Name: Kristen Roderick
 
Occupation: Social Media and Mobile Editor, The Hutchinson News
 
Name of spouse: N/A
 
Pets: A nameless goldfish
 
Children: N/A
 
Years living in Reno County: 4
 
Why did you initially move to Reno County? (If you weren't from here originally) I was hired as a reporter at The Hutchinson News when I graduated from K-State.
 
What do you like most about being involved with YP? I adore the people I've met through YP. The friends I have made are willing to help out no matter what. A few months ago I was in a car wreck - hit two deer on U.S. 50. Several of my YP friends were there to help with the little things. I also love the opportunities I get as a member of YP. We always find a way to have fun while we help others. Whether it's chaotically serving tables at the Reno Roundup or volunteering with United Way projects, the people in the organization make it an amazing experience. So many people in Reno County have been impacted by things YP has done, and I'm grateful to be a part of that.
 
What advice would you have for someone who is new to Reno County? There are so many great things about Reno County, don't hesitate to get out there. If you don't know people, join us at mingles or get involved with an action team. We will always take new team members. If you are hesitant to check out the community by yourself, nearly every YP member's e-mail address is listed on the website. Shoot someone an e-mail to go explore. Most of us will be glad to join you.
 
What is/was your favorite YP event? While the mingles are up there, I have really enjoyed being a member of the YP volleyball team. None of us will say we're the best team out there, but we have a lot of fun with our off-beat hits and wannabe spikes. Watch out for the night the two YP teams match up.
 
Are you involved with an action team?  Which one? I am on the voice team. We get together once a month and look for ways we can help out the community. This includes coat drives at mingles and the YP Relay for Life team. Voice is a great team to be involved with.
 
Why do you think YP is an important part of our community? A couple of months after I arrived at The Hutchinson News, I met with Aubrey Abbott Patterson and Nathan Meyer to write a story about this new group starting for young professionals in Reno County. I don't know if anyone imagined how much their "good idea" would have a positive influence on the community. Newcomers have a place to meet locals outside of work and home. Almost every organization in Hutchinson has had a young professionals influence in one way or another. Through young professionals and the Reno County Growth Coalition, Hutchinson has become more of an up-and-coming community.

 

Name: Bianca Huschka
 
Occupation:  Administrator
 
Name of spouse:  Clint Huschka
 
Pets: None in the home, but we have several fur-kids in our immediate family.
 
Children: Lily Ashlyn, age 5 and Savannah Grace, born 5.19.11
 
Years living in Reno County: Almost 7
 
Why did you initially move to Reno County? (If you weren't from here originally) To attend HCC. Driving back and forth from Wichita (my hometown) got really tiresome, so I moved.
 
What do you like most about being involved with YP? I love all of the great people I've met. I have some really great friends because of YP.
 
What advice would you have for someone who is new to Reno County? Join YP! Get involved in the community. The best way to meet people is to put yourself out there and get involved.
 
What is/was your favorite YP event? I love the family BBQ we have every summer because it gives those of us with children a chance to have fun with our kids and enjoy the company of our YP friends. But you don't have to have kids to have a good time!
 
Are you involved with an action team?  Which one? Not yet, but I would love to be if I can find the time.
 
Why do you think YP is an important part of our community? YP is great for networking. I have seen a lot of members benefit from this aspect. YP also encourages members to give back to the community through volunteerism, which I think is great. This gives the younger generations a chance to show how much they love Hutchinson and Reno County and how much we are committed to making it the best place to live. I love YP for so many reasons, and I would encourage anyone over 21 to join!

 

Name:  Denise Weber
 
Occupation:  Structural Engineer
 
Name of spouse:  N/A
 
Pets:  I have one adopted mutt, Paisley.
 
Children:  No, just a proud aunt.
 
Years living in Reno County:  I have lived here for almost two years.
 
Why did you initially move to Reno County? (If you weren't from here originally)  Well, I was born and raised in Colorado and didn't know much at all about Reno County until a couple of years ago.  I moved to Hutchinson to start a career after finishing graduate school at the University of Wyoming.  Hutchinson is where I received a job offer after months of applying all over the nation.  
 
What do you like most about being involved with YP?  I like having the chance to meet and interact with people in the area.  YP gives me the opportunity to be involved with and feel a part of the community, which is great since I was unfamiliar with the area when I moved here.
 
What advice would you have for someone who is new to Reno County?  I don't know how qualified I am to answer this, but I guess I would say there is usually a lot going on in the area and you just need to get out there and participate.
 
What is/was your favorite YP event?  I have enjoyed volunteering at various activities through YP, but my favorite activity would have to be playing softball on the YP team.  We may not have an impressive win record, but we sure do have fun.
 
Are you involved with an action team?  Which one?  I am trying to become more involved with the Pulse team, but I don't think I can be consider a true member yet.
 
Why do you think YP is an important part of our community?  I think that YP is very important to the community as it promotes people to connect with each other.  When I was first looking into the possibility of moving to Hutchinson it was great to know an organization like YP existed.  It definitely relieved some anxiety I had about moving to an unfamiliar place where I didn't know anyone. 

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