VYP made it in the NEWS
10:00 PM PST on Thursday, February 4, 2010
By HOPE PIERSON
Special to The Press-Enterprise Name of club: VYP, Valley Young Professionals
When formed: Two years ago.
Current president: The group has a nine-member leadership team. Committee chairs are: Adam A. Ruiz and Tiffany Carreon
Number of members: 55
Club’s mission: A division of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, the group encourages advancement through professional, civic and social events. It aims to foster collaboration and inspire young professionals.
Area served: Temecula Valley and the Inland Empire
Meeting time and place: Social networking events are on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various locations. Committee meetings are each Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, 26790 Ynez Court, Temecula.
Current projects: A “Lunch and Learn” meeting is set for Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce. Reservations are required by Wednesday.
Notable accomplishments: The group has held social networking events, monthly speaking engagements and launched a new Web site.
Quote: “VYP is the new, hip, trendy networking group out there for young professionals,” said Katie Edmonds, membership coordinator for the chamber.
