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Young Leaders Society Hosts Board Training Event
COLUMBIA, SC - November 3, 2009 - On November 3, the Young Leaders Society hosted a board training event that featured some of the Midlands most prominent community leaders and volunteers as they discussed various opportunities for non-profit board leadership.
More than 75 young people came out to The Hilton downtown eager to learn about the most effective ways to network in the non-profit sector and how to make the best of positions they serve in.
Above photo: Tiffany Rushton, Chair of the YLS Professional Development SubCommittee, introduces the guest speakers of the general session. From left to right: Charles Weathers, The Weathers Group, Mason Hardy, SCANPO, Love Collins III, Benedict College, and Charlotte Berry, Community Volunteer.
Melanie Griffin, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands and Thomas Snipes, Verizon
Dorothy Garretson, VISTA member, Molly Preston, Melanie Griffin & Mary Dell Hayes, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
Mark Reynolds, First Citizens and Mary Dell Hayes, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands two members of the 2009-2010 YLS Steering Committee monitor the registration table. Tracey Wallace also volunteered that evening in place of her husband Dave, who serves on the committee as well.
Sally McKay, President of McKay Consulting meets with one of the attendees following her breakout session entitled Insider Tips on Non-profit Board Service
Charles Weathers was anything but typical as he shared his insight on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Board Members. The crowd was highly engaged throughout the breakout session and even enjoyed some laughs.
