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August 2010

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ECC Training 
All New!
 
With the fall fundraising campaign right around the corner, it's time to learn more about how to run a successful campaign.
 
Join United Way staff and fellow ECC's for a morning of idea sharing, helpful tips and the famous United Way LIVE Bus Tour.
 
Tuesday, August 17
8:00 to 11:30 a.m.
United Way of Central Oklahoma
1444 NW 28th Street
A complementary light breakfast will be served
 
 
Campaign Chairman, Mark Funke will join the group to share his thoughts about the campaign.  
 
Contact Marek Ferguson to reserve your seat on the bus. 
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Find your Courage. Follow Your Heart.

 
The 2010 campaign theme is based on the Wizard of Oz and making dreams come true. We invite you to incorporate this theme throughout your campaign and to think outside of the box and have fun.

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Here are a few ideas of how to incorporate the theme:
 
- Start your week in Munchkinland and end in the Emerald City by decorating your workplace.
- Have a Munchkin breakfast with Dunkin Donuts Munchkins.
- Build a yellow brick road with post-its or yellow paper.
- Host an ice cream or slushy party and call it "If I only had a brain...freeze!"
 
New Opportunities
 
2010 Campign Kickoff

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Join us as we kickoff the 2010 fundraising campaign.
Friday, Sept. 10
7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
AT&T Bricktown Ballpark
 
Get on the Bus!
 
Join fellow United Way investors for an exclusive first-hand, in-the-trenches view of the work you are accomplishing with your support of United Way.
 
Tour Dates
Tuesday, September 21
Thursday, October 14
Both tours are from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.
 
RSVP
Please let us know if you can join us on the bus. Make your reservation today by contacting Linda Tharp.
 
Enjoy Your Trip
Tours depart from United Way, 1444 NW 28th Street.
 
Day of Caring
Oct. 8 & 9
 
Join the nation's largest corporate volunteer event and help change your community. Volunteer teams prepare meals for the homeless, refurbish playgrounds for children and play bingo with the elderly.
 
Our Partner Agencies submit projects that need to be completed such as landscaping, painting or interacting with clients. Companies pick the projects and bring the materials needed to complete the projects for the agencies.
 
Register your team today!
 
Visit unitedwayokc.org/help to learn more.
 
Live United Race
24 The Hard Way Race

On Friday, Oct. 22 runners and walkers will take to the Bluff Creek trails to help raise money for United Way and we'd like to invite you and your workplace to participate.
 
There are two events that benefit United Way, the competitive Live United one-hour run on asphalt and the one-hour fun run on the off-road trail - runners and walkers are welcome.
 
The Live United race begins at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Bluff Creek.
 
For those who are more advanced runners there is also a 24 hour run. Athletes will have their choice of a 24, 12 or 6 hour race on the asphalt or dirt trail.
 
For more information or to register visit 24thehardway.com or contact Chisholm Deupree
 

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Campaign Toolkit
The Campaign Toolkit has been updated and contains a lot of helpful information to help you with your workplace campaign. Updates are made throughout the campaign, so please check back often.  
 
Check out the toolkit today!
Upcoming Events
Campaign Kickoff
     Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
     AT&T Bricktown Ballpark
 
Pacesetter Awards Reception
     Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m.
     United Way
 
Day of Caring
     Oct. 8 & 9 - all day
     Central Oklahoma
 
Early Bird Celebration
     Nov. 19 at 7:30 a.m.
     Clarion Meridian  
     Convention Center
 
Snowflake Gala
     Jan. 28, 2011
     NCWHM
 
Resource Development Staff
 
Forgot your United Way Staff contact information? Use the directory below to connect with your staff representative.
 
523.3515
 
Natalie Carns
523.3544
 
Nina Daylor
523.3595
 
Mandy Ellis
523.3580
 
Heather Elmenhorst
523.3525
 
Marek Ferguson
 
Sheena Karami
523.3507
 
Brigette Workman (CFC)
523.3517
Did you Know?
United Way of Central Oklahoma is working to create a better community by funding programs in five Focus Areas: Successful Kids, Strong Families, Healthy Citizens, Independent Living and Community Preparedness. 
 
Learn more about United Way at unitedwayokc.org

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1444 NW 28th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
405.236.8441 
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