We are blooming with excitement!
Where in 'carnation' did March go? Spring has officially sprung and we are gearing up
for the last quarter of our 2021-22 term. We're ready to finish out strong!
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It's that time of year! Every April, we begin the process to bring new, driven young professionals onto our board. We will be conducting this year's recruitment in-person but happy to talk with prospective members virtually if preferred.

Our first event of our 2022 recruitment season will be on Tuesday, April 26. Join us for a happy hour at Hardywood Downtown to learn more about what it means to serve on the Special Olympics Young Professionals Board (Richmond Chapter)!
Apr 26
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Recruitment Happy Hour
Hardywood Downtown
Registration Required: https://forms.gle/3JFVtSVMfDTnwHA87
May 10
Tuesday, May 10 | 7:30 - 9:30 AM
Recruitment Coffee/Breakfast
SOVA HQ - 3212 Skipwith Rd, Unit 100, Richmond, VA
Registration Required:  https://forms.gle/3JFVtSVMfDTnwHA87
National Volunteer Week | April 17 - 23, 2022
Britt Falabella Headshot

National Volunteer Week is around the corner! Volunteerism is a core requirement and function of the Young Professionals Board (YPB). A long-time Special Olympics VA volunteer turned YPB member is Britt Falabella. Britt started volunteering with Special Olympics Virginia in 2009 after hearing Global Messenger, Will Daniel, give a speech at a University of Richmond basketball game. Britt took this call to action and became a partner player for softball, and later becoming a coach for soccer and basketball.
Read more about Britt's SOVA story
Thanks to Jersey Mike's for $20M Raised!
Hungry Special Olympics supporters, including the Special Olympics YPB, showed up across the country in droves to Jersey Mike's during their Month of Giving. Jersey Mike's donated 100% of sales in addition to a month-long donation collection, resulting in over $20 million raised for the Special Olympics USA Games. A HUGE thanks to Jersey Mike's for being so generous and supporting Special Olympics athletes across the country!
Committee Updates

Social Committee Update

We love some friendly competition here in the YPB! Another term means another March Madness bracket challenge and the winner this year is.... Kelly Kitchen!

Trailing behind Kelly, we had Catherine Sydnor in 2nd and Emily Bower in 3rd. 
Speaking of friendly competition, we're excited to see everyone on April 14 at SOVA HQ for an evening of games and snacks. Snacks will be potluck style and YPB members are encouraged to sign up to bring something here.

Volunteer Committee Update
This is NOT a drill! We're back with a volunteer opportunity on April 24 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. We'll be supporting the 2022 James River Regional Swim Meet at the new NOVA of Virginia Aquatics at Regency. There are plenty of volunteer spots available and you can sign up here: https://cerv.is/0218gWCLFfL

Fundraising Committee Update

Due to circumstances around Shamrock the Block's rescheduling, we have rescheduled the RVA Corporate Truck Pull. Please save the new date of June 25, 2022


Learn more 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 2022-23 term as dates are set!
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