Young Leaders Society FAQ
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What is the Young Leaders Society?
How can I join the Young Leaders
Society?
How do I benefit from joining the
Young Leaders Society?
What is the Young Leaders Society?
As current and emerging leaders in our community, Young Leaders
Society members enjoy educational, service, social and networking
opportunities throughout the year. Founded in September 2000, YLS
consists of more than 1,000 young business and community leaders
who value the importance of philanthropy and support the work of
United Way Capital Area in addressing the whole spectrum of health
and human service issues in our community.
How can I join the Young Leaders
Society?
Individuals or couples 45 and under who invest a combined annual
gift of $1,000 or more in the community through United Way are invited
to become members of YLS.
How do I benefit from joining the
Young Leaders Society?
YLS offers activities that center around three main areas: education,
community service and social networking. We also coordinate volunteer
events four times a year and have four socials a year, along with
various happy hours and individual volunteer opportunities. We have
a "Lunch with Leaders" every month where we bring in local leaders
to talk to members about what they do, how they got to where they
are, and what their views are on leadership and current affairs.
Past speakers include:
Kerry Tate, CEO, Tate Advertising
Angela Topfer, philanthropist
Dr. Ed Dorn, dean, LBJ School of Public Affairs
Rick Burciaga, CEO, Wells Fargo Austin
Marc Seriff, co-founder, AOL
Pat Hayes, CEO, Seton Hospital
Laura Kilcrease, CEO, Triton Ventures
Michael Levy, editor, Texas Monthly
Ed Schaefer, director of security, LCRA
Roger Smith, BAE
Carl Stuart, financial advisor
Kirk Watson, former mayor of Austin
Bill McLellan, CEO, Austin Museum of Art
Brian Benschoter, general manager, News 8 Austin
Coach Rick Barnes
YLS Newsletters
Latest Young Leaders Society Newsletters:
Volunteering Opportunities
Leadership Giving Impact
I’m Peg.
Last year, while on leave from my job, I found myself with more free time. I decided I wanted to get more involved in community activities. I attended the fall meeting of the United Way Women's Giving Network (WGN). That particular meeting happened to feature a speaker who talked to us about child well-being and the state of childcare in the city.
The presentation moved me deeply, and I became interested in improving the quality of childcare in Austin.
Also at that meeting, I learned that the WGN did not yet have a system in place to provide its members the opportunities to participate in volunteer activities.
