Teams

The purpose of the Norman NEXT Teams is to afford young professionals the opportunity to become engaged in the Norman community.

The Norman NEXT Teams are really what make Norman NEXT a unique organization and not just a social one. Through Norman NEXT, we provide different avenues for young professionals to get involved in the community, depending on their areas of interest. Those avenues are through the five Teams: Special Events, Next Generational Leadership, Community Activism, Government Relations and Membership Development.

If you are interested in joining one of these teams, click on the names of the co-chairs below for more information.

Government Relations

Co-Chairs: Scott Martin and Chebon Marshall.

The Government Affairs Committee is committed to providing Next members with an opportunity to get involved and engaged in the public policy discussion with the hopes of making a positive difference for the future of Norman. We will accomplish this by providing members access to their city, county, state and national elected officials and a chance to get involved in the political process. We will encourage voter participation and provide voter education.

Special Events Team

Co-chairs: Lynann Sterk and Katie Griffin

The Special Events Team coordinates monthly social networking events that provide young professionals the opportunity to meet and engage with one another. Members of the Special Events Team help identify and secure locations and food for NEXT Hour, usually held on the second Thursday of each month, and coordinate semi-annual combined YPO events that bring together metro area young professional groups. Members’ responsibilities also include negotiating with vendors, helping to establish event sponsors and providing man-power for set-up and breakdown of events.

NEXT Generational Leadership

Chair: Brandon Brooks and Justin Covey

It is the goal of the Next Generational Leadership Team to explore and provide opportunities for Norman Next members to develop tangible leadership skills and strengthen their influence as young professionals. Through intergenerational mentoring, engaging speakers and meaningful workshops and seminars, members will take away valuable insight.

Community Activism

Co-chairs: Chilton Marshall and Shar Rother

It is the goal of the Community Activism Team to engage young professionals through community invlovement and volunteerism through Norman's social service agencies.

Membership Development

Co-chairs:NEEDED

Membership Development Team is the Team in charge oforientation events; educationg other Teams' members about the organization and Norman; assisting with career fairs and intern events; maintaining relationshp with existing businesses; hosting on-campus events; attending college fairs to share with students the benefits of living and working in Norman, post-graduation.

2010 Team Goals:

Create events geared toward area interns and college students
Develop events to increase number of engaged members
Visit and speak to students at OU Law School, Price College of Business, and other select audiences at OU
Initiate a new Norman relocation packet focused on young professionals
Develop new ways to create member value