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Thank you for your interest in the Young Leaders Steering Committee!

The Young Leaders Steering Committee provides essential guidance to the Planned Parenthood Young Leaders. They, in concert with Planned Parenthood staff, are the key players in producing, organizing, and ensuring the success of the Planned Parenthood Young Leaders.

Benefits of joining the Steering Committee:
• Networking and leadership building opportunities
• Free and discounted attendance to Planned Parenthood of Georgia events
• Fun activities planned just for you as a member of the Committee!

Requirements of joining the Steering Committee:
• Attend a Planned Parenthood of Georgia volunteer orientation
• Commit to a one year term
• Attend Steering Committee Meetings and Young Leaders events
• Annual Steering Committee pledge of at least $1

Open Volunteer Position:
2009-10 Steering Committee Event Team Member

PURPOSE: To assist in the planning and implementation of one cocktail party in November 2009 and the PPYL signature fundraising event in April 2010

RESPONSIBLE TO: Young Leaders staff liaison and PPYL Group.

TIME COMMITMENT: It is anticipated that this volunteer position will require approximately 6 hours per month in the 3 months preceding each event. Term is one year, beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Events Team Member may include but are not limited to:

- Attend Event Team and PPYL Steering Committee meetings, and the November cocktail party event and April fundraiser
- Take responsibility for specific aspect of the events, such as menu, location, invitations, etc.
- Procure and negotiate services under the direction of the Events Leader
- Obtain approval for all services from the Events Team Leader
- Help with set up and clean up for event in whatever capacity is needed
- Share personal invitation list for events
- Recruit and integrate host committee members into the planning of the events
- Enjoy and assist with other PPYL events, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS: Must support PPG’s mission and goals. Should be a resourceful with previous experience in planning and implementing successful events. Should be able to work in a group and be realistic about the time commitment involved. A sense of humor, while not required, is a great asset.

Please provide a resume and tell us in a few sentences why you want to serve on the Steering Committee. Please also indicate skills relevant to the position, as well as past experience.

RESPONSES SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO: ppgyoungleaders@ppfa.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 20, 2009

www.ppga.org/youngleaders