Dec 18, 2019 | All Alumni, News, Nonprofit News
Fall Leadership Luncheon 2019
Music City Center | November 8, 2019
Katie Goodwin Photography
Young Leaders Council celebrated 24 years of Leadership Luncheons on Friday November 8 at the Music City Center. It was a grand gathering of 510 of our friends from all over our city. Corporate partners, nonprofit friends, and many YLC alum attended the anticipated luncheon to hear from one of Nashville’s rising leaders, Ian Ayre, CEO of the Nashville Soccer Club. We shared a meal, honored our Young Leader of the Year Award recipient, and enjoyed a conversation with Ian Ayre. We count it a privilege to congregate with Nashville’s greatest professionals to hear about our growing city!
Every year, YLC honors one distinguished Young Leader in the community for outstanding leadership qualities and accomplishments, along with significant board service in for organizations in our community. Our esteemed 2019 nominees were Sydney Ball, 2016 YLC Williamson Class, Tyler Graham, 2017 YLC Massey Class, and Charlane Oliver, 2013 YLC Junior League Class.
We were pleased to present the winning award to Charlane Oliver of The Equity Alliance, and we congratulate our nominees for their service to our community. We thank Ron Snitker, 2018 recipient, for presenting the award.
Katie Goodwin Photography
Charlane Oliver graduated the 2013 Junior League class, and is recognized as a “Now Generation Activist” by The Tennessean and a “2019 NBJ Woman of Influence.” She co-founded of The Equity Alliance, a nonprofit empowering, equipping and mobilizing black voters to be engaged in the civic process in Tennessee. Charlane currently serves on board of Metro Nashville Emergency 911 Communications, Purpose Prep Academy, and Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee. She has also been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, The Tennessean, and more.
YLC board member, Santi Tefel, led an intriguing conversation with Ian Ayre, which was a highlight for attendees. Ian shared experiences from his childhood, career in major league sports, and vision for the MLS team here in Nashville with guests.
Katie Goodwin Photography
Ian Ayre has been tasked with building the entire Nashville Soccer Club from the ground up, following the award of an MLS franchise to Nashville in 2017. Born in Liverpool, England, he has been a soccer fan since his early years and followed Liverpool all over the world as a fan and employee. His background includes 10 years of active military service in the British Royal Navy and professional experience in consumer electronics. He was also involved in the takeover of Huddersfield Town Football Club, serving as Chairman & Chief Executive of the club. In 2007, Ian returned to the UK to take up a role at Liverpool Football Club where he rebuilt the club at all levels. We were pleased to welcome him to the Nashville community with a the YLC Leadership Luncheon.
More about Ian Ayre & the Nashville Soccer Club | HERE!
Leadership Luncheon photos | HERE!
Get involved with the 2020 Leadership Luncheon | CLICK HERE!
Our 2019 event sponsors include Gold Sponsor: Belmont University Massey School of Business, Silver Sponsors: Fifth Third Bank and Genesco, and Bronze Sponsors: Pinnacle Financial Partners, Dollar General, & Logicforce. We thank our event sponsors for their generous support of the Leadership Luncheon.
Dec 5, 2019 | All Alumni, News, Nonprofit News
YLC is participating in the YP Nashville Connect event, our city’s largest networking event for young professionals. This trade show is an after-hours style event for you to learn about opportunities to partner with more than 50 organizations to impact our community. All organizations are members of YP Nashville, and will hosting individual display booths to share opportunities to get involved. You do not want to miss this!
Register Here –
- Young Professionals – Complimentary, includes 2 drink tickets per person and hors d’oeuvres.
- YP Nashville member organizations – Cost of your display table is included in your partnership investment. Please contact Scott Meltzer at smeltzer@nashvillechamber.com for details.
Event Details –
YP Nashville Connect
January 23, 2020 – 5:30-7:30pm
Rocketown (601 4th Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37210)
Nov 27, 2019 | All Alumni, Nashville Alumni, Williamson Chamber Alumni
Our two incredible groups of Young Leaders finished their final classes last week – and with distinction, might we add! We serve the most impressive young professionals in the greater Nashville area, and count it a privilege to watch them thrive in the YLC programs and beyond!
Nashville Class 73 – Kick-Off Session
Williamson Class – Kick-Off Session
As they prepare to serve on nonprofit boards, our Young Leaders engaged in 28 hours of classroom experience, participated in mock board sessions, and visited other nonprofits serving Nashville. Financials, strategic planning, fundraising, diversity, legal responsibilities–you name it, they’ve learned it!
What is next for our Young Leaders? After 11 weeks of formative leadership sessions, they will embark on their own adventures as board interns with nearly 90 different nonprofits in our city where they will exercise and share the knowledge they have gained.
Thank you to our weekly nonprofit hosts, instructors, and Young Leaders for another remarkable year!
Oct 21, 2019 | All Alumni, Nonprofit News
With a history of raising over $1.5 million in funding for the music education program for middle Tennessee students exceeding 650,000 in number, the Nashville Opera Guild continues to raise support for this program through upcoming fundraising events. Don’t miss out on these exciting events coming up!
The Auction Party – Thursday, November 7
The Patron Party – Saturday, February 1
La Bella Notte The Sparkling Gala – Saturday, February 8
Appraisal Party – Spring 2020, Date TBA
Oct 17, 2019 | All Alumni, Nonprofit News
NEXT GEN: Ask the Executive
Asurion makes it easy to meet and hear from executives in the Nashville area with the Next Gen event! Join other young professionals and top executives to discuss personal and professional goals. Next Gen provides the opportunity for you to curate the conversation and ask your biggest questions. Register here!
Monday, November 4, 2019
5:00-7:00pm
Fat Bottom Brewery Co.
800 44th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
Meet The Executives
Oct 15, 2019 | All Alumni, Nonprofit News
Join Belmont Executive Learning Network as they host the Next Level Conference November 20, 2019, featuring keynote speaker, Betsy Myers. This half-day conference for all business executives will address topics about women in business and leadership roles.
The event will begin at 1 p.m. in the Frist Lecture Hall and Janet Ayers Conference Center. Two breakout sessions will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from Nashville’s leading women on topics of Diversity and Inclusion, Invisible Barriers in Navigating Your Career, Finding Common Ground, and more.
