(Disclaimer: The picture above is a remnant from last years Mustache May, which is strongly being debated for this year. Please sound off on your take on mustaches in the comment area. Based on your response will be whether it’s a go or not. I can trust you, you’re nice. If you’re interested in seeing the rest of the photos from last May’s facial hair debacle just click here.)

This afternoon I had the pleasure of joining the Young Professionals of Central Virginia for their monthly meeting. This is a group that I’ve been a part of (ie. Attended events) for the past several months.. actually maybe a year. Well, the moved their meeting time to accommodate those of us who couldn’t join an 8AM meeting due to a conflict. So… today was the day, and I was really looking forward to it – to roll up my sleeves and help give life to this bunch. What really attracted me was the term “young” (on the fence if I qualify anymore) and “professional” (which also up for debate) plus the fact that many “professional” things involve a lot of stuffy highbrow bull crud and I figured that the Young part (read immature) would over rule all of that.

Todays meeting was great because there is a ton I found out that is going on in the next month and I thought you may want to know about it. I thought that because I know my readers are A.) Young and professional and B.) Like to do fun things. So with that here’s what I’ve learned:

3/15 – Connection Trade Show – The single largest networking and business option in Central Virginia. This year to be hosted at Liberty University (that means no drinks, people) As part of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce this is a great day of getting to know business professionals and seeing who’s new on the block. More info Here.

3/15 – 5:35 – A Young Professionals of Central Virginia Original – This months 5:35 meets at Buffalo Wild Wings to catch all the March Madness.

3/28 – Big G Conference with Rebecca Ryan – 11:30-1 at the Kirkley Hotel – I’m told that this conference focuses on the generational gap and breaks down the needs and expectations of each generation (including the Young professionals – who would’ve thought) “Rebecca was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship” – so that’s ok… I mean if you’re into that kinda thing. Sign Up Here

3/30 – March Business Luncheon – Held this month at Randolph-Macon Womens College. This months topis will be on finacial planning with guest speaker Christine Smith of Beacon Financial. Cost is $15 Sign Up here.

5/23 – United Way Day of Caring – A super cool time to grab a few friends and volunteer in the community, with projects ranging from painting and clean up to reading (except for me.. that illiteracy thing. Irony anyone?)

So that’s what I’ve got on being professional, young and located in Central Virginia. I’ll be at most of these events in the next few weeks so for my internet stalking friends you know where to find me, the flip side of that is if you’re a decent internet stalker… you already know that.

PS. I got to finish the evening by putting together a lego behemouth with my young cousin. We jammed to Creedence because you’ve got to start musical proficiency at a young age.