2/20/09 - New Member Reterat at Pedernales Falls Riverside Ranch. We have secured one of the best ranches in the Texas Hill Country for our New Member Retreat, directly across the river from the Pedernales State Park! Get ready for a really fun weekend just outside of town. Skeet shooting, swimming in the Falls (yes - it's private property. We can swim in the river.), DJ all weekend, BBQing, camp fires, etc. The Ranch is equipped to sleep 15. Because we expect 25-30, bring a sleeping bag for the floor, bring a tent, or sleep in the truck. This event is open to new members, most of which were at the recent New Member Orientation, as well as the leaders of the group. We've been able to make this weekend extremely affordable (for most, cheaper than if they were to stay in town). Please register earlier than later, as it makes organizing much easier. We're guaranteed to come back with lots of stories and good friends.

5/4/2009 - Meet at Uncle Billy's (on Barton Springs) on Mon, May 4th at 6pm. The Austin Sunshine Camps bus will take everyone to the Zilker Camp. There will be a short orientation for new members on what YMBL does, how we raise money, how to get involved, etc. The bus will then drive us back to Uncle Billy's for drinks.

Past Events - 2009

2/12/2009 - Join the YMBL for our first happy hour of 2009 at Speakeasy in recognition of Valentine's Day. Bring that special someone, or if you're lacking one, bring yourself and drown your sorrows at Speakeasy. Send RSVPs to Preston Bryan.

2/12/2009 - ROUND ROCK – The Round Rock Express and News 8 Austin will welcome veteran Major League outfielder and general manager Tom Grieve to The Dell Diamond on Thursday, February 12 as the keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Express Winter Baseball Banquet.

The banquet benefits the Young Men’s Business League’s Sunshine Camps and recognizes professional, collegiate and high school players from around the Central Texas area. Honorees are selected through polling of area coaches, input from the Round Rock Express and voting from area sports reporters.

This year’s banquet will recognize the 2009 Express Pre-Season Central Texas High School All-Star Team, the Collegiate Pitcher and Player of the Year, the Express Pitcher and Player of the Year, the Professional Player of the Year, the James Keller Award recipient and the Jackie Moore Lifetime Achievement Award winner. In addition, this year’s award ceremony will also include the 2009 Central Texas High School Impact Player of the Year award honoring a player who has made an impact in his school or community through leadership, service and academic dedication.

A limited number of tickets are available for $75 by downloading the order form or by contacting Express Director of Special Events Laura Fragoso at (512) 238-2210. For complete information on the Express Winter Baseball Banquet, click here.

Former Texas Rangers general manager Tom Grieve, who spent nine seasons in the Major Leagues as a player before moving into the front office, will serve the banquet’s main address. Grieve’s keynote speech, along with the concurring dinner, will help benefit the Young Men’s Business League of Austin.

Founded more than 95 years ago, the YMBL has provided camp retreats for children since 1928. The mission of the Austin YMBL’s Sunshine Camps is to provide deserving children of Austin , and of the surrounding areas, with programs that provide them opportunities for personal development, necessary skills in order to succeed in school as well as in life, and the hope for a better future.

2/2/2009 - Meet at Uncle Billy's (on Barton Springs) on Mon, February 2nd at 6pm. The Austin Sunshine Camps bus will take everyone to the Zilker Camp. There will be a short orientation for new members on what YMBL does, how we raise money, how to get involved, etc. The bus will then drive us back to Uncle Billy's for drinks.

1/17/2008        Official YMBL Goose Hunting Trip.  Includes lodging, breakfast and guided hunt with dogs. Located 90 miles outside of Austin. Blue Goose Hunting Club, Altair, TX.

Past Events - 2008

12/18/2008 - YMBL's one-of-a-kind 2008 Christmas Party will be taking place on the evening of Thursday, December 18th. Yuletide festivities will include a full bar and a holiday feast prepared by Graze Catering.

11/10/2008 - Meet at Uncle Billy's (on Barton Springs) on Mon, November 10th at 6pm. The Austin Sunshine Camps bus will take everyone to the Zilker Camp. There will be a short orientation with new members – ie- What YMBL does, how we raise money, how to get involved, etc. The Bus will then drive us back to Uncle Billy's for drinks.

10/23/2008 - The 2008 YMBL Golf Classic will be held October 23 at Wolfdancer Golf Club at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort. We'll have a 1pm Shotgun start; registration is $125 per person and includes all the usual benefits you've come to enjoy at previous YMBL Golf Classics.

10/18/2008 - As most of you know, the Arkansas tailgate was cancelled due to hurricane Ike. We decided to start over and try again. The first annual YMBL tailgate is this Saturday starting at 3pm (game starts at 7pm). The Tailgate will provide BBQ, Beer, Vodka, and Live Music (Jukebox Heroes). We secured a great parking lot located on the corner of 18th and Trinity near the stadium. We will be accepting donations at the party. By the way, the weather is predicted to be sunny and temperatures in the 70's. Come out and support YMBL and the #1 rated team in the nation!

10/16/2008 - YMBL Fall Fling presented by the Young Women's Alliance and the Young Men's Business League. This year's party benefitting the YWA Foundation and the Sunshine Camps will be held at the French Legation Museum and will be sponsored by Tito's Vodka, Barefoot Wine, Eddie V's, Imperia, Z-Tejas, and Third Base Sportsbars.

10/2/2008 - Come out and help celebrate 80 years of the Austin Sunshine Camps and 95 years of YMBL. This event is a great opportunity for past and present YMBL members to network and fund raise for Camps. There are tables and sponsorships available for sale if your company is interested in sponsoring the event. Individual tickets are $75 and includes open bar and seated dinner.

9/15/2008 - Drambuie Liqueur is hosting The Drambuie Den on Monday, September 15th from 6-9pm and has graciously offered to donate $10/ member for each YMBL member in attendance (ie: if 100 members come out and have free drinks and food, they will donate $1000 to The Sunshine Camps).

9/18/2008 - Always a fun event, we meet up at Lions Golf Course. Tee times start at 4:00. 18 holes, cart and range balls are included in the price. Bring your own cooler, ice and beverages.

8/15-17/2008 - New Member Reterat at Pedernales Falls Riverside Ranch. We have secured one of the best ranches in the Texas Hill Country for our New Member Retreat. The Pedernales Falls Riverside Ranch is located directly across the river from the Pedernales State Park! Get ready for a really fun weekend just outside of town. Skeet shooting, swimming in the Falls (yes - it's private property. We can swim in the river.), DJ all weekend, Texas Country band, BBQing, camp fires... The Ranch is equipped to sleep 15. Because we expect 25-30, bring a sleeping bag for the floor, bring a tent or sleep in the truck. This event is open to new members, most of which were at July's New Member Orientation, as well as the leaders of the group. We've been able to make this weekend extremely affordable (for most, cheaper than if they were to stay in town). Please register earlier than later, as it makes organizing much easier. We're guaranteed to come back with lots of stories and good friends.

8/2/2008 - YMBL Guadalupe River Trip.

7/4/2008 - 4th of July Party to be held on the rooftop above Third Base. Three bands and perfect spot for watching the fireworks. This payment will cover two VIP tickets (that's for you and a date), access to the VIP only area with its own bar, cocktail waitress, 4 complimentary drinks, a little bag of party favors, and the best view of the fireworks show. Cost:  $60.00. Start Time: 2:30pm. Location: Third Base- Rooftop / 1717 West 6th Street

7/14/2008 - Meet at Chuy's (on Barton Springs) on Mon, July 14 at 6pm. The Austin Sunshine Camps bus will take everyone to the Zilker Camp. There will be a short orientation with new members – ie- What YMBL does, how we raise money, how to get involved, etc. The Bus will then drive us back to Uncle Billy's for drinks.

7/16/2008 - YMBL Happy Hour at Manuals Downtown. Come out for a few beers or wild turkey shots and get to know some more members of YMBL.

1/31/2008 - YMBL Happy Hour at Third Base with the American Marketing Association. Come out for some drinks, socializing and game watching at Austin's best Sports Bar - Third Base. Third Base is located where 6th Street meets Mopac in the ground floor retail of the Hartland Plaza parking garage.

2/28/2008 - We are happy to announce that the Feb. Happy Hour will be hosted at Botticelli’s, located at 1321 South Congress (close to Continental Club) from 6-9pm. Botticelli’s is going to donate 5% of the gross profit and all the tips to the Sunshine Camps. Jonny Rodgers of United Title is sponsoring the happy hour and will be picking up the tab for the appetizers (thank you me). Please save the date and start spreading the word. This is a YMBL event, but we encourage you to tell all your friends because the more $$$ spent at Botticelli’s, the more $$$ goes to the camps. And as always, you are encouraged to invite ladies to come join us.