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The official count brings us to 430 current Young Leaders Society members!   
  • YLS is moving (on Facebook)
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    In an effort to stay in touch more closely, we will be deleting the Facebook GROUP and will now join the world of Facebook PAGES.  
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Join YLS on St. Patrick's Day!

St. Pats Volunteer Opp

Click the image above to register now.

 

Volunteers will help with the Get to the Green 5K registration and other race duties. YLS receives a contribution for every volunteer hour completed.

   

REGISTER TODAY! The first 30 people to sign up get a FREE T-shirt.  




20 Under 40

Congratulations to Emily Brady, Daniel D'Alberto and Gavin Dean, named as three of this year's "20 under 40" honorees!

Every year The State Newspaper publishes this special edition which lists 20 of the Midland's most promising, successful professionals under the age of 40 that have made an impact on their community.

 

We are proud of these YLS members for this impressive

accomplishment.

 

Click here to view the list of all of this year's honorees 



Spread the word: FREE Tax Preparation available through April 18 

The IRS estimates that families in the Midlands are missing out on between $18 and $20 million in Earned Income Tax Credits. United Way does not want to see that happening. Help us spread the word to families who made less than $49,000 last year.VITA Information
Click here to download and print 11x17 posters.
Click here to download and print 1/3 page payroll stuffers.


YLS needs YOU.  

Even though it does not feel like spring outside, our annual kickoff event, formerly the Ballpark Bash held in August, will be here before we know it. We are currently forming a committee to handle event logistics, promotion and day-of, event volunteers.

Interested in being a part of the event? Contact Whitney Sousa at wsousa@uway.org or 803.733.5419.

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The deadline is approaching to nominate new YLS Leadership team members. 

The YLS Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2011-2012 YLS Steering Committee. Members interested in getting more involved with YLS in a leadership capacity may nominate themselves or another YLS member to serve. For a description of roles and responsibilities for YLS Steering Committee members, please click here.

 

Members must submit their name or the name of the nominee, contact information and a brief statement of interest. We will accept nominees through early February and nominations can be submitted by email to Whitney Sousa at wsousa@uway.org or fax to (803) 748-7284.  

 

Questions? Please call Whitney Sousa at (803) 733-5419.

 






 Upcoming YLS Events 


March 19
6 - 10:30am
Get to the Green Race Volunteer Opportunity
Carolina First on Blossom
To register, e-mail Whitney Sousa at wsousa@uway.org
 
April 12
5 - 7:30 p.m.
Perspectives: The Inclusion Illusion

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - Lexington Room B

Click here to register now 


May 18
5:30 - 7:30pm
Cocktails & Conversations
Summit Club
Networking event open to YLS members ONLY.

Click here to register now  


Upcoming United Way of the Midlands Events

February 24 
7:30pm
Humanitarian of the Year Dinner & Award Ceremony 
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 

Jan - April 2011 
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
 
Volunteers will be available to help families who made less than $49,000 file their tax returns.
Click here for more info

April 10 - 16
Save the Date: United Way Volunteer Week 

Upcoming Community Events 
 
February 10
6:11 p.m. 
COR Annual Meeting

EdVenture Museum

Click here to register 


March 4 
American Red Cross of Central SC Annual
Red, White + Black Tie Gala 

The Medallion Center

Click here for more info 


Gold Sponsors:
Bank of America
BB&T
BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Carolina First
Colonial Life
First Citizens
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
McNair Law Firm, P.A.
UPS

Thank you to AT&T!
YLS Signature Sponsor:
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