United Way
of the Midlands
January 2009
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Please take a moment to read through our January newsletter and see what's happening:
- Membership Update: In 2007 YLS consisted of 300 members and raised a total of $345,192.90. In addition, the group met the requirements of the Knight Grant, which generated an additional $165,000. Results of the 2008 campaign are still in progress. From what has been processed, YLS members who participated in 2007 increased their giving by 36%!
-Michael Seezen, 2008-09 YLS Steering Committee Chair
If you haven't renewed you pledge, please consider giving NOW.
If you are not a member yet, but are interested in joining, it's easy to participate through the YLS Step-Up Program. Click here to learn more.
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Register for the YLS Wine Tasting at Solstice Kitchen and Wine Bar |
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January 28, 2009
5:30-7:00pm
Cost is $10 and payment will be accepted at the door.
Solstice will also be offering a four-course meal and half price bottles of wine for dinner following the wine tasting.
If you plan to eat dinner, reservations are recommended.
To reserve a table contact Solstice at (803)788-6966 and mention you are with YLS
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Check out pictures from the YLS Oyster Roast!
About 200 people joined United Way of the Midlands on November 14, 2008 at the University House for oysters, chili, wine, beer, a live band and fellowship with other young leaders in the Midlands.
Attendees also donated items at this event for the YLS volunteer project--Leaphart Place--and the supply drive was a great success.
Read More.
Click here to view the Flickr album |
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Congratulations to YLS Members in 20 Under 40!
Forrest L. Alton, Kevin Lindler, United Way Board of Directors and YLS Steering Committee, Barbara K. Ryan, Michael J. Seezen, YLS Steering Committee Chair, Ann Marie Stieritz, United Way of the Midlands Education Job and Life Skills Council, and Thad Westbrook were featured in The State's 20 Under 40 Class of 2009.
Read more |
| Learning with Leaders
Achieving Financial Success in Any Environment |
February 3, 2009
AT&T conference room in the executive building on Huger Street
Refreshments 4:45 PM, Program 5:15-6:15 PM
Cheryl Holland Space is limited!
Space permitting, non-member registration will open Feb. 1 and is $10 per person |
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Looking to volunteer?
Try helping prepare taxes with VITA
 United Way of the Midlands is seeking volunteers in Richland and Lexington counties to help prepare tax returns for low-income families in the quickly approaching tax season. Read more
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Thank you to our sponsors for making these events possible!
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YLS Signature Sponsor:
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YLSMidlands.com members only site
Visit ylsmidlands.com today and sign up to join the YLS member community. Create and update your profile, review the member directory, message board and access other information. |
Join a committee!
There's no time like the present to become more involved in the community. 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. |
| Another Benefit of Joining YLS |
United Way of the Midlands Tocqueville Society and YLS will host Cocktails & Conversations event again this May. This is an exclusinve opportunity for the Tocqueville Soeity, some of the community's most well-known and influential community leaders to mix and mingle with the next generation of leaders.
More details to follow soon!
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Attention Community Leaders:
Ever thought about volunteering on a board of directors?
Blueprint for leadership is an intensive training program meant to prepare rising leaders to serve successfully on non-profit boards of directors.
Read more about this opportunity HERE.
Only a few spaces remaining so don't wait! The deadline for applications has been extended to Feb. 4, 2009.
For more information contact Malik Whitaker at mwhitaker@uway.org or 803.733.5423 |
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| Forward this to five friends |
Encourage your friends and coworkers to join YLS and LIVE UNITED!
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| 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 | |
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