Calling all runners, walkers, skippers and jumpers!

We need you for the Inaugural Smoothie King 5K Fool’s Run. This event is organized by and benefitting VAYP!

The 5k will start at 7:30am at Maxine Barritt Park-1800 Harbor Drive South. Registration opens at 6:30am. After the 5K we will have free food, drinks and entertainment followed by an awards ceremony awarding all ages.

The cost is $20 if you register before March 21, click here to view and print the registration form,Smoothie King 5K Fools Run 2012 Registration Form

You can also register and pay online at www.active.com, search for Smoothie King 5k.

Huge thank you to our sponsors:

Title Sponsor:

Smoothie King

King Sponsors:

Gulf Coast Medical Group

Venice Regional Medical Center

Venice Magazine

The Venice Gondolier Sun

Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine

Queen Sponsor:

Janis Fawn

Jester Sponsors:

AAMCO Transmissions of Venice

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing/Budweiser

Puttin of the Ritz Salon

Venice Nokomis Rotary Club

Now is the time to join VAYP!

Annual cost of membership is $50 for VACC members and $65 for non-VACC members.

There are 3 free incentives you will receive while joining during this time: a free tabletop at any 2012 mixer, a free entry into a 2012 Lunch & Learn, 4 free tickets to a VACC Business after Five. Total incentives valued at $70!

VAYP members, for every new member that you sponsor you will receive $5 off your membership dues for 2013 year.

Click here to download flyer,VAYP 2012 Membership Drive Flyer & App

VAYP Lunch & Learn at Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

“Institute of the Ages & Impact of area Young Professionals”

Presented by Tim Dutton, Executive Director of SCOPE

This is a unique organization that is predicting one of the largest demographic shifts, not only in our community, but throughout our nation. Cost of the lunch is $5 for VAYP and VACC members and $10 for non-members. Cash or check paid at the door day of event. RSVP’s are required to Michelle Ryan at mry…@venicechamber.com or 488-2236.Event runs from 11:45am-1pm at VACC. Lunch provided.

We have something for all young professionals! If you enjoy professional development events, networking, volunteer and social opportunities for members and their families, VAYP is your organization! Annual membership is $50 for chamber members and $65 for non-members. Applications are available under the Membership tab, Join VAYP! VAYP has over 150 members and 4 committees to get involved in. We have several events throughout each month and always have our monthly mixer on the 2nd Thursday of the month. To see where those mixers are and other events go to the Events tab!