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Thank you for your contribution to United Way of the Midlands!
We are pleased to have you as a member of the Young Leaders Society. YLS was formed to provide community involvement and personal development opportunities to United Way donors ages 21 to 45. Activities include volunteer projects, networking and business opportunities and other special events. Don't miss out on any of these exciting opportunities!

What's happening now?
  • Progressive Wine Tasting at CanalSide Lofts: April 1
  • Volunteer with YLS: Help make Mother's Day Baskets for Sistercare:
    Now through April 24
  • Cocktails and Conversations with Ed Sellers-members only event!
    Coming in May!
  • Professional Development Opportunity "Advancing Your Career"
    Coming in June


YOU'RE INVITED!


Click here for more information about this and other YLS events.


YLS Spring Volunteer Project:
Take advantage of this opportunity to help YLS brighten the lives of women in our community!



Drop off contributions at United Way any time during normal business hours. We are located at 1800 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201. If you are making a monetary donation, checks should be made payable to United Way of the Midlands. There are other ways to get involved too!


YLS had a great turn-out for the first social event of 2009!



YLS members and non-members were all invited to a wine tasting at Solstice Kitchen and Wine Bar at the end of January. About 40 people showed up to enjoy exquisite wines and some even stayed for dinner to take advantage of three-course dinner specials. Read more.
Did you know?
United Way and the Cooperative Ministry will do your taxes for FREE!
Through a United Way grant, the Cooperative Ministry has taken over the Volunteer Income Tax Preparation program United Way piloted last year. In 2008, United Way of the Midlands managed the Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) program at sites hosted by community partners and returned almost $1 million to the Midlands community. In conjunction with this program, there are currently a series of financial education classes that are FREE and open to the public. Learn more.


Learning with Leaders: Feb. 2009
On February 3, Abacus Planning Group President, Cheryl Holland shared valuable advice with YLS members and guests at the AT&T conference room. She touched on various subjects from 401K investments to planning for children's education. Read more. 
kristie at lwl

The next professional development event will be in June and will feature a panel of some of the Midlands most successful business people who will share tips on how to market yourself to advance in your current job or to find a new job.  Go to www.ylsmidlands.org or watch future e-mails for more information.
What is Cocktails and Conversations?
This is an exclusive event hosted by United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society and Tocqueville Society open to YLS members only. This annual event is held each spring to bring together leaders in the Midlands community. It is a great opportunity for young leaders to get to get to know some of the most established leaders in our community. This year, Mr. Ed Sellers, CEO of BlueCross BlueShield will be the featured guest speaker.

Be on the look out for future communications about the details of this event as that information becomes available. You won't want to miss this great opportunity!


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Thank you for participating in our questionnaire!
Thank you to those of you who participated in the board interest questionnaire United Way sent out last week. We will be compiling that information and working with our partner agencies to identify opportunities that fit your interests. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.



Become Facebook Friends with YLS!
 
Search "YLS Midlands" and check out our newest Facebook profile. You can see pictures from all past YLS events, leave messages on our wall, view archived newsletters and see what our friends are doing.

Check out our profile here.
2008-2009 YLS Steering Committee Members
Chair: Michael Seezen
Elizabeth Allen
Jody Bedenbaugh
Emily Brady
Graem Clark
Kristie Cross
Dawn Ellerbe
Latonya Gaymon
Darren Hardin
Alvina Harrison
James Harrison
Tina Herbert
John Hudson
Kevin Lindler
David Lominack
Glenn Marcus
Courtney McDuffie
Jack Morris
Tiffany Rushton
Michael Scott
Daniel Smith
Carroll Williamson
Join a committee!
 
There's no time like the present to become more involved in the community.Join a committee! YLS is currently seeking individuals able to serve a 2-year term on the steering committee to commence July 1, 2009.

If you are interested in serving on the YLS steering committee or one of the subcommittees, contact Rion Skinner at rskinner@uway.org or 803.733.5419.


Thank you to our sponsors for making these events possible!
YLS Signature Sponsor:
at&t logo 
Gold Sponsors:
Bank of America
Carolina First
Colonial Life
First Citizens
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
McNair Law Firm, P.A.
Time Warner Cable
UPS
 
Bronze Sponsor:
Allied Air Enterprises