What are you doing this Monday? Grab three of your friends or business associates and enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch, games, fun and prizes at The Governors Golf Club in Brentwood and turn belief into achievement one swing at a time for one of YLC’s nonprofit partners! Nissan of Cool Springs presents GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville’s 7th Annual Golf Tournament on August 26. A little “birdie” told us there were still a few slots available so register online today at the link below. The event kicks off at 10am with registration, followed by lunch at 11am and a 12pm shotgun start. GiGi’s Playhouse was created to change the way the world views a Down syndrome diagnosis and send a global message of acceptance for all. Serving children and adults of all ages, Playhouses across the country offer 30 educational and therapeutic programs at no charge to families. All programs aim to maximize self-confidence and empower individuals to achieve their greatest potential.
Thanks to Dan Kuninsky (Class 61), member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville (RMHC) board for seven years and its president in 2017, for sharing this great event. Join RMHC of Nashville on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the most fun, family & dog-friendly event of the year! The Hustle for the House 5k and Kathy Dungan 1-Mile Fun Run helps keep families close during a critical time in their lives. The 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 7:30am; 5k begins at 8am. Both races start and end at the Nashville Ronald McDonald House in Hillsboro Village. All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt; free Hunt Brothers breakfast pizza, Bavarian Bierhause salted pretzels and traditional race fare available before and after the race. 5K Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in the Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters categories and the top 3 finishers in each age. 1-Mile Fun Run Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers, 14 and under in the Overall, and in separate age categories. Register through 8/25 for the early bird discount. You can join “Dan & Joey’s Team,” start your own or compete as an individual. Your support will help Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville continue to care for families with critically ill children.
Thanks to our friends at YP Nashville for sharing the upcoming YLC Impact Luncheon presented by PNC Bank. The deadline to register for this event is tonight (August 22 by 11:30 p.m.) so it’s not too late to make your reservation! Whether you work for a nonprofit, serve on the board of a nonprofit, or want to strategize how your company can be a part of the solution, this YLC luncheon is for you. Learn all about “Collective Impact: A Collaborative Approach to Creating Change” on Wednesday, August 28 from 11:30am – 1:00pm at United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, 250 Venture Circle. Panelists include Samantha Wigand, chief of staff for Center for Nonprofit Management; Corinne Bergeron (YLC/Jackson National Class 2014), program officer of The Frist Foundation; and Tracey Dill, director of community impact at United Way of Metropolitan Nashville. The cost to attend is $30 per person. Make your reservation now.
GCA Publishing (aka Green Hills News, Nashville Today, et al.) published photos from Diane L Hayes’ farewell reception in the August 22 issue, now on newsstands at area libraries and retailers or online on page 16.
Youth Encouragement Services (Y.E.S.) enriches the lives of Nashville’s inner-city youth by providing them with a safe place to go where they can engage in social, educational, recreational and spiritual development. Each day, nearly 150 youth (Grades K-12) attend the Y.E.S. after-school programs, which maximize the out-of-school learning that is crucial to bridge the learning gap between low-income families and their high-earning peers. Y.E.S. is currently recruiting mentors for the 2019-20 school year who will be paired with a child enrolled in its after-school program for at least one hour every month for the entire school year (October-May). Mentors will help build confidence in their mentees while encouraging educational and personal development, which may include homework help, sharing hobbies/interests, teaching life and study skills, career exploration, listening and giving advice, playing sports or games, arts/crafts, etc. No prior mentoring experience required and all mentoring takes place at Y.E.S. Centers on weekdays during the after-school program (4pm-6pm). If interested, apply here. Thanks to McKenna Healy (YLC/Junior League Class 2018) for sharing this volunteer opportunity with YLC alumni and future class participants!
