This is a call to all YPC members: It's time to trade in your dress shoes for a good pair of sneakers.  Our first volunteer opportunity will be the American Cancer Society's “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk.

Over $50 million was raised in 2007 at these walks across the country. This money not only helps those who have breast cancer but also funds innovative research on preventing the disease.

Date of the Walk: Saturday, October 18^th

Time: Registration begins at 8:00 AM

Location: Belle Isle Park, Detroit MI

For more event information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Raquiba Robinson at raquiba.robinson@gmail.com.

Thursday August 28^th is the Young Professional Connection mixer! This month's event will be held at Bar Louie in Novi. As always, the mixer is the best place to go to meet new people, strengthen existing connections, and just have a good time with like-minded people. The fun starts at 7pm.

Check them out at the Image Gallery!

The 35 in attendance had a great time outside at the Post Bar in Novi! A terrific mix of new faces and old friends enjoyed great conversation on the last Thursday of July.

If you were not part of the fun in July, don't worry-the August mixer is fast approaching! Be sure to sign up for our Newsletter so you do not miss out. Details will be coming soon...

Every last Thursday of the month, YPC hosts a networking mixer.  This month's mixer will be at The Post in Novi.

Last month we had 40 people attend the mixer, making it our biggest event yet! Come out and make this mixer even larger. You have the opportunity to meet cool and interesting people while enjoying the evening sunshine on the patio at The Post.

Date and Time: Thursday, July 31, 2008, beginning at 7pm
Place: The Post, Patio, 42875 Grand River Ave, Novi

There's a great article over at Get Rich Slowly about The Difference Between a Career and a Job.  It goes on to argue for and against the following ideas:

• A job is something you do simply to earn money; a career is a series of connected employment opportunities.
• A job has minimal impact on your future work life, while a career provides experience and learning to fuel your future.
• A job offers few networking opportunities, but a career is loaded with them.
• When you work at a job, you should do the minimum without annoying the boss. When you’re in a career, you should go the extra mile, doing tasks beyond your minimum job description.

The Difference Between a Career and a Job [Get Rich Slowly]

Check them out in the Image Gallery!

We had 40 people attend, and were happy to welcome lots of new members to the group.  A big thanks to Sam Kassoumeh for bringing the most friends!

Congratulations to Ken Bloink for joining and for being chosen as a participant in Bizdom U, the entrepreneur bootcamp.