“Connect With” GenNext and other YP Groups
If there is one thing I have learned from my six years in St. Louis, it’s that this is a relationship town. It’s a lot about how you know. And, well, I need to know more people. Chances are, unless your name is Jennifer Estes or Scott Lapp, you do too. Thankfully this October you get the chance to get to know people in the know.
On October 1, the Connect With initiative is kicking off its annual month of activities. Connect With is a collaboration of nearly 40 young professionals organizations aimed at showing all that St. Louis has to offer. The initiative highlights all the interesting and unique facets of St. Louis, whether it is arts and culture, community service, diversity initiatives, professional development or networking.
GenNext has been a part of Connect With from the beginning and it has been a wonderful experience. We have been connected to many great volunteers and friends. And while I’d like to think GenNext is the only group you need to be a part of, the reality is there are a lot of great organizations in St. Louis.
I’m proud to be a part of many of them and have found out a lot about my community and myself through my participation with some of these organizations. If you have an interest in art or science or if you want to get more involved with your local zoo, this a great opportunity to find out more about these groups.
Of course I couldn’t have a GenNext post without telling you all the wonderful stuff we have planned for October (and beyond). We have some great service projects at places such as the Crisis Nursery and Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club. And we also have two great leadership lunches coming up (Dick Fleming and Hugh Grant!). If you haven’t been to a GenNext event in awhile or (heaven forbid) you have never been to a GenNext project now is a great time to get involved. Just find the event you want to attend on our calendar, and RSVP to gennext@stl.unitedway.org.
The Connect With kick-off is on Wednesday, October 1 at Skybox. Please stop by the GenNext table to get more information on upcoming events or just say hi. While you are there check out what else is going on in your community. If you can’t make it that night you can view a complete list of events at www.connectwithstl.com.
Hope to see you Wednesday.