As the new Chairwoman of the Young Professionals of Lawton, I want to thank you for your continued support and trust as we adapt to our organization’s recent changes. I am honored to be stepping into the role to provide stability and continuity during this critical time of leadership transition and to bring a fresh […]
Why Your Business Should Sponsor YPL’s Spooky Silent Disco
As a local business owner, you understand the value of supporting the community and connecting with local audiences. We’re thrilled to invite you to sponsor the inaugural Spooky Silent Disco on Saturday, October 26th, from 7pm-10pm at the Great Plains Coliseum. This one-of-a-kind event, hosted by the Young Professionals of Lawton (YPL), is designed […]
Get Ready for the YPL Spooky Silent Disco! We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural YPL Spooky Silent Disco, happening on Saturday, October 26th, from 7pm-10pm at the Great Plains Coliseum! This one-of-a-kind, Halloween-themed event will bring together young professionals and the Lawton community for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and fun. Attendees will enjoy […]
Thank you for volunteering with us! For this volunteer shift, we will be setting up bounce house for the City of Lawton’s Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 29th Volunteers must wear comfortable clothing and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/beCBcDQ Specific Instructions: 1. Set Up: Helping to set up […]
Proud of our YPL members and volunteers making a difference at the 2024 Arts for All Festival! Catch them spreading joy at the Beer and Coca Cola Booth today. Cheers to their dedication!
Unlock Unforgettable Exposure: Sponsor the 2024 YPL Bowties & Bourbon Event! Calling all businesses seeking to elevate their brand visibility and connect with a dynamic audience of young professionals! The 2024 YPL Bowties & Bourbon event presents a prime opportunity for sponsorship that promises unparalleled exposure and engagement. Why Sponsor? Targeted Audience Reach: Align your […]
Young Professionals of Lawton Meet YPL OKC, Norman and more for Day at the Capitol 2024
Halfway through our 2024 Day at the Capitol with Young Professionals of Lawton, OKC, and Norman! It’s been an incredible experience hearing from legislators, including Lt. Governor Pinnell. Together, we’re shaping the future of our communities!
Get ready to saddle up for an evening of southern charm and sophistication at the 2024 YPL Bowties & Bourbon event! Event Highlights: – Bourbon Tasting: Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Kentucky’s finest bourbons. Sip and savor as you explore a curated selection of top-notch spirits, guided by expert connoisseurs. – Raffles: Feeling […]
Join us for a day of engagement and insight as we host the Young Professionals of Lawton Day at the Capitol. From 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, seize the opportunity to connect with Oklahoma legislators and fellow YP members. Hear directly from influential voices shaping our state’s future. Event Highlights: Date & Time: April 2nd, […]
Join us for a night of mingling, connecting, and building relationships with other young professionals in Lawton. Whether you’re new to the community or resident, this event is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and exchange ideas. Come ready to share your experiences, learn from others, and enjoy a few drinks in a relaxed […]
Welcome to the Young Professionals of Lawton March Social! Join us for a fun evening of networking and socializing at Good Vibes Nutrition. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with other young professionals in the area. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime resident, this event is the perfect chance […]
Leap into Mentorship is the new, in-person event hosted by the Young Professionals of Lawton to open opportunities for professional development and support from local leaders. The Young Professionals offer a year around mentorship partnership with community leaders including representatives from Cameron University, Marie Detty Youth and Family Services and others. This limited time event […]
A Heartfelt Thank You to All: YPL Senate Candidate Forum
We extend our warmest thanks to all the attendees and candidates who made the Young Professionals of Lawton (YPL) Senate Candidate Forum, in partnership with Cameron University’s Communications Department, a resounding success. Your active participation and dedication to our community are truly appreciated. The YPL Senate Candidate Forum was a shining example of civic engagement […]
We are seeking YPL members interested in serving on our action committees. These committees include the following: Events Marketing Mentorship Legislative Membership & Outreach If you are interested in serving, please complete the following form: forms.gle/tDq4xEEJ3UF4ksXH9.
Farewell, Chairman and Founding Board Member Frank Myers
On the final day of our fiscal year, we want to recognize this years’ Chairman Frank Myers! Frank is a founding board member of the Young Professionals and has gone above & beyond to continue the growth of the organization for five years. Thank you for your time and dedication to YPL!
Bravo! Encore! If you did not attend our end of your luncheon, you missed a treat! We heard from immediate past Chair, Frank Myers, incoming chairwoman, Brandi Sims and keynote speaker & long time, young professional supporter, and board member, Christi Chambers. In addition to having the first Black woman as Chair, this year will […]
That’s one way to make an entrance! Thank you Fort Sill for inviting Young Professionals leadership to an exclusive fire demonstration from the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Special thank you to our military service members who defend our country and freedom.
Celebrate the end of our year with a toast to leadership, old & new, recap the years’ highlights and hear from our special guest speaker. This years’ special guest speaker will be Christi Chambers, Executive Director of Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI)- Lawton. Christi is an original board member of the Young Professionals of Lawton and […]
This year, we had the pleasure of combining our annual Young Professional Day at the Capitol with several Young Professionals Association across the state of Oklahoma in the largest turnout for the event! Check out some of our favorite highlights from the event below!
Get ready for the most exciting two minutes in sports! Join the Young Professionals of Lawton (YPL) for our annual and highly anticipated Kentucky Derby-themed event – Bowties & Bourbon! The event will take place on Saturday, May 6th from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton, OK. Early bird […]
Introducing… the 2023 Young Professionals of Lawton Bowties & Bourbon
Get ready for the most exciting two minutes in sports! Join the Young Professionals of Lawton (YPL) for our annual and highly anticipated Kentucky Derby-themed event – Bowties & Bourbon! The event will take place on Saturday, May 6th from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton, OK. Early bird […]
Join us and help spread a little holiday cheer to the residents of the Lawton Fort Sill Veterans Home. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! We will be set up in the Outpost by JC Penney so enter through the North East entry of Central Plaza. Help us make enough cards for […]
Join Young Professionals of Lawton on June 29th for our Annual Wrap-Up Luncheon! Each year, we host our Annual Wrap-Up Luncheon to share our previous year accomplishments, hear a final note from our current Chairman and welcome the newest Chairman for the upcoming year. Tickets are $25 per person and lunch will be provided along […]
U.S. Senate Oklahoma Debate Join Young Professionals of Lawton for the YPL U.S. Senate Oklahoma Debate on Monday, June 13th at Cameron University Theater. From 5:30pm-7pm, hear from candidates running for U.S. Senate Oklahoma. Debate will also be live-streamed through Young Professionals of Lawton Facebook page. MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND IN PERSON This event is […]
We Need Volunteers! Bowties & Bourbon Volunteer Sign-Up
We Need Volunteers! 🤝 Help be a part of the biggest YPL fundraising event of the year, Bowties and Bourbon! Our volunteers will help set up, manage games and activities and others. Every volunteer receives a special discount on ticket pricing! If you’re interested in helping, please sign up here.
Thank you to our Sponsors of the 2022 Bowties & Bourbon!
Thank you to our Sponsors of the 2022 YPL Bowties & Bourbon! And we’re off to the races! Enjoy great activities and games, hors d’oeuvres at the Hilton Garden Inn for the annual Young Professionals of Lawton, Bowties & Bourbon! Join us Saturday, May 7th from 4-7pm as we experience the allure of the Kentucky […]
YPL Volunteer Days: United Way Day of Caring and City of Lawton Trash-Off
Thank you for volunteering with us! We have two events taking place during this weekend that we will need volunteers for as a group. Every volunteer who participates will receive a free YPL shirt! United Way Day of Caring Saturday, April 29th Join us on Friday, April 29th for United Way Day of Caring! […]
Join Young Professionals from across the state for the 2022 YP Day at the Capitol! One of our largest civic engagement opportunities brings young professionals within the community to the State Capitol to meet and learn more about our legislators. Transportation will be provided by Soldier Express and all attendees must register before the deadline […]
👋 HEY EARLY BIRD! 🐥 Being early has its perks and we are opening up tickets to Bowties & Bourbon with a special price exclusively for you! Bowties & Bourbon tickets are on sale NOW for only $40! 🌟 Sponsorship opportunities are also available for a limited time only 🌟 To purchase your tickets […]
Here’s to making connections! Join us for the YPL Mentor Network on 3/24! Network with experienced business professionals in the community at one of the growing multimedia production studios, JPL Productions. Our mentors will be available to answer questions and connect you with the exclusive YPL mentorship program! Free and open to the public. Students […]
Thank you to all of our volunteers for supporting the YPL Volunteer Day today! We appreciate your support. Special thank you to LoveSick Ministries for allowing us to help serve your needs! With more than 20 volunteers, we were able to complete several projects within the building including sorting donations, woodwork preparation, food pantry sorting […]
YPL Volunteer Day is Coming SOON! Join us on Saturday, March 5th for a day of service at Love Sick Ministries! From 9am – 1pm, we will be helping the group reorganize their food pantry, sort clothing donation, cleaning and more. SIGN UP HERE Not available to volunteer? No worries! You can still support by […]
Congratulations to the 2022 Southwest Ledger 12:10 To The Top Nominees!
Congratulations are in order! Southwest Ledger’s 12:10 To The Top have announced their nominees and several are Young Professional members including members of our board. Let’s celebrate the nominees for all of their hard work helping Oklahoma become a top ten state!
Powering Professionals With YPL: Master Your Interview
Let’s Power The Next Professional! Develop new skills from resume writing to acing your interview with step by step guidance within our virtual workshop, Powering Professionals with YPL. The new event series features business development professionals on key topics to help you grow and improve within your career. Register Here Sara Paape, 3Raptor Consulting […]
Get to know your fellow young professionals in a casual setting! YPL’s monthly socials are a great opportunity to connect and build relationships with fellow leaders & professionals in the community. Develop valuable contacts and join us for our monthly social! Join us at the Museum of the Great Plains for the final social of […]
Join the YPL Crew for a volunteer opportunity unity at Holiday In The Park! There are two available slots to volunteers or you can sign up for both. Bring a friend and be ready to help your community! Sign Up
Let’s Power The Next Professional! Develop new skills from resume writing to acing your interview with step by step guidance within our virtual workshop, Powering Professionals with YPL. The new event series features business development professionals on key topics to help you grow and improve within your career. Sara Paape, 3Raptor Consulting Guest Speaker […]
Get to know your fellow young professionals in a casual setting! YPL’s monthly socials are a great opportunity to connect and build relationships with fellow leaders & professionals in the community. Develop valuable contacts and join us for our monthly social! Co-Hosted By:
Get Ready To Tee Up! Our 4th Annual Golf Scramble Is Back
Get Ready to Tee Up! Our 4th Annual Golf Scramble is back with a new name to celebrate our yearly fundraiser. The Young Professionals Presents Day & Night Golf Scramble Friday, September 17th! Golfers have the opportunity to purchase the full day, opt for the day or night to be a part of the friendly […]
Let’s Talk 2021 Elections! Join us for the Young Professionals of Lawton Virtual Candidate Forum on Monday, August 30th. E-Meet the mayoral candidates and Ward 8 candidates for the upcoming city election to learn more about their platforms. Moderated by Communications Professor, Justin Walton from Cameron University. The event is free and open to the […]
Get to know your fellow young professionals in a casual setting! YPL’s monthly socials are a great opportunity to connect and build relationships with fellow leaders & professionals in the community. Develop valuable contacts and join us for our monthly social! Save The Date! July 28th @ 5pm -7:30pm – Trophy Room of Cache Road […]
The 2020-2021 Annual Wrap-Up Luncheon is in the books!
The 2020-2021 Annual Wrap-Up Luncheon is in the books! Another year of successes, memories, impacts and a bright future for our organization! Thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Garland McWatters for a perfect presentation on community, love, and how we all fit in the greater picture of Lawton Fort Sill!!! Event Sponsor: Apache Casino Hotel […]
Young Professionals of Lawton is excited to host their Annual Wrap-Up Luncheon! Join us as we enjoy lunch at the Apache Casino Hotel and hear from our Chairman, Alberto F. Rivas, Vice Chairman, Vincent Saylor, and Keynote Speaker Garland McWatters with YPL Board Member, Carey Monroe will be the Emcee for the lunch hour. We […]
Lawton Trash Off with YPL was a huge success!! Cleaning the skate park at Louise McMahon Park and then we headed to our adopted creek to clean up there! What a beautiful day to help beautify Lawton Fort Sill! Thank you to all our volunteers!!!
Thank you to all our attendees, and sponsors of this years’ Bowties & Bourbon! We are so happy with the turnout and excitement for the return of our annual fundraiser! Special thanks to our board members for organizing the event and the Lawton Country Club for providing the perfect venue space! Stay tuned for the […]
It’s Back! Young Professionals of Lawton Presents Bowties & Bourbon
Enjoy great activities and games, hor d’oeuvres from Lawton Country Club and help support the Young Professionals of Lawton for the return of our annual fundraising event, Bowties & Bourbon! Join us on Saturday, May 1st from 4-7pm at the Lawton Country Club. Tickets for the 2021 Bowties & Bourbon are available at yplawton.org and Eventbrite. […]
Join us for our third installment of our Networking @ Nite Series! Young Professionals of Lawton will spend the evening with its Mentors where those who attend will be able to network, grow, and develop with the guidance of our Mentors! Register Here
This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals of Lawton and designed to provide the latest news and information amongst the organization. Please stay tuned each month for the new updates on Young Professionals of Lawton. To download April’s newsletter, please click here.
This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals of Lawton and designed to provide the latest news and information amongst the organization. Please stay tuned each month for the new updates on Young Professionals of Lawton. To download March’s newsletter, please click here.
This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals of Lawton and designed to provide the latest news and information amongst the organization. Please stay tuned each month for the new updates on Young Professionals of Lawton. To download February’s newsletter, please click here.
This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals of Lawton and designed to provide the latest news and information amongst the organization. Please stay tuned each month for the new updates on Young Professionals of Lawton. To download January’s newsletter, please click here.
EARLY VOTING GOING ON NOW: If you are a registered OK voter, you have the opportunity to vote early from 9a.m.- 2p.m. at the County Election Board Office until Saturday, October 31st. To get more information on your election office, click here.
Two YPL Board Members For Comanche County Extra Mile Hero Award
Two of the Young Professional Board Members received the City of Lawton, Comanche County Extra Mile Hero award! Congratulations Jacobi Crowley and Frank Myers for this well deserved recognition. We also want to congratulate our community partner, Yvonne Landmark, from The UPS Store 6690, also a recipient of the award!
A Word from Our Chairman: Alberto F. Rivas, on behalf of the Board of Directors!
A Word from Our Chairman: Alberto F. Rivas, on behalf of the Board of Directors. Thank you all who participated and attended our Virtual Legislative Forum this evening! To our Moderator, Dr. Justin Walton of Cameron Universitym we are eternally grateful for the value you add to these forums. To our Panelists: US Senate Candidate […]
We have a great panel tonight for the Virtual Legislative Forum starting at 6PM. This will be one of three forums for our Voter Education Week! Visit our Facebook page for the live Q&A Forum! Hosted by Young Professionals of Lawton, Together Oklahoma, and League of Women Voters of Lawton! Abby Broyles Daniel Pae Rande […]
We’re excited to see everyone for our 2nd Pop-Up Gathering! Join us at Chef India as we support a local business and socialize with each other as Young Professionals of Lawton. This event is open to members and non-members. There is no cost to attend or participate, however, attendees are responsible for their purchase of […]
This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals of Lawton and designed to provide the latest news and information amongst the organization. Please stay tuned each month for the new updates on Young Professionals of Lawton. To download October’s newsletter, please click here.
Join us for our first ever watch party of the First Presidential Debate! We will have light finger foods and beverages for the evening. Masks will be required and temperatures will be taken at the door. This event is open for both members and non-members.
The City of Lawton, Women That Vote Arts Corporation, Young Professionals of Lawton, Brandinc PR, and a host of other local organizations, have partnered to create the first Rock The Vote: Voter Registration Drive on Saturday, September 26th! Whether you need to verify registration, complete census response or learn more about submitting an absentee ballot, […]
We had such a wonderful time with our pop-up gathering held at the Hilton Garden Inn Lawton Fort Sill and Convention Center and at the VASKA Theatre for the Independent Movie Showing hosted by Dr. Matt Jenkins of Cameron University! Stay tuned for our next pop-up gathering where our goal with these are to bring Young […]
VOLUNTEER WITH US: Census Volunteer Opportunity – Door Hanger Placement
Volunteer Event Details: When – September 24th from 5 PM to 7 PM Where – Spoken Word Ministries -2420 SW I Ave, Lawton, OK What: We will be walking the neighborhood hanging door hangers for the church’s upcoming cookout/census party. There will be minimal face to face interaction with the citizens in the area, we […]
Join us as we have our 2020 Census Forum! This forum will have five panelists discussing the importance and the impact of the 2020 Census. What would it mean if we didn’t receive the funding as Lawton Fort Sill? How has funding impacted our community in the past? How important is if for us to […]
This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals of Lawton and designed to provide the latest news and information amongst the organization. Please stay tuned each month for the new updates on Young Professionals of Lawton. To download September’s newsletter, please click here.
Experience the new Indie Film Showing of “No More Wasted Kisses” with Cameron University’s Dr. Matt Jenkins on September 15th! Gather with fellow young professionals members for an evening of great food, entertainment, and socializing with your peers. Admission is free. Meals and beverages are available for purchase. For more event details, please click here.
Young Professionals Voter Registration Booth At The Official Lighting Ceremony for Women That Vote!
The Young Professionals of Lawton attended the official Lighting Ceremony for the Women That Vote! Arts Corporation on Friday, August 21st at Shepler Park in Lawton. The purpose of the event was to not only celebrate the official lighting for the new Women’s Suffrage statue representing diversity but also the 100th anniversary of the Women’s […]
Young Professionals across the community attended the 2020 Census Meeting for Lawton Census Week! We must be counted or we will miss out on over 240 Million dollars worth of Federal Funding for Lawton Fort Sill alone! Be counted with us at www.2020census.gov!
This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals of Lawton and designed to provide the latest news and information amongst the organization. Please stay tuned each month for the new updates on Young Professionals of Lawton. To download August’s newsletter, please click here.
YPL Chairman Alberto F. Rivas Joins JUSt Talkin’ w Jonathan Lewis Talk Show
YPL Chairman Alberto F. Rivas joined JUSt Talkin’ w Jonathan Lewis Talk Show to share more about the importance of YOung Professionals of Lawton membership and our role in advocating within the Lawton Fort Sill community with a focus in politics and business. View the interview here.
YPL Hosting Voter Registration Booth In Partnership With Women That Vote! August 21st
We are excited to host the Voter’s Registration Table and to team up with WOMEN that VOTE! We strongly believe in standing behind organizations that fight for the rights of the people and that continues the mission to stand for the voiceless, the unheard and the underrepresented. This is just one of those amazing groups […]
Community Conversations – Race, Equality, Equity August 29th
Hosted By: United Way of Southwest Oklahoma, Young Professionals of Lawton & Lawton Proud Join your neighbors for a discussion about race, equality, and equity! This will be the second installment of Community Conversations co-hosted by several Community Organizations. This event is open to the public! We will have topics covered by community leaders and […]
This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals of Lawton and designed to provide the latest news and information amongst the organization. Please stay tuned each month for the new updates on Young Professionals of Lawton. To download July’s newsletter, please click here.
On Friday, June 26th, we celebrated and recognized our board members for the official YPL Board Change of Command Ceremony. Special thanks to our Past Chair Tara Deavours for her leadership and dedication to exceeding the YPL mission. 2020-2021 YPL Board Change of Command Board Exec Alberto F. Rivas – Chairman Vincent Saylor – Vice […]
Welcome To Our First Edition of the New YP of Lawton Monthly Newsletter!
Welcome To Our First Edition of the New YP of Lawton Monthly Newsletter! This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals of Lawton and designed to provide the latest news and information amongst the organization. Please stay tuned each month for the new updates on Young Professionals of Lawton. To download June’s newsletter, […]
Young Professionals of Lawton March Social March 13th at the Apache Casino Hotel
Join us this Friday at the Apache Casino Hotel as they host and sponsor this month’s Social! This evening will be an amazing time, come network, socialize and inspire! Make sure to stay after the social for Disco Night Fever! RSVP below! Event Link: https://facebook.com/events/s/yp-march-social-apache-casino-/2695443990684890/?ti=as
Happy International Women’s Day! We are fortunate to have five great women in leadership who serve on our Board of Directors! Tara Deavours – Board Chairwoman Summer Hurleyjacks- Board Member Amanda Nunez – Board Member Carey Monroe – Board Member Brandi Sims – Board Member
Young Professionals Community Fundraising Breakfast At Apache Casino Hotel March 6th
In search of the best Breakfast in town, one that when you eat you’re also giving back to the community? Join us on March 6th at the Apache Casino Hotel as they host a Community Fundraiser Breakfast for us! They just so happen to be our March Social Sponsor as well! Tickets are only $10 […]
T-SHIRT GIVE-A-WAY!!! LET’S PROPEL LAWTON TOGETHER Exercise your right to vote on today’s CIP Election, post your selfie with your “I Voted” sticker in the comments and get a chance to win a Young Professionals T-Shirt!!!
Young Professionals of Lawton Board of Directors Kick-Off Buy 2, Give 1 Lawton Drive!
We shopped, we bought and now we’re giving back! Young Professionals of Lawton Board of Directors are kicking off the Buy 2, Give 1 Lawton Drive! This drive encourages individuals and organizations to purchase extra fruits and vegetables while shopping to give back to the community! We’re challenging Lawton Proud to do the same! Who […]
Invest In Our Future Leaders! Become a Young Professional of Lawton Mentor!
Young Professionals of Lawton are always looking for mentors to add value and to enhance our current membership base! Being a mentor offers you the opportunity to meet young professionals, pass your wisdom, knowledge, and passion on to them and help grow them as leaders within the Lawton Fort Sill community! If you’re 40 years […]
We are excited to announce our August 2019 Member of the Month, Shay Hayes! Shay is the CEO/Owner of Viridian Coffee. Shay joined Young Professionals of Lawton at our Launch Party in 2017. He became a member to find new opportunities to further his personal and professional mission to “Build community and culture around a […]
Whether you are looking for your first job, or you’re an experienced job hunting veteran, you’ve had to wonder at one point during your hunt “How can I make my resume work for me?” Here are some helpful tips to get you started and to land that job that you’ve always dreamed of! Article by […]
We are excited to announce our July 2019 Member of the Month, Cyndal Cooley! Cyndal is a Bank Officer and Branch Manager at BancFirst. This is her first year as a YP Member with the sole goal to ensure that other Young Professionals stay within Lawton and for each of us to work together to […]
We are excited to announce our May 2019 Member of the Month, Christi Chambers. Christi is the Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn Lawton Fort Still Convention Center. This rockstar is a Certified Tourism Ambassador and is also working on her degree in Business Administration. She is one of the founding members of […]
We are excited to announce our April 2019 Member of the Month, Lauren Ellis. Lauren is the President & CEO of the United Way of Southwest Oklahoma and an original YPL Board Member. She is passionate about serving the community and encouraging others to do the same, which is why she is such an important […]
We are excited to announce of March 2019 Member of the Month, Frank Myers. Frank is a founding Board Member of YPL and desired to be part of the organization to help foster the growth of the next generation of leaders. He values community activism, which is something YPL always encourages. Myers is the Director […]
We are excited to announce our March 2019 Member of the Month, Vincent Saylor. Vincent is the Owner/Agent of Vincent Saylor State Farm Insurance. Vincent received undergraduate degrees in marketing and public relations from the University of North Alabama. He also received a law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. Saylor joined YPL 18 […]