This month, the Seneca County Young Professionals (SCYP) reached 100 members for the first time! The group began the year with less than 40 members and through an increased focus on programming and added value to members, they have grown to 100 members and counting. SCYP was started in 2014 as a way to connect new and emerging professionals with each other and the community. The organization was made possible by Pat DeMonte and the Tiffin-Seneca United Way, who saw a need for such a group in the community. SCYP focuses on three core missions: Connect, Inspire and Grow. Connect The Connect committee plans social and networking events for the group. These include summer and winter sports leagues, exclusive events at new establishments throughout Seneca County, and two signature monthly events – Wednesdays After Work and Quick Connect Lunches. Wednesdays After Work take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Each event takes place at a different location within Seneca County. For those who cannot make it to an after-hours event, SCYP also hosts a Quick Connect Lunch from 12-1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Both events are open to professionals of all ages. Check social media for upcoming events and locations. Inspire Young professionals place importance on community involvement and social responsibility. The Inspire committee organizes volunteer efforts for the organization. While anyone may reach out to the young professionals for assistance with events, they have several organized events each year for members to get out and volunteer. Past events have included Painting for a Purpose, proceeds benefiting the United Way CPR training, installing smoke detectors in homes in Fostoria, serving food for the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure, assisting at the Bash on The Bay concert, and participating in the United Way Day of Caring. Grow The Grow committee focuses on professional and personal development for members. Previous events have included Wellness at the Y, from which the group's YMCA membership discount stems, a Financial Literacy round table, Networking 101, and a presentation about maintaining a work-life balance, to name a few. In addition to these events, members are also eligible for a professional development scholarship. Members can apply for up to $500 to cover costs, including travel and registration, for a professional development event or training not covered by their employer. For more information about SCYP, visit their website or Facebook. [gallery ids="https://tiffinseneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/scyp-logo-1.jpg|,https://tiffinseneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/21246651_1501941619894026_6123995525054165652_o.jpg|,https://tiffinseneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/19250583_1422953081126214_2254342112277718825_o.jpg|,https://tiffinseneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/16462952_1264113683676822_978566486669930051_o.jpg|,https://tiffinseneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20776492_1482053295216192_8409568985978398035_o.jpg|,https://tiffinseneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/22829561_1560585550696299_5025987641415131318_o.jpg|,https://tiffinseneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20901303_1488064351281753_3086711827679547514_o.jpg|,https://tiffinseneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/16830732_1284758291612361_834232855101171220_n.jpg|,https://tiffinseneca.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/15873243_1237285499692974_8560489029558050644_n.jpg|" type="slideshow"]