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'Mentor Monthly' Newsletter

September 2023
And we're back in it!
School has started. Matches are back in the schools. Everything is moving forward... including new student referrals!

We made 18 new matches in August and took the phrase "hit the ground running" to a new arena. We were so excited to get some of our long-waiting mentees and mentors matched.

But we still have a lot of work to do. We currently have 46 students onboarding. While we had a great August, we still need many more mentors to meet the demands.
How can you help? Share your experiences of YMI with others and send them to our website (or to Megan) to start a conversation. Or have us come visit your work, club, church, etc.
YMI would like to recognize our one, five, and ten year mentors for September.
We look forward to honoring our ten year mentors at the Mayor's Breakfast on September 7.
Ten year - CHANGEMAKERS
Kathy Bender
Bill Bultman
Steve Orusa
Mike Reed
Dick Vedder
Five year - ROLE MODEL
Doug Endicott
One year - MENTORS
Cori Belush
Jazminne Cottingham
Carrie Duer
Hal Eichorst
Gerry Hepp
Cindy Ice-Bones
Lindie McElroy
Brad Meador
Tamar Montalvo
Mike Overly
Ellen Snow
Lou Stancato
Important Dates & Updates
Mentor 2.0 - We're excited to offer a new opportunity to our existing mentors that provides updates on our referral process, reviews policies & procedures, AND gets you in the room with other mentors.

September 27 : 8:30 - 10:00 am
October 31 : 8:30 - 10:00 am

If interested, please email Megan to reserve your spot - space is limited. Attendees will receive a new YMI swag item!

YMI Kick Off- Join us as we kick off the school year! Mentors, mentees, and matches are invited to join us the evening of Thursday, September 14 for refreshments, games, and connection. Visit us at the Delaware Township Community Center (9094 E 131st St, Fishers) between 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
2023 Mayor's Breakfast - YMI will host its annual Mayor's Breakfast on Thursday, September 7. This event will feature a panel discussion, moderated by Mayor Scott Fadness, and community networking opportunities. You can find more information HERE.

We hope to see you on September 7 from 7 -9:00 am at the Historical Ambassador House. Tickets are still available HERE for this fundraising event that directly supports our mission.
Missing Meet the Mentor? You can now find it in the YMI general newsletter "Our Schools, Our Students, Our Community."
Mentor's Corner
It's goal setting season!

This fall each match will work together to set a mentee goal. This exercise is less about the goal itself, and more about the connection through the activity.

GOAL SETTING BEST PRACTICES
  • We encourage mentors to set a goal alongside their mentees. This helps normalize the practice.
  • Occasionally check in on the goal
  • Work to set realistic goals. Students are familiar with the five categories as it mirrors HSE and will be given example goals within each set.
  • Progress over perfection. It's just as much about the journey as it is the destination.

RESOURCES