ENEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY 

Volunteers Make The Difference!

The Fox Valley United Way is fortunate to be led by a board of directors committed to bringing real, lasting change to the community.  We want to express our sincere gratitude to Melinda James and Brian Basilico, outgoing board members who have worked tirelessly for the last six years to ensure that the FVUW is doing all that it can to make a difference.  

Melinda completed her 2^nd 6-year term on the board, during which she was elected to three separate terms as board chair in addition to serving on a number of committees.  She was the recipient of the Rita Anderson Smith Award at our annual breakfast in May for giving of her time and treasure to make the Fox Valley a better place for all.

In 2012, Brian was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for the second time, not only for all that he does for the FVUW, but for all the additional effort he puts forth in the community.  During his board tenure, he chaired both the Marketing Committee and the Community Events Committee.

We are grateful that Melinda and Brian will continue as committee members as each is an exceptional example of how to Live United. Many thanks to them both!

WELCOME NEW BOARD OFFICERS!

At our June 14th board of directors meeting, the board chose the following individuals as officers for the term July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013:

Tawana Brady, Chair

Exelon Corporation, New Business Representative 

Scott Roscoe, Vice-Chair

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 501, Asst. Business Manager 

John Potter, Treasurer

Retired CEO, Dreyer Medical Group

Cheryl Maraffio, Secretary  

Community Advocate 

In keeping with the board's policy, last year's chairperson, Gail Bumgarner (Senior Vice President, Strategy, Rush Copley Medical Center) remains an officer during this term.

Many thanks to everyone for their dedication and service. We look forward to an exceptional year.  

Company Spotlight

Super Efforts

Elisabeth Shaffer, campaign coordinator at the Super Target in Yorkville, initiated a number of fun and creative employee fundraising events to benefit the FVUW.  Employees could donate to have their boss do their work for an hour ("Boss Swap"), participate in an auction to receive a car wash from their supervisor, or compete in a 3-legged race.  Raffles were held to give employees a chance to win a one-day vacation or write their schedule for a week.  Sales of baked goods, pasta meals and movie night supplies raised additional dollars.  Thanks to Elisabeth and all the employees at the Yorkville Super Target!

Please give us a call if you are looking for fun and creative ways to kick-off your United Way campaign.  

 Fox Valley United Way

  44 East Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL  60505

  630-896-4636   www.uwfoxvalley.org   

GIVE

NEED HELP STARTING YOUR WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN?

Visit our website here for great information, materials and tips  to help you run a great workplace fundraising campaign!

Have questions or need additional help?  Click here to email Denise Blettner, our Director of Development.

VOLUNTEER

We need your help on Saturday, August 18th!

Be part of the fun and volunteer to help us out at the 10th Annual Cardboard  

Boat Race

ADVOCATE 

Anyone can champion the cause. So go ahead and speak out. Engaging in advocacy and public policy with United Way is a powerful way to make a difference in people's lives.

Examples of advocacy include: educating others, sharing stories to show the impact of an issue or contacting your elected official.  There are four types of advocacy:

Let your voice be heard, contact your state senator or state representative here!

Our appreciation goes to the Aurora Public Library Foundation for their generous $6,000 contribution in support of the SPARK initiative.  A matching funds grant from the Dunham Fund means the gift will provide $12,000 to benefit this crucial early learning program.  On behalf of Aurora's children, we thank you!

You can LIVE UNITED by helping us spread the word.