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DYP Tree Planting with The Greening of Detroit
After Work Mixer at Centaur Bar Gallery by Annistique Photography
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DETROIT'S NEW MAYOR: DAVE BING
Former NBA star and Detroit businessman Dave Bing has won the special general election to complete the mayoral term that ends on December 31, 2009. Get to know more about the new mayor's views on important city issues by viewing video highlights from DYP's recent young voter town hall meetings. VIDEO: Dave Bing Discusses Detroit Public Schools
Click here to watch more Young Voter Town Hall Meeting highlights.
THE 2009 DYP VANGUARD AWARDS
Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) brought together movers and shakers from Detroit's business, civic and political communities on March 5th to honor 10 remarkable innovators and changemakers at the 2009 Vanguard Awards. This annual affair was established to recognize and celebrate outstanding Detroiters who have distinguished themselves through professional leadership and service to their community. Presented by Ambassador Magazine and hosted by Charles Pugh, the sold-out event took place at the historic Cliff Bell's jazz restaurant in Downtown Detroit.
Click here to view the 2009 DYP Vanguard Awards photo gallery.
Special thanks to BB Trophy & Awards, DJ powdrblu, Urban Organic, Crush Media Group, and Cliff Bell's for their support.
Meet the winners of our 2009 Vanguard Awards.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY JUNE 12
H osted by Detroit Young Professionals & American Cancer Society7:00pm - 10:00pm BlackFinn 530 S. Main St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 (map)Contact: john.nechiporchik@detroityoungprofessionals.org or robin.dillard@detroityoungprofessionals.org
Detroit Young Professionals in partnership with the Associate Baron's Council cordially invites you to attend a fundraiser mixer.
For just $10.00 attendees will receive appetizers (wings, quesadillas, and sliders) as well as discounted drinks. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Associate Barron's Council.
For more information, email john.nechiporchik@detroityoungprofessionals.org or robin.dillard@detroityoungprofessionals.org.
SATURDAY JUNE 13 & SUNDAY JUNE 14 12:00pm - 5:00pm
DYP Red Bull Air Race Viewing Parties
Contact: Alison Nowinski (313) 567-6700
Join Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) at Andiamo Detroit Riverfront for our Red Bull Air Race World Championship viewing parties! The action will take place over the Detroit River between the beautiful Windsor and Detroit city skylines on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th.
The Red Bull Air Race Championship features the world's best race pilots in a motor sports competition that combines speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air-filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230 MPH, while withstanding forces of up to 12 G!
Spectacular backdrops and jaw-dropping flying guarantee that you'll be glued to the action as you witness the most innovative and exciting motorsport competition in the world! Attendees will have the best view of the event from the riverfront. Giant screens capturing stunning images from on-plane cameras and an amazing sound system will make everyone feel like they're a part of the race! Food and beverage concessions will also be available on-site at the Wintergarden Café.
For more information and to purchase pre-sale tickets, please call Alison Nowinski at (313) 567-6700 and ask about the DYP Red Bull Air Race Viewing Parties. Schedule and pricing are as follows: SATURDAY June 13th | QUALIFYING: $20.00 at the door or $15.00 pre-sale. 12:30pm: Pre-Show, Side Acts 1:00pm: QUALIFYING STARTS 2:00pm: Qualifying 1 3:45pm: Qualifying 2 4:45pm: Results, Summary, Interviews, Highlights of the Day SUNDAY June 14th | RACE DAY: $25.00 at the door or $20.00 pre-sale. 12:00pm: Pre-Show, Side Acts 1:00pm: RACE STARTS 1:00pm: Wild Card Session 2:00pm: Top 12 2:30pm: Super 8 3:15pm: Final 4 3:55pm: Award Ceremony 4:15pm: Results, Summary, Interviews, Highlights of the Day
SUNDAY JUNE 14
Come learn more about DYP, meet cool people and find out ways to get involved!
To RSVP, email volunteer@detroityoungprofessionals.org .
THURSDAY JUNE 18 6:00pm - Until Fifth Avenue - Royal Oak 215 W. Fifth St., Royal Oak, MI 48067 (map) Contact: tiffani.lee@detroityoungprofessionals.org
Join DYP at Fifth Avenue - Royal Oak inside the main bar and charming billiard lounge. Enjoy a laid back atmosphere, drink specials and a game of billiards. The evening begins in the main bar (downstairs) and continues in the billiard lounge (upstairs) at 8 p.m. Casual attire.
For more information, email tiffani.lee@detroityoungprofessionals.org .
FRIDAY AUGUST 7
Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) and the Associate Baron's Council would like to introduce another outstanding event for this summer. August 7th, we will heading to Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins game. As it looks right now, we're going to be in the thick of a Pennant race. For more information, email john.nechiporchik@detroityoungprofessionals.org or robin.dillard@detroityoungprofessionals.org.
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ABOUT DETROIT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (DYP)
Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) is a regional nonprofit organization that provides professional development, social networking and civic engagement opportunities. We are dedicated to making metro Detroit a better place and developing our region's next generation of leaders.
For more information, contact info@detroityoungprofessionals.org.
For a list of our previous projects, click here.
Meet the winners of our 2009 Vanguard Awards.
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