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Greetings!
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APRIL IS NATIONAL
VOLUNTEER MONTH
and the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center has organized a special event to recognize the many deserving volunteers in our community on Tuesday, April 17, 4:30 to 6:00 at the Carnegie Building in downtown Lawrence, KS. Area non-profit agencies have selected their Volunteers of the Year to be recognized. And in keeping with tradition, the Wallace Galluzzi Outstanding Volunteer Award will also be presented.
DAY OF CARING IS APRIL 21
It's not too late to sign up yourself, your family, or group of friends to volunteer your time to an area non-profit agency. And it's so easy! Just go to the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center website at www.volunteerdouglascounty.org to choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities.
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United Way Annual Meeting & Campaign Celebration
The United Way of Douglas County Annual Meeting and Campaign Celebration, February 23 at Maceli's, recognized hundreds of volunteers, thousands of volunteer hours and a projected campaign total of $1,700,000 for the 2011-2012 Campaign. In light of all the challenges facing human services, the community continues to be generous, allowing United Way Community Partners to continue providing their vital services in Douglas County aligned with the Community Goals of Education, Health and Self Sufficiency.
Special Thanks to our Community Partners volunteers who helped serve our guests! Pictured here are (left to right) Priya Mishra, Sarah Jane Russell, Joan Schultz, Theresa McGuire and Deborah McMullen.
The United Way combined three events into one evening, all sponsored by Maceli's. John and Rosy Elmore hosted the reception for the 2011 United Way's Leadership Givers, and applauded the generosity of the over 475 individuals who committed $750 or more annually to support local health and human services. Collectively Leadership Gifts totaled more than $650,000, and 33% of all leadership givers increased their pledge during last fall's campaign. Charles and Kathy Branson were introduced as the 2012 Leadership Givers Co-Chairs. CLICK HERE TO SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF LEADERSHIP GIVERS IN THE SPIRIT OF THE KAW VALLEY.
 Kim Bodensteiner, Lawrence Public Schools Chief Academic Officer, addressed the Leadership Givers about the progress made on the Education Goal planning, and the needs of children in our community.
(Photo: Kim Bodensteiner (left) and Peter Luckey)
Peter Luckey, United Way Board Chair, led the Annual Meeting which included a vote to approve new Board and Allocation Panel volunteers, and share an update regarding the United Way Community Goals.
The LIVE UNITED campaign celebration was emceed by Val & Beth Stella. In addition to announcing the campaign results to date, the Stellas paid tribute to the many campaign volunteers and outstanding employee campaigns run by area businesses. Special recognition was paid to the generous corporate support of Hallmark Cards, who contributed $46,775 to the 2011 campaign, and realized a 52% employee participation.
Hallmark Employees Kim Gouge, Damian Harris and Darin Hatfield accept Campaign Awards for their outstanding employee campaign and corporate support.
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UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES BORN LEARNING TRAIL IN LAWRENCE
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The United Way, in partnership with the City of Lawrence Parks & Recreation and the Douglas County Community Foundation, is sponsoring an interactive outdoor trail for parents and caregivers to celebrate learning with young children. The Born Learning trail is included in the Master Plan for Deerfield Park, located at the school site between Princeton and Tomahawk off of Lawrence Avenue, and will be installed sometime this summer. Volunteers organized by the United Way's Roger Hill Volunteer Center will help with the installation of the signage, which is spaced at intervals along a walking trail to engage early learning. Colors, numbers, letters and observing nature are all a part of the Born Learning experience.
If you are interested in being involved, please contact United Way.
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THANK YOU BOYS & GIRLS CLUB!
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Val and Beth Stella joined the Boys & Girls Club Kindergarten Class at East Heights as they celebrated their collection of the most loose change for United Way during their February Penny Wars. Boys & Girls Club students collected a total of $772.18 for the 2011-2012 United Way Campaign.
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| ADDITIONAL EVENTS IN APRIL/MAY
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
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Tuesday, April 10
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION FOR STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING ANNUAL REPORTS
Panel Participants:
Ally Edwards, Heartland Community Health Center
Lisa Horn, Lawrence Douglas County Health Department
Marilyn Hull, Douglas County Community Foundation
Tuesday, May 8
FINANCE: MISSION BASED BUDGETING
Speaker: Alee Phillips, Accounting Lecturer, University of Kansas School of Business
Presentations are scheduled from 11:45 - 1:00 pm at the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium. Free and open to the public. Bring your own lunch and learn how to achieve success for your nonprofit in 2012!
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RELAY FOR LIFE FOOD DRIVE 2012
Saturday, April 12, 10 AM to 2 PM Volunteers will be collecting canned food to use as luminary weights for the June 8 Relay for Life at these area grocery stores.
HyVee at 6th & Monterey Way
Wal-Mart at 6th & Congressional Drive
Checkers at 23rd & Louisiana
Following the event, the canned food will be distributed to area food pantries through the partnership of ECKAN/Just Food. Thank you for your support!
DINE OUT TO DONATE
Every Thursday, lunch or dinner at the Orient/Oh Boy! Chicken restaurant, 1006 Massachusetts. Delicious Vietnamese food and gluten free fried chicken.
15% goes to United Way.
The Orient/Oh Boy! Chicken is a Community Partner Restaurant.
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Give.
| The 2011-2012 Campaign has reached its goal, however United Way accepts contributions year round. You can direct your contribution to one of the 3 Community Goal areas of
Education, Health, and Self-Sufficiency, or choose all three. Every gift of any amount is so important!
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Advocate.
| You can make change happen with your voice. United Way needs people who are passionate about education, self sufficiency, and health to make some noise. Consider attending the public meeting planned to discuss revitalization of Deerfield Park, which includes a United Way Born Learning Trail, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Deerfield Elementary School.
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Volunteer.
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Whether you're looking for a long term volunteer commitment, or you just want to sign up for the APRIL 21 SPRING DAY OF CARING, United Way's Roger Hill Volunteer Center works with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best opportunities for youth, busy working adults and seniors. Learn more at our new interactive website:
www.volunteerdouglascounty.org
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