BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211216T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Members-Only Holiday Party + Give Back Drive DESCRIPTION:Registration will close at 3pm on 12/16. \nGrab your Holiday Attire and join the Austin Young Chamber for our Members Only Holiday Party! This event is open to members and their +1 as our way of saying thank you for being part of our organization. Join us at Bouldin Acres in South Austin in a private section with indoor and outdoor seating. You'll be able to enjoy a complimentary cocktail from our friends at Tito's Handmade Vodka and purchase additional food and drinks from Bouldin Acres and their onsite food trucks: CM Smokehouse (BBQ) and Gringo Loco (tex mex).Bouldin Acres also has pickleball courts\, lawn games\, TV's\, and a dog-friendly patio.Attire is Festive Casual. This is a 21+ only event. We strongly recommend using Cap Metro's Trip Planner or your favorite ridesharing service to get to the event and back home safely.Let's Get Together and Give Back! - Toiletry DriveThis year's Holiday Party Give Back has been organized by the Austin Young Chamber's Leadership Service Committee. We are asking each attendee to bring a minimum of one item listed below. These items will be collected at the door and distributed to our nonprofit partners: The SAFE Alliance and Refugee Services of Texas.\nSAFE Needs\nRefugee Services of Texas NeedsDeodorantRazorsShaving Cream\nBody Wash\nLotion\nBlack/African American Hair Care Products\nSee their Amazon Wish Lists hereLaundry detergent\nToilet paper\nCleaning supplies\nDeodorant (men and women)\nNew blankets\nGift cards (HEB\, Walmart\, Target\, Visa)\nPlease Note: When registering\, you must type in your email address associated with your membership in Step 1 and click search to verify your membership to proceed with registration. Also - PLEASE register your guest using the appropriate "Guest" ticket type to ensure we have an accurate head count. If you run into any issues when registering\, please email us for assistance.\nThank You to Our Event Sponsors \nThank You to Our Event Partner\nAbout SAFEThe SAFE Alliance and we serve survivors of child abuse\, domestic violence\, sexual assault\, and exploitation. Ultimately\, their mission is to stop abuse for everyone. They envision a future where everyone\, no matter their race\, religion\, gender identity\, or sexuality\, can live in a just and safe community free from violence and abuse. SAFE has chosen eight main issues to target with their services. These include sexual assault and your rights\, child abuse\, domestic violence\, dating violence\, sex trafficking\, sexual harassment in the workplace\, how to develop healthy relationships\, and parenting tips and resources. In order to approach these issues in a sensitive and helpful manner\, SAFE has a number of guiding principles that include respectful and trusting relationships\, diversity\, accessibility\, and inclusiveness\, continuous learning and adaption\, and safety for people and the organization.\nIn-Person Event Expectations for Attendees:✅ Masks are strongly recommended for all attendees when not actively eating or drinking✅ Wash or sanitize your hands frequently✅ Greet each other with non-physical contact✅ Maintain social distancing when possible✅ Color-coded name tags at check-in to denote social interaction comfort level✅ Stay home when appropriate✅ The Austin Young Chamber reserves the right to update these protocols should City\, County\, and/or State guidelines change.\n\nAbout Refugee Services of TexasFounded in 1978\, Refugee Services of Texas (RST) is a social-service agency dedicated to providing assistance to refugees and other displaced persons fleeing persecution based on race\, religion\, nationality\, political opinion\, or membership in a particular social group - as well as to the communities that welcome them. RST provides services to hundreds of refugees\, asylees\, survivors of human trafficking\, and related vulnerable populations from over 30 different countries of origin each year. Originating in Dallas\, RST now has service centers in Amarillo\, Austin\, Dallas\, Fort Worth\, Houston and Rio Grande Valley. They are guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity. Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees\, immigrants\, and other displaced peoples and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Registration will close at 3pm on 12/16.
Grab your Holiday Attire and join the Austin Young Chamber for our Members Only Holiday Party! This event is open to members and their +1 as our way of saying thank you for being part of our organization. \;
Join us at Bouldin Acres in South Austin in a private section with indoor and outdoor seating. You'\;ll be able to enjoy a complimentary cocktail from our friends at Tito'\;s Handmade Vodka and purchase additional food and drinks from Bouldin Acres and their onsite food trucks: CM Smokehouse (BBQ) and Gringo Loco (tex mex).
Bouldin Acres also has pickleball courts\, lawn games\, TV'\;s\, and a dog-friendly patio.
Attire is Festive Casual. This is a 21+ only event. \;
We strongly recommend using \;Cap Metro'\;s Trip Planner \;or your favorite ridesharing service to get to the event and back home safely.
Let'\;s Get Together and Give Back! - Toiletry Drive
This year'\;s Holiday Party Give Back has been organized by the Austin Young Chamber'\;s Leadership Service Committee. We are asking each attendee to bring a minimum of one item listed below. These items will be collected at the door and distributed to our nonprofit partners: The SAFE Alliance and Refugee Services of Texas.
SAFE \;Needs | Refugee Services of Texas \;Needs |
Deodorant Razors Shaving Cream Body Wash Lotion Black/African American Hair Care Products See their Amazon Wish Lists here | Laundry detergent |
Please Note: \;When registering\, you must type in your email address associated with your membership in Step 1 and click search to verify your membership to proceed with registration. \;
Also - PLEASE register your guest using the appropriate "\;Guest"\; ticket type to ensure we have an accurate head count. \;
If you run into any issues when registering\, please email \;us \;for assistance.
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors
Thank You to Our Event Partner
About SAFE
The SAFE Alliance and we serve survivors of child abuse\, domestic violence\, sexual assault\, and exploitation. Ultimately\, their mission is to stop abuse for everyone. They envision a future where everyone\, no matter their race\, religion\, gender identity\, or sexuality\, can live in a just and safe community free from violence and abuse. \;
SAFE has chosen eight main issues to target with their services. These include sexual assault and your rights\, child abuse\, domestic violence\, dating violence\, sex trafficking\, sexual harassment in the workplace\, how to develop healthy relationships\, and parenting tips and resources. In order to approach these issues in a sensitive and helpful manner\, SAFE has a number of guiding principles that include respectful and trusting relationships\, diversity\, accessibility\, and inclusiveness\, continuous learning and adaption\, and safety for people and the organization.
In-Person Event Expectations for Attendees:
✅ Masks are strongly recommended for all attendees when not actively eating or drinking
✅ Wash or sanitize your hands frequently
✅ Greet each other with non-physical contact
✅ Maintain social distancing when possible
✅ Color-coded name tags at check-in to denote social interaction comfort level
✅ The Austin Young Chamber reserves the right to update these protocols should City\, County\, and/or State guidelines change.
About Refugee Services of Texas
Founded in 1978\, Refugee Services of Texas (RST) is a social-service agency dedicated to providing assistance to refugees and other displaced persons fleeing persecution based on race\, religion\, nationality\, political opinion\, or membership in a particular social group - as well as to the communities that welcome them. RST provides services to hundreds of refugees\, asylees\, survivors of human trafficking\, and related vulnerable populations from over 30 different countries of origin each year. \;
Originating in Dallas\, RST now has service centers in Amarillo\, Austin\, Dallas\, Fort Worth\, Houston and Rio Grande Valley. They are guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity. Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees\, immigrants\, and other displaced peoples and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities.