Our Mission:
Young AFCEANs (YAFCEAN or fondly known as YACs) serve the members of the AFCEA BELVOIR chapter, with the goal of making a unique and positive impact on the local community. We engage, unify and represent our young members within the Chapter, promoting leadership development, career development, networking (access to senior leaders), and giving back to the community. Our programs complement and enhance the goals of the AFCEA Belvoir Chapter.

Who We Are:
Our YAFCEAN members consist of professional members of the military, government and industry partners who are under the age of 40.

Goal for Charter Year 2008/2009:
Our goals are to proactively attract and engage the Young AFCEAN Belvoir Chapter market; increase the membership and visibility of YAFCEAN Belvoir; and extend a value proposition to all our members for increased participation in Chapter activities. We welcome you as a new / potential YAFCEAN Belvoir member. There are several additional benefits in being an AFCEA member.

Our theme this year is “Bridging The Gap with Our Leaders of Tomorrow.” Through mentor-to-peer (with Senior Leaders in Industry and Government), peer-to-peer (with fellow professionals), and peer-to-community (with local schools), we provide networking opportunities for the next generation of leaders in the Communications and Electronics Arena. There are several opportunities to lead, volunteer, and enjoy the benefits of networking with Senior Industry and Government persons, as well as with your peers in industry and government. We also network closely with our sister chapters in the Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland areas.

If you are age 40 or under, and would like additional information on joining the Young AFCEAN Belvoir Chapter, please call (571) 480-4454 or send an e-mail to vpyafceans@belvoir.afceachapter.org.

Upcoming Events

November 2008

• Annual YAFCEAN Recruiting Social and Kick-Off
  Date November 6, 2008 > 6:30 pm (Kick-off/Registration)– 7:30 pm (Social)
  Location (Crystal City Sports Pub, 529th 23rd Street South, Arlington VA 22202)
  Hors D'Oeuvres and 1-2 tickets Refreshments
• Monthly Luncheon & YAFCEAN monthly meeting prior @ 11am
  November 19, 2008 • Fort Belvoir Officers' Club
  11:30am Networking, 12:00pm Lunch

December 2008

• Educational / Professional Development / Mentoring
  Date December 4, 2008 > 6:30 pm
  Location: (TBA Conference Room)
  Topic: (Networking... Turning a Conversation into an Opportunity)
  Speaker: (TBA)

TBA

• Mentoring at local School (TBA)
  Date (TBA)
  Location (TBA)

Past Events:

• Young AFCEAn Network/Recruiting Mixer/Social
  05 April 2007, 5:30-8:00 PM
  Bungalow's, Alexandria, VA
• Young AFCEAn Network & Recruiting Social
  24 October 2006, 5:00-7:00 PM
  100 King Restaurant, Old Town, Alexandria
  Complimentary drinks and refreshments served