The goal of the networking committee is to plan, promote, and execute events that allow YPLAA members to meet and network with each other. The committee gathers information from members to ensure events will be welcoming and strives to provide an atmosphere where everyone can approach each other to build their network. The committee works along side the other committees to do community service and promote working together to build both personal and professional relationships. The Community Involvement (CI) committee exists to offer YPLAA members a variety of opportunities to get involved in community service activities throughout Androscoggin County. By offering access to an array of opportunities – from large, organized group service projects and volunteer opportunities for individuals to collection drives and membership on non-profit boards and councils, the CI committee works to create a closer relationship between YPLAA and local non-profit organizations. Please contact the co-chairs for upcoming meeting dates.
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Jen Hogan, Community Credit Union, Co-Chair
Jen is the Marketing/Business Development Director for Community Credit Union in Lewiston and Auburn. Originally from New Jersey, Jen moved to Maine during her elementary school years when her father, who was in the military, was stationed in Brunswick. Jen then went on to earn her Associates degree in Communications, with a concentration in Marketing/Advertising, from the New England School of Communications in Bangor. In addition to YPLAA, Jen serves on the Board of Directors for the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary and Maine Women’s Network. She also serves as a volunteer for the United Way of Androscoggin County, Junior Achievement and various other Credit Union committees. Jen currently resides in Turner with her husband Nick and daughter Chase.
Jonathan LaBonte, Androscoggin Land Trust, Co-Chair
Jonathan is the Executive Director of the Androscoggin Land Trust. He grew up in New Auburn and spent 4 years building a career to get back to the area after college. Besides YPLAA Jonathan is: Vice President – Franco American Heritage Center, on the Steering Committee – RealizeME, a Board Member – LA Trails, a Board Member – UMaine Alumni Association, on the Education Committee GrowSmart Maine, and on the Maine Trail Advisory Committee – Department of Conservation.
Additional Committee Members:
Amy Barriault, Central Distributors
Michael Dostie, J. Dostie Jewelers
Pat Penley, Geiger
