About GGFYP

Mission

We enhance our community, create connections, and invest in each other.

Who we are

The Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals are both young and young at heart. We care about our community, and we represent the interests of the 20-40 year olds in our area. We are made up of college students, pencil pushers, parents, and people whose collars come in many colors. We love living here and we think other people should too. We plan some two dozen events throughout the year for our members to network and learn. Through our committees, our members are able to get involved in both GGFYP and the community. So come on and join this great network by filling out the Membership Form.

What we believe

Integrity is a must.

We believe in the richness of differing thoughts, ideas, and people. The best solutions involve an appreciation for past experiences, openness to new ideas, and a willingness to take risks. All of this must be done through a commitment to honest dialogue and respect for others.

“Integrity is when what you say, what you do, what you think, and who you are all come from the same place.” (Madelyn Griffith-Haynie)

Change happens.

Our world is dynamic, and so are the possibilities. We believe in a community that is dynamic and forward thinking and we believe that we can enhance our community. We create and welcome change.

“Confidence, like art, never comes from having all the answers; it comes from being open to all the questions.” (Earl Gray Stevens)

Activity equals vitality.

We believe in active involvement in our community. Through leadership and volunteer work, we choose to take an active role in the world around us. We also believe in healthy choices and active lifestyles.

“Far too many people spend their lives reading the menu instead of enjoying the banquet.” (Unknown)

How we live it

This is serious business…but we don’t have to be too serious about it. Fun, fun, and more fun! We are autonomous and collaborative. Embrace change, don’t fear it. Knowledge is power. Honesty and respect are NOT optional. We support each other and our community. The cup is half full. If we commit to it, you can count on it.

All GGFYP members commit to:

  • Launch Grand Forks. This means looking at your community through the lens of possibility. It means encouraging our children, our leaders, and our neighbors to think bigger and more optimistically about Grand Forks’ future. It means valuing the people, places, and quality of life in Grand Forks and instilling the community with a renewed sense of pride.
  • Be supportive. Be actively involved in the organization and represent the interests and beliefs of the organization. Here are some ideas on how to be involved: raise your hand for leadership opportunities, step forward with new ideas, attend events, invest in another member – personally or professionally, recruit other members, help secure funding, add ideas to this list.
  • Pay up. Pay your dues when your dues are due. That’s it.

GGFYP Board members commit to:

In addition to the commitments of all members, GGFYP Board members commit to:

  • Serve for a two year term.
  • Attend board meetings and committee meetings.
    • No more than three board meeting absences in per year (75% attendance rate).
  • Come to meetings prepared and informed.
  • Provide a thoughtful and timely response to issues that arise between meetings.
  • Complete “Board Primer” training within the first year of your term.

We plan some two dozen events throughout the year for our members to network and learn. Through our committees, our members are able to get involved in both GGFYP and the community.

YP Initiatives

Launch Grand Forks

 

GGFYP Board of Directors’ meeting minutes are available by emailing Stacey at stacey@ggfyp.com.