Brian Laraway, President of the Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club, spoke to the club about how this organization was started. In July 2003, a group of 15 charter members started this organization for the younger professionals in the Valley. Their Mission Statement reads: "the Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club is a resource that united our young citizens throughout the Mahoning Valley by providing a network of social, educational and charitable opportunities that encourage growth and lifelong commitment to our community." From this group, the 40 under 40 awards were started and has been extremely successful in honoring the accomplishments of local young professionals and encouraging collaboration throughout the Mahoning Valley.
PRESIDENT Karl opened his last meeting as President and called on Gary Reel to give the Invocation, Pledge and he also led us in singing, "God Bless America."
Guests: Leanna Mathes visited for the third time. Leanna is with American National Insurance. Hugh Connolly, manager at 1st Place Bank Canfield also visited.
Melissa led us in singing "Smile, Sing a Song"...and that we tried to do.
JULY 4th: Michael Cafaro reported that although this is not our year to help organize the parade, he was asked if we could lend a hand to the Optimists as they do not have enough members. Please meet at the Rulli's parking lot around noon if you would like to help. Canfield is doing the float this year to promote the free 4th of July fireworks they are sponsoring. Greg Greenwood is donating a Hummer for which we will have a banner/sign to advertise our club. We need drivers: one to get the float from the Canfield Club and one to drive in the parade. We also need some volunteers for this project.
THERE WILL BE NO MEETING THE 3RD OF JULY.
JUNE 28: President's Party at Barry Dingles at 1601 S. Raccoon Road in Austintown. Call Gary if you are coming and have not signed up. NO TIES PLEASE.
FELLOWSHIP: Hillary fined anyone who has not done two service projects so far this year.
RAFFLE: Our guest, Hugh Conley, won the little one but lost the big queen.
PROGRAM: Our own, Brian Laraway, President of the Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club spoke to the club about how this organization was started.