Boys and Girls Club members take tour of Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard Corporation of Milwaukee recently welcomed high school and middle school students from the Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club for a tour of the company headquarters.
Hal Leonard is the world’s largest music print publisher, and the tour was part of the Club’s CareerLaunch and Money Matters program. Both programs are part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Education and Career Development initiatives.
“You can talk about what a company does, and the skills you need to succeed in a career, but seeing these things in action is an entirely different experience,” said Keith Mardak, chairman and chief executive officer of Hal Leonard. “We’re happy to open our offices to show these kids what our company is all about. You never know what will ignite a spark.”
The Club members and staff got a first-hand look at the wide range of employment opportunities that exist within any business, and the unique skill sets that positions in different departments require. They learned the many steps in the development of a Hal Leonard publication, and were even treated to a sneak-preview piano performance of a not-yet-published piece of sheet music.
“It was a great experience for our members to see not only the music side of Hal Leonard, but to also get an understanding of the many jobs and careers that are needed to make the company successful,” said Donitha Butler, manager of the Daniels-Mardak Club.
Meta House raises more than $100,000 with annual event
Meta House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to servicing mothers and families suffering from drug and alcohol addiction recently held its annual ‘Day for Meta House event which raised a total of $130,000.
Nearly 1,000 people attended either the breakfast, lunch or evening reception. In honor of Mother’s Day, the theme for the event was “Celebrating Mothers, rebuilding families.” The organization utilized Facebook and YouTube for a social media campaign and was able to secure 935 ‘likes’ on its Facebook page and nearly 2,000 YouTube views on Meta House videos. Due to the social media success, Manpower Group donated $1500 and WaterStone Bank also contributed $1500 for the cause.
YWCA receives GMF grant
The YWCA of Greater Milwaukee recently received a $25,000 grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to support its FoodShare Employment and Training match program. The program offers services that address the particular needs of individuals who are homeless and searching for employment. The grant is part of the YWCA’s 50/50 match funding agreement with the Federal Government focused on enhancing services to Milwaukee’s homeless. Services include job skills development and job search support, a location for voicemail services, education opportunities and housing assistance. It is anticipated that the YWCA will serve 800 homeless individuals within the 12 month funding period.
Lutheran Home seeks sponsors for Monarch Ball
The Lutheran Home Foundation is accepting corporate and individual sponsorships for its 12th annual Monarch Ball, which will take place at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, Sept. 10.
The theme for this year’s event is “A Royal Affair.”
Various levels of sponsorships are available for the Monarch Ball, which will generate proceeds to benefit the residents of the Lutheran Home who have outlived their resources. Donations will help the seniors facing chronic illnesses, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly half of the residents in the skilled nursing home are indigent.
Sponsorships must be confirmed by May 23 to ensure a company’s logo or name is listed on the Monarch Ball invitation.
For additional information, contact Lutheran Home Foundation executive director Heidi Mayer at (414) 258-6171, extension 302, or heidi.mayer@thelutheranhome.org. Additional information also is available at www.thelutheranhome.org.
Kolb+Co closes offices for annual volunteer day
Brookfield-based Kolb+Co. recently closed its office for an afternoon while more than 70 company employees donated more than 350 volunteer hours at Phantom Lake YMCA Camp in Mukwonago. The team helped the camp get ready for summer by raking, removing a rock wall, clearing trails, digging fire pits, moving bunk beds, trimming trees and readying promotional mail items.
“I am very proud of what the Kolb+Co. team accomplished,” said Tom Luken. “Just like last year, our firm-wide volunteer event was a huge success. It was an honor to support a camp that has been a strong influence in children’s lives for over 100 years.”
UPAF needs volunteers for annual ride
The United Performing Arts Center will host its annual Ride for the Arts on Sunday, June 5 and the organization is in need of more volunteers to help direct racers along the route.
Volunteers will be stationed at corners and key intersections along the routes of the ride to help keep riders on course and warn them of oncoming vehicle traffic. Shifts vary in length according to location, but generally require about a 4-hour morning commitment. Volunteers are needed along routes which extend from the downtown Summerfest grounds north along the lake to Port Washington, south to Grant Park, and west to Miller Park.
This is the first year, UPAF’s Ride for the Arts will travel over the Hoan Bridge.
Volunteers will receive a limited-edition Ride for the Arts volunteer t-shirt, an invitation to the volunteer party at Miller Inn, and free food and entertainment at the Ride’s finish line party at the Summerfest grounds on the day of the Ride.
Visit www.upafride.org and click on the “volunteer” button for specific details.
