WAVE Young Professionals Network Hosts Pickleball Event in Crosslake | Lakeland News
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The WAVE Young Professionals Network operates as a professional development initiative designed for individuals aged 18 to 39, recently bringing its members together in Crosslake for a pickleball tournament. This event successfully blended elements of leadership training, networking, and friendly competition, serving as one of the organization's monthly efforts to foster community connection. By organizing such activities, WAVE aims to strengthen bonds within the group while helping participants elevate their skills and advance their careers through shared experiences.
Beyond professional growth, the tournament provided a unique opportunity for members to step out of their comfort zones and enjoy some fun in a social setting. Participants emphasized that these gatherings are essential not only for discussing teamwork and leadership but also for building genuine friendships among young professionals. The inclusive atmosphere encouraged attendees to try new activities like pickleball alongside many others, reinforcing the organization's core mission of helping members get to know one another and create lasting relationships within the broader community.
Looking ahead, the network continues its momentum with an upcoming speed networking showcase scheduled for September 15th at the Venue in Baxter. This next event promises to further facilitate connections among young professionals in a structured yet engaging format. Through consistent monthly events like the pickleball tournament and future showcases, WAVE demonstrates its commitment to supporting career development while ensuring its members remain active, connected, and motivated parts of their local community.
The video concludes by highlighting the role of Lakeland News as a nonprofit news organization dedicated to supporting local journalism. Viewers are encouraged to donate to Lakeland PBS to help sustain this vital news team and continue bringing important stories and community updates to the region. This call to action underscores the collaborative spirit between local organizations, where professional groups like WAVE and media outlets work together to strengthen the social fabric and informational resources available to residents.
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Well, the Wave Young Professionals
Network is a professional development
program for individuals between the ages
of 18 and 39.
It recently hosted a pickleball
tournament event in Cross Lake blending
leadership, connection, and a little
competition. The pickleball event is one
of the many ways the Wave organization
tries to connect each month. The
activities and networking events in the
community are set up to help bond the
group and accomplish the organization's
goal of building lasting relationships
and elevating each other's skills while
advancing their careers.
>> An event like this helps us all get
together not only professionally to talk
about leadership and teamwork, but then
also to have a little fun cuz we are
young. And I think that by us doing
this, it shows everybody in the
community that it's okay to go out there
and maybe be like play playing
pickleball out of your comfort zone.
There's a lot of other people here and
that is the main reason why I joined
Wave was to get to know people.
>> The Wave's next event will be a speed
networking showcase on September 15th at
the Venue in Baxter.
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organization. Donate to Lakeland PBS
today to support your local news team.