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YPLAA is a dynamic organization of more than 450 members devoted to connecting YP’s (young people) to one another, EP’s (established professionals) and civic opportunities in the Lewiston-Auburn area.
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July - Summer BBQ!
August - Wine Event at Davinci’s
September - Apple Picking
October - YPLAA Annual Meeting & Party
YPLAA of the Month
July 2009
Jennifer Gendron, Advertising Designer, Sun Journal 
What’s your favorite band?
My favorite Maine band is Motor Booty Affair. I’m a Billboard Top-40 fan, I like to keep up on National and International artists. I love to dance, so any music and/or band that gets me in the mood to boogie works for me.
Favorite Place in Maine?
Anywhere along our beautiful Maine coast or large ponds and lakes. I live up to my Cancer Zodiac sign with my love of all things water related. Bar Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, Mt. Blue State Park, Sebago Lakes Region all get visits every year. Second to that is my own home and my parent’s home. My Mom and I are avid gardeners, I helped establish most of the gardens at my parent’s home rural home in Greene over ten years ago and I am working on making my own Lewiston urban home a gardener’s delight.
Are you originally from the area/state?
Born and raised in Lewiston, Maine! I only spent two years away in college - I came home to stay after graduation.
Why do you choose to live/work in the L-A area?
This is my home and my culture. I am a very proud Franco-American - I speak both English and French fluently. My parents had the biggest part in making sure my two younger siblings and I kept our language and cultural roots. All three of us remain in this community and plan to stay here for the duration of our working adult lives.
How does/has the area benefited your professional career?
I am an avid volunteer for many organizations (currently the American Cancer Society, Maine Music Society, Androscoggin Chamber, YPLAA, MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club) - in the past I’ve also worked in fundraising efforts for March of Dimes and Richelieu French Club. Working at the Sun Journal has afforded me the opportunity to work with these non-profits on a continuous bases. My extra-curricular volunteer work is supported by my workplace, and that has been very important to me.
What would you want everyone to know about you?
Other than everything I’ve already described? If not apparent, I love to socialize with my friends and family - my calendar is often booked to the maximum. I guess I don’t like to get bored!
Know someone that should be featured or Interested in being featured? Contact Jenny! To see past YPLAAer’s of the Month click here!
