WELCOME TO ARGYLE
MOTHERS & SONS SERVING TOGETHER TO IMPACT THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Welcome to the Argyle Chapter of the Young Men’s Service League!
Our chapter is comprised of young men who attend school in Argyle ISD and their mothers. We are focused on serving our community and value the opportunity to raise strong leaders.
YMSL Argyle is committed to growth through volunteering and strongly values sharing moments with our sons where our hearts are impacted in a positive way.
About YMSL
The Young Men’s Service League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit national organization. Members of YMSL are moms and their teenage sons who volunteer together to serve their local communities during his four years of high school. YMSL currently represents over 27,000 members and young men as part of more than 153 chapters across 20 states.
YMSL offers moms service opportunities and time together with her son(s) to grow their relationship and to instill in him a heart of service to last a lifetime. In addition to service, as part of its four-year comprehensive program, YMSL teaches leadership and life skills to develop our young men to become the capable, confident, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.
The pillars of the YMSL experience are service, learning, and leadership. YMSL is a four-year comprehensive program. Requirements for membership include:
YMSL Mentor (Sponsor)
YMSL is a sponsorship organization; a prospective member needs to be mentored (sponsored) by a current member of the chapter she wishes to join. Contact membership for guidance. Enrollment is during the son’s 8th-grade year.
4-Year Commitment
Joining YMSL is a four-year commitment. Young men and their mothers are expected to remain active in the chapter during his four years of high school. An annual Volunteer and Senior Recognition Banquet is held each spring.
20 Hours of Service
A minimum of 20 service hours is required annually at a variety of chapter-approved philanthropies. Half of these hours must be served as a Mother/Son team.
Job within the Chapter
Each mom and son must individually serve in a job or leadership position within the chapter. Positions rotate annually. Roles offer valuable experience and leadership opportunities.
5 Meetings
A structured four-year curriculum for young men covers a variety of life skills and brings in local speakers. Young men must attend at least 5 meetings per year. Moms must attend at least 3 meetings per year.
Membership Fees
YMSL annual chapter dues and banquet fee.
Contact membership for more details.
Joining YMSL
Ready to take the next step?
Enrollment for new members takes place in January/February/March of the son’s 8th-grade year.
If you do not know anyone in YMSL, please contact us to assist you.
YMSL is a sponsorship organization, which means a prospective member needs to be sponsored by a current member of the chapter they wish to join.
If you would like to learn more about joining, please click the contact membership button below to send us a message.
Our Chapter’s Membership Dates & Deadlines for Enrollment:
Testimonials
Leadership
Our Chapter’s Leadership Board
Jennifer Lillis
Emily Holt
Leslee Shannon
Traci Johnson
Jennifer Burns
Becky Gomez
Kerri Peschel
Trisha Simms
Jennifer Sanberg
Mindy Young
Amy Cook
Anne Gailey
Kelly Dillaman
Adrienne Causey
Philanthropies we Serve
Alphabetical List
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Argyle Fire Station
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Blue Haven Ranch
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Brookdale Denton South
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Children’s Advocacy Center (for Denton County)
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Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home
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Denton County Friends of the Family
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Denton Mobile Pantry
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Friends of Shiloh Garden
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Good Samaritan
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Grace Like Rain Ministries
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Keep Argyle Beautiful
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Marine Corps League
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Miracle League North Texas
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North Texas Food Bank
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Operation Gratitude
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Our Daily Bread
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Project Linus
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Refuge for Women North Texas
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Serve Denton
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Special Olympics
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Support Our Troops Robson Ranch
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Teresa’s House
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UP Ministry
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VFW Post 5074
If you are a philanthropy interested in partnering with our chapter, we would love to hear from you. Please use the contact our chapter button below.
Contact our Chapter
We look forward to hearing from you about membership or how our members can serve your philanthropy and our community. Click the button below to contact our chapter.
If you are interested in joining our chapter, please use the contact membership button in the Join section.
To learn more about the YMSL National organization visit: YMSL.org
To see a full list of chapters visit: YMSL.org/find-a-chapter