YMCA Professional Network (YPN) is a professional development network that all YMCA staff are part of.
YPN gives Y staff the chance to benefit from increased peer-to-peer learning opportunities, strengthened leadership and professional development, and expanded networking opportunities.
CAREER SUPPORT:
Connect with hundreds of YMCA professionals in your local area, your region or nationally through Peer Communities.
NEWSLETTER/ COMMUNICATIONS:
Fall 2019 YPN Newsletter click here.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Chapter events, eLearnings, Leadership model support, New Y Leaders program.
YPN PRIME:
Prime membership is FREE and includes discounts on YPN events, leadership positions in local chapters and access to Emergency Assistance Funding.
PEER COMMUNITIES:
Peer Communities are groups of staff who come together around a shared interest in or affinity with a particular membership, program, or service area. Click here for the Peer Community page.
YPN CHAPTER 41 LEADERSHIP
Chapter President: Aaron Schmidt, Kettle Moraine YMCA, aschmidt@kmymca.org
Peer Community Statewide Chair: JJ Raflik, Fond du Lac YMCA, jraflik@fdlymca.org
Membership/Communications Chair: Jennie Melde, La Crosse YMCA, jmelde@laxymca.org
Professional Development: Angie Bolson, Northern Rock County YMCA, abolson@ymcajanesville.org
Treasurer: Katie Martinelli, YMCA of Dane County, katie.martinelli@ymcadanecounty.org
State Alliance Liaison: Julia Wohlt, Regional Alliance, jwohlt@uppermidwest.org
Member At Large: Sally Glennon, Woodson YMCA, sglennon@woodson.com
YPN Chapter 41 Leadership
Chapter President: Shannon Rierson, YMCA of the North, shannon.rierson@ymcamn.org