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Young Leaders Society: Become a MemberWho participates in Young Leaders Society?Heart of West Michigan United Way's Young Leaders Society members are community-oriented individuals or couples age 40 or younger. Members are committed to volunteerism, community education, personal and professional development, and to improving the quality of life in West Michigan. Young Leaders Society hopes to empower the next generation of business and community leaders with the tools and opportunities necessary to have a positive and meaningful impact within the community. Please consider joining United Way in this endeavor – working together will allow us to impact an even greater number of people. What are the benefits of participating in Young Leaders Society?Young Leaders Society members enjoy many exclusive opportunities throughout the membership year (January to December). The schedule of events focuses on the society's three areas of focus: leadership Development, volunteerism and networking. Through these focus areas, members can get involved by:
Activities will include volunteer projects, social after-hours networking and the Lunches with Leaders series, where members will have the opportunity to get acquainted with West Michigan’s most prominent leaders. In addition, Young Leaders Society members benefit from the support of United Way staff and the Young Leaders Society Advisory Committee in identifying new and exciting opportunities to get involved. How do I become a member of Young Leaders Society?If your place of employment runs a campaign with Heart of West Michigan United Way, you will have the opportunity to become a member of Young Leaders Society during that campaign. We ask that you invest at least $156 or more annually – just three dollars each week – with the intention of becoming a Leadership Giver (a gift of $500 or more annually). If your employer does not run a campaign, we would be happy to assist you in learning more about giving through United Way. Please contact Michael C. DeMeyer, Vice President of Resource Development, at 616.752.8610 or e-mail for more details and to make a donation. Don’t forget that you can always give online too! What are people saying about Young Leaders Society?"As someone who has grown up in Grand Rapids, I have benefited so much from living in such a safe and family friendly community. I take pride in living here and feel it is my responsibility and it is also a pleasure to give back through both time and financial resources. If we all just give a little bit, we can positively impact so many lives the way other have positively impacted us." "Young Leaders Society provides a unique opportunity to bridge today's leading philanthropists, community leaders, and business professionals through an environment designed to mold and mentor the younger generations who are motivated to fill their shoes." "To be a leader, you have to stand above the rest. In order to achieve this, you need to start within your community to help others while helping yourself to grow and learn something new each and every day." "I chose to be a young leader because the program was through United Way. I believe United Way has shaped me to be a young leader because of the Project Blueprint program. I want to continue to give back to my United Way and encourage others to do so as well." |
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United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund EstablishedUnited Way's 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund will support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts throughout the Midwest states that have been devastated by the recent floods. |
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