Young Emerging Leaders
Submitted by Shayne McKinney on May 9, 2008 - 8:11am.The Young Emerging Leaders of the Greater Fort Smith Region (YEL) seeks to provide an outlet for networking, leadership development, and community involvement among the emerging professional demographic in the Greater Fort Smith Region. YEL connects the youthful and seasoned business community to strengthen the resources available in our region.
Fort Smith Classic Pre-Party
Submitted by Brook Lang on April 23, 2008 - 12:45pm.May 8 2008 - 5:30pm
May 8 2008 - 7:35pm
Fort Smith Classic YEL Pre-Party
Holiday Inn City Center
Thursday, May 8
5:30 - 7:00 (YEL Event)
$10.00 - Food and Drinks
Music by The Dempsey's begin at 7:00 and doors open to the public
RSVP by Monday, May 5 to rsvp@yelfortsmith.org.
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UA Fort Smith taskforce seeks YEL members input!
Submitted by Kerri Barnes on April 4, 2008 - 8:09pm.The Public Engagement and Service Taskforce for the UA Fort Smith campus strategic planning is currently working to survey various populations about UA Fort Smith's distinctiveness in regards to public engagement and service. They would love solid input from the 21-40 age group (YEL)
Please email: straplan@uafortsmith.edu with your responses.
1. What is your career field (i.e. banking, real estate, education,etc.) and you age range (21-25, 26-31, or 32-40)?
2. What is or should be the role of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) in the community?
3. What additional services should UAFS provide for the community?
4. What can UAFS contribute to economic development?
2008 Regional Air Show needs your help!
Submitted by Kerri Barnes on March 25, 2008 - 4:10pm.The 188th Fighter Wing, as well as, the Fort Chaffee Community Council are hard at work, in preparation for the 2008 show featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds. The show dates are May 17 & 18.
Members of the 188th/Fort Chaffee Community Council are knocking on doors, raising money for the civilian acts that will round out the air show. Not for donations, but for corporate chalets, sponsorships, and official air show program ad placements.
YEL Spotlight member : Mark Lloyd
Submitted by Kerri Barnes on March 25, 2008 - 2:28pm.This month's spotlight is shined on YEL member, Mark Lloyd.
Mark Lloyd is the Director of Admission at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. He has worked in higher education for nearly 10 years. He started his higher education career at Missouri Southern State University where he served as an admissions representative from 1999-2007.
Mark is an active member of YEL, he is currently involved in the Networking Council, the Membership Council, and the Economic and Professional Development Council. He is also involved in the community, serving as a mentor at the Stephens Boys and Girls Club.
