Each month, the Columbus Chamber will spotlight a local young professional or professional organization to showcase what they offer, how to get involved and when to check out their next event. For the month of July, CYP CLUB is featured.
When and why was CYP CLUB started?
The CYP CLUB was founded in July of 2005 as a way for local young professionals to meet new people, network for business, help the community, play on sports teams, and explore the Columbus area. We decided that we would not charge dues to become a member, allowing local young professionals the opportunity to feel welcome at events and comfortable with belonging to our organization. Close to four years and more than 7,500 members later, we are proud to still be a no-dues organization with a very active membership and events, activities, and athletics offered several times each week!
Why should I become a member?
At its heart, the CYP CLUB is about providing local young professionals and career-minded young adults with opportunities to connect with each other and the opportunities throughout the Columbus area. We promote career and business networking, social interaction, community service, local culture, and athletic participation. We hold a variety of events: some free, some with a fee to enter. The concept is simple: friendly, intelligent people coming together to make their lives and the lives of others better through all of the avenues listed above. If you are of the mindset that you don't enjoy making new friends, then it's likely you will not enjoy the CYP CLUB. But if you appreciate the value of developing friendship, giving back to the community, and networking with other young professionals, you will find the CYP CLUB to be the best place to enhance your circle of friends and contacts.
How do I become a member?
Membership in the CYP CLUB is FREE, and it is easy to join. Simply visit http://www.cypclub.com/join-the-cyp-club.html and fill out our Membership Application. Membership is available only to those over the age of 21 who live and/or work in the greater Columbus area. We do not share or sell any personal information to third parties or send junk mail to members. Rather, we use the membership application as a way to plan events and judge our effectiveness in spreading word about the CYP CLUB. Once your application is approved, we will add you to our member roster and start sending you information about our events and activities. We generally send Member E-mails on Mondays or Tuesdays, and usually once every week. Make sure your e-mail program is set up to receive mail from events@cypclub.com.
Tell me about your upcoming events.
Please visit www.cypclub.com/events for full event listings, details, and to register for upcoming CYP CLUB events:
Wednesday, July 8
Summer Wine Tasting #1
@ Camelot Cellars, 7-9pm
Thursday, July 9
Summer Wine Tasting #2
@ Camelot Cellars, 7-9pm
Friday, July 10
CYP CLUB Culture Series: “Go Wild for Opera!”
@ the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, 8pm
(Dinner/Drinks before the show @ Digger & Finch, 6pm)
Friday, July 24 - Saturday, July 25 - Sunday, July 26
Volunteering at the Jazz & Rib Fest
Volunteer opportunities at the Rib Judge’s area and VIP booth
Saturday, July 25
CYP CLUB Culture Series: The Grandview Hop
Check out the Hop with the CYP CLUB, details coming soon
Monday, July 27
CYP CLUB Member Dinner & New Member Orientation
Details coming soon, 6-8:30pm
Monday, July 27
Registration Deadline for CYP CLUB Golf Clinic Series II (Tuesdays @7pm)
Registration Deadline for CYP CLUB Golf Clinic Series II (Wednesdays @7pm)
Registration Deadline for CYP CLUB Golf Clinic Series II (Thursdays @7pm)
Registration Deadline for CYP CLUB Golf Clinic Series II (Sundays @3pm)
Friday, July 31
Dublin Irish Festival Tent Party with the CYP CLUB
@ Coffman Park, 5pm-midnight
July TBA
CYP CLUB Culture Series: “Rent”
@ Columbus Children’s Theatre, 7:30pm
(Pre-show meet-up @ Callahan's Pub, 6-7:30pm)
Saturday, August 1
CYP CLUB Culture Series: Picnic with the Pops: “OSU Marching Band”
on the grass @ the Chemical Abstracts Service lawn, 6pm
Tuesday, August 4
August Speaker Breakfast with Andrea Applegate from the Columbus Chamber
@ Champps Lennox, 7:30-9am
Friday, August 7
CYP CLUB Culture Series: CAPA Summer Movie Series: “Dirty Dancing”
@ the Ohio Theatre, 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 12
Volunteer Info Fair 2009
@ the Hilton Columbus at Easton, 4:30-8:30pm
Thursday, August 13
CYP CLUB Culture Series: Available Light Theatre's “Church”
@ the Riffe Center Studio Two Theatre, 8-10pm
Saturday, August 29
CYP CLUB Culture Series: The Grandview Hop
Check out the Hop with the CYP CLUB, details coming soon
August TBA
CYP CLUB Culture Series: Shakespeare in the Park: “The Tempest”
@ Schiller Park in German Village, 8pm
August TBA
CYP CLUB Culture Series: Shakespeare in the Park: “As You Like It”
@ Schiller Park in German Village, 8pm
Tuesday, September 1
September Speaker Breakfast with Cleve Ricksecker, Executive Director of Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts
@ Champps Lennox, 7:30-9am
Thursday, September 24
CYP CLUB Culture Series: Available Light Theatre’s “Killadelphia”
@ Junctionview Studios, 8-10pm
Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4
CYP CLUB White Water Rafting Trip
Camping and Rafting in Fayetteville, West Virginia
Visit www.cypclub.com for more details or to register for upcoming events.
What are some successes or cool facts about CYP CLUB?
Founded in 2005, the CYP CLUB has grown to become the largest YP organization in Columbus, the largest in Ohio, and about the fifth largest in the entire United States – with more than 7,500 members! In February 2009, Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman issued a proclamation naming February 4th as “CYP CLUB Day” in the city of Columbus. The CYP CLUB hosts more than 150 unique events each year, in addition to offering ongoing volunteer opportunities and assistance with great local events such as the Arnold Fitness Classic, Jazz & Rib Fest, Slice of Columbus, and the YP Toy Drive for Kids. One of our biggest events – A Date 2 Remember, held in late January/early February – is a combination charity date auction and fashion show that has raised more than $40,000 for charity in the two years we have presented it, with an attendance of 700+ each year. Another one of our larger philanthropic events is the Volunteer Info Fair – a casual, networking expo event offering attendees a unique opportunity to connect with dozens of local non-profit organizations and their representatives, as we raise awareness of volunteerism among our members and the entire YP community of central Ohio. Several CYP CLUB members have been asked to serve on non-profit boards as a result of the VIF, and the event continues to grow each year. The CYP CLUB also offers 14 different sports through athletic leagues and ongoing tournaments throughout the year – including sand volleyball, kickball, bowling, and softball. We just added a golf clinic series and a biking club based on member feedback. In the four years we have existed we have helped bring in tens of thousands of dollars in donations, raised awareness, and created volunteer opportunities for dozens of local non-profit organizations. The CYP CLUB has hosted an annual Caribbean Cruise for members since 2008 and is adding white water rafting, skiing, and other local trips to our travel excursions for members. A new CYP CLUB Culture Series has aligned the CYP CLUB with more than a dozen local arts organizations such as CAPA, BalletMet, Opera Columbus, and Experience Columbus, just to name a few – to heighten the awareness of the arts among YPs throughout Columbus. The CYP CLUB’s networking/professional development offerings have showcased/hosted Cameron Mitchell, President/Founder of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants; Tanny Crane, CEO of The Crane Group; Donna James, former EVP at Nationwide Financial Services; Don DePerro, Publisher of Columbus BusinessFirst; Dave Sceva, Ohio President of US Bank; Doug Kridler, CEO of The Columbus Foundation; Phil Urban, President/CEO of Grange Insurance; Andrea Applegate of the Columbus Chamber; Scott Steinecker, President of PromoWest Pavilion; Jane Grote Abell, President of Donatos Pizza; Charles Penzone, Owner of Charles Penzone Salons; and countless other local executives and business leaders. There truly is something for everyone in the CYP CLUB!
Where can I go to learn more information?
Please visit our website at www.cypclub.com or email a member of the CYP CLUB Leadership Team at leadership@cypclub.com for more information. Events are held quite frequently, and are always listed at www.cypclub.com/events. We hope to see you at a CYP CLUB function soon!
This is a great club to be involved in and it show cases so much for the youth to take part in, I think that many more places around should have something similar in place for its youth in order to give back to the community, as well to better themselves. There was really a lot on the plate at that time I hope that this club is still running at full speed ahead.
Posted by: Brenda | Trade Marks | April 19, 2010 at 02:28 AM