jean Winery

Our April YPN BASH was hosted by Chateau St. Jean Winery. Our camera battery died after only a few photos, but a great time was had by all!

March 2009 BASH @ The Ticket Sports Bar & Grill

Our March Madness themed BASH was hosted by The Ticket Sports Bar & Grill.

February 2009 BASH @ Equus Restaurant & Bar

Hosted by Equus Restaurant & Bar at the Fountaingrove Inn.

YPN BLT with Guy Fieri

We kicked off our Big Wig Lunchtimes with Food Network Star Guy Fieri!

January 2009 BASH @ Stout Brothers

Hosted by Stout Bros. YPN celebrated its first birthday!

BASH/Chamber Holiday Mixer @ Rodney Strong

Our December BASH was held in conjunction with the Chamber's Holiday Business After Hours Mixer at Rodney Strong Vineyards.

YPN BASH - 11.13.08

Held at Mary's Pizza Shack on Fourth Street

YPN BASH - 09.11.08

Held at the Cantina Restaurant

YPN Meet the Candidates

Held on September 23, 2008, YPN meet 14 of the 15 candidates for Santa Rosa City Council. It was a great opportunity to showcase that we have young professionals interested in local politics. The event was Moderated by Chamber Advocacy Council Chair, Carl Campbell, of Kaiser Permanente.

YPN BASH - 8.14.08

Held at Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Hotel

YPN BASH - 7.10.08

Held lakeside at Charlie's Restaurant at Windsor Golf Club.

YPN BASH - 6.05.08

June's YPN BASH was hosted by Tex Wasabi's.

YPN BASH - 5.08.08

May's YPN BASH was hosted by the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa

YPN Social 4.10.08

YPN Social - 3.13.08

Held at Fusion Fitness with wine by Roshambo Winery, YPN members got competitive with a Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament.

YPN Social - 2.13.08

YPN Social - Stout Bros. 2.13.08

YPN Kick-off

The Young Professional Networks Kick-off held January 10, 2008 at Upper Fourth. Photos courtesy of Chris Kiker Photography.