YEP Hosts Successful Pickleball Tournament: Young professionals gathered for a pickleball tournament at Gannon University on Sunday. Hosted by the Young Erie Professionals (YEP), this event marked the organization’s first gathering of the year, inviting members and non-members to connect and compete in a friendly atmosphere.
Building Community Through Sports
The tournament aimed to foster relationships among young professionals in the Erie area. Participants enjoyed the chance to meet new people while engaging in an active and fun sport.
The event showcased the organization’s commitment to creating a vibrant community. Harland Ashby, the newly elected president of YEP, expressed optimism for the year ahead.
“YEP or Young Erie Professionals is an organization we started back in 2002 by two individuals who were looking to help retain young professionals in the Erie area, so our mission at Young Erie Professionals is to attract, develop and retain young Erie professionals to stay in the Erie County area.” – (Harland Ashby)
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Looking ahead, Ashby announced plans for more events to enhance member engagement. He encouraged those interested in joining YEP to attend an upcoming town hall meeting at Penn State Behrend on January 14 at 6 p.m.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the organization and how they can get involved.
YEP continues to focus on activities that build connections and support the local professional community. With more events planned, the organization aims to attract even more young professionals to its network.
News in Brief: YEP Hosts Successful Pickleball Tournament
Young Erie Professionals (YEP) hosted a pickleball tournament at Gannon University, marking their first event of the year. The tournament aimed to foster community among young professionals in Erie.
YEP President Harland Ashby expressed optimism for future events, including a town hall meeting on January 14 at Penn State Behrend, encouraging newcomers to engage with the organization and its mission.
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