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THE YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY
What is the Young Leaders Society? The Young Leaders Society (YLS) is comprised of donors under the age of 40 who contribute $250 or more. A portion of the annual campaign dollars raised by YLS members support initiatives that target early childhood education and literacy programs. For the 2009 campaign, more than $555,000 was raised by 1,036 donors!
What are the benefits of being a YLS member?
Besides the opportunity to financially support United Way partner agencies throughout Eastern Iowa, YLS members can also participate in networking events and volunteer opportunities geared toward YLS members.
What specific early childhood education and literacy programs are supported by YLS?
A portion of dollars raised by YLS members is allocated to programs that foster personal, emotional and educational development in children. Many of these programs are part of an initiative called Born Learning.
Born Learning is a nationwide program focused on early childhood learning advocacy and provides tools to parents and caregivers to engage children in learning. Funding from the YLS supports the distribution of Born Learning education materials through St. Luke's and Mercy's newborn home visitation program. In addition, Born Learning Trails have been installed at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids and adjacent to Amana Elementary School in Amana. These trails offer a unique opportunity to engage children in activities designed to develop pre-literacy skills.
Young Leaders Society members provide occasional cleaning and painting for the area's two Born Learning Trails. | How are the programs sponsored by YLS dollars selected?
A committee of Young Leaders Society members meets on a monthly basis to discuss funding opportunities, as well as other topics related to the promotion of YLS within our community. This committee works closely with United Way of East Central Iowa's Community Impact Team to identify focus areas that support early childhood education and literacy programs. Several new funding opportunities have recently been reviewed and approved by the committee, so stay tuned for upcoming announcements about these exciting new initiatives!
MEET THE YLS COMMITTEE
Brandi Adam, Community Volunteer, Vice-Chair
Alison Brumm, AEGON USA
Andrew Cavanah, Rockwell Collins
Kari Cooling, Holmes Murphy & Associates
Jill Drummond, Alliant Energy
Matt Evans, TrueNorth Companies
Amber Janey, Rockwell Collins
Stephanie Leuck, Holmes Murphy & Associates
Alicia Murphy, Van Meter Industrial, Inc.
Wendy Nielsen, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Jessica Palmer, Convention & Visitors Bureau
Brett Papendick, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC, Chair
Kelsey Tumey, Rockwell Collins
If you would like more information about becoming involved with the Young Leaders Society committee, please contact Nancy Craig at (319) 398-5372, ext. 18 or ncraig@uweci.org.
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| TEXT TO GIVE | | United Way of East Central Iowa will launch its first mobile donation campaign this fall, allowing individuals to donate instantly by sending a text message via their mobile phone. The text message will generate a donation charged directly to the caller's cell phone bill. United Way will test the power and reach of this new fundraising channel to support the Young Leaders Society's early learning initiative. Watch the United Way website, www.uweci.org, for more information on how you can send a text message to help purchase books for young children.
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| WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE "POWER OF THE PURSE" AUCTION |
WLI members and guests bid on a variety of fabulous purse packages at the home of Mary & Jon Quass. |
The 3rd annual United Way of East Central Iowa Women's Leadership Initiative "Power of the Purse" Auction was a success! With 75 different purse packages to choose from, we had something for everyone! Thank you to Mercy Medical Center for sponsoring the event, held on June 16, and a special thank you to Mary & Jon Quass for hosting this event at their beautiful home. The auction raised more than $6,500, and more importantly, brought 120 remarkable women together in support of the Women's Leadership Initiative and health projects for low-income women in our community. The WLI unites women and demonstrates their caring power to effect positive community change. |
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Leaders Reach Out to Create Change | | Leadership donors account for more than 65% of individual contributions to United Way's annual campaign. Leadership Giving members recognize United Way's power to maximize and leverage every gift, enabling our communities to become strong and successful. Learn more about how leadership givers make a difference and improve people's lives!
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Co-chairs: Tim Charles, Mercy Medical Center and Janice Charles, Community Volunteer
Members of this Society are true philanthropists whose gifts of $10,000 or more demonstrate their significant commitment to community change. Learn more
T.M. SINCLAIR SOCIETY
Co-chairs: James Klein, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust and
Barbara Klein, Rockwell Collins
Sinclair members are generous donors who expand their philanthropy with gifts ranging from $1,250 to $9,999, while exploring new avenues for community engagement and recognition. Learn more WILLIAM B. QUARTON SOCIETY
Co-chairs: Brian Frese, AEGON USA and Heather Lynxwiler, OPN ArchitectsQuarton Society members are emerging donors who make an investment of $500 to $1,249. They enjoy special recognition and events designed to expand their community awareness. Learn more
YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY Chair: Brett Papendick, Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC
Vice-Chair: Brandi Adam, Community Volunteer
Through networking events, social and volunteer opportunities, members better understand important community issues. YLS supports early literacy initiatives such as Born Learning. Learn more WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Powerful Women. Persuasive efforts. Positive Change. This group is for women in our community who direct at least $500 of their contribution to the Women's Leadership Initiative. Funds designated to this program support women's health projects in our community. Learn more TOUCH TOMORROW SOCIETY
Chair: Greg Neumeyer, BankIowa Leaving a legacy that will strengthen our community for years to come is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give. Through United Way's Touch Tomorrow Society, individuals can make a planned gift, creating a place in history while improving lives now and in the future. Learn more
LABOR LEADERSHIP
GIVING SOCIETY
Chair: Ray Dochterman, Plumbers & Pipefitters
UA Local 125
This society recognizes AFL-CIO union members who contribute $350 or more annually and who have demonstrated a personal commitment of caring for one another and those most in need. Learn more |
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Upcoming Events |
YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK
Thursday, August 12
Gates open at 5:30 pm
Young Leaders Society members are invited to the 3rd Annual Night at the Ballpark. Admission, food & drinks are FREE to YLS members and their immediate families! Seating is limited. Please RSVP by August 5 to
rsvp@uweci.org or
(319) 398-5372, ext. 10.
QUARTON SOCIETY
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Thursday, August 19, 6-7 pm
Quarton Society members and their families are invited to Noelridge Park to enjoy a picnic dinner prior to Janelle Lauer's performance at Jazz Under the Stars. Please RSVP by August 13 to rsvp@uweci.org or
(319) 398-5372, ext. 10.
September 13-18
United Way staff will be "on the road" the week of September 13-18 to help companies throughout our community kick off their employee campaigns and to promote giving and volunteerism. Watch for more information coming soon to www.uweci.org. |
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