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2010 Youth United Way Senior class
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Greetings!
| | June is known for graduations and watching the future generation conquer the world. Recently, United Way congratulated the first Youth United Way Senior class on their achievements and projects. This group of 15 seniors were the charter class for United Way's new youth initiative meant to expand the leadership qualities of students while contributing to Marion County by volunteering, fundraising, and making a positive impact in the community.
Ocala Police Chief and United Way Board Chair, Sam Williams told the graduates and their parents that giving back to the community especially through their participation in the Youth United Way program was only the start of the fullfilment of getting involved. Chief Williams compared them to a baseball "farm team" and that they are preparing for the big leagues and will one day be on non-profit boards and will be our communities next generation of leaders.
"United Way is proud to be able to offer our high school youth the opportunity to get involved in their community," said Maureen Quinlan, president of United Way. "It's important that we prepare our future leaders by introducing and implementing hands-on approahes to advance the common good by giving, advocating and volunteering.
New class officers were installed and the upcoming class includes more than 50 students throughout the community. Applications for the program are available in the spring each year. Read More and view graduation photos |
| Family Financial Fitness Day | |
United Way of Marion County will hold "Family Finanical Fitness" workshops on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 8:30am to 1pm at the Ewers Center at the College of Central Florida. The event focuses on helping Marion County families improve their financial situations through budgeting and saving money. The event is FREE and includes lunch. Sessions for adults include topics such as creating a household budget, tips on saving money, learning about banking options and looking at your credit report. Sessions for children will be provided by United Way and GreenPath. Deadline for families to register is Wednesday, June 16. Callor email Krista at 732-9696 for more information. |
| 2010 Campaign Team is off and running |
 Thanks to the leadership of our 2010 Campaign Co-Chairs, Mary Sue Rich and Dan Kuhn, a dynamo campaign team has been recruited to take the 2010 campaign by storm! United Way is proud to welcome the following volunteers to the campaign team: Craig Turner Dr. Dave Martin Judge Cochran Jim Hilty, Jr Gina Peebles John Zobler Melissa Cook Dan Kuhn Mary Sue Rich Dr. Diana Greene Dave Fechtman Toni Stevenson Melissa Valenti Peter Gray Karen Reed Jeff Shealy Kathy Judkins Jack Hillesland Tom Falanga Todd Jones Rick McPhillips (not pictured: Dwight Edmond, Greg Ostberg, Monica Bryant, Floyd Hershberger, Nando Zucchi) |
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Fund raising results from the Marion Theatre grand re-opening | | Thanks to Carmike Cinemas, United Way was able to raise $2,145.00 during the grand re-opening of the Marion Theatre downtown. United Way was one of four local recipients of ticket sales.
Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket to support United Way and downtown! |
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 Thank you for Stamping Out Hunger
| | Once again Marion County residents rallied to help their neighbors during the annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive.
More than 382,000 pounds of food was collected from plastic bags that were hanging from mailboxes in the community. That number is 126,000 more than was collected last year! |
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Looking for a few good drivers
| | Marion County Senior Services is looking for Meals on Wheels drivers. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license and provide their own transportation and automobile insurance. Meals are delivered between 10am and 2pm Monday through Friday. For more information call 620-3501. |
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Be a Pacesetter Campaign | | United Way is looking for companies and organizations who are interested in being a Pacesetter for the 2010 United Way Campaign.
Benefits of being a Pacesetter include:
Pacesetter Campaigns start July 13 through August 20
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