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United Way reaches $50,000 milestone!
The stream of checks into our office has increased
this week as people began responding to our
leadership giving mailing. Leadership givers are
individuals who give an individual gift of $500 or
more to the United Way. These givers become members
of the Thomas M. Herman Leadership Giving Society.
So far, more than $22,000 in leadership gifts have
been raised in Campaign 2006.
We're continuing our marketing efforts to encourage
companies to conduct United Way campaigns.
Campaigns are running a little slower this year for
whatever reason, but we are hopeful that they will
begin to pick up and that we will reach our goal.
We hope that your internal campaigns have started by
now. If not, please let us know that, and start
them ASAP. We'd like to get all results in by
mid-December since our campaign awards will be in
January next year.
Visit the Online Campaign Toolbox
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Where to Turn
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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Greetings!
Happy Friday! It's hard to believe that
United Way
Week is next week already. This issue is packed
with information on the events taking place all next
week. Please join us for one or more of these
events in celebration of the work that our United
Way does for our Williams County friends and
neighbors. Enjoy this issue and please let us know
what you think of ATTR.
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| Donuts on the Way |
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What is Donuts on the Way? It's a promotion
held each year during United Way Week - this year it
will be held Monday-Thursday, October 23-26, 2006.
Donuts on the Way is sponsored by Chief Supermarket.
United Way holds "Donuts on the Way" in each
community in Williams County. Donuts are given out
in the center of town from 6:00-8:00 a.m. (or until
they last!). This year's schedule includes:
- Monday, Oct. 23rd: Bryan (in front of
chamber office)
- Tuesday, Oct. 24th: Montpelier (Sky Bank
parking lot)
- Wednesday, Oct. 25th: Pioneer and West
Unity
- Thursday, Oct. 26th: Edgerton, Edon and
Stryker
This event helps to highlight United Way, and say
"Thank You" to our contributors, volunteers and
supporters. Please join us and get a FREE,
"donut on the way" to work this week.
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| United Way Coloring Contest |
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During United Way Week - October 22-28, 2006 - we
are holding a coloring contest for the kids. Entry
forms are available at the libraries in Bryan,
Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity, as
well as the Montpelier school (note change of
Montpelier location).
There are three prizes for each location - one per
level. Each location will also have a grand prize -
a chance to be a part of the United Way entry in
your community's summer parade!
Entries are due on Wednesday, October 25,
2006 by closing time. Entries will be judged by
local artist Lanna Pendleton Hall, and
winners will
be announced on Friday, October 27th. Good luck!
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| Breakfast of Champions to be held next Friday |
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The 2nd annual "Breakfast of Champions" will be held
starting at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, October 27th at
Mohre?s Spirited Dining in Bryan. In addition to a
continental breakfast, the keynote speech by CEO
Chris Malanga will focus on the United Way?s history
of serving the entire county ? the progress made,
challenges that lie ahead, and the direction the
organization is taking.
The event will also be an opportunity for leadership
givers and potential leadership givers to ask
questions about the United Way and talk with members
of the 2006 campaign team, including chairman Bill
Pepple. The "Breakfast of Champions" is free and
reservations may be made by contacting the United
Way office at 419-636-8603.
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More info on the Breakfast of Champions |
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| United Way Infomercial to air on BMU and Time Warner |
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CEO Chris Malanga is the host of a 30-minute
infomercial about the United Way, it?s history, it?s
mission and how United Way serves every community in
Williams County. As part of United Way Week, the
program will air each night on Bryan Municipal
Utilities Channel 4 and Time Warner Cable in
Williams County. Check our website for exact times.
In addition to information on the United Way, the
program features "success stories" from four United
Way agencies - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library,
Williams County YMCA, Hospice and NOCAC.
The program's a great way to learn more about
your United Way.
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Air Times for United Way Infomercial |
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| How your dollars helped last year... |
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Tracey was struggling with many personal issues in
her life. When she did her monthly breast exam, she
found a mass in her left breast! She did not know
where to turn.
So, Tracey called Women and Family Services for
help. The first step was to ease her fears, and
then go about treating her condition. A Women and
Family Services nurse practitioner confirmed the
mass, and referred her to a surgeon. Since Tracey
didn?t have insurance, other agencies teamed up to
assist. The solid mass was removed and it was found
to be benign.
Tracey has come through this difficult period in her
life, and is now working on resolving her personal
issues. Tracey thanks the United Way and Women and
Family Services for helping to keep her life on track.
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Learn more about Women & Family Services |
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| Would you like to see previous copies of "As the Thermometer Rises?" |
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Simply go to our web site and click under the "News
and Events Tab" for an archive of all newsletters.
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United Way Web Site |
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