YLC and Conexion Next Celebrate the Fall and Hispanic Heritage Month at Casa Azafran on 9/24/19

YLC and Conexion Next Celebrate the Fall and Hispanic Heritage Month at Casa Azafran on 9/24/19

More than 60 YLC fall class students and Conexion Next members celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at Casa Azafran on 9/24/19. With two musicians from Music City Latin Orchestra performing live and a selection of delicious empanadas and mini BLTs from Karla’s Catering, the mixer was sponsored by Jackson and Lipscomb University College of Business.

Matt Cooper, left, Justin Luckett and Calvin Dunning, all with Class 73, at the YLC Fall Class Mixer at Casa Azafran on 9/24/19

 

Know a YLC Alumnus Who Rocks? Nominate Him/Her for Young Leader of the Year by Oct. 15!

Know a YLC Alumnus Who Rocks? Nominate Him/Her for Young Leader of the Year by Oct. 15!

What do Eric Rhinehardt, (Class 17), Mitch Pettross (Class 16), Robinson Regen (Class 19), Marcus Stamps (Class 22), James C. Phillips, Jr. (Class 22) Debra Asay (Class 18), Derek Young (Class 16), Patty Kelley St. Clair (Class 33), Susan Chapman (Class 17), Bob Lawhon (Class 31), Elizabeth Gerken (Class 35), Paula Roberts (Class 39), Erika Sumner (Class 46), Melissa Wyatt (YLC/Junior League Class 2005), David Weil (Class 38), Jonathan Cole (Class 27), James Crumlin (Class 41), Brian Taylor (Class 33), Santi Tefel (Class 54), Jill Robinson (Class 26), Dan Hogan (Class 38), Jordan Waldron (YLC/Junior League Class 2008), Tim Bewley (Class 53), Justin Crosslin (Class 53) and Ron Snitker, MBA, CEP (Class 38) have in common? They are Young Leaders of the Year from 1994-2018. Nominations are being accepted for 2019 Young Leader of the Year, an alumnus who has made a substantial impact in the Middle Tennessee nonprofit community and stayed involved with YLC since their graduation. Nominations are due by Oct. 15. Winner will be announced at Nov. 8 luncheon. 

2018 Young Leader of the Year Ron Snitker (Class 38), left, with YLC board chair Santi Tefel at the Fall Leadership Luncheon on Nov. 15, 2018.

Interested in Serving on the YLC Board of Directors in 2020?

Interested in Serving on the YLC Board of Directors in 2020?

 

Nominations are being accepted now for 2020 YLC board members for the term beginning in January. The Young Leaders Council Board of Directors consists of 18 members who serve a minimum term of three (3) years (2-term maximum). YLC board members serve the organization by fulfilling the mission of the organization throughout Middle Tennessee. While all professions are considered valuable, special consideration is given to those professions that match both the immediate and long-term needs of YLC. Alumni in good standing with the organization are eligible to serve on the YLC board. Any interested person may nominate him/herself or a fellow YLC alumnus by Oct. 15. Please also include you resume. The YLC Nomination Committee may request additional information as needed.

 

YLC in the News: Diane Hayes’ Farewell Reception Photos in October Nfocus Magazine

YLC in the News: Diane Hayes’ Farewell Reception Photos in October Nfocus Magazine

Thanks to Nfocus Magazine and Nancy Floyd for including Diane Hayes’ farewell reception online and in the October issue of the publication. Check out all the great photos taken by Eric England, who has covered so many of YLC’s events over the years, at the link below or in the magazine now on newsstands. Pictured below is Santi Tefel (Class 54), left, Diane Hayes, Joshua Livingston (Class 60) and Lindsay Youngbauer, CFP® (Class 72). YLC ❤️ Nfocus!

 

Nominate Exceptional High Schooler for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year

Nominate Exceptional High Schooler for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year

Want to support youth development AND cancer research? Then nominate a student TODAY for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year campaign! Students of the Year is a philanthropic leadership development program for Middle Tennessee high school students. Participants learn marketable job skills, earn community service hours, raise funds for cancer cures and patient services, and have a chance to win a college scholarship. If you know an exceptional high schooler, nominate them. Or if you’d like to help the SoY Task Force select the next class of community leaders, please email Tricia.Ward@LLS.org. #SOY4LLS