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 Campaign Chairman Bill Davies' Report
We are fast approaching our goal but need your help to reach it. I invite you to join with me in lending a helping hand. Please contact John Relaford if you would like to schedule a workplace campaign with your organization. You can also give online or mail a check to United Way of NWGA at P.O. Box 566, Dalton, GA 30722.
We have reached 70% of our $3.25 million goal. I am thankful for the investments from both corporate partners and individual donors. Several companies have wrapped up their employee campaigns in the past two weeks:
- Americhem
- Caraustar
- Certus Bank
- Dalton Foam
- Dalton Public Schools
- Dyetech
- MFG Chemical
- Textile Rubber
- US Flooors
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I would like to extend a thank you to our 2011 Account Executives: Julia Davidson, Sandra Derrick, and Donna Lusk for the countless presentations and level of enthusiasm they contributed to our campaign. Also, a thank you to Cici's Pizza, Schlotszky's, and Subway for hosting United Way Days, giving 10% of sales to United Way. Thank you to Chili's for hosting a Give Back Day. |
| | | Shaw Lends Many Hands
Laughter was heard; paint brushes were flying! The United Way Volunteer Center recently coordinated a project for 80 Human Resource Managers from Shaw
 | | Paul Richard, VP Human Resources, Shaw Industries, volunteering with United Way at the Family Crisis Center. |
Industries. Volunteers painted 2 large rooms at Cross Plains Community Partner and an additional two large rooms at the Northwest Georgia Family Crisis Center, both United Way partner agencies. The volunteers also enjoyed playing basketball with Cross Plains participants at the Dalton Recreation Department. A big thanks to Adam Longino and Jim Reddoch for helping plan the Day of Caring!
Corporate projects with United Way's Volunteer Center are great for team building and an easy way for your group to get involved in our community. Contact Andrea Dobbins by email or call 706-876-1580 to get started! | | | |
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Dixie Kinard, Board Member of Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, sharing about the need for education volunteers at the rally to recruit 100 Readers, Tutors, & Mentors. |
100 Education Volunteers Needed | | The United Way Volunteer Rally at Dalton City Hall to recruit 100 Readers, Tutors, & Mentors was a great success. We have 80 new volunteers signed up to impact local education! Pledge to volunteer and help us reach the goal! A big thank you to Delyn Ellis, Alice Ensley, Dr. Jim Hawkins, Dixie Kinard, and Dr. Audrey Williams for their inspiring program on impacting local education. |
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Tandus Food Drive | |
Tandus employees held a food drive last month. They donated $2,500 worth of food to United Way, helping to feed hungry families during the holidays. Check out the photos on our Picasa page. |
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United Way Young Leaders Society
Membership
Now is the perfect time to renew your membership in the Young Leaders Society, an organization for those in their 20's, 30's, and 40's who exemplify philanthropy and volunteerism. Gifts to United Way at the $365 level or higher qualify you for membership in the Young Leaders Society. Visit our website to donate online.
YLS December Event
The Young Leaders Society Rule of 3 social will be held Monday, December 12th from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at The Filling Station, 316 North Hamilton St. in Downtown Dalton. Check out the event on Facebook for more information. | |
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