Issue I | October 2019
Mission: To provide young individuals the opportunity to build relationships, be involved in the community, and engage with political, civic, and business leaders.

Objectives of the Young Professionals shall be to:
1. Promote, educate, develop, and harness the energy of our next-generation
business leaders.
2. Provide networking events and volunteer opportunities to young professionals
fostering community involvement.
3. Provide professional development.
4. Encourage active participation in Chamber projects and committee work
5. Represent the Chamber as informed Young Professionals of the business
environment.
Upcoming Events

October 5: Shopping Tournament
October 9: Sea-A-Bration
October 10-13: Seafair Celebration
October 18-20: Market Days
October 26: Fulton Fall Festival
October 31-Nov 3: Rockport Film Festival
Network Wednesday's Every Wednesday
Full Chamber Calendar listing here .
PLANE-ly Speaking Podcast

PLANE-ly Speaking is a podcast by the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group, bringing you analysis of topics and news in Rockport-Fulton, Texas. Thank you for your support! Listen to our podcasts here .
Welcome New Members

Jesse Pilgrim - Pelican Bay Resort
Jordan Pilgrim - Pelican Bay Resort
Young Professional Spotlight
Jordan and Jessee Pilgrim
This month's Young Professional Member Spotlight is shining on Jordan and Jessee Pilgrim, who are active members of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Jordan and Jessee are both Rockport natives. They enjoy participating in community and Chamber events. Help us congratulate them both!

Read their full interview here.
Meet Your Executive Board
President, Courtney Sanchez
Courtney Sanchez is a Rockport-Fulton native and RFHS graduate. Currently, Courtney is the Director of Outreach for Corpus Christi Medical Center, where she has worked since 2012. Courtney enjoys volunteering and being involved in her community, where she lends her time to various boards and foundations.
Vice President, Hannah Miller
Hannah was born and raised in Rockport, TX and moved back in 2015 where she worked remotely for leading global marketing firms. She now serves as the Executive Director of the Rockport Cultural Arts District and is a co-owner of Goin' Coastal t-shirt and ice cream shop on South Austin St.
Secretary, Kayla Pantalion
With living on the coast for over 20 years Kayla has made Rockport her home for the last four and continues to help the Third Coast grow. Kayla works for Coastal Realty Texas and also teaches at Ingleside High School. If Kayla could give younger self a piece of advice and she loves to remind younger generations, is to never compare your growth with someone else. We all succeed at our own pace and to always be a life-long learner. 
When Kayla is not helping people find their dream home, she loves to enjoy what the coast has to offer. She can be found fishing, enjoying Rockport's hidden gems, and relaxing with my family, friends, and dogs!
Chamber Liaison, Itzel Camacho
Itzel was born and raised in Rockport, TX. She graduated RFHS in 2016 and attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX for her BFA in Graphic Design. In 2017 when Harvey hit, Itzel moved back to Rockport to be closer to her family. She is a full time student while working two jobs at the Chamber and The Boiling Pot. When Itzel is not busy with school and work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her new blue nose pit puppy, Diesel.
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