Members of the YPC who joined the TTA’s 2019 Call on Washington unanimously agreed on the value of attending, meeting with and hearing from legislators. “The days we spent in DC were enlightening and tremendously valuable on many levels. I look forward to attending in the future,” says Michael Shipman of Vertical Alliance.
Read MoreWe had 103 shooters come out and join us at our First Ever Annual Sporting Clay Shoot. We had a “BLAST” at the Nashville Gun Club!! We had some of the best BBQ and We received some really great comments on our event. It was requested that we don’t wait a year to do this event again. It was decided that we will be doing another one this Fall.
Read MoreOn April 3, 2019 several YPC members joined the TTA at the Call on Nashville. We had a chance to meet with Representative Dan Howell, Chair of the TN House Transportation Committee and discuss several items relevant to the trucking industry. We enjoyed a tour of the capitol and later a meeting with legislators at…
Read MoreThe YPC met at the TTA on March 3, 2019. Several board members provided updates on projects in the works for YPC members. Edward Coble /// Updates McGavock High School Academies – McGavock High School has a curriculum/pathway for students interested in Transportation/Auto/Diesel. Recruiting the next generation of talent is important to our mission. We’re…
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2019 – Roughly 40 TTA members and executives and members of the Young Professional Council gathered at Terry Minor’s barn in Brentwood, TN for the first annual TTA/YPC Legacy Event. Several attendees spoke to the group. Patrick Mendenhall announced Connie Vaughn, current TTA Chairman, Tommy Hodges, TTF President, and Dave Huneyager, TTA President. Tommy…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation of Middle Tennessee Scholarship program will again have a deadline of March 15, 2019 at midnight for submission of applications.
Read MoreMeeting Minutes from Last Meeting: Briefly covered In attendance: Patrick Mendenhall, Greg Maniscalco, Joe Fischer, Holly Czuba, Taylor Minor Jeremy’s Notes: Covered (Attendance to Legacy Event) Becoming A Member: Process proposed Dates for Year: Sounds Game – July 30 / Will need 100 – 150 headcount, so will be a family & friends night! Call…
Read MoreIn Attendance: Patrick Mendenhall Holly Czuba Edward Coble Rob Marsh Jeff Angst Joe Fischer Darcie Malone Taylor Minor Sarah Huffington Donna England Jeremy Snapp Meeting Topics/Discussions: Election Results Welcome by Dave Huneryager Bylaws – Jeremy Snapp reviewed Bylaws, which is a living breathing document, can make amendments down the road as needed. The document defines…
Read MoreIn mid-September 2018 the Carolinas were severely impacted by Hurricane Florence. YPC members stepped up and helped deliver over 30,000 bottles of water and other goods to the most effected areas of the North Carolina coast. About the TTA’s Young Professional’s Council MISSION – The Young Professionals Council (YPC) is comprised of young trucking professionals who…
Read MoreOn August 23, 2018, more than a dozen young trucking professionals gathered at Diskin Cider in Nashville, TN to discuss details of the TTA’s proposed new Young Professionals Council. Brainchild of Patrick Mendenhall of Cumberland International Truck, the YPC is designed to promote education, mentorship and leadership opportunities for young leaders in the trucking industry.…
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