BEAM

Membership

BEAM members are young adult leaders from 21-45 years old. BEAM recognizes the busy schedules of young professionals and affords its members flexibility. BEAM members are free to be as active as their schedules permit. If you choose to become a member, you can anticipate enjoying the following benefits:

Build new friendships
Network with other emerging community leaders
Develop leadership and board skills
Assist in event planning (i.e., Volleyball tournaments, Happy Hours, and Concerts)
Participate in activities with the children of Lighthouse (i.e., Bowling, Skating and Cookouts)
Attend enrichment seminars (e.g., grant writing)
Learn to plan and execute projects, social events, and activities
Develop an appreciation for philanthropy

Monthly Meetings

BEAM meets on the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center, 3330 Jefferson Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. For directions to the Youth Crisis Center, click here.

During the first 30-45 minutes of every meeting, BEAM members share a meal, get to know each other and discuss upcoming projects. Following the meeting component, BEAM members engage in a service activity with the residents of Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center.

Mark your calendar NOW for the upcoming meeting dates:

July 14

August 11

September 8

October 13

November 10

December 8

Planning Committees

The Fundraising Events Committee works together to plan and organize social events that will raise money for the programs at Lighthouse Youth Services. The events range from happy hours at select Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky nightspots to Sand Volleyball Tournaments, music events, and online auctions.

The Service Project Committee plans and coordinates activities for Lighthouse youth and families. This committee provides a personal connection with the clients that Lighthouse serves. Activities include movie nights with group homes, Thanksgiving dinner for transitional families, cookouts and other interactive and fun projects.

BEAM Leadership

2007-2008 BEAM President
Shawn Jeffers

Shawn has been active with BEAM since joining in 2005, and currently serves as President for the 2007-08 program year. During the 2006-07 program year, he served as Service Chair organizing the Thanksgiving Dinner and community projects with Lighthouse clients such as the Haunted House, bowling, and a Reds game. Since 2003, Shawn has worked with The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education serving as Director of Education and overseeing the Mapping Our Tears Exhibit. He is a 2003 graduate of Miami University with a degree in Political Science.

Contact Shawn: BEAMpresident@lys.org