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Emerging Leaders Council
Believe that young professionals can make a positive impact in their community through philanthropy, volunteering and education.
Mile High United Way’s (MHUW) Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) brings the passion and philanthropic power of young professionals together to create a better community. Through the development of emerging leaders in the community, we inspire, educate and empower others to bring about meaningful change.
As an Emerging Leader, you will enjoy many benefits and exclusive events throughout the year designed to help you improve leadership skills, learn about the community, and increase personal contacts.
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Social Events - Held throughout the year at a variety of locations around metro Denver. These fun networking events allow members to expand their personal and professional networks. |
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Volunteer Projects - Opportunities for ELC members to volunteer at MHUW Community Partners that empower neighborhoods, strengthen our schools and improve communities. |
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Learning with Leaders - A series of professional and personal development engagements including CEO seminars, board development trainings, VIP tours and executive discussions and much more. |
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You decide your level of involvement. Mile High United Way’s Emerging Leaders Council is designed to offer something different for all its members.
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Find out more by attending and participating in any ELC social functions or volunteer projects for FREE. |
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Young professionals will be invited to professional development and special events with top community and business leaders by generously donating $500 or more annually to the philanthropic organization of their choice through Mile High United Way. |
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Please contact elc@unitedwaydenver.org with any questions about the Emerging Leaders Council. |
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Volunteer Projects
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In 2009, the ELC members volunteered more than 700 hours in the community.
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Leadership/Professional Development
Board Leadership Connection
Offered by Metro Volunteers, a Mile High United Way partner agency.
If you are an individual interested in board service and becoming a community leader, you have come to the right place. Board membership is an opportunity to connect the goals and aspirations of individuals to organizations making an impact on our society’s most pressing needs.
Upcoming Training Dates: Please check back for future training sessions.
As a Board Leadership Connection participant you will:
- Create your profile through the online matching service.
- Have your profile accessed by nonprofit member agencies looking to fill board positions.
- Be invited to attend events designed for one-on-one candidate/agency interaction.
To register or to learn more about this unique program please visit Metro Volunteers and tell the staff you are with the ELC.
V.I.P tour of the MillerCoors Brewery, April 2010
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| In April 2010, 25 ELC members were able to participate in a V.I.P. tour of the MillerCoors brewery in Golden, CO which was followed by an interactive executive discussion lead by Scott Whitley, General Manager, Coors Distributing Company. The ELC has is in the process of scheduling additional V.I.P. tours and executives discussions at Xcel Energy, PCL Construction and Lockheed Martin. |
Need to brush up on your Technology Skills?
Teaming for Technology Colorado (T4T) offers a variety of Software and Tech-Related Classes each month. The courses are taught by qualified volunteers which allows T4T to offer the classes at a very reasonable rate ($10 for nonprofit staff and volunteers, $30 for all others). Check out this month’s calendar to find a class.
Are you already an expert when it comes to technology? Well, then sign-up to be a volunteer instructor! Most classes are only 2-hours long, so it’s not a huge time commitment. Email Andy Lubansky to learn more.
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Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors. |
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Members
The ELC steering committee members formally applied in early January 2010 to become members; each generously donated $500 or more annually through MHUW.
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2010 ELC Steering Committee Leadership
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ELC Steering Committee Chair-Ian Currigan, Flatiron Construction
ELC Steering Committee Co-Chair-Mindy Gates, State of Colorado
ELC Events Committee Chair-Brett Dolan, PCL Construction
Professional Development Chair-Temi Dada, Jones Lang La Salle
Social Chair-Courtney Dahlberg, Sullivan Hayes
Volunteer Chair-Nina Martinez, Denver Center for Crime Victims
ELC Outreach Committee Chair-Mike Whillock, hrQ
Marketing Chair-Jennifer Pool, JP Morgan Chase
Membership Chair-Jennifer Sadler, KPMG
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2010 ELC Steering Committee Members
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Dave Berger, Ernst & Young
Kelsey Beytien, myweddings.com
Matthew Blonder, Burwell Industries
Priya Burkett, Xcel Energy
Jason Crow, Holland & Hart
Kate Gibson, Davis Graham & Stubbs
Heather Hatfield, Grant Thornton
John Hodges, SunOne Solutions
Amy Humble, Stand for Children
Londell Jackson, National Endowment for Financial Education
Nicole Julius, Grant Thornton
Ted Kijanka, PCL Construction
Joey Kinney, KPMG
Julia Kneeland, Denver District Court
Erin Koksal, M.D.C. Holdings
Doug Lestikow, GHP Horwath |
Kathryn Marturano, PCL Construction
Amandalee McPherson, KPMG
Reed Morgan, Sherman & Howard
Allison O'Connor, RAS Associates
Sean Odendahl, Holme Roberts & Owen
Jessica Pivar, Cricket Communications
Andy Plucker, Lockton Companies
Christian Schneebeck, KWGN-KDVR Television
Derek Sowell, Deloitte
Peter Thulson, GolfTec
Allison Tolson, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Delores Tronco, SE2 Communications
Shanda Vangas, Xcel Energy
Carrie Wang, Thomas Reuters
Marybeth Welch, Kaiser Permanente |
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How to Get Involved
If you're interested in learning more about the ELC, contact elc@unitedwaydenver.org.
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Here's why some of our current Council Members got involved:
"I’ve always been convinced that helping the less fortunate is the best method of strengthening the community as a whole and I’ve experienced firsthand the transformation volunteering makes. Mile High United Way’s ELC is an exciting way to collaborate with a group of like-minded professionals to make an exponentially larger difference versus what we could accomplish individually."
- - Brett Dolan, PCL Construction
"The Emerging Leaders Council provides me with opportunities for professional and social networking while developing leadership skills and a commitment to philanthropic endeavors."
- - Doug Lestikow, GHP Horwath
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The ELC spring social event was a huge success. 
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