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| Supporters Shine at 46th Annual United Way Dinner and Awards
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Nearly 500 United Way supporters filled the ballroom of the Reading Crowne Plaza recently to celebrate United Way's accomplishments and to honor the many individuals, organizations and companies that come together to create lasting change in our community.
 Ruth Mathews, executive director of United Community Services, was presented with the Wilbur H. Doran Award in recognition of her work with United Way and in the community. Ruth has served United Way in almost every capacity - from the Board of Directors to Campaign to Community Impact. She has been a guiding force in the partnership between United Way and Labor, and she has dedicated her life to improving our community. Her ability to bring people together, her keen insight and her tenacity have made her an invaluable volunteer to our organization.
In addition to the other awards presented throughout the evening, highlights of the event included the announcement of the FirstEnergy Foundation $100,000 Challenge Match in support of Leadership Giving, the recognition of numerous sponsors and supporters, and the introduction of Steve and Pam Schumacher as the 2009 Campaign Co-Chairs.
United Way of Berks County is grateful to D&E Communications for sponsoring the Annual Dinner. We are also thankful to Lasting Image Promotional Products and Apparel for providing LIVE UNITED mugs to each of our guests and for their outstanding support throughout the year. For a complete list of award recipients, please see below. Sponsors recognized at the event are listed in the sidebar. |
46th Annual United Way Dinner Award Recipients
Presidential Award Winners
Carpenter Technology Corporation
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Penske Truck Leasing Co.
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
UGI Utilities, Inc.
Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy Company
Stevens & Lee
Sovereign Bank
EnerSys
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Presidential Award Honorable Mentions
National Penn
Wachovia
R.M. Palmer Company
Worley Parsons Group, Inc.
Boscov's, Inc.
Yuasa Battery, Inc.
Precision Medical Products, Inc.
The Giorgi Companies
Teleflex Medical, Inc.
Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.
Partners in Service Award
IBEW Local 743
Community Champion Award
Grafika Commercial Printing, Inc.
Tradition in Caring Award
Alcon Research, Ltd.
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Community Partnership Award
Associated Wholesalers, Inc.
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
June A. Roedel Legacy of Commitment Award
Jerry Simcik
MVP Award
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Hamburg Area School District
PACE Institute
Eagle Award
EnerSys
PACE Institute
Precision Medical Products, Inc.
UGI Utilities, Inc.
Stevens & Lee
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Quandrant Engineering Plastic Products
Schuylkill Valley School District
Frank R. Palmer Award
Reinsel Kuntz Lesher, LLP (fewer than 200 employees)
Penske Truck Leasing Co. (more than 200 employees)
Carl E. Levan Award
Alvernia University
Outstanding Employee Campaign
Austin Hardware and Supply, Inc. (fewer than 100 employees)
Weidenhammer Systems Corporation (fewer than 100 employees)
Albright College (101-499 employees)
Worley Parsons Group, Inc. (more than 500 employees)
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| United Way Sponsors |
United Way was proud to recognize the following sponsors at the 46th Annual Dinner:
AAA Reading-Berks Travel
Associated Wholesalers, Inc. and Shurfine Markets
CTCE Federal Credit Union
D&E Communications
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Entech Engineering, Inc.
FirstEnergy Foundation
Fulton Bank
Godiva Chocolatier
Golden Dealerships
IBEW Local 743
Lasting Image Promotional Products and Apparel
National Penn
Precision Medical Products, Inc.
R-Phils
Sovereign Bank
Stevens & Lee and Griffin Financial Group
Reading Royals
UGI Utilities, Inc.
VF Outlet
ViVA Bistro and Tapas Lounge
Weinstein, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C.
White Star Tours |
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The New www.uwberks.org
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| To help you stay connected to United Way's work and volunteer opportunities, United Way has recently redesigned its website to better reflect the Live United message and showcase how the organization is responding to our community's immediate and long-term needs. The website features all of the latest United Way news and events, as well as offer enhanced capabilities.
We're very excited to share the new website and demonstrate how we can all make a difference - through Giving, Advocating and Volunteering. Be sure to visit www.uwberks.org throughout the year to learn more about how United Way is leading the way in building a stronger community through its valued partnerships and unwavering commitment to Berks County. |
| Support the Letter Carriers Food Drive |
On May 9, letter carriers throughout Berks County will be collecting non-perishable food items as part of the the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
The food drive will help stock the Greater Berks Food Bank for the summer months when there is a great need. Letter carriers in the following areas will be participating:
Reading, Birdsboro, Douglassville, Fleetwood, Kutztown, Temple, Shoemakersville, Hamburg, Mohnton, Wolmelsdorf, Robesonia, and Wernersville. Please note that any areas not listed will not have letter carriers collecting food.
To participate, leave a non- perishable food item in your mailbox on the morning of May 9th and your letter carrier will pick up the item(s) during the regular mail delivery. Please refrain from non- perishable food items in glass due to transporting them back to the staging area. To make a cash donation, please direct your gift to the Greater Berks Food Bank.
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