Mar 6, 2020 | All Alumni, News, Nonprofit News
City Lights 2020 | Family & Children’s Service March 28, 2020 – 6:30PM
We love our nonprofit friends at Family & Children’s Service! In fact, they hosted our most recent Opening Class Session for Young Leaders Council! They are hosting a spring event, City Lights 2020 – honoring Hunter Atkins & John Steele.
The party will feature a 70s Disco theme with live music by legendary funk band Delicious, dancing, and catering by Johnny Haffner. John Steele and Hunter Atkins will be honored for their community service and support of FCS. It’s a cocktail supper (open buffet; no tables). This makes it easy for partygoers to mingle all night. 70s costumes are encouraged (but not required), and there will be fun surprises throughout the evening.
The event benefits Family & Children’s Service, which serves more than 50,000 of our community’s most vulnerable children and families each year.
If you or your business would like to sponsor the event, please contact Beth Hall at 615.340.9718
Feb 28, 2020 | All Alumni, News, Nonprofit News
Continuing Education | March 26 | Second Harvest Food Bank | 11:30-1:00
No better place to learn more about Social Enterprise than from the experts themselves! Join us for an Impact Luncheon featuring Hal Cato (Thistle Farms), Mike Lenda (The Well Coffeehouse), and Kim Molnar (Second Harvest Food Bank).
This conversation will be led by Michael Woodnorth of Woodnorth Advisory. We will define social enterprise and discuss its benefits for nonprofits through examples and real-world experience. We will also explore how social enterprise fits into (and enhances) the traditional nonprofit structure and the questions you should ask to help decide if social enterprise is right for your nonprofit.
Tickets Here – $20 | Includes box lunch
Jan 20, 2020 | News
Major League Soccer in Nashville kicks off on February 29th at Nissan Stadium! And this season, they are offering YLC supporters a special deal! 10% of all ticket proceeds purchased through the link below will be donated to Young Leaders Council! Purchase tickets TODAY to take advantage of this great deal!
The Nashville SC has a special place in our hearts here at YLC – in case you missed it, we welcomed Ian Ayre, CEO of the Nashville SC as keynote at our recent 2019 Leadership Luncheon!
Jan 20, 2020 | News
Reclaiming Lives After Dark
February 4, 2020 | Montgomery Bell Academy | 7PM, Doors at 6:30PM
Get your ticket for a night with internationally renowned speaker, Ben Nemtin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die.
Centerstone is hosting an immersive event to help you discover the things you want to do before you die, and Ben will share his own inspiring story of checking things off his bucket list, leading him to help many others do the same thing.
Don’t miss out on this inspiring evening with Ben. As a result of experiencing the pit of depression, Ben Nemtin, along with three best friends put together a grand bucket list to experience life at a whole new level. They road-tripped across the US to accomplish their goals and check off their bucket list. The best part? Each time they checked a bucket list item, they helped a stranger cross something off their bucket list too. The list includes playing basketball with President Obama, streaking a soccer field, raising over $400,000 for charity to placing a record-breaking $250,000 bet on roulette, and more. Ben’s bucket list story has impacted millions.
Tickets here | Use code: Centerstone for $5 off ticket purchase!
Dec 19, 2019 | All Alumni, News, Nonprofit News
YLC Holiday Party – December 11, 2019
Katie Goodwin Photography
We celebrated in style at the 2019 YLC Holiday Party on December 11, in the East Nashville home of Dana Blickwedel and Jim Hoobler. We enjoyed the company of old friends and new ones. Catering for the evening was provided by Bacon & Caviar — a Nashville favorite! Over 50 guests enjoyed a fabulous collection of antique and art pieces curated by Dana and Jim, in which many local artists are featured. It was truly a celebration of the rich foundation of arts, leadership, and influence in Nashville — and it is our great privilege at YLC to be acquainted with so many leaders in our community.
Holiday Party Photos | HERE
Our holiday party host, Dana Blickwedel, is featured as our Alumni Spotlight for the YLC Winter Newsletter. Read more about Dana and his experiences since YLC!
Dec 19, 2019 | All Alumni, News, Nonprofit News
Alumni Spotlight: Dana Blickwedel (Class 17)
Dana Blickwedel, YLC graduate of Class 17, is our honored guest in the Alumni Spotlight of the Winter Newsletter. He is a seasoned professional in all things business strategy and currently serves as Vice President at Tennessee Craft, an organization that supports the growth of artists in Tennessee.
Dana opened his home for the YLC Christmas Party December 11, and we are delighted to feature Dana in our Winter Newsletter as well. Get to know a little more about Dana and his experiences since graduating the YLC program.
How has YLC positively impacted you since you graduated the program?
It has broadened my exposure to the many opportunities there are to make a positive impact to our community. By becoming involved with community organizations I was able to improve my leadership skills and appreciate different perspectives that I might not otherwise have encountered.
Have you served on boards since you graduated and which ones?
Tennessee Craft Board, Past Treasurer, Current Vice Chair; Belmont Mansion Board; Belmont Foundation Board, Treasurer; St. Ann’s Episcopal Church Vestry; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Vestry
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received and from whom?
Take ownership of your mistakes and learn from them.
What book have you most recently read and loved?
Read AND loved? That is a tough one. Though not particularly recent, I would say “Boys in the Boat.”
What are three things you can’t live without?
Easy……Faith, Hope, & Love.
