

Young Professionals Conference
Providing engaging opportunities for young professionals is essential in developing the next generations of leaders. The Young Professionals Conference offers interactive learning with an open mindset that focuses on teaching credit union fundamentals and developing personal and professional skills while building a supportive peer network.
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- 2025 YP Charity
Date: July 10-11, 2025 Location: Main Event |
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We invite all credit union employees ages 18-40, or 40 at heart, to attend the YP Conference!
NEW Credit Union employees will also find value, inspiration, and make great, lifelong connections.
Day 1, July 10th
12:00 PM–12:45 PM | Registration Enjoy light snacks and check out the YP auction baskets and raffle opportunity! Introduce yourself to a new friend and take plenty of pictures! |
12:45 PM-1:00 PM |
Welcome It's time to kick off the day! During this session you will be welcomed by our President/CEO Libby Calderone and learn CU updates that are vital to YPs! Libby Calderone |
1:00PM-1:30PM |
Scavenger Hunt During this interactive activity, YPs will network and bond in a playful, competitive environment. The goal is to encourage YPs to step out of their comfort zones, meet new people, and have fun while building relationships in a professional setting. Perfect for energizing a group and setting the tone for a collaborative event! Kim Morris & Kim Alongi (YP Ambassadors) |
1:30 PM-2:30PM |
Relationships That Open Doors: Networking with Purpose & Impact Reagan Pugh |
2:30 PM-2:45 PM | Break |
2:45 PM-3:15PM |
Let’s Level Up Our Members Financial Health Andy Manthei (Greenpath) |
3:15 PM-4:15 PM | Navigating Professional Landscapes: Mastering Communication in Inclusive Environments In today's evolving workplaces, adapting your communication style to different social and professional settings is a key skill. This session provides an overview of creating equitable and inclusive spaces and explores practical strategies for effectively navigating various professional interactions. YPAC: Jasmin Smoot & Kim Morris |
4:15 PM-4:45 PM | Fraud Business review performance of the company. MaryAnn Colucci (Envisant) |
4:45 PM-5:00 PM | Break |
5:00 PM-7:00 PM | Dinner & Game Time Let’s take some time to eat and network. Enjoy hanging out with your new friends while bowling, playing laser tag and more!
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Day 2, July 11th
9:00 AM-10:00 AM | Breakfast Enjoy light breakfast, and continue to check out the auction baskets and raffle opportunity! Introduce yourself to a new friend and take plenty of pictures! |
10:00 AM-11:00 AM |
Cultivating Charisma Get ready to go from “meh” to “memorable”. Get ready to cultivate your charisma! Kristin Bock |
11:00 AM-11:30 AM |
Boss Mode Activated! YPAC: Dane Holmes & Kyle Ocasio |
11:30AM-12:00PM |
Leveling Up Your Workplace Mindset YPAC: Tory Butler & Jerrica Gallegos |
12:00 PM-12:50 PM | Lunch It's Lunchtime, enjoy! This is the last call to bid on auction baskets and to participate in the raffle! |
12:50 PM-1:50PM |
Leveling Up Your CommUnity Impact! YPAC: Liz Welch & Kim Alongi |
1:50PM-2:00 PM | Break |
2:00PM-2:30PM |
Achievement Unlocked: The Rewards of Getting Uncomfortable YPAC: Sara Snopek, Shelby Pena & Samantha Schnefke |
2:30 PM-3:00 PM |
Game On & Level Up: YP Jeopardy It’s gametime! Enjoy a team game of jeopardy that will test and refresh all attendees' knowledge of what they learned throughout their conference experience |
3:00 PM-3:10 PM | Closing Remarks |
There will be no room block available for this single day event. Here are hotels in Naperville:
Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago (2.2 miles)
1809 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Naperville/Aurora (2 miles)
1847 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
TownPlace Suites Chicago Naperville (2 miles)
1843 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
Sleep Inn Naperville-Chicago (2 miles)
1831 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
Hotel Arista (2.5 miles)
2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville, Illinois 60563
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville (3 miles)
1823 Arbiter Ct., Naperville, IL 60563
Registration Ends:
June 26, 2025
Dress Code:
Day 1: Business Casual (bring a sweater)
Day 2: YP T-shirts and jeans accepted
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. We’ve raised over $9 billion for 170 children’s hospitals by empowering and engaging with local communities and businesses – and we’re not done yet. All donations benefit local member hospitals to fund what’s needed most, like critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids’ and families’ minds at ease during difficult hospital stays, and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. |
Hey YPs! At our 2025 YP Conference we will be auctioning off themed YP baskets, have a raffle for (2) sets of sports tickets, and collecting physical donations that all proceeds will go towards Children’s Miracle Network. Wanna Know how you can support?
- Bring in a physical donation for CMN (This automatically puts your name in the sports ticket raffle)- See wish lists here!
Wishlist 1
Wishlist 2 - Pay $5 to be in the sports ticket raffle (Every $5 counts for additional raffle tickets)
- Bid on our fun YP auction baskets
Please be sure to bring cash or check to participate. Together, lets make a difference in Illinois and support CMN!
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