Past Members of the Month

The November members of the month are Tom Williamson and Ethan Winters. Tom and Ethan own and operate Earthwork Media (www.earthworkmedia.com/) in which they specialize in websites, print designs, web applications, and corporate identities. Tom and Ethan have been very involved on the Austin Under 40 committee by creating every high quality marketing material that is produced, revising the website skin, and completely revamping the online nominations process into a much more user and administrative friendly process.

Dan Grieco, YMBL Member of the Month went above and beyond to show his passion for Austin Sunshine Camps this summer. Overcoming all obstacles, Dan stepped in and wrapped up the final session with a bang! He continuously motivated his team to step up and volunteer for each of the events, in particular the final night, when Dan stepped up and portrayed the Lost Chief for the final group of campers. His hard work is admirable and appreciated by ASC staff and campers alike.

For donating 21 total hours of his time to the Austin Sunshine Camps this summer. From painting faces and making balloon animals at Carnival Night to canoeing kids around Lady Bird Lake and showing up for a regular gig playing the Medicine Man, Chris far exceeded volunteer expectations. Thank you Chris, for all of the service that you put toward the mission of the YMBL and Austin Sunshine Camps.

Each month we celebrate a member that has gone above and beyond to lift our organization to the next level.  Daniel Becka has not only far exceeded the expectations of his fellow members, but has broken fundraising records (#1 fundraiser of the year), continued performing his job at the highest level, and still made time to interact with the kids at the Zilker camp (one heck of an indian brave!!). Our goal as a young professional organization is to not only support our worthy cause, the Austin Sunshine Camps, but to continue to foster and drive our professional lives forward, as well.

In celebration of another fine YMBL member who has stepped up far beyond expectation, make sure to shake Mr.

For his exemplary work as Chair of the 2011 Schlotzsky’s Bun Run.  Gary’s leadership and professionalism was instrumental in guiding the Bun Run committee through another successful campaign.  His team made improvements this year that included revamping the website, significantly cutting costs, updating the brand and streamlining the operation.  Gary also discounted the services of his company, Candence Sports, to operate the race and time the runners.  We look forward to the continued innovation and improvement that Gary and his team will bring to next year’s Bun Run!

For exemplary individual fundraising.

Since joining just a few months ago, Josh Mellot has taken the initiative to become highly involved in every facet of YMBL.  He has been dedicated to helping the Leadership kid's on a weekly basis and has gone above and beyond the call of duty, obtaining information on grants for new computers at the camps as well as working his network to provide some much needed IT support for the Zilker facility.  He has accepted the role of Leadership Chair in 2011 and is already developing a strategy to make the program better than ever.

For offering his company's large local client base as a new channel for fundraising and further awareness for the Austin Sunshine Camps.

The Steam Team, which annually services 10,000+ homes in the Central Texas area, leaves a complimentary squirt bottle at every job. Josh came up with a great idea of attaching a hangtag promoting the camps. See the attached image below for the final product which is now left with every Steam Team customer.

For exemplary volunteer hours during summer camp sessions this year.

For co-captaining a very successful YMBL Float Trip and becoming one of the most active members (old or new) since joining just earlier in the year.

Ryan, an architect by trade, was also recently featured in the publication Austin Construction News.

For co-captaining a very successful YMBL Float Trip and becoming one of the most active members (old or new) since joining just earlier in the year.

Most involved volunteer in this year's Bun Run. Additionally, Barry was instrumental in starting one of YMBL most popular groups, the Hunting & Fishing Club.

Raised over $7500 as a first year member and placed #3 overall in individual fundraising.