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We Did It!
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Congratulations Bartlesville, through your hard work and love for this community, the Bartlesville Regional United Way was able to reach and exceed their goal of $1.675 million and raised a little over $1.8 million with donations still coming in.
The 2010-11 campaign theme is "Pledge Today, Change Tomorrow" and that is exactly what this community has done. The generous pledges, donations and community fundraising will help fund 15 local United Way agencies and their programs, all of which will help change tomorrow.
Many thanks goes out to the Campaign Cabinet, led by Roger and Donna Skelly, Campaign Executive Officers (CEO's), co-chaired by Kelly Gilliland and Carmen Stanton, the promotions committee, chaired by Lisa Lytle, as well as the many volunteers who dedicated their time and efforts to make this community a better place.
Individual contributors from professionals and retirees along with local businesses hosting campaign fund drives is another key to United Way's success.
Thank you to all of the local businesses and agencies who participated in raising money for the campaign. Around 40 businesses and agencies participated. And a special thanks to ConocoPhillips and their employees who, through their hard work and dedication, exceeded their company goal by 31 percent. The company also provided a generous corporate donation which matched employee and retiree giving.
Thank you Bartlesville and again, congratulations, we did it! |
Venture Grants
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Venture Grant applications will be available on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011.
Venture Grants are one-time grants for local nonprofit agencies to apply for funding outside the member allocation process that address unmet, critical needs in our community and improves the quality of life throughout the Bartlesville Regional United Way service area.
Any qualifying 501(c) 3 nonprofit agency in the Bartlesville Regional United Way service area is eligible to apply. Applications will be available on Feb. 1 online at www.bartlesvilleuw.org or at the local United Way office at 501 S. Johnstone, Ste 550, Bartlesville, OK 74003 during regular business hours.
All 2011 Venture Grant applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
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CEO Corner
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A new campaign year is upon us and with it comes new and exciting challenges. The Bartlesville Regional United Way is always seeking eager volunteers to help us tackle those challenges. There are many events coming up in the future campaign season that your local United Way could benefit from your support. Please consider the time and commitment you may be able to offer for the 2011-12 campaign year. If interested, please contact us at the local United Way office, 918-336-1044.
Volunteers are needed for the 2011 Venture Grant Committee, (see description in above article). The Venture Grant Committee will help decide which local nonprofit agencies are trying to address unmet, critical needs in our community and need the support to help them achieve their goals to make this a better community. If you would like to know more of what this committee does, please contact your local United Way office, 918-336-1044.
This year the Bartlesville Regional United Way Annual Meeting will be held in May. All who have given their time or financial support to the Bartlesville Regional United Way are welcome to come. This is a great opportunity for our board of directors and staff to thank the community for all that you do. More information to follow.
I hope to see you all at our Annual Meeting and I hope you all consider volunteering for your local United Way in 2011.
-Michael Cole, Bartlesville Regional United Way Executive Director and CEO
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Welcome New Board Members!
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The Bartlesville Regional United Way is proud to announce their two new board members Mike Cromwell and Charla Vardemen.
Mike is currently the Assistant General Manager for the Wal-Mart Distribution Center. As of June, he will have been with Wal-Mart Distribution Center for 27 years.
Charla is currently a Procurement Specialist with Schlumberger. As of March, she will have been with Schlumberger for six years.
Both are well established members of this community and are eager to serve.
Welcome Mike and Charla!
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Mark Your Calendars!
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Feb. 5, 2011- Daughters of Lot, Samaritan Counseling Breakfast Benefit.
Feb. 5, 2011- Run the Streets Kick-Off.
Feb. 13, 2011- A Taste of Chocolate, Family Healthcare Clinic event.
Feb. 15, 2011- Friends of Scouting Patron Dinner, Cherokee Council Boy Scouts event.
Feb. 19, 2011- All That Jazz, Westside Community Center Fundraiser.
Feb. 25, 2011- Chili to the Rescue, Washington County American Red Cross event.
Feb., March and April- Richard Kane YMCA swim lessons every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 4:30 p.m.
March 12, 2011- ShamRock the Ville, Mary Martha Outreach event.
March 26, 2011- Harlem Ambassadors, Washington County American Red Cross event.
April 15, 2011- Harley Party, Boys & Girls Club event.
May 7, 2011- The Good, the Bad and the BBQ, Elder Care Event.
For more information on each event go to our event calendar or contact the agencies directly. |
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| In this issue... |
- Campaign Success
- Venture Grants
- CEO Corner
- New BRUW Board Members
- Upcoming Events
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Give.
| Your contribution supports the programs of 15 local nonprofit agencies that target children and youth, strengthen families, health, seniors and people with disabilities, rebuilding lives during emergency or disaster and community.
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Advocate.
| You can make change happen with your voice. United Way needs people who are passionate about education, income and health to make some noise.
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Volunteer.
| Your skills and talents are needed in our community. You can make a difference by doing something as simple as volunteering.
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