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| United Way of Douglas County Celebrates Community Support | |
The United Way of Douglas County Annual Meeting and Campaign Celebration recognized hundreds of volunteers, thousands of volunteer hours and a current campaign total of $1,600,000 for the 2010-2011 Campaign on Wednesday evening. The efforts of the community will generate a projected total of $1,675,000 because campaign results continue to come in. Additional gifts, combined with United Way reserves will allow the dollars to fund Partner Agencies to remain at the same level as last year. In light of all the challenges facing human services, United Way partners can continue to do their good work in the community because of broad community support.
Beverly Smith Billings, 2010 Campaign Chair, presents Steve Maceli with a certificate of Appreciation for sponsoring the United Way's Annual Meeting & Campaign Celebration
Beverly Smith Billings, the 2010-2011 Campaign Chair says, "Although it's been a very challenging year for fundraising, and we have not reached our ambitious campaign goal, we are nonetheless very proud of the many successes of the 2010 campaign," said Billlings. "It is because of our dedicated donors and volunteers who give, advocate and volunteer that thousands of people throughout Douglas County will continue to have access to critical services."
The United Way combined three events into one evening on February 23, all sponsored by Maceli's. The evening's events were organized by Becky and Harry Gibson, and hosted by volunteers from Partner Agencies.
Rich Minder, SuccessBy6, volunteers as a host at the 2010 Campaign Celebration and Annual Meeting. Dale Denning enjoys the appetizers!
Mike and Cindy Maude hosted the reception for the 2010 United Way's Leadership Givers, and applauded the generosity of the over 450 individuals who committed to supporting local health and human services. 50% of all leadership givers increased their pledge during the 2010 campaign. John and Rosy Elmore were introduced as the 2011 Leadership Givers Co-Chairs. |
| The Annual Meeting was led by Tom Christie, United Way Board Chair, which included a vote to approve new Board and Allocation Panel volunteers, officially adopt changes in the United Way bylaws, and share the United Way Community Goals. Rick Doll, Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent, spoke about what children in our community need. | |
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Bev Billings emceed the Campaign Celebration portion of the evening. In addition to announcing the campaign results to date, Billings paid tribute to the campaign volunteers and outstanding employee campaigns run by area businesses. Val and Beth Stella were introduced as the 2011 United Way Campaign Co-Chairs.
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The United Way's 2010 Annual Report is now available online! Go to the United Way's website at www.unitedwaydgco.org to view information about
the 2010 Board and Allocation Volunteers, Campaign Volunteers, Campaign Awards to area businesses,
Leadership Givers of the Spirit of Kaw Valley,
and Allocations and Financials. |
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Help Us Applaud Volunteers Who Impact Douglas County | |
The United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center will be applauding community volunteers who make a difference in Douglas County during our Celebration of Volunteers luncheon,
held April 12 as part of National Volunteer Week. Organizations that use volunteers have two ways to spotlight their exemplary volunteers who are making a difference in the community:
(Above) Brian Daldorph, 2009 Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year
*Select Volunteers of the Year in up to seven categories. Each of these volunteers will be recognized during our Celebration of Volunteers event.
*Nominate a volunteer for the 2010 Wallace Galluzzi Outstanding Volunteer Award. One youth and one adult will win this prestigious award, which will be announced during the Celebration of Volunteers event.
The deadline for selecting your organization's Volunteers of the Year and placing your nomination for the Wallace Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year is zooming up: Friday, March 11, 5:00 p.m. Please visit our website, www.volunteerdouglascounty.org, to download the nomination forms. Then return the completed forms to the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center, 2518 Ridge Court, Lawrence, Ks., 66046; fax to (785)843-3728; or email to communications@rhvc.org.
Questions? Please contact Micki Chestnut at
(785) 865-5030. |
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You Make A Difference Year-Round | |
Every day, your gift to United Way improves a life in Douglas County.
Today, your gift is providing child care through Douglas County Child Development Association so that a little girl has tools to succeed when she gets to school.
Today, your gift is providing in-home healthcare through Visiting Nurses Association to someone so that he can fully recover and return to work.
Today, your gift is teaching a teenager at Van Go that she can create art with her hands to build her own future. |
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KU STUDENTS VARIETY SHOW
ROCK CHALK REVUE
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
ENJOY GREAT SINGING, DANCING & LAUGHS
All proceeds benefit the United Way.
Performances March 3, 4 & 5
Tickets $20/ $15 students
Get your tickets online at
http://lied.ku.edu
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Want to know what it takes to serve on a non-profit Board of Directors? This workshop will present information for new or prospective
board members.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT
BOOT CAMP
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
8:30 - NOON
Presented by U.S. Bank, United Way &
Douglas County Community Foundation
Register online: www.dccfoundation.org
Register by phone: 785-843-8727
OR Email: chipblaser@dccfoundation.org
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ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!
DAY OF CARING
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
The United Way's Roger Hill Volunteer Center is currently lining up volunteer projects at Lawrence & Douglas County agencies. Registration for volunteers will be online this year (that's right, we've gotten fancy!) at www.volunteerdouglascounty.org and projects will be available on a first come, first serve basis. We anticipate going live with the project list on March 14th.
If you are interested in volunteering, especially with a group, we encourage you to check out the available projects soon after that date and claim your volunteer spots ASAP!
Thank you for your commitment to volunteerism and helping us make this day another big success. We look forward to seeing you all in April!
Shannon Reid
AmeriCorps Member
Roger Hill Volunteer Center
United Way of Douglas County
(785) 865.5030
volunteer@rhvc.org
www.volunteerdouglascounty.org
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COMMUNITY IMPACT STRATEGIES
The United Way has identified 3 primary goals for the 2012 funding period:
Children & Teens are Successful
in School
People of all ages have access to Physical & Mental Health Care
People have Steady Jobs &
Financial Stability
Want to learn more about Community Impact strategies to reach these goals?
Contact Erika Dvorske, President/CEO
uwdirector@unitedwaydgco.org
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