YES!Atlanta ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2012

Pursuant to the Bylaws of YES!Atlanta, the Board of Directors has elected the following:

CHAIRMAN: Winston Wilson

VICE-CHAIRMAN: Carmen Davis

TREASURER: Ken Schuckers (incumbent)

ASSISTANT TREASURER: Michael Halpern (incumbent)

SECRETARY: Scott Cullen

Kevin Campbell, Chairman Emeritus, will remain on the Board. Michael Mills, long-time volunteer, former Board Chair and Vice-Chair, has resigned from the Board as he has taken on new responsibilities as Executive Director of SEEalliance.org. However, he will continue with us as part of our Advisory Board

NIGHT OF LIGHTS A GREAT SUCCESS

Guests enjoyed an evening of fine food and fun in support of our work.

Click for Video of the Night of Lights

On Saturday, November 5th, YES!Atlanta presented its first Night of Lights evening. The venue was the 17th floor of the new 3630 Peachtree Road office building, its dramatic windows overlooking Atlanta's brightly illuminated skyline.

Over 200 guests sampled delicious food served by ten of Atlanta's finest restaurants, while being entertained by four bands and a talented teenaged pianist.They had the opportunity to play a variety of games for prizes, and to select from over $50,000 worth of goods and services in our Silent Auction.

The evening was highlighted by the presentation of Appreciation awards to (L-R below, holding awards):

    Former Chief Justice of the Fulton County Juvenile Court, Glenda Hatchett (now a television celebrity), who spoke glowingly of the early days of YES!Atlanta and the positive impact it has been having on the lives of the "at-risk" youth of Atlanta.

    Michael Halpern, a founder, first Executive Director of YES!Atlanta, and a Board member for 23 years,

    Curt Steinlage of OutBack Steakhouse, for their consistent and unflagging support of YES!Atlanta over many years

Our thanks go to Sean O'Keefe Events (Sean O'Keefe and Caryn Rosing) for their expert and tireless management of the event, and the host of volunteers who participated. We look forward to Night of Lights II in the fall of 2012, as well as other exciting and fun-filled special events in the coming months.