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Letter from ystark!
Director, Aimee Belden
 We are half-way through the year, and it's already been packed full of great activities! So far, we've named our 2010 ystark! Fellow, launched a brand-new website, held our first 'Battle of the Bags' cornhole tournament, hosted our 3rd annual Golf Outing, finished the Dodgeball League, held four Monthly Meet-Ups, three CEO Meet&Eats, participated in countless ystark! committee meetings and just completed our ever-popular Twenty under 40! program. Whew!
And speaking of Twenty under 40!, if I may say so, I think we outdid ourselves again! We celebrated our third class at Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro. The venue was beautiful and a perfect setting to honor the young individuals who serve our community.
As we wrapped up our annual Twenty under 40! program, it made me think of how inspiring our now 60 honorees truly are. All of our award recipients were deserving of this well-regarded honor. They are great mentors in and out of the office and are incredibly giving to organizations in Stark County. I am very humbled and impressed by their leadership and extensive responsibilities. It makes me very proud to be associated with a group of people who are so devoted to helping make Stark County a great place to live, work and play.
Much of what ystark! is about is leading, getting involved and supporting our community. These 60 individuals have done that and I hope they will inspire you to do the same. Raise your hand, volunteer, join a cause, and make sure your voice as a young professional is heard in our wonderful community.
 Recent College Grad
Joins ystark! Fellowship Program
Congratulations to the ystark! 2010 Fellow, Christopher Burr. Christopher is a recent graduate of Walsh University and is now working for Time Warner Cable as a Technical Support Specialist. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in corporate communications and a minor in management information systems. While attending Walsh, Christopher was extremely involved, including participation as President of the Business Club and a member of student government. In 2009 he received the Richard A. Gulling Leadership Scholarship for service and leadership throughout the Walsh University campus.
Christopher is joining two other distinguished ystark! fellows, Ethan Steigert at Aultman Health Foundation and Mark Wagner at The Repository.
The ystark! Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for leading undergraduate students searching for their first, salaried, full-time position following graduation. Local companies can utilize this fantastic recruiting tool to tap into and help foster emerging talent.
To learn more about Christopher visit http://www.ystark.org/page/ystark-fellowship-program.
 PerplexCity - "A conundrum of ystark! proportions!"
It's back! ystark! presents the 2nd annual PerplexCity. Last year's battle was one of ystark!'s most unique and enjoyed events for our members. The Aultman Team, made it to the finish line after only one and a half hours of pouring over the complex puzzle clues. The winners received gift certificates from some of the local participating businesses including Pete's Grill and Muggswigz.
The 2nd annual PerplexCity will surely be a mêlée of YP's. The clash of ystark! members will commence the eighth month of the year twenty-thousand and ten. No more than five people shall form a party. These factions will travel throughout the kingdom of Canton in search of clues in order to solve the baffling riddle that awaits them. This year, teams will journey a little farther around Canton, discovering new businesses that help make Canton and its YP's one of a kind.
More than just a scavenger hunt, ystark!'s PerplexCity is a great way for YP's to network and socialize while experiencing some of Canton's exciting businesses. So members, grab some friends and join ystark! as it once again takes on a conundrum of epic proportions in the annual PerplexCity.
 ystark! Reads...A Page in Your
Professional Development
We know that many of you see value in professional development, but sometimes reading those leadershipy and businessey kind of books can be about as exhilarating as fingernails on a chalkboard! Enter the ystark! Reads, Professional Book Club! We launched this to help you meet other YPs, discuss ideas, brush up on skills and beef up your continued education. Our first read, Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements, was the perfect book to kickstart our club. 'Self-help' book or not, our members felt this bestseller was engaging, short and a great tool to help create a healthier balance in your life. Our Book Club dialogue was unique, insightful and a fun way to spend a few hours. So, stay tuned for the introduction of our second ystark! Reads book...it's sure to be a page-turner!
Intergenerational Action Summit
On June 15, about 100 leaders around Northeast Ohio participated in an invitation-only Intergenerational Summit in Independence, Ohio. The purpose of the summit was to, "blend senior and junior leaders to identify priorities to help the region become a talent magnet and reignite its economy." The meeting was facilitated by Rebecca Ryan and Molly Foley of Next Generation Consulting whose work aids organizations in attracting and retaining young professionals. Rebecca and her team's research was used a few years ago in developing the ystark! initiative in Canton to assist in retaining and attracting young professionals. The summit attendees were comprised of young professionals and experienced, senior leaders. They represented many different organizations and businesses including local politicians, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Clinic, First Energy Corp., Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Sherwin Williams, and the Timken Company along with many others. See a more detailed recap of the event at http://www.ystark.org/forum/topics/intergenerational-summit.
See how we've been connected in recent months
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ystark! Dodgeball - This year we had 13 teams competing for the title of #1! The winning team, 'Nate's Bar' took first place in quite the Cinderella-story comeback. All season, the team had been behind, going into the play-offs with a losing 4-8 record. We are grateful to Munson's Home Plate Sports Bar for their league sponsorship. To view more statistics and pictures of the games, visit http://www.ystark.org/group/dodgeball and http://www.ystark.org/photo/album/show?id=4102754%3AAlbum%3A1637.
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Battle of the Bags - For the first time, ystark! held "Battle of the Bags," a cornhole tournament at Pete's Grill, in partnership with The Karcher Group. 34 teams of two competed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash prizes. Congratulations to the team from Marathon, Jason Hiatt and Drew Brigac, who took first place. Team Marathon was undefeated through the tough competition for all. To view pictures of the tournament visit http://www.ystark.org/photo/albums/ystark-battle-of-the-bags
- 3rd Annual Golf Outing - Our 3rd Annual Golf Outing was held in late May at Alliance Country Club. It was a beautifully hot day for all 21 foursomes who participated. Various hole proximities prizes and a cash grand prize were given to the winners. There was a 3-way tie, with a scorecard playoff giving the final say...congrats to 'B-Squared' for taking home the grand prize. Thank you to Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co, LPA for their sponsorship and to everyone who participated in the event. To see pictures of the event visit http://www.flickr.com
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Twenty under 40! - The third annual Twenty under 40! awards, presented by ystark! and The Repository, was held on Monday, June 14 at the new Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro. The award recognizes Stark County's younger leaders who have demonstrated dynamic leadership and social responsibility. These are the people who are committed to making a difference in our community. Congratulations to the 2010 class of Twenty under 40! winners: Maureen Ater, Katrina Barton, Brent Belles, Dr. Fendrich Clark, Tawny Cowen-Zanders, Kimberly Davenport, Ken English, Darcy Friel, Murray L. Hooten III, Anne Koutsis, Brian Layman, Danette Lund, Tiffany Marsh, Angela McGee, Robert Murphy, Christopher Nichols, Mike Pomesky, Melissa Shelton, Luke Vincer, and Ryan Walls. Again, many thanks to this year's sponsors: The Repository, Aultman, Black McCuskey, Huntington, and The Timken Company.
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CEO Meet&Eat Luncheon - We hosted our most recent CEO Meet&Eat Luncheon at The Belden Brick Company. After an in-depth (and dusty) tour of one of the brick-making plants, Bob Belden, President and CEO, spoke to a packed audience about the state of the industry, trials and tribulations of a family business and shared some words of wisdom for YPs. Check out the pictures at http://www.ystark.org/photo/albums/ystark-ceo-meeteat-at-the
Monthly Meet-Ups - We took time to hang out and network around town with Monthly Meet-Ups at The Palace, Chili's and The Brownstone. Each had a different flair and flavor, but all proved to provide yummy treats and delicious dialogue!
 
10 Totally Random Things
about KATIE CERRONE ARNOLD,
University of Akron
Received her BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Math from the University of Akron and will hopefully finish her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction next year.
- Met her husband volunteering.
- Tutored math and science for a semester at a school in Budapest, Hungary.
- Loves teaching math.
- Was in a Superbowl commercial.
- Enjoys traveling and has been to 34 states and 12 foreign countries.
- Was a big fan of the TV show LOST.
- Loves being outdoors, especially hiking, camping, skiing and gardening.
- Raced a car that got 400 mpg. Yes, that's the correct number of zeroes.
- Prefers Indie Rock, especially the Decemberists, Iron & Wine, and the Old 97's.
 
Monthly Meet-up
at The Barrel Room
Wednesday, August 11
6 - 8 p.m.
Free Event!
The Barrel Room
7901 Cleveland Ave., North Canton
Join ystark! for our August Monthly Meet-Up in the quaint atmosphere of The Barrel Room. With a great outdoor patio and games galore, it's sure to be a great night for networking and socializing the way only ystark! does.
The Barrel Room is a great place to gather for a fun evening out with YPs while sampling any of their 20+ delicious wine selections along with a huge list of domestic, import, and crafted beer from around the world. Cheese trays will be there for the taking and they are offering a wide assortment of happy hour drink specials. Make your reservation now so you can drink up later!
Free Event!
 
Ready, Set, RIDDLE!
ystark!'s PerplexCity is back and more perplexing than ever!
ystark!, the Canton Regional Chamber's young professional initiative, is back with round two of the perplexing puzzle game that took downtown Canton by storm last year. The game will be held in downtown and BEYOND on Saturday, Aug. 28, beginning at 4 p.m.
Gather a team of up to five players and make sure that the whole gang is ready for a challenge that will take you all over town in pursuit of confounding clues. You'll discover new and exciting locations throughout the city as you make your way to different businesses on foot and by car.
Each team will receive a clue to kick things off and then hurry from clue to clue, revealing locations in downtown Canton and beyond to explore. Sound confusing? Don't worry, we'll provide instructions for everyone before the game starts.
Remember: your team must hurry to each clue! You'll be competing against 20 or so other teams, all racing you to the finish. The winning team will be the first one to solve ALL of the clues and make it to the end of the game, where they will be lavishly celebrated!
Don't have a team, but still want to play? Sign up as a single and we'll find the perfect team for you to join.
Mix it up with the ystark! PolitixMixr
Dish the real issues with your YP elected officials
Tuesday, August 31
6 - 8 p.m.
The Canton Club Event Center
1101 Tuscarawas St., Canton
Right now, there are more young professionals representing us in our local and regional government then there have been since 1994! ystark!'s PolitixMixr is the perfect event for YPs to voice their thoughts about the real issues affecting our area and to hear directly from the young leaders who are guiding our governing bodies right here in Stark County!
On Tuesday, Aug. 31, come to The Canton Club Event Center for this first-ever civic after hours event from 6 to 8 p.m. You'll enjoy appetizers and cocktails while you mix it up with elected officials in a speed-networking format. You'll spend five minutes with each elected official. There are just three important ground rules: be relevant, be real and leave your party politics at the door!
Take this opportunity to meet our young decision-makers, communicate the issues you feel are most important for our community and become a better informed and involved citizen!
Center Ice Sports Complex
Located in North Canton, Center Ice is home to over 10 high school, college, and local area clubs and organizations that use the facility. Join them during their 'learn to skate' sessions, public skating hours, or simply go enjoy their arcade and full dining menu.
Bender's Tavern
"Canton's Oldest and Finest Restaurant...Since 1902." For over 100 years, Bender's Tavern has been serving the Canton area. Come enjoys Bender's elegant and historical atmosphere while tasting some of the finest wine and seafood around!
Career success! For 50 years, Stark State College has provided quality, affordable and transferable education that prepare graduates for career success in a technologically-sophisticated global economy. The College offers over 200 associate degrees, options, one-year certificates and career enhancement certificates in arts and sciences, business and entrepreneurial studies, engineering technologies, health sciences, information technologies and public services.
The associate of arts (AA) and the associate of science (AS) degrees open a multitude of pathways for graduates to pursue a baccalaureate degree in virtually any area of study. These degrees are designed to promote higher educational attainment and the establishment of successful careers.
Local and national employers seek Stark State graduates, recognizing their high skill level and preparation for career success. The College's Corporate and Community Services Division also works closely with employers to provide customized contract training.
The College has been a vital partner in the economic growth and development of the region. A partnership with Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems (US) Inc. resulted in the opening of the Fuel Cell Prototyping Center in 2006, positioning Stark State as a leader to support the research, development and commercialization of fuel cells. Stark State also works closely with other emerging technologies headquartered on our campus such as Defense Metals and Contained Energy.
Stark State College is the largest of five colleges and universities in Stark County, and is the sixth largest of Ohio's 23 public two-year colleges in the University System of Ohio.
To learn more about the exciting things happening at Stark State College, visit www.starkstate.edu.
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