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Last Friday, July 23, United Way launched the Dream Team challenge--pitting four local news anchors against each other to create the biggest dream team! Each anchor represents a different community cause and is armed with a video pitch on why you should join their Dream Team. For each person that joins, $1 is donated to United Way.
Choose your cause and spread the word--the top 100 recruiters from the winning team get a special celebration at the Budweiser rooftop deck at Target Field, while the person who recruits the most people, and has the highest personal impact score on September 3, wins an iPad!
Abbey Mackenzie Kerl
Emerging Leaders Program
Also in this month's newsletter:
- Sign up for upcoming volunteer events
- Meet an Emerging Leader who is making a difference in our community
- Sign up to volunteer on the Emerging Leaders Wine Tasting Planning Committee
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 Emerging Leader Spotlight |
 Alex Oftelie first got involved with United Way through his employer Bentz Whaley Flessner. While researching which charities he wanted to support through his payroll contributions, he found Emerging Leaders. Alex knew that his monetary contributions were important, but he was looking for more. "Giving and making an impact in my community can come in so many different forms. I was really excited to see United Way had opportunities for me to engage beyond my financial gift," he said. Learn more about Alex and meet other Emerging Leaders. |
| Rock on with Hard Rock Cafe | Rock on with the Hard Rock Cafe Minneapolis and United Way for a school supply drive during August. Kids are only ready to learn when they have the right tools. We'll kick off the drive with a concert tonight, Thursday, July 29 at Hard Rock Cafe featuring Rev Hillstrom. Your entrance fee is a donation of school supplies or dollars, plus you'll get a Hard Rock souvenir and Emerging Artists CD for your support.
School supply donations can be dropped off at Hard Rock Cafe Minneapolis (600 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis) during their hours of operation between August 1-27.
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| Special thanks to the Emerging Leaders Program Sponsor
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Upcoming Events
Connect with other Emerging Leaders at hands-on volunteer opportunities, innovative leadership trainings and networking events. Have an event idea? E-mail us. |
| Snack Time at Crisis Nursery | Sat., August 7, 9:30-11 a.m.
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
Join Emerging Leaders to prepare and share a healthy snack with the children at Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery.
5 spots available
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| Back-to-school Shoppers | Tues., August 11, 8-10 a.m.
Salvation Army
Each year hundreds of children go to school without the basic necessities. The Salvation Army is determined to help families in need by providing back-to-school clothes and supplies. Join Emerging Leaders on August 10 at the New Brighton Target to escort children through the store, help them shop, manage their budget and ensure they have the tools they need to succeed in school.
30 volunteers needed
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| Emerging Leaders Wine Tasting Auction Committee |
Have a passion for planning events? Put your event acumen to good use as a member of the Emerging Leaders Wine Tasting Auction Committee. The committee is responsible for developing creative event elements, soliciting items for and organizing the silent auction. Learn more. |
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