Hear From Some of the Midlands Most Prominent Community Leaders
October 16, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 3, 2009 – Advance your career at the Young Leaders Society Board Training Event
What:
United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society Board Training
Take advantage of this professional development opportunity and hear from the experts in our community as they provide insight about what it takes to attain board positions and how to make the best of the experience both personally and professionally. A detailed agenda is available at www.uway.org/events.
Who:
Hosted by United Way of the Midlands’ Young Leaders Society, this event is open to anyone interested in learning about serving on a board, council or committee. Breakout sessions will cater to those at all levels of involvement.
Presenters include:
- Mason Hardy, Executive Director, South Carolina Nonprofit Association (SCANPO)
- Love Collins III, Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Benedict College
- Charlotte Berry, Community Volunteer
- Julie Tovey, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia
- Scott Salemme, CEO, American Red Cross – Central South Carolina
- Charles Weathers, President, The Weathers Group
- Debra B. Debbie Summers, Lexington County Council Chairman
A special thanks to the 2009-2010 YLS Signature Sponsor, AT&T, for their generous support in making this event possible.
When:
Tuesday, November 3
4:30PM-7:15PM
Where:
Hilton Columbia Center
924 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Reservations:
All those registered in attending should do so at www.uway.org/events by Wednesday, October 28
Cost is $15 for non-members and YLS members receive complimentary admission.
Space is limited so register TODAY!
For additional information contact Rion Skinner at [email protected] or call 803-733-5419 or Lauren Chess at [email protected] or 803-733-5449.
About United Way of the Midlands Young Leaders Society
The mission of YLS is to foster participation, commitment, growth and education of our members to further the goals and objectives of United Way of the Midlands by sustaining a leadership society that focuses on young professionals. Members are Community-oriented individuals ages 21-45 that give $1,000 or more to United Way of the Midlands.
About United Way of the Midlands
United Way of the Midlands is the most organized, efficient and accountable system for investing in the community. With over 80 certified partner agencies, United Way works to identify and respond to the critical human service needs of Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg and Richland counties. Funds are raised through workplace campaigns, grant writing and individual donations. For more information, please visit www.uway.org.