Welcome to the Memorial Chapter of the Young Men’s Service League
Mothers & Sons Serving Together to Impact Their Local Community
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States. We cover a lot of territory, and the Memorial Chapter is pleased to join nearly a dozen other chapters in the Greater Houston area to serve the community.
Service is our priority. We look to participate in service projects that have a long-lasting impact on our community. Along the way we get to spend quality time with our teenage sons, opening their eyes and heart to the world around them.
In addition to service, YMSL offers valuable leadership opportunities and a four-year curriculum covering life lesson topics and teaching valuable skills such as public speaking and how to interview successfully for a job. Outside speakers from the community are invited to our meetings which are organized and conducted by student members.
The Memorial Chapter draws from several high schools in our geographic area, including Episcopal High School, The Kincaid School, Second Baptist, Houston Christian, Memorial High School, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, and Stratford High School.
We look to actively engage, listen and learn. We look forward to meeting you and serving together. We are a new chapter with enthusiasm and offering the opportunity for you and your son to make a difference in the world. We hope you will consider joining us.
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 27,500 members and young men as part of more than 160 chapters across 22 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 mentored and 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:
- 02-25-2024Class of 2028 Recruitment
Testimonials
Leadership
Our Chapter’s Leadership Board
Julie Comiskey
Monica Brauchle
Carrye Krouse
Laura Horn
Katherine Moore
Anne Sellis
Carrie Pearson
Amy Hampton
Holly Carr
Ashley Landers
Terri Tarwater
Amanda Davison
Kelly Murphy
Katie Bennett
Amanda Vavilala
Dawn Koenning
Amy Hubbard
Michelle Parker
Christi Strock
Tracey Rogan
Amberly Hall
Philanthropies we Serve
Alphabetical List
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Be a Resource for Children (BEAR)
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Blodgett Urban Gardens
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Books between Kids
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Brookwood Community
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Camp for All
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Carry the Load
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Greater Houston YMCA
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Houston Audubon Society
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Houston Food Bank
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Kids Meals
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Raise Up Families
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Santa Maria Hostel
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SEARCH
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Sleep In Heavenly Peace
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Soldiers Angels
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The Restoration Team
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The Westview School
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The Women’s Home
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West Houston Assistance Ministries
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Wreaths Across America
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