Detroit Lakes Young Professionals

Mission

"To further develop the lives of young community minded professionals in the lakes area through networking and social events."

Goals & Objectives

1) Goal: To meet other young professioanls in the community and to educate and inform one another as to our different businesses and industries. We will meet this goal by attending meetings, socials, events, volunteering, and networking.

2) Goal: To have contacts for referrals. We will meet this goal by establishing a directory of referrals and by networking.

3) Goal: To be a positive presence at the businesses and facilities that we visit. We will meet this goal by maintaining a positive attitude and influencing others to do the same.

4) Goal: To establish a permanent group that will continue to attract new young professionals into the future while socializing with other people within the same age group. We will meet this goal by encouraging potential new members to attend socials and be involved within the business community.

DLYP Executive Board

President: Josh Hochgraber - Marco, Inc.

President - Elect: Amy Jacobson - Lakeshirts

VP of Education: Kyle Archbold - St. Mary's Innovis Health

VP of Events: Jon Smith - Frazee Community

VP of Administration & Finance: Becky Sletto - Chamber Staff

Co-VP of Membership: Michele Beck - Aflac Insurance and Alver Leighton - Leighton Broadcasting

VP of Public Relations: Ashley Drewes - DL Newspapers

Upcoming Events

The DLYP meets regularily on the third Thursday of each month. Luncheons run from 12-1 pm  and social events run from 5:30 - 7 pm. All meetings are held at various Chamber businesses and/or organizations. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change.

February 18:                                                                                                                                                   12 - 1 pm Luncheon at El Metate                                                                                                                 5:30  pm Social at The Speak Easy           

March 18:                                                                                                                                                       12 - 1 pm Luncheon with Coldwell Banker                                                                                               5:30  pm Social at Lakeside       

April 15:                                                                                                                                                          12 - 1 pm Luncheon at Lakes Brewed Awakening                                                                             5:30 pm Social at the Holiday Inn on the Lake       

May 20:                                                                                                                                                           12 - 1 pm Luncheon with Wells Fargo Bank                                                                                     5:30 pm Social at Zorbaz    

June 17:                                                                                                                                                         12 - 1 pm Luncheon at The Social Cup                                                                                               5:30 pm social at the Detroit Lakes Country Club       

July 15:                                                                                                                                                           12 - 1 pm Brown Bag Luncheon in the Park                                                                                      Social Pontoon Trip on Detroit Lake                      

 

 Membership Application

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Detroit Lakes Young Professionals, please download the application here!