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Vol. 30 January 2008
Thank you for your ongoing support of Rainbow Days this year and the children that we serve.  We hope you have a wonderful year!
Community-Based Support Groups Launch this Week - Sign up Today!
Have you always wanted the opportunity to enroll your child in a Rainbow Days' Curriculum-Based Support Group?  Or maybe wanted to participate in one of our accompanying parent support groups?  Well, now is your chance! 
The support groups will begin in age-appropriate groupings on Wednesday evenings, beginning next Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church. All that is required is a commitment to participate in the full 10-week cycle and a small registration fee.  Please contact Sandi McFarland via email or by phone (214-887-0726) for more information or to register. Sign up today to reserve your space! 
Promise Awards to Honor 2007 Recipients 

Please join us on for our 2008 Promise Awards Reception on Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 5:30pm to 7pm at the SMU Faculty Club, 3034 Daniel Ave. Dallas.Each year Rainbow Days recognizes outstanding individuals and businesses who have demonstrated a commitment to substance abuse prevention and to helping young people grow up healthy, principled and caring.

Congratulations to this year's Promise Award Recipients:

Individual

Todd Whitthorne

 

Community Organization

Cheers for Charity

 

Foundation

Speedway Children's Charities - Texas Chapter

 

Corporate Partnership

The Mitchell, Goodman, Meadors Advisory Group of Wachovia Securities

 

Educational Partnership

University of Texas Southwest Medical Center

 

Local Partnership

Match.com

 

Unsung Hero

Kelly Wierzbinski

 

Board Member

Suzanne Bock

 

Volunteer

AT&T Telecom Pioneers -

Ginger Oaks Club

 

National Partnership

Leader to Leader Institute

To attend this year's promise awards event, please RSVP to Lynette Smith.

Pot of Gold Luncheon - Secure Your Sponsorship Soon!

The 2008 Pot of Gold Luncheon presented by AT&T is just around the corner.  The Rainbow Days 2008 Pot of Gold Luncheon will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Rainbow Days is counting on the event to raise over $200,000 to benefit the children and families we serve.  We are honored that Lt. Governor David Dewhurst will be this year's Pot of Gold Luncheon Honorary Chair!   Lt. Governor David Dewhurst

All proceeds received from the luncheon will support the programs of Rainbow Days, Inc.   We need your help to make this year a success. If you would like to sponsor a table, purchase an individual seat or donate a silent auction item, please contact Lynette Smith via email or by phone 214-217-3831.

Rainbow Days is Seeking a Director of Development

Rainbow Days, Inc. is seeking a Director of Development to lead and manage all fundraising and development efforts, including annual campaigns, endowment campaign, grant requests, major gift solicitations, donor research, prospecting, cultivation and recognition, and database management. Will assist with communications pertaining to development and marketing, including newsletters, marketing materials, and news stories for the media. Must be outgoing and enthusiastic with a bachelor's degree, minimum of five years experience in development, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a background working with trustees, volunteers and donors. For a job description visit our website. Submit your resume to Wendi McMullen, Chief Operating Officer, Rainbow Days, Inc. 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX 75206, or fax 214-887-0729.

eConnection is a monthly newsletter published by the staff of Rainbow Days, Inc.  For more information on our programs, please contact us at:
 
8150 N. Central Expwy.
Suite 1600
Dallas, TX  75206
214-887-0726 / 214-887-0729 FAX