We're baaaack! New.. term, new us!  It may be August, but that's a new year (or new term!) for the Young Professionals Board. We've got a new president, new members, and a newly energized mission to make a difference here in Richmond! Meet our new president - Bryan Wilson! Bryan works at Ernst & Young as an Audit Senior Manager and has been a part of the Special Olympics Virginia Young Professionals Board for three years. Bryan joined the YPB because of his brother-in-law, Nick, who has Down Syndrome. Bryan wanted to join an organization that supports Nick and individuals like him. And that he does! During the 2021 Torch Run, Bryan raised $3,371 to support athletes like Nick, plus $1,600 last November for Giving Tuesday. We're excited to see the energy that Bryan brings to the 2021-22 term! Jenn McCourt is our new Vice President/President Elect! Jenn works at Fulcrum Collaborations as an Operations Analyst and has been a part of the YPB for four years. Jenn joined the YPB to network with peers that enjoy giving back to the community as much as she does and to make an impact in athletes' lives! Serving on the R&E committee this past year, Jenn played a big part in recruiting our 10 new members. As VP/President-Elect, Jenn will assume the role of president for the 2022-23 term. Britt Falabella, Treasurer/Historian Associate, Hirschler Fleischer, P.C. Second-Year Member Ryan Elizabeth Foulds, Secretary Project Manager, University of Richmond Third-Year Member What We Do Fundraise - Support Special Olympics Virginia's fundraising efforts through annual giving, participating in signature fundraising events and developing new programs Advocate - Promote the Special Olympics movement and educate young professionals in their region to increase involvement with the organization Network - Build a network of like-minded young professionals in Virginia through social, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities Where We Work Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen Atlantic Bank Brick House Bakery Capital One Chesterfield County Public Schools Colliers International Ernst & Young LLP Fairlead Integrated Fulcrum Operations Henrico County Public Schools Henrico County Sheriff's Office Hirschler Fleischer, P.C. Hometown Realty Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Jennifer Radakovic Design KeyBank Kimley-Horn and Associates KPMG Mitchell, Wiggins & Co. ServPro of Richmond Special Olympics Virginia Towne Bank University of Richmond VCU Department of Physical Therapy Virginia ABC Virginia Commonwealth University Wash Your Way Williams Mullen Board Updates Thank you to everyone who supported YPB's Torch Run fundraiser this year! In total, we raised $10,580 to support athletes here in Virginia! The Richmond YPB will be hosting its first golf tournament to support Special Olympics Virginia! Mark your calendars for September 27 at the Richmond Country Club! Team registration is open and we're still looking for sponsors. Learn more and sign up for a sponsorship opportunity here. Calling All Volunteers! Friends of YPB! We have a volunteer opportunity on Saturday, August 14 for the Summer Series Swim Meet. If you're available, you can sign up using the link below. When: Saturday August, 14 from 9:00 - 2:00p Where: Chickahominy Aquatics Association (Swim RVA North) 319 N. Wilkerson Rd. Richmond, VA Register Here! Expanding the Friends of YPB Circle Do you know someone who might want to join the YPB? Or just learn more about what we do? Encourage them to sign up for our RVA Friends of YPB Listserv. We will be continuing to share information regarding recruitment for the 2021-22 term as dates are set! Share the RVA Friends of YPB Listserv Upcoming Events Celebrating YPBirthdays Unsubscribe from this list