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:

    Contact Membership

    Testimonials

    My son and I joined YMSL in order to serve our community, but we have received so much more. Our chats to and from philanthropy projects have become some of my favorite times with my son.
    Jennifer LillisArgyle, TX
    My son & I have served with YMSL Argyle for three years. In that time, not only have we grown closer together but we have also learned more about serving others by being pushed out of our comfort zones. It has been an amazing and worthwhile experience!
    Trisha SimmsArgyle, TX
    I have been a member of YMSL since 2020 with my sons Preston & Cooper. YMSL has helped me to plant the seed of respect and empathy with my sons, while encouraging the importance of responsibility to carry them into the future.
    Cheryl SlatonArgyle, TX

    Leadership

    Our Chapter’s Leadership Board

    Jennifer Lillis

    Board Member: President

    Emily Holt

    Board Member: First Vice President

    Leslee Shannon

    Board Member: Parliamentarian

    Traci Johnson

    Board Member: Secretary

    Jennifer Burns

    Board Member: Treasurer

    Becky Gomez

    Board Member: VP Communications

    Kerri Peschel

    Board Member: VP Membership

    Trisha Simms

    Board Member: VP Philanthropy

    Jennifer Sanberg

    Board Member: VP Website

    Mindy Young

    Board Member: VP Young Men Coordinator

    Amy Cook

    Board Member: Assistant VP Membership

    Anne Gailey

    Board Member: Assistant VP Philanthropy

    Kelly Dillaman

    Board Member: Assistant Treasurer

    Adrienne Causey

    Board Member: Assistant VP Young Men Coordinator

    Philanthropies we Serve

    Alphabetical List

    • Argyle Fire Station
    • Blue Haven Ranch
    • Brookdale Denton South
    • Children’s Advocacy Center (for Denton County)
    • Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home
    • Denton County Friends of the Family
    • Denton Mobile Pantry
    • Friends of Shiloh Garden
    • Good Samaritan
    • Grace Like Rain Ministries
    • Keep Argyle Beautiful
    • Marine Corps League
    • Miracle League North Texas
    • North Texas Food Bank
    • Operation Gratitude
    • Our Daily Bread
    • Project Linus
    • Refuge for Women North Texas
    • Serve Denton
    • Special Olympics
    • Support Our Troops Robson Ranch
    • Teresa’s House
    • UP Ministry
    • 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

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