YLC Former Board Chair James Crumlin Making News for His Capitol Steps Workout

YLC Former Board Chair James Crumlin Making News for His Capitol Steps Workout

It’s always a treat when we find out one of our YLC alumni has been featured on television. Here’s an inspiring story that aired on June 21 on NewsChannel 5 about James Crumlin (Class 41), an attorney at Bone McAllester Norton PLLC who has been leading the “Capitol Steps Workout” on Monday and Thursday evenings for the past seven years. Find out what motivated this former YLC board chair to start running up and down the steps and, if you’re up for the challenge, how you can join the fitness group that focuses on positivity and encouragement (and lunges and planks, too)! He was also featured on WSMV News 4 on May 30.

Nominations Being Accepted for Nashville Business Journal’s 2020 40 Under 40 Awards

Nominations Being Accepted for Nashville Business Journal’s 2020 40 Under 40 Awards

What do Krystal Bonner (Class 65), (Class 71), Lindsay Bryant (Class 69), Tyler Graham, MBA (YLC/Massey Graduate School Alumni Class 2017), Parker Prevost (Class 69) and Mary Lauren Teague (Class 61) have in common? They’re all YLC alumni who were 2019 winners of Nashville Business Journal‘s 40 Under 40 awards! How would you like to see your name listed as a 2020 winner for the 12th annual awards? Have someone nominate you or nominate another outstanding young professional under the age of 40 by October 20. The 40 winners will be highlighted in a special publication and honored at an awards luncheon next year. Since 2009, more than 85 40 Under 40 award winners have been YLC alumni. YLC will be proud to include your name on that growing list of the brightest young business and community leaders who are making their mark in our city and who will shape Nashville’s future for years to come. 

 

 

Golf “Fore” A Great Cause on August 26 for Gigi’s Playhouse

Golf “Fore” A Great Cause on August 26 for Gigi’s Playhouse

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.

Hustle for the House 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville

Hustle for the House 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run Supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville

 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.

Deadline to Register for YLC’s Collective Impact Luncheon is August 22 at 11:30 p.m.

Deadline to Register for YLC’s Collective Impact Luncheon is August 22 at 11:30 p.m.

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.