November Steering Committee

Our final two activities will be a steering committee meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2009. Let's shoot for 7:45am at Broad Street for coffee for about an hour. At this meeting we will discuss our final push for Imagination Library, a YLP "Memorandum of Understanding", and the potential 2010 partnerships with other young leader organizations (i.e. leveraging programs, leadership summit).

Please attend this monthly meeting!

VITA Volunteer Opportunity

Hello Everybody!

I wanted to share with you the upcoming opportunities to become a VITA volunteer with United Way this tax season. Last year, with the help of volunteers we were able to assist in over 3.7 million dollars of savings and returns to the people in the tri-county. We want to do even more this year. We need your help. Become a volunteer! Share this information with others that you think may want to volunteer.

Together, we CAN make a difference. Thank you so much.

Steering Committee

YLP Steering Committee is having its monthly meeting at 7:30 on Thursday October 1, 2009. Please let us know if you are interested in attending. Send RSVPs to Monica@myunitedway.com by Wednesday at noon.

The Steering Committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 am in the United Way Board Room unless otherwise specified. Anyone interested in learning more about the Young Leaders in Philanthropy is welcome to participate in this monthly event.

YLP Social at Schimmel's was lots of fun! Thanks to all who came out (despite the rain) and brought items for Labor of Love.

Next time you're in Schimmel's say a special thanks for the delicous appetizers.

Day of Action 2009- Big Success

Almost 250 volunteers of all ages and backgrounds rolled up their sleeves for a day of hard work at this year's 8 Day of Action Sites. With over a 100 more volunteers than last year and productive work being done across the tri-county area, the Young Professionals in Philanthropy and the United Way can be proud of the community effort towards a better capital area.

Volunteers met afterwards to relax at Hal & Mal's while enjoying free food and drinks, a free concert by JamHaus, and an address by MS Supreme Court Justice James Graves.

2009 Calendar of Events

MAY 7, 2009:
YLP Steering Committee meeting.
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. • United Way Boardroom
Anyone interesting in serving on the committee is invited to attend.

MAY 21, 2009:
Soap for Hope, a personal care item supply drive • United Way Day
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. • Trustmark Park

JUNE 27, 2009:
Day of Action • Focus: Education
Details to be determined.

JULY 23, 2009:
Lunch & Learn • Focus: Leadership Development
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • United Way Boardroom

AUGUST 2009:
Day of Action • Focus: Health Care and Safety Net Services
Details to be determined.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009:
Lunch & Learn • Focus: Community Impact
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • United Way Boardroom

OCTOBER 2009:
Day of Action • Focus: Income
Details to be determined.

NOVEMBER 19, 2009:
Lunch & Learn • Focus: Leadership Development
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • United Way Boardroom

DECEMBER 10, 2009:
Holiday Mixer