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Orange Carpet Gala: A Night At The Oscars

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Registration is open for the Wyman Orange Carpet Gala: A Night at The Oscars, to be held on Saturday February 12, 2011!

Visit the Gala page to learn more and buy your tickets, today.

Corporate Chair: Warner Baxter; President & CEO; Ameren Missouri
Honorary Chair: John McHugh; Retired, LMS Co-Owner; Co-Founder, COO & CFO

You will step onto the orange carpet, greeted by “Joan Rivers” and the Wyman teen paparazzi and enter the elegant Palladium St. Louis for an evening of Oscar excitement. Rub elbows with A-list “celebrities” during the cocktail hour, indulge in a decadent dinner and dessert and dance the night away with entertainment by The Fabulous Motown Revue. The evening presentation, highlighted by an Oscar-opening by a Wyman teen, will share with you the life-changing effect that Wyman programs have on young people in St. Louis. This event is black tie optional.

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Tax Credits Available Until June 1, 2011

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Tax Credits are Available Until June 1, 2011!

The State of Missouri, Department of Economic Development has awarded Wyman YOP tax credits to support our work with promising teens in the region. These credits are now available to qualified individuals and corporations with a gift of $500 or more*, but we must receive your gift by June 1st before our contract expires!

By pairing these Tax Credits with federal and state tax deductions, your donation could be made at a very low net cost!

For example, a gift of $1,000 could cost you less than $300!* Tax credits are an easy way to make a big impact on future generations of young people without a big impact on your bank account.

View these charts to calculate savings and determine eligibility for you or your company.

Contact Alesia at (636) 549-1247 or alesia.hanners@wymancenter.org if you are interested in receiving tax credits for your gift!

* This is an example of savings that can be realized. Please consult your tax advisor.

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Save the Date: Spring Derby – May 7, 2011

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Save the Date

For more information, contact Emily Black at emily.black@wymancenter.org or 636.549.1234. TAX CREDITS are available with your sponsorship!

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Tax Credits & Benefits

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Tax Credits are Available!
The State of Missouri, Department of Economic Development has awarded Wyman Youth Opportunity Program tax credits to support our work with promising teens in the region. These credits are available to qualified individuals and corporations, with a gift of $1,000 or more. And gifts of cash, checks, credit cards, and stocks qualify.

By pairing these Tax Credits with federal and state tax deductions, your donation could be made at a very low net cost! Contact Alesia at (636) 549-1247 or alesia.hanners@wymancenter.org if you are interested in receiving tax credits for your gift!

Charitable IRA Legislation is Back
The president signed the charitable IRA rollover extension into law, and it will be in effect for 2010 and 2011. Donors aged 70½ or older are once again eligible to move up to $100,000 from their IRAs directly to qualified charities without having to pay income taxes on the money.

Taxpayers age 70½ and older are required to make annual distributions from their IRAs which are then included in the taxpayers’ adjusted gross income (AGI) and subject to taxes. The IRA Charitable Rollover permits those taxpayers to make donations directly to charitable organizations from their IRAs without counting them as part of their AGI and, consequently, without paying taxes on them. Speak with your financial adviser to find out how a donation to Wyman from your IRA could be beneficial to you and St. Louis teens!

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Broker Hope for Teens in STL – Give to Wyman Today!

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

ARE YOU A HOPE BROKER? ARE YOU A GENERATION CHANGER?

By providing the necessary supports and opportunities that teens from disadvantaged circumstances often lack, Wyman programs enable young people to realize their full potential and achieve success in school, family and community – so that they may break the cycle of poverty.

It sounds lofty, but brokering hope and changing generations is easy and comfortable for you, with a gift to Wyman:

One Time Gift
A one time gift to our annual fund provides youth with access to our nationally acclaimed youth development programs. It provides us with the resources to evaluate our curriculum on an ongoing basis, maintain high standards for the professional development of our staff members, provide for the upkeep of our facilities, and seek to serve the maximum number of youth each year. As the annual fund grows, so does the number of youth we are able to serve!

Recurring Gift
Recurring gifts to the Annual Fund provide sustaining support to young people in Wyman programs, in manageable amounts for you. For just $50/month, you can sponsor a St. Louis teen in Wyman’s TOP for an entire year! Recurring gifts can be made on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis! Help us to provide stability for St. Louis teens with a recurring credit card gift to Wyman.

Gift of Stock
Wyman accepts gifts of stock, too, which can be directly transferred by your financial institution or broker. For instructions on transferring your gift, contact Carol at carol.lee@wymancenter.org.

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TOP TEENS HOLDING ‘BABY DRIVE’ TO SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

The Hazelwood East High School TOP club is holding a ‘Baby Drive’ for their community service learning project, this year. They will be collecting any new or gently used baby items such as clothing, blankets, bottles, toys, as well as new things such as diapers and baby wipes through March 8th. These items will be donated to low income families in their community, specifically teen moms in their school district.

If you would like to donate items, please contact Anne Thatcher at anne.thatcher@wyamncenter.org.

Thank you for your support!

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First Annual Wyman Wobble Gobble & Fall Festival

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Wyman is proud to host the 1st Annual Wobble Gobble, a race to raise funds for Wyman’s youth development programs. The course will consist of a challenging 5-mile run/hike through the hills, valleys, and forests on our beautiful 250-acre Eureka Campus.

Please join us on Saturday, November 20, 2010 for this challenging and fun opportunity. Racing bag pickup will start at 8am and the race begins at 9am.

Registration is $35 if submitted by November 5, 2010. Your registration fee includes: post race drink tickets, aid stations throughout the course, breakfast, a performance T-shirt, race bag goodies, entrance to the EXPO, entrance to the Fall Festival, and entertainment.

Please call the Race Information Line at 314-216-0369 with any additional questions or concerns.

Registration is currently available online. Register Here.

For more information on promoting your business at the Fall Festival business expo or the race visit www.experiencewyman.org!

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Last Chance for a Private Suite at Busch!

Friday, August 13th, 2010

TICKET SALES ARE OVER – WINNER WILL BE DRAWN ON AUGUST 16TH

Enter today, to win a “Piece of Baseball Heaven!”

Drawing tickets are $50 a piece for your chance to win twenty (20) tickets for a private suite at Busch Stadium and $1,000 in food and beverages for the September 27th game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:15 p.m. (Donated by: GKN Aerospace).

HURRY! ONLY 300 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD

The drawing will take place during the evening program at the 30th Anniversary Wyman Golf Tournament on August 16, 2010.

You do not need to be present at the tournament to win. The winner will be notified by phone or e-mail and then sent the tickets.

All proceeds will benefit Wyman’s mission to prepare teens from disadvantaged circumstances to lead successful lives and build strong communities.

Purchase of drawing tickets is not tax deductible.

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30th Anniversary Wyman Golf Tournament

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Transform the life of a young person, by joining Wyman and honorary Chairman, Dan McLaughlin, on Monday August 16, 2010 at Whitmoor Country Club as we hold the 30th Anniversary Wyman Golf Tournament.

Our 2010 Lead Sponsors Include:

Kirberg Company
Bill Voss Agency, Inc. American Family Insurance
Dave & Cheryl Morley
Southside Lions

This year’s event promises to be outstanding with all participants receiving a Cleveland CG12 Wedge! We have course contests with exciting prizes, dinner and a wonderful auction. But the key part of our success for this event is you!

Consider a sponsorship at any level! Your contribution will provide the supports and opportunities that are necessary for a young person’s success in school and life.

View Tournament Brochure & Sponsorship Levels

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Wyman Spring Derby

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

ADVANCED TICKETS ARE NO LONGER ON SALE. TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED FOR $60 AT THE DOOR.

Who:
The Wyman Young Leaders Board invites YOU to support the young people in Wyman programs by spending an exciting night at the races!

What:
The Spring Derby gives you the unique opportunity to watch and bet on vintage horse races played on the big screen! Join us for an evening of food, drink and suspenseful neck and neck races. Your ticket purchase includes: complimentary “horse bucks” to get the betting started, beer and wine open bar (mixed drinks available at cash bar) & heavy appetizers.

Where:
Soulard Preservation Hall
1921 South 9th Street
St Louis, MO 63104-3931

When:
April 24, 2010
Doors@ 7 pm
First Race begins @ 8 pm

How
Tickets are $60 at the door!

Buy online or send a check, payable to Wyman, to:

Emily Black
c/o Wyman
600 Kiwanis Dr.
Eureka, MO 63025

Event sponsorships are still available! Check out our Sponsorship Opportunities, and pledge online, or contact Emily Black at (636) 549-1234 to secure your spot today!

Why:
The event’s tagline, “The Stakes are High,” refers not only to race wagers, but to the crucial work that Wyman does on behalf of St. Louis teens. All proceeds from the Spring Derby support the economically disadvantaged teens in our community, benefiting from Wyman programs. Wyman are experts in developing teens – taking the best in teen development theory and making it real and effective for the young people we serve. The goal of Wyman programs is to enable our teens to become economically self-sufficient, leaders in their community and, ultimately, break the cycle of poverty.

Guests at the 2009 Wyman Spring Derby take a break from the betting action for a quick picture.

Guests at the 2009 Wyman Spring Derby take a break from the betting action for a quick picture.

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