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Palatka Young Professionals

is a developing community of young professionals in Palatka, Florida and we are dedicated to not only the growth of our city, but of our youth as well.

WHO WE ARE

We're a diverse group of young professionals promoting and supporting the revival of the city of Palatka through cultural, social, leadership, and fundraising activities and events while connecting and retaining the best and brightest of the county.

 

OUR MISSION

  • RECRUIT - By developing relationships with local business owners we hope to aide in the recruitment process. Concurrently we hope to help identify prior residents that would contribute significantly to the area.

 

  • RETAIN - Providing programming and the support staff necessary to enhance the social opportunities available to our young professionals. All while working to instill a downtown “experiential” base of events.

 

  • DEVELOP - Developing our young talent, currently enrolled in Putnam County School District, through mentor based training programs.

 

  • GIVE - Utilizing investment Principals & Philanthropy to promote new business downtown, beautification works and new programs for Palatka.

 

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MORE REASONS TO JOIN

Members will be introduced to the resources available through the Palatka YP, and we will aide development of our young professionals by connecting them to a group of like-minded individuals who want to transform Palatka into the city it deserves to be through fundraisers, partnerships and nifty social gatherings to promote a sense of defined community involvement and goals. Once you're a member you gain access to prime areas during our amazing events, Professional Development, Mentorship and Unique Social Activities.

JOIN A COMMITTEE

Looking to get more out of your Palatka YP membership and meet new people? Consider joining a committee. Help engage the community with Palatka’s premier professionals group and leave your footprint on this new project to make Palatka an overall better place to work, live and play.

 

Contact: info@palatkayp.com

“God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.”

― Voltaire

THE BOARD

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Chairman
SETH MILES

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Board Member
MATT BUCKLES

David Parsons

Board Member
DAVID PARSONS

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Treasurer
ERIN HEWES

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Board Member/Co-Founder
BENJIE BATES

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Secretary
LA'FARRAH DAVIS

Cady Smith

Board Member
CADY SMITH

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