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Looking for big things from AAL in 2010
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 It is my pleasure to serve as the 2010 Chair of the United Way African American Leadership (AAL) Council. It's going to be a great year filled with opportunities for networking and fellowship, as well as the chance to work on some important initiatives to impact lives here in Greenville County. As AAL begins its 11th year, we have grown to 188 members and just completed our most successful effort ever -- contributing $262,168 to United Way programs and partners through the annual campaign. This growth places us in position to increase our impact in Greenville County. I encourage you to get involved with the leadership and volunteer opportunities we'll offer throughout the year. We thank you for your generous gift to United Way to help improve lives and bring about deep, meaningful change in our community. By working together, we will create a better place for us all.
--Jil Littlejohn, Chair
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Celebration: African American Leadership recognizes new members
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From left, Charles Edward, Dedra Simmons and Bill Ratliff at the New Member Celebration.
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United Way's African American Leadership held its annual New Member Celebration March 9 at the Commerce Club. Sixty-six members, including 22 new ones, attended the event, which is held each year to recognize the Palmetto Society group's new additions and to offer members a chance to meet and network with other United Way supporters.
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It only takes a moment to make a difference
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Speed Career Mentoring is a unique project between members of United
Way's African American Leadership and high school students
enrolled in Graduate Greenville's summer enrichment program. In quick, small group sessions, AAL members share their educational and professional experiences, offering the students a first-person example of what can be accomplished with hard work and ambition.
To volunteer to participate in this rewarding experience, contact Holly Manuel at 467-3551 or click here to e-mail.
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Get Involved: Make an impact with these volunteer opportunities and Hands On Greenville
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 African
American Leadership members are about change, growth, caring for others, and
most importantly, leadership.
Be a leader by signing up for one of these volunteer opportunities with United Way's Hands On Greenville:
Sterling Huddle Teen Program: Be a role model and help teen students (grades 6-10) with homework at the Sterling Gym. Opportunities available daily.
Juneteenth: Volunteers are needed for the Sterling Center's annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19.
Meals on Wheels: Help prepare, package or deliver meals to seniors in need. Dates vary.
HOG Day 2010: Leave a lasting impression on your community by being a part of the Upstate's biggest day of service.
Please encourage your friends and associates to take advantage of
these and other exciting opportunities to help our community via United Way's Hands On Greenville. For more information, contact Hands On Greenville at 242-4224 or click here to e-mail. |
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Dates to Remember
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Mark your calendars with these upcoming events:
Hands On Greenville Day 2010
Saturday, May 1, 8:30 am - Noon; free after party 12:00 - 3:00 p.m at Fluor Field
FANtastic Event
TBA, June 2010
AAL & Graduate Greenville
Speed Mentoring
July 2010
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2010 African American
Leadership Council
| Jil Littlejohn, Chair
Yolanda Scott-Boone, Vice Chair
Cheryl Berry
Byron Corbitt
Vincent Douglas
Charles Edward
Mark A. Frazier
Leah Garrett
Darrin Goss
Nitka Gray
Katrina Hale
Curtis Harkness
Rick Harris
Babette Jones
Denis D. McAdory
Bill McClellan
Lakita Scotland-Brown
Shakaysha Selby
Rosie Sullivan
Paulette Sutton
Ralph Sweeney
Chris Tolbert
Advisory Council
Brent Clinkscale
Merl F. Code
Herb Johnson
Melinda Scott
Marvin M. Ward
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