Muncie Young Professionals Group http://www.muncieypg.com MYPG :: Muncie & Delaware County, Indiana Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:23:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Ball Brothers History Tour http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/ball-brothers-history-tour/ http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/ball-brothers-history-tour/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:23:17 +0000 admin http://www.muncieypg.com/?p=970 Minnetrista is offering a driving tour that covers the history of the Ball Brothers in Muncie, for members of MYPG.

Date: September 15

Time: 5:30pm

Location: Minnetrista

RSVP: September 13 to Tom Reeve at: trilliophile@gmail.com

]]> http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/ball-brothers-history-tour/feed/ 0 Feeling a little dull? Sharpen your palate at these two tasty wine events in September. http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/downtown-wind-down-4/ http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/downtown-wind-down-4/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:48:10 +0000 admin http://www.muncieypg.com/?p=957
(Correction: September’s First Thursday is a wine tasting event, not Smarty Pants Trivia. Details below)

Thursday, September 2, 6 pm:

The Fickle Peach will offer a wine and cheese tasting for only $5! Sample an assortment of delicious wines, then buy a bottle of your favorite at a great discount. Then take a stroll downtown for the first Thursday ArtsWalk!

Wednesday, September 8, 5:30-7:30 pm:
We’re partnering with Minnetrista for the next After 5 event! Muncie’s own Tonne Winery will be pouring the good stuff for us. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and tasting from the chefs at the Muncie chapter of the American Culinary Federation.  The cost for this event is $10 and reservations must be made by calling (765) 213-3549 or emailing swiles [at] minnetrista [dot] net.

New to MYPG?  Questions?  We would love to hear from you!  Send Sharm an email: SMKnecht [at] gmail [dot] com

Check out a few pictures from a previous wine tasting.

wine glasses clinkingAfter 5 at Minnetrista

Cheers! Wine has powerful anti-oxidants, so it's a health food.

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DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORM:
ATHENA Young Professional Award Nomination Form 2010

ATHENA Young Professional Nominees should meet each of the following criteria:

  • The individual is an emerging leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her/his business or profession.
  • The individual provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in the community.
  • The individual clearly serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally.

ABOUT:
Women in Business Unlimited is the local host organization for the ATHENA Award Program. The program celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of our community and recognizes those who support them.

]]> http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/athena-young-professional-award/feed/ 0 Bump, Set, Spike your way into fun with MYPG! http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/bump-set-spike-your-way-into-fun-with-mypg/ http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/bump-set-spike-your-way-into-fun-with-mypg/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:53:30 +0000 admin http://www.muncieypg.com/?p=943 This is a call out to find anyone interested in participating on a coed volleyball league through the YMCA.  Games are scheduled 1 night per week beginning Sept. 7, cost to join would be around $25.  All levels are accepted.  Please e-mail Sharm at SMKnecht@gmail.com

]]> http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/bump-set-spike-your-way-into-fun-with-mypg/feed/ 0 Picnic and Pops with MYPG on the Minnetrista lawn http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/picnic-and-pops-with-mypg-on-the-minnetrista-lawn/ http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/picnic-and-pops-with-mypg-on-the-minnetrista-lawn/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:50:58 +0000 admin http://www.muncieypg.com/?p=940 Bring a blanket or chair, beverage (alcohol IS permitted), and your favorite dish or snack to share.  Performances begin at 6:30pm on Wednesday, August 25 with the Magic City Music Men, Ancient Arts Studio and Minnetrista Theater Preserves. The Muncie Symphony Orchestra will wrap up the circus themed evening.

Look for the balloons and signs to find us!

New to the group? E-mail and let us so we can be on the lookout for you.  SMKnecht@gmail.com

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Did you know there is a winery in Muncie? Tonne (rhymes with sunny) Winery will be offering samples of their delicious, local wine for the next After 5 at Minnetrista event! Chefs from the Muncie chapter of the American Culinary Federation will do a cooking demonstration and serve nibbly-dibblies to go with the wine tastings. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to go local, meet with friends, and relax in the courtyard.

When: Wednesday, September 8; 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
RSVP: Call or email Minnetrista

Must be 21 to attend.

PS. Check out the last After 5 event on Flickr for a good laugh!

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Your job will entail ticket sales and representing MYPG with a smile.

Your reward is free admission to RibFest.

Please e-mail Sharm if you are available to help out.  SMKnecht@gmail.com

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When: Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5 p.m.

Where: The Fickle Peach, 117 E. Charles St.

Cost: Free

]]> http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/08/downtown-wind-down-3/feed/ 0 RibFest Needs MYPG Volunteers! http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/07/ribfest-needs-mypg-volunteers/ http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/07/ribfest-needs-mypg-volunteers/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:40:35 +0000 admin http://www.muncieypg.com/?p=903 RibFest: Saturday, August 7, 2-4pm or 4-6 pm

MYPG will be manning 2 gates at RibFest — taking money, stamping hands, answering questions (an FAQ sheet will be provided).
It’ll be a 2-hour shift with another MYPG’er at the same gate.  We need a total of 8 volunteers, but will definitely take more if there
is interest.

Please RSVP to Sharm at: SMKnecht@gmail.com and you will also receive free admission (normally $5) for their volunteer work.
Saturday RibFest runs noon to 10 pm with live bands on three stages until 5pm.

]]> http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/07/ribfest-needs-mypg-volunteers/feed/ 0 Professional Development Opportunity http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/07/professional-development-opportunity/ http://www.muncieypg.com/2010/07/professional-development-opportunity/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:15:58 +0000 admin http://www.muncieypg.com/?p=899 Are you looking to get more involved in your community? Unsure where to start?

Look no further. Converge 2010 hosted by LEAD-ECI is your answer.

When: July 27, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Muncie IN

To Register: Visit www.convergeeci.com

Cost: Free! But you must pre-register!

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