(WNY News Now) – Ashville, N.Y. – Over 50 professionals gathered for a night of connection and collaboration, bridging generations and sparking future partnerships in the Jamestown area.
In a lively evening filled with food, music and fellowship, the Rotary Club of Jamestown and the Jamestown Young Professionals (JYP) came together on Monday night at Southern Tier Brewing Company for a successful networking event.
Bringing together more than 50 members from both organizations, the event provided a platform for established professionals of the Rotary Club to connect with the next generation of young leaders from JYP, fostering new relationships which promise to benefit the community.
Founded in 1919, the Rotary Club of Jamestown is a thriving organization of business and professional leaders, dedicated to the principle of “Service Above Self.” The club is deeply involved in the community, supporting local and international projects through both volunteer efforts and grant funding. With more than a century of service, the Rotary Club remains a bedrock institution in the Jamestown area.
“It was an absolute pleasure to welcome the Jamestown Young Professionals to this event,” said Marion Beckerink, President of the Rotary Club of Jamestown. “By connecting our members with the next generation of local leaders, we hope to inspire and mentor these young professionals as they continue to grow in their careers and civic engagement. Events like these create the partnerships that will strengthen our community for years to come.”
Though based in Jamestown, JYP is the only young professionals networking group operating in Chautauqua County. Its membership hails from all corners of the county, with its Planning Committee being comprised of individuals from the city of Jamestown as well as Lakewood, Bemus Point and as far north as Dunkirk and Fredonia.
JYP is powered by the United Ways of Chautauqua County, and the partnership makes sense – as United Way and JYP are working to cultivate the next generation of leaders who believe strongly in giving back to the community. JYP events are open to professionals of all ages to attend. The purpose of such networking events is to leverage the networks of established professionals with JYP’s membership for the betterment of the community at large.
Those who attended Monday’s “Fall Into Service” event at Southern Tier enjoyed craft beer, a buffet of food from the restaurant’s kitchen as well as music from the band Two Towns. The event succeeded in facilitating meaningful interactions between both seasoned and emerging professionals.
“This event truly embodies what JYP is all about—building connections that inspire positive change,” said Katie Castro, Director of Advancement for the United Ways of Chautauqua County. “It’s wonderful to see such enthusiastic participation and collaboration between these two groups.”
With the success of Monday night’s event, both organizations are looking forward to continued collaboration and opportunities for their members to make a meaningful impact on the community.
The Jamestown Young Professionals can be found online at Facebook.com/JamestownYoungProfessionals and Instagram.com/JamestownNYYoungProfessionals. For more information, email JYP at: JamestownYoungProfessionals@GMail.com.
The Rotary Club of Jamestown can be found online at Facebook.com/JamestownNYRotary and Instagram.com/Rotary_Jamestown_NY. For more information, visit JamestownNYRotary.com.
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