Comments for Mixed Media http://mixmed.com Printing, Design, Websites Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:51:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on The Problem with Exclusive Networking Groups by John C. http://mixmed.com/problem-with-exclusive-networking-groups/comment-page-1#comment-352 John C. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:51:41 +0000 http://mixmed.com/?p=1259#comment-352 I do agree, even without "rules" the name of the YPC will be an unfortunate deterrent to anyone that considers themselves not young. If you, or any of your associates are interested in meeting the group, we are having a 2nd Birthday Party at Putt-Putt this coming week. Details at www.ypcnassau.com I'll try to make sure and note the same to Carol,thanks! I do agree, even without “rules” the name of the YPC will be an unfortunate deterrent to anyone that considers themselves not young.

If you, or any of your associates are interested in meeting the group, we are having a 2nd Birthday Party at Putt-Putt this coming week. Details at http://www.ypcnassau.com

I’ll try to make sure and note the same to Carol,thanks!

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Like I’d have time to be in ANOTHER group… I just applied for Leadership Nassau!

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]]> Comment on The Problem with Exclusive Networking Groups by Suzanne Batchelor http://mixmed.com/problem-with-exclusive-networking-groups/comment-page-1#comment-347 Suzanne Batchelor Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:39:36 +0000 http://mixmed.com/?p=1259#comment-347 John, thanks for explaining further. After re-reading, I finally get it....about the focus of professional development. But I just want to point out to you that since SO MANY people take it as an age limit thing, perhaps there is a misunderstanding (hence miscommunication) about the premise for the group. Maybe the name, maybe by specifying age at all. I feel that you could call it the Young Professional Council of Nassau County while not mentioning ages...maybe just stating it mission as nuturing the development of young profressionals.....anyway...I am just giving you feedback from what is PERCEIVED. To change the uncomfortable perception or misunderstanding dealing with the age thing (if you really do want all ages to feel free to participate) you might want to consider adjusting the message. That might be the title - with a tagline like "Helping Young Professionals of Nassau County Grow" or something like that (just an example...not suggesting that exactly.) And I am just thinking, I would love to help young professionals. I always had so many questions for the elder groups for advice during my rise up my ladder to get through the glass ceiling.....so I think it is lovely that that is the focus. I can see you writing up a flyer "Calling all elder business statesmen and woman 40++++ Want your participation in our new YPC group, focused on blah, blah, blah and invite you to participate, share your business lessons, etc. etc. just thinking out loud...good luck with it. invite Carol Zeff and Maria...her partner over at Madie's retreat...they want to go.... John, thanks for explaining further. After re-reading, I finally get it….about the focus of professional development. But I just want to point out to you that since SO MANY people take it as an age limit thing, perhaps there is a misunderstanding (hence miscommunication) about the premise for the group. Maybe the name, maybe by specifying age at all. I feel that you could call it the Young Professional Council of Nassau County while not mentioning ages…maybe just stating it mission as nuturing the development of young profressionals…..anyway…I am just giving you feedback from what is PERCEIVED. To change the uncomfortable perception or misunderstanding dealing with the age thing (if you really do want all ages to feel free to participate) you might want to consider adjusting the message. That might be the title – with a tagline like “Helping Young Professionals of Nassau County Grow” or something like that (just an example…not suggesting that exactly.)

And I am just thinking, I would love to help young professionals. I always had so many questions for the elder groups for advice during my rise up my ladder to get through the glass ceiling…..so I think it is lovely that that is the focus.

I can see you writing up a flyer “Calling all elder business statesmen and woman 40++++ Want your participation in our new YPC group, focused on blah, blah, blah and invite you to participate, share your business lessons, etc. etc.

just thinking out loud…good luck with it. invite Carol Zeff and Maria…her partner over at Madie’s retreat…they want to go….

]]> Comment on The Problem with Exclusive Networking Groups by Jan M. McCray Flemmons, Esq. http://mixmed.com/problem-with-exclusive-networking-groups/comment-page-1#comment-346 Jan M. McCray Flemmons, Esq. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:44:53 +0000 http://mixmed.com/?p=1259#comment-346 WoW! This blog has generated alot of interest, both online and offline. The topic has been making the rounds in my conversation this week and I've heard interesting points all around. As for the YPC (disclaimer: I am on the Board with John and others), I believe it will always focus on those individuals 21-40. Because the focus is 21-40, doesn't mean that it's anti-41+. Just because an organization is pro something, doesn't necessarily mean that it is anti- the opposite. There is a need in our community for networking, professional development, personal development, and community service for those in the 21-40 age group. The YPC fills that need. Arguably, the ABN, Chamber of Commerce, BNI, Rotary, etc. fills the need locally for those in other age groups. If you attend events for the other organizations, youngsters are rarely involved, which is how the YPC developed---to fill that gap. Having a group that focuses the needs, issues, and concerns of business owners and others who are in your age group is extremely helpful. John, if we started a networking group where the only "rule" is that you can't be a member of an exclusive networking group, then you're already excluding others (which I know you detest) by the very nature of your one rule! WoW! This blog has generated alot of interest, both online and offline. The topic has been making the rounds in my conversation this week and I’ve heard interesting points all around.

As for the YPC (disclaimer: I am on the Board with John and others), I believe it will always focus on those individuals 21-40. Because the focus is 21-40, doesn’t mean that it’s anti-41+. Just because an organization is pro something, doesn’t necessarily mean that it is anti- the opposite. There is a need in our community for networking, professional development, personal development, and community service for those in the 21-40 age group. The YPC fills that need. Arguably, the ABN, Chamber of Commerce, BNI, Rotary, etc. fills the need locally for those in other age groups. If you attend events for the other organizations, youngsters are rarely involved, which is how the YPC developed—to fill that gap. Having a group that focuses the needs, issues, and concerns of business owners and others who are in your age group is extremely helpful.

John, if we started a networking group where the only “rule” is that you can’t be a member of an exclusive networking group, then you’re already excluding others (which I know you detest) by the very nature of your one rule!

]]> Comment on The Problem with Exclusive Networking Groups by John C. http://mixmed.com/problem-with-exclusive-networking-groups/comment-page-1#comment-344 John C. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:28:01 +0000 http://mixmed.com/?p=1259#comment-344 Thanks for reading, and for the comment, Mark! Maybe we should start a networking group where the only rule is you can't be a member of an exclusive networking group, heh! Thanks for reading, and for the comment, Mark!

Maybe we should start a networking group where the only rule is you can’t be a member of an exclusive networking group, heh!

]]> Comment on The Problem with Exclusive Networking Groups by Mark Dennis, CFP(r) http://mixmed.com/problem-with-exclusive-networking-groups/comment-page-1#comment-343 Mark Dennis, CFP(r) Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:19:06 +0000 http://mixmed.com/?p=1259#comment-343 John, Great article! Having also recently started a new business on the island, I share your plight. Being a multi-discipline financial planner (investments, insurance, small business consulting), I am largely locked out from the exclusive networking groups since there is almost always an insurance guy or gal and a stockbroker or financial advisor in each one. However, I've decided not to let it get in my way. I'll still do my fair share of networking and hosting or attending various meet-n-greet events on my own. And all "duplicates" are welcome! John,

Great article! Having also recently started a new business on the island, I share your plight. Being a multi-discipline financial planner (investments, insurance, small business consulting), I am largely locked out from the exclusive networking groups since there is almost always an insurance guy or gal and a stockbroker or financial advisor in each one.

However, I’ve decided not to let it get in my way. I’ll still do my fair share of networking and hosting or attending various meet-n-greet events on my own. And all “duplicates” are welcome!

]]> Comment on The Problem with Exclusive Networking Groups by John C. http://mixmed.com/problem-with-exclusive-networking-groups/comment-page-1#comment-340 John C. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:35:24 +0000 http://mixmed.com/?p=1259#comment-340 Just to be totally clear, ALL ages are currently allowed to participate in the YPC and attend it's events. My only disclaimer is that this is something I suggested to the YPC and they agreed to try. I'm not the "boss" of the group, but they were kind enough to hear me out and give peace a chance :) Just to be totally clear, ALL ages are currently allowed to participate in the YPC and attend it’s events.

My only disclaimer is that this is something I suggested to the YPC and they agreed to try. I’m not the “boss” of the group, but they were kind enough to hear me out and give peace a chance :)

]]> Comment on The Problem with Exclusive Networking Groups by Shannon McNamara http://mixmed.com/problem-with-exclusive-networking-groups/comment-page-1#comment-339 Shannon McNamara Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:54:08 +0000 http://mixmed.com/?p=1259#comment-339 Great blog! Keep it up! You make a ton of good points that people in every business can and should take to heart. :) Great blog! Keep it up! You make a ton of good points that people in every business can and should take to heart. :)

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