Volume 13 | September 3, 2019
Monthly News and Updates
The African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC) wants to stay connected with you! Enjoy interesting facts, educational information, student highlights, and upcoming events. Please provide your feedback and suggestions by clicking the button on the bottom of the page. We want to hear from you!
Did You Know?
Making a positive impact in your community can be easy, and even fun, when you expand your ideas about how you can help. You don’t need a heap of money, a crew of fellow volunteers or lots of time to make a difference.
Community Service Ideas for Kids: Why Giving Back Matters

If you are searching for community service ideas for kids, you may be hoping to help them: 1) Meet school or scouting service requirements; 2) Build positive resumes for college; and/or 3) Develop into more empathetic and caring young people.

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Young Brothers use Custom Cake Business to Help Local Charities
Brothers Shane and Nigel Mushambi may only be in middle school, but they're baking up sweet success with their own business.
Student of the Month - Jawai Williams
Jawai Williams is a senior at Widefield High School with a 3.0 GPA.  Her favorite subject is science due to all the theory and creativity in that field. Jawai is a phenomenal vocalist who has received a multitude of awards for her accomplishments. She is currently exploring several HBCUs and would like to obtain a degree in Nursing and minor in music. Her ultimate dream is to become a singer.
AAYLC Highlights

8/17/19 - Strategic Planning Meeting

Each year the AAYLC meets to recap our achievements and create a path for our future. With over 26 years of service, we look forward to continuing to serve our community.
8/17/19 - Stories with Miss Vanessa

AAYLC's Vanessa Little welcomed children of all ages and backgrounds to discover culture, community, and literacy through a variety of stories. Since the theme was conquering fears, the children whispered one of their greatest fears into a balloon, blew it up, then let it go. They are not afraid of that anymore! 
8/31/19 - UCCS Theatreworks presents The Mountaintop

The AAYLC graciously received tickets for students to view Theatrework's latest production The Mountaintop. The recipients were grateful for the opportunity to attend this powerful show and discuss their thoughts with the cast afterwards. We appreciate your generosity.
Meet our New Executive Director
Say hello to our new Executive Director, Shantelle Nix. Shantelle is a high energy professional leader with over 20 years of experience serving youth and families in the Colorado Springs community. For the past 16 years she has volunteered in a variety of roles at the AAYLC; most recently Deputy Executive Director. Within the community, Shantelle has served on two charter school boards, participated on a diversity council, managed a youth scholarship workshop and created a single moms ministry at church. She began bringing her four children to the conference in 2005. Shantelle currently works in an administrative support role at School District 11.  We are excited to have Shantelle at the helm leading us into the future.
Upcoming AAYLC Events
9/04/19 (Wed) - Planning Committee Kick Off Meeting

Have you ever wanted to utilize your talents to help the AAYLC prepare for our annual conference? Now is the time to get involved. We are looking for people to serve on our various committees. If you are interested in assisting us, we would love for you to attend our kick-off meeting. RSVP for our meeting here: AAYLC Planning Committee
9/14/19 (Sat) - Shopping Extravaganza Fundraiser

Come shop with the AAYLC at the Outlets at Castle Rock! We are honored to participate in this "shop-for-a-cause" event for a 3rd year. The $30 ticket includes: catered lunch, wine tasting, dessert bar, live entertainment, prize ticket, goodie bag, exclusive discounts, fun activities and more! Over $75,000 in gift cards and prizes will be given away. Don't miss this incredible event. We appreciate your support. For more information and tickets click the following: Castle Rock Event
9/18/19 (Wed) - College Scholarship Workshop

Are you or someone you know looking for scholarships? This workshop, for parents and high school students, will provide speakers representing a variety of scholarship organizations. We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker Ms. Tanika Mangum from the United Negro College Fund. The United Negro College Fund represents 400 scholarships and internships. This is an event not to be missed. Click the following link to register: AAYLC Scholarship Workshop