If a speaker gives of their time to talk at an Executive Speaker Series (ESS) or an Executive Panel Discussion (EPD), it is recommended that you thank them some how. Keep in mind that any thank you cards or gifts will come out of Chapter budget. 

For ESS speakers, we recommend a Saint Joseph statue since he is the patron saint of YCP. There are various companies you can find other than one linked for a similar statue. 

We recognize that this is not always possible for every Chapter's budget. Alternatively, there are many other less expensive gifts that could be purchased through a local Catholic business or from the various YCP Belong partner perks available to you as a Chapter Leader. By logging into the Belong portal, you'll see that there are many available discounts for Catholic merchandise.  

We recommend presenting the gift to the speaker at your event itself. It's a great opportunity to get a picture with the speaker for a great recap photo too. 

(Patrick O'Regan from YCP New Orleans who regularly thanks his speakers with a St. Joseph statue!)