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CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
Holton Public Schools
Holton Public Schools did a great campaign with a pie in your face special event. The students held the special event, raising over $500 - they also got to throw the pies! Way to go Holton Public, with an employee participation of 70%!
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LET'S CELEBRATE
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, a group of volunteers worked with United Way to create this wonderful video. Please take a moment to watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di6gO2I-QCc
Clayton Hardiman is just one of the volunteers
who helped make the wonderful tribute video.
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BLOOD DRIVE
A fourth grade Destination Imagination team from Lincoln Park Elementary is participating in the Outchreach Challenge called "The World Canvas." They need your help in making the project a success!
Our Mission: To find one real Community need and carry out a project to help with the need. We visited the United Way in Downtown Muskegon to learn more about issues in our area, and lea...rned that there is a blood shortage in our county. We wanted to help. (Thanks Lisa Tyler!)
Our Partner: We decided to work with the American Red Cross to organize a Pint-Size Blood Drive at our school, Lincoln Park Elementary. We are in charge of the advertising and recruitment for the project.
Our Community: Muskegon County. Our Need: Blood Donors to help supply blood for patients in 77 hospitals throughout West Michigan. Our Goal: 42 Blood Donors. Together, we can save a life!
Details: Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Lincoln Park Elementary School, 2951 Leon Street, Norton Shores.
To schedule an appointment: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or call the Lincoln Park office at 755-1257.
The Pint Size Lifesavers: Emma Piasecki, Grace Piasecki, Grant Hylland, Robby Swanker, Sarah Roman, Eliana Hardy & Morgan Ralston.
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OCEANA COUNTY NEWS
Welcome Laura Nugent!
Laura Nugent has been hired for the position as Oceana County Director for United Way of the Lakeshore. Laura graduated with honors from Western Michigan 
University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Textile Merchandising. She currently owns and manages two seasonal boutiques in Pentwater and is serving her second term as a board member of the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce. She is excited to be a part of advancing the common good of Oceana County and the Lakeshore.
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SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR UNITED WAY AWARDS
United Way's annual meeting is April 25. In addition to electing board members and other business, a highlight is recognizing volunteers and organizations who have done exceptional work in our community. We would like your input in selecting those deserving of recognition. These awards are for all three counties.
The Community Impact Award recognizes a staff person and a volunteer of a human service agency who embodies the spirit of impact through collaboration, collective action and selfless commitment for the common good that results in measurable improvements in the community. To nominate someone for this award, contact Lisa Tyler to receive a nomination form, lisa@unitedwaylakeshore.org, or call (231) 722-3134.
The Spirit of the Lakeshore Award is the highest honor given to the organization that embodies the "spirit" of who we are and why we do what we do.
The Community Builder Award goes to organizations that work in the community by participating in philanthropic efforts and believe that by working with United Way, we can change lives. Building a community takes a solid foundation, good people and strong investment.
To nominate an organization for the Spirit of the Lakeshore or Community Builder awards, contact Nancy Robbins, nancy@unitedwaylakeshore.org, or call (231) 722-3134.
Please visit our website to download nomination forms:
http://www.unitedwaylakeshore.org/materials-a-downloads
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EVENT CALENDAR
Saturday, March 3: Cheers & Chocolate from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Culinary Institute, 336 West Clay. Please call (231) 759-7909 to purchase a ticket.
Saturday, March 10: Third Annual Read Muskegon Scrabble FUNdraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Watermark 920 Center. Information and registration: readmuskegon.org or (231) 766-5040.
Monday, March 12: Community Conversation with Peter Block from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Resurrection Life Church in Grand Haven. Register at http://bit.ly/blockevent-wm.
Saturday, April 14: Mammogram Party! Saturday, April 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event is for uninsured or low-income women over 40. Must schedule mammogram by Saturday, April 7. For more information or to register, please call Rosalind at (231) 737-1894.
Wednesday, April 25: United Way of the Lakeshore's Annual Meeting from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Muskegon-Harbor, downtown Muskegon. Cost is $15 per person, or $120 for a table. Please contact stephanie@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
Saturday, June 30: Great Gatsby Event at Hampton Green Farms. This event benefits the Child Abuse Council and United Way of the Lakeshore. More details soon!
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NEWAYGO NEWS
NCMFP is scheduled at the following locations to distribute free food to individuals and families in need.
Tuesday February 21, 4:30 pm, Northland Church of Christ, Grant/Newaygo.
Wednesday February 22, 5 pm, Hesperia Community Education, Hesperia.
Saturday February 25, 1 pm Grant Assembly of God, Grant.
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FREE Session: "Fun and Fearless Speaking" at the Stream on Wednesday February 29, from 6-8 pm.
Does the thought of making a short presentation give you a stomach ache or sleepless nights? This seminar concentrates on that all-important first step: the confidence to stand in front of a group and speak. You will learn to see a presentation as nothing more than an enlarged conversation; to use a few tips to calm the butterflies; and insights to help you enjoy the process! In this age of electronic communication, face-to-face interaction is still the most effective tool for building relationships and influencing people. It's time to get human again! |
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MUSKEGON
FOOD TRUCKS
Friday, February 17: Fifth Reformed Church, 2330 Holton Road, North Muskegon at 10 a.m.
Saturday, February 25: MATS Bus Garage, 2624 Sixth Street, Muskegon Heights at 1 p.m.
Monday, February 27: Ravenna Baptist Church, 3186 Blackmer Road, Ravenna at 4 p.m.
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OCEANA
FOOD TRUCK
Oceana County Food Truck located at the Pentwater Fire Barn on the third Tuesday of every month.
Distribution is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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GET INVOLVED
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
United Way of the Lakeshore encourages you to get involved in your community by checking out these great service clubs:
Muskegon Rotary Club: Meets weekly on Thursdays at noon at the Holiday Inn Muskegon-Harbor. Call (231) 744-5239 or visit these websites - www.rotary.org or www.muskegonrotary.org.
Toastmasters: Meets weekly on Fridays at United Way of the Lakeshore at noon. Stop in to a meeting and get to know Toastmasters.
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NEED HELP WITH YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN?
Muskegon County:
Free tax preparation services at the VITA sites are available to anyone with household income below $50,000, with standard sources of income (as reported on W-2 or 1099; not rental income or large capital gains). Refer anyone with questions about tax credit eligibility, or interested in learning more about free tax preparation options, to CALL 2-1-1 (dial 211) or 1-877-211-5253.
Newaygo County:
The AARP Tax Program for seniors and low income residents is scheduled Feb. 19 to April 12. Volunteers will be at the Fremont Area District Library on Thursdays from 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment please call the Newaygo County Commission on Aging at (231) 689-2100.
Oceana County:
FREE Tax Preparation in Oceana County at Hesperia Community Library, 80 South Division, Hesperia and MSU- Cooperative Extension
210 Johnson Street, Hart. Schedule an appointment today: Dial 2-1-1 or toll free 877-211-5253.
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VOLUNTEER:
MAYFEST 2012!
The 34th Annual Mayfest event will be held on Saturday, May 19 at Muskegon Community College. If you are interested in helping, please contact Lynn Keech at (231) 722-3134 or lynn@unitedwaylakeshore.org.
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