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Volunteer Recognition
& Day of Caring Kick-off Recap
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Dave Markward (Chair of United Way Board of Directors) and Lois Buntz (United Way of East Central Iowa President and CEO), present Jim Tinker the John B. Northcott Award.
Thank you to those who attended the Volunteer Recognition Breakfast & Day of Caring Kick-off event. We had a great turnout with over 400 attendees!
The 2009 Volunteer Awards include: Business of the Year Award, The Hall-Perrine Foundation and Penford Products Co.; Perpetuating Community Leaders Award, Tom Anderson; Community Service Award, Community Corrections Improvement Association; Labor Community Service Leader Award, IBEW Local 405; John B. Northcott Award, Jim Tinker.
In the past, the Lynn L. Nichols award has acknowledged an executive or staff member from a United Way partner agency for his or her outstanding professional leadership, service and collaboration. This year, as a result of the natural disasters and economic challenges our community is facing, we wanted to do something a little different. The 2009 Lynn L. Nichols Award was awarded to all of our 42 United Way Partner Agencies who have risen above to help those most in need. Thank you for your countless hours of service to people in our community!
Volunteers from Clifton Gunderson LLP volunteer on Day of Caring at the Department of Correctional Services.
Over 1,000 volunteers worked on over 100 different projects, marking yet another successful Day of Caring! Thank you to all of the volunteers and agencies who participated! |
| 2009 Campaign Season Details |
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After a successful 2008 campaign, raising over $10.4 million, United Way of East Central Iowa is gearing up to begin the 2009 campaign season. This year's campaign co-chairs are Dennis Jordan, Priority One, and Beth Malicki, KCRG-TV 9. The 2009 Pacesetter Companies include GE Commercial Financial and Rockwell Collins.
Company CEO's, mark your calendars for the 2009 CEO Breakfast to be held Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 am. Location yet to be determined. Thank you for your continued support of United Way! |
| Letter Carriers Food Drive |
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The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive was held on Saturday, May 9th. This year's drive collected 55,701 pounds of food, which is an increase of 1,400 pounds from last year!
Thank you to all who participated by giving a bag of non-parishable food items and those who volunteered at the drop site locations. | |
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| United Way Welcomes New Staff Member |
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United Way of East Central Iowa welcomes Libby Gotschall Slappey as our Planned Giving/Major Gifts Officer. Libby comes to United Way from the University of Iowa Foundation as a Development Officer for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.
"Working in Cedar Rapids is a real plus for me," says Libby. "It's a community that truly works together to support the needs of its neighbors. Equally rewarding is being back in the human services field; It's soul food for me."
Outside of the office, Libby enjoys cooking and spending time with old and new friends. Her idea of the perfect evening includes a good meal, lively conversation and lots of laughs. |
| United Way 2-1-1 AmeriCorps Positions |
| United Way 2-1-1 is looking to fill two half-time positions through the AmeriCorps program. Individuals will answer 2-1-1 phone calls, determine the customers' needs, and find the best available resource(s) to meet those needs. Read More |
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Pacesetter Youth Camp Pacesetter Youth Camp is a four day camp for youth, grades 6th - 8th, that provides awareness of needs in our community and helps develop tomorrow's community leaders! Read More |
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United Way Women's Leadership Purse Auction Members of United Way's Women's Leadership Initiative are invited to attend the "Power of the Purse" Purse Auction on Wednesday, June 10. Enjoy fine wines, hors d'oeuvres and a selection of fabulous purses! Read More |
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United Way Quarton Society's Summer Social Members of United Way's Quarton Society are invited to attend the summer social on Wednesday, June 24, at the Coe College Clark Alumni House. Enjoy great barbeque tips for any budget!
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