GRIFFITH — Lake Area United Way hosted its first ever “Fifth Thursday” networking event to kick off “The Vanguard”, its newly created program focusing on donors who give at the leadership level. The event was held at Buffalo Wild Wings in Schererville, anchored by a football theme, and was attended by approximately 40 of the program’s members.
The committee is also rolling out a calendar of Breakfast with the Vanguard dates. These events will feature high-profile, region-based speakers that will address the group on various professional and personal development related topics. Aaron McDermott, President of Latitude Commercial Real Estate and Lake Area United Way board member reports, “We are looking forward to our first breakfast event coming up on March 18th featuring Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. It’s being held at Gary City Hall.”
For more information about Lake Area United Way, or to find out how you can become a member of “The Vanguard”, contact TJ Holsen at (219) 923-2302 x314 or tjholsen@lauw.org
