• GenNext

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WHAT IS GENNEXT?

GenNext is a group of dynamic, passionate young professionals between the ages of 23 and 35 who want to create social change in Hamilton and Burlington. We support the United Way with a mandate to encourage our age group to become more involved in charitable activities and supporting our community. Led by a group of peers from the area we offer a new and diverse way to give back to your community.

Our initiatives and fundraising efforts align with our active lifestyles and provide a forum for individuals to connect and get involved


LATEST NEWS!

Order tickets today for the 6th Annual Spring Networking Breakfast! June 14, 2012 - 7:30am (doors open at 7:00am) at Carmen's Banquet Centre
With special guest speaker, Roger Gillespie, Executive Producer at CBC Hamilton (@RogerGillespie)

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  • Tickets are $20 per person (tables available)
    Cost includes: admission, gourmet breakfast and door prizes!
  • To order tickets call 905-387-0007 OR complete the GenNext Spring Breakfast Order Form and email: Jana Rees


  • If you are interested in sponsoring this exciting event, or for more information on sponsorship, please email: Joe Popkey

 



Our Goals

GenNext is designed to achieve the following key objectives. Every year quantitative targets are set to be reached:

  • Goal 1:To increase the active membership of the 23-35 year old age demographic in Hamilton and Burlington through participation in GenNext events and initiatives.

  • Goal 2:To increase the participation of GenNext members in various United Way led initiatives.

  • Goal 3:To encourage financial support of the United Way.

  • Goal 4:To create a forum for professional networking and casual socializing.

  • Goal 5:To develop future community leaders that have an understanding of governance practices and accountability.

 

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with GenNext, each with a varying degree of involvement and time commitment. View the list below and see how you can become a part of the GenNext mission:

  • Make a personal donation to the United Way.
  • Attend or volunteer at a GenNext event.
  • Sit on one of our event sub-committees or Campaign Cabinet.
  • Create and participate in an employee payroll campaign at your place of work.
  • To contact GenNext please email: jrees@uwaybh.ca

Cabinet Members

  • Jennifer Geekie

    Cabinet Co-Chair

  • Justin Joseph

    Cabinet Co-Chair

  • Tim Miron

    Treasurer

  • Joe Popkey

    Recruitment

  • Jeff Cabral

    Member Engagement