Young Men’s Service League Impacts Community Through Altruistic Efforts By Patricia Hudson
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he Young Men’s Service League – CyFair Chapter, is a 501(c) (3) non-profit service organization in Cypress, Texas. Similar to the feminine counterpart of the mothers and daughters of the National Charity League, YMSL moms and sons work together in altruistic projects. The Young Men's Service League - CyFair Chapter received its certification in July 2021. It is the 108th chapter of the National YMSL organization, established in Plano, Texas, 20 years ago. In this charter year, the chapter consists of CFISD students in grades 9 – 11 and their moms. In the subsequent year, CFISD students in grades 9-12 will comprise the YMSL – CyFair Chapter. This group has a four-year commitment, the duration of high school, "…to assist, serve, and support those who are in need in our community, develop leadership skills among the membership and promote mother-son relationships." The CyFair Chapter headquarters is located in Juergen's Hall, 26026 Hempstead Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. Pam Siragusa, President of the YMSL CyFair Chapter is excited about the opportunity to bring this unique organization to CyFair. “Mothers and sons are actively involved in the groups’ leadership by serving on the chapter board, as chairmen, on committees, and as charity liaisons. Divided by grades, the boys self-govern to gain valuable leadership and organizational skills. The National agenda includes topics with local community officials as speakers, per grade level. Each year has different ageappropriate opportunities and life skills enhancements. The ultimate goal of the group is to help make our part of the world a better place for everyone, one day at a time, with each event we work. Our boys will focus on inclusive altruism in Cypress and 20 November | December 2021
the surrounding area, but also on self-improvement, leadership skills, and life skills. Speakers will help pave the way to make entering adulthood easier and promote success in many ventures. The Young Men will learn about finance, household and vehicle maintenance, civic duties/proceedings, and much more over four years. It takes an entire board of friends and neighbors who are all helping to make this beautiful mission possible. This group is ready to inclusively help make our part of the world better for those in need, who cannot help themselves, and make a positive impact on the lives of others. If your 501(c)(3) charity needs assistance in reaching and helping those who cannot help themselves, go to: chapters.ymsl.org. Life Changes. Let's all help it to change in good ways, one hour at a time.”
2021-2022 YMSL -CyFair Chapter Board Pam Siragusa – President; Jackie Lewis - 1st Vice President; Christiana Covey -Treasurer; Jackie Sheeren Secretary; Ashley Holbert – Parliamentarian; Laurel Ranney - VP Website; Virginia Flores – VP; Membership; Becky Casey - VP Philanthropy; LaManda Singletary - VP Young Men; Renee Johnson - VP Young Men Elect; Kacey Krause - VP Communications
