Time Commitment

Each committee member serves a two-year term. The committee meets bi-monthly for approximately one hour. Additional meetings as needed, for a large event etc. Meetings will be in-person and virtual pending on each month.  Committee work in between meetings, including member outreach and event planning, varies between an additional 1-2 hours.

Each committee member shall serve a term of two (2) years. Members may serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms, for a total of four (4) years. After serving two consecutive terms, a committee member must take a mandatory break of one (1) year before being eligible to serve on the committee again. After the first term of two (2) years, committee members will have a check-in with the chair/liaison to discuss moving forward with a following term of two (2) years.

Term Start and End Dates: Each term shall begin and end on the evening of the annual YP Awards. The transition of committee roles and responsibilities shall occur at this time.

Exception: If a committee member is elected as the committee chair, they may serve an additional two (2) year term as chair immediately following their initial term, regardless of the one-year break requirement. Following the completion of their term as chair, the mandatory one (1) year break will apply before they are eligible to serve on the committee again.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to achieve the vision and mission of the La Crosse Area Young Professionals through achieving goals that align with the Chamber’s strategic initiatives.
• Adhere to the fiscal responsibility policies and general guidelines for the Young Professionals group that align with the Chamber’s policies.
• Assist in scheduling speakers, securing venues, planning programs and events, and launching initiatives to advance the identified goals and vision of this group.
• Identify and recruit new Young Professionals members.
• Take an active role in welcoming and connecting newer YPs to those in the area to build relationships, share resources, and create community.                                    
• Serve as leaders to their peers.                                            
• Identify and recruit possible additions to the Young Professionals committee whose strengths align with the identified needs of the Young Professionals group.
• Communicate openly with the Staff Liaison and Board Liaison to keep them informed of Young Professionals events, dynamics, challenges, and opportunities.                            
• Serve as leaders to your peers by acting in ways you want to be modeled – extending personal invites to new members, regularly attending both Young Professional and Chamber events, and conducting yourself as an ethical leader in your dealings related to the committee and beyond.
• Meet the following:
  • Attendance at a minimum of ~75% of Young Professional Committee meetings per year (5 of 6 bi-monthly meetings per year, this changes if we are meeting monthly as needed)
  • Participation in at least 50% of all Young Professional events (there are ~24/year total)
  • Attend at least 3 La Crosse Area Chamber events (Business After Hours, etc.)
  • A running record will be kept to ensure requirements are upheld

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization *

Member Status *

Are you / is your company a current member of the La Crosse Area Chamber? We will only accept individuals who are members of the La Crosse Chamber.

Job Title *

Email *

Phone *

Your Why *

Why do you want to be a YP Committee member?

Contributions

What specific skills, experiences, or perspectives do you bring that would help you contribute to the committee's work? 

Current Engagement *

In what ways do you currently engage with the La Crosse community, La Crosse Chamber, or the Young Professionals group?

Welcoming New YP's

How would you help welcome and engage new members of the Young Professionals group?

New Ideas

Do you have any ideas or initiatives you would like to propose to the Young Professionals group?

Notes

Anything else you want us to know?

Employer Approval *

I have approval from my boss/employer to become a YP Committee member.  (This is required as being an YP Committee member requires involvement during working hours).

Acknowledgement *

I understand that by hitting "submit" I understand the requirements of the YP Committee: 1) Attendance at a minimum of ~75% of Young Professional Committee meetings per year (bi-monthly meetings, this changes if we are meeting monthly as needed) 2) Participation in at least 50% of all Young Professional events (~24 per year) 3) Attend at least 3 La Crosse Area Chamber events per year (Business After Hours, etc.)