A letter from TYPros Chair Shane Fernandez

[Renaissance]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

quote:Originally posted by Gaspar

ADD at it's finest!

Great example of someone who is emotionally committed to dozens of organizations and causes, but does not possess the logical aptitude to understand his own positions.

I have met Shane, he is a very nice guy and an exceptional young architect!  While I agree with some of what he had to say, I am sad that he could not organize his thoughts better and that it was public statement.  

Creatives minds have a very hard time separating emotion from logic, and many times this is the result.  I have this problem myself, and it causes me to analyze and review everything 10 times before I allow others to see it.  

This will be a learning experience for him, and TYPros.  I'm sorry this went out without someone giving him some guidance.

Precisely why most organizations of 4500 sheeple don't allow a loose cannon to write letters of personal opinion as being representative of the whole group.  That would have never flown in the Jaycees.

For some reason when I think of TyPros I think of blonde hair, blue eyes, black boots and goose-stepping.  [)]

I hereby invoke Godwin's Law.

Got a lot of good friends in that organization . . . their president may write some ill-advised letters, but they're good people who do no harm to the city and have nothing but the best intentions.  Be nice.

[sgrizzle]

I think no-one is is saying he bad intentions or no good points. Just that the letter was poorly written, improperly publicized, and improperly credited to typros and his employers.

Why is TYProletariat sticking up for TYPros?

[Conan71]

Nothing to see here folks, just a little train wreck.  Please move along.

[Breadburner]

Lol..Conan throws a couple of strikes in this thread...heh..

[Renaissance]

Fair enough--it is one of the most incoherent letters of its type I've ever read.

[zstyles]

Agreed...

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by Floyd

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

quote:Originally posted by Gaspar

ADD at it's finest!

Great example of someone who is emotionally committed to dozens of organizations and causes, but does not possess the logical aptitude to understand his own positions.

I have met Shane, he is a very nice guy and an exceptional young architect!  While I agree with some of what he had to say, I am sad that he could not organize his thoughts better and that it was public statement.  

Creatives minds have a very hard time separating emotion from logic, and many times this is the result.  I have this problem myself, and it causes me to analyze and review everything 10 times before I allow others to see it.  

This will be a learning experience for him, and TYPros.  I'm sorry this went out without someone giving him some guidance.

Precisely why most organizations of 4500 sheeple don't allow a loose cannon to write letters of personal opinion as being representative of the whole group.  That would have never flown in the Jaycees.

For some reason when I think of TyPros I think of blonde hair, blue eyes, black boots and goose-stepping.  [)]

I hereby invoke Godwin's Law.

Got a lot of good friends in that organization . . . their president may write some ill-advised letters, but they're good people who do no harm to the city and have nothing but the best intentions.  Be nice.

Damn, got Godwinned. [] I figured wevus or cannon_fodder would have beat you to it.

[zstyles]

Little article about him in the TW-

Shane Fernandez has traveled all over the world, but he says the only city he feels a passion for is Tulsa.

Fernandez is a partner and director of design with McFarland Davies Architects. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he came to Tulsa in 1995 to earn a master's degree and became infatuated. Now, at the age of 37, Fernandez is one of the emerging movers and shakers in our city.

One recognition of his talents is his election as the 2008 chairman of Tulsa's Young Professionals, a group that has become very active around town. Fernandez wants the organization to continue shaping Tulsa as a place where workers in their 20s and 30s want to live.

Success in attracting and retaining talented young people is critical for Tulsa's future, as the baby boomer generation begins to retire.

"Young talent is the No. 1 commodity in the U.S.," Fernandez said recently during an evening session in Leadership Tulsa's Executive Leadership Series. "Having a work force that is energetic and optimistic is the key to business success."

TYPros has supported initiatives such as downtown housing and river development. The group also sometimes sends teams out with Tulsa Metro Chamber officials to talk to relocation
prospects.

I got to know Shane through Leadership Tulsa's flagship program a few years ago and quickly was impressed with his gift for astute analysis. So, I was eager to hear his ideas on how Tulsa can remain vital and energized.

"Tulsa has a blank canvas. It's exciting to be here right now," he said. "If you're an employer, you need to make sure your workers know you feel that way."

Young professionals tend to select the city where they want to live, and then look for jobs. Therefore, a community must have strong entertainment and quality-of-life advantages, because the desire for a fun place to live ranks equally with finding a spouse and having a satisfying career, he said.

Specifically, TYPros believes most young professionals also are looking for the following:

Diversity: Tolerance and acceptance of various religions, sexual orientations and lifestyles.

Flexibility: Both in job schedules and after-work activities.

Balance: Equal time for work and play.

Dual mentorship: Respect from older workers who want to teach and learn.

Technology: Access to the state of the art.

Sustainability: Commitment to the environment.

In just four years, TYPros has grown to 4,500 members. Fernandez wants to keep them committed to Tulsa and recruit more.

"We're competing for this work force with places like Dallas, Kansas City and San Antonio," he said. "All of those cities are making changes every day that are designed to make young people passionate about living and working there."

With Shane and TYPros leading the charge, I feel good about Tulsa's prospects.

[sgrizzle]

Here is how they get members. I got this in email for no reason the other day, and am probably now an "active member."

quote:
From: Communications Intern2 <cintern2@tulsachamber.com>
Subject: Greetings

   I'm so glad you would like to get involved with Tulsa's Young Professionals.  It's a great organization and we have a lot going on.  

   

   Join TYPros for our next event, Diversity and Dialogue on May 29th. Also, check out our Pub Club and Leadership Series.  Check out details on our site and be sure to keep on the lookout for more event updates.  For a complete listing of events and details, visit http://www.typros.org/events.asp?id=11&seldate=10/1/2005.  

   

   If you want to become more involved with TYPros, I encourage you to join a work crew.  To find out more about each work crew, visit our web site at http://www.typros.org/general.asp?id=23 and let me know if you have any questions or need help determining which work crew would be best for you.  We're anxious for you to get involved.  Please let me know if I can be of assistance or answer any other questions you may have.  Thanks.

   

   

   Fatima Zahir

   Communications Intern

   Tulsa Metro Chamber

   Tulsa's Young Professionals

   918.560.2306

   

   

[we vs us]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

Here is how they get members. I got this in email for no reason the other day, and am probably now an "active member."

quote:
From: Communications Intern2 <cintern2@tulsachamber.com>
Subject: Greetings

   I'm so glad you would like to get involved with Tulsa's Young Professionals.  It's a great organization and we have a lot going on.  

   

   Join TYPros for our next event, Diversity and Dialogue on May 29th. Also, check out our Pub Club and Leadership Series.  Check out details on our site and be sure to keep on the lookout for more event updates.  For a complete listing of events and details, visit http://www.typros.org/events.asp?id=11&seldate=10/1/2005.  

   

   If you want to become more involved with TYPros, I encourage you to join a work crew.  To find out more about each work crew, visit our web site at http://www.typros.org/general.asp?id=23 and let me know if you have any questions or need help determining which work crew would be best for you.  We're anxious for you to get involved.  Please let me know if I can be of assistance or answer any other questions you may have.  Thanks.

   

   

   Fatima Zahir

   Communications Intern

   Tulsa Metro Chamber

   Tulsa's Young Professionals

   918.560.2306

   

   

It's possible you are actually a TYPro several times over at this point.  I know, based on the size of my junkmail folder, that I probably represent at least a third of their membership.

However, to paraphrase the inestimable Mr. Rumsfeld, you have to attract Yuppies with the networking groups you have, not the networking groups you want or might wish you had at a later date.  At least someone's reaching out to these young yupsters, and I know they have a knotty past, but heck, why not mobilize a lockstep army of affluent youngsters to market to themselves?

[RecycleMichael]

Speaking as a middle-aged semi-professional, I think it is great that you young wipper-snappers want to get together and dress alike.

[Gaspar]

I used to go to quite a few of the Tulsa Chamber breakfasts.  My junk mail box filled up with stuff from this group, and the other Young professional group (whatever it was).

I don't know if they get points for signing people up or what, but I would get the same email from 4 or 5 people who got one of my business cards.  They really need to find a better way to market themselves.

I'm not young and I'm certainly not very professional! []

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Speaking as a middle-aged semi-professional, I think it is great that you young wipper-snappers want to get together and dress alike.

Since Godwin's has already been invoked...

[we vs us]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

Speaking as a middle-aged semi-professional, I think it is great that you young wipper-snappers want to get together and dress alike.

Since Godwin's has already been invoked...

Yep, that's it.  We can shut down the thread and go home.  

Sgrizz, turn off the light on your way out.