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Greetings!
October is here and as the leaves fall many exciting things are happening in our community. From United Way Campaigns to Flap Jack Fundraisers there is something for everyone. With October being both Manufacturing Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month we're hoping that you can still find a little time to spend with us. For YPR, it is the Roaring 20s Wine Gala; Register NOW, in case we haven't told you already and prepare to be entertained with period attire, live music and a $1000.00 grand prize raffle donated by Rasmussen's Diamonds. However you do it, we encourage you to enjoy this month, take in the bright colors, cool breezes and football evenings as we wind down our year.
YP Racine
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Donations Welcome!
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 YPR Hope Lodge Donation Drive
Facing cancer is hard. Having to travel out of town for treatment can make it even harder. Yet, the American Cancer Society has a place where cancer patients and their caregivers can find help and hope when home is far away - an American Cancer Society Hope Lodge.
Each Hope Lodge offers cancer patients and their caregivers a free place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city. Not having to worry about where to stay or how to pay for lodging allows guests to focus on getting well. Hope Lodge provides a nurturing, home-like environment where guests can retreat to private rooms or connect with others. Every Hope Lodge also offers a variety of resources and information about cancer and how best to fight the disease.
YPR will be collecting donated items from the Hope Lodge's needs list. Check your ability to donate with your heart, as we are hoping to make a difference in the lives of those battling cancer.
We will also accept monetary donations to the American Cancer Society. Checks can be mailed to:
American Cancer Society,
Attn: Young Professionals of Racine,
PO Box 902,
Pewaukee, WI 53072
or to
RAMAC
300 5th St.
Racine, WI 53403
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Register Now! YPR's 2013 Roaring 20s Wine Gala
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Wine * Hors d'oeuvres* Music *Grand Prize Raffle*
Tours* Silent Auction* Fun!
When: October 18, 2013
Where: Masonic Center
1012 Main St.
Racine
Time: 6:00-10:00pm
Click here for the printable flyer and a listing of our Sponsors.
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Tara's Community Corner
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Connecting People and ImprovingLives!
For the Racine Community Foundation (RCF), there is no greater purpose than to serve the needs of the citizens of Racine County. RCF remains steadfast to the vision of those individuals who established the organization in 1975, and they embrace the trust placed in us to carry on that vision. The increasing success of the Racine Community Foundation is the result of its responsiveness to the needs of the community, not only as a grant-making organization, or networking resource for other non-profits, but also as a home base for those who seek to begin, or grow, their charitable giving.
Your gift to the Foundation can be made in almost any way that fits your charitable giving goals. Whether you want to make a one-time gift, or wish to build toward a permanent fund over time, the Racine Community Foundation can work directly with you, or your financial advisor, to establish a way to give that is right for you
Their Vision
- Collaborate with donors to create their personal legacies.
- Robustly manage our endowment under the principles of sustainable growth.
- Understand and address the needs of individuals and organizations in our community.
- Provide the necessary leadership to maximize the connection between all human and monetary services and resources for those who live and work in Racine County.
Their Mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Racine
County by encouraging and providing opportunities for charitable giving and by managing and distributing the funds in a responsible manner.
Many Ways to Give
- Create your own fund - When you create a fund, you have the right to name it and select its purpose in accordance with your wishes.
- Contribute to an existing fund - Your gift can either be placed in our General fund or you may designate your gift to one of our existing funds.
- Make a bequest in your will - Perpetuate your charitable work in a living memorial (this may allow a reduction in taxes).
- Transfer a private foundation - Transferring private foundation assets allows the private foundation's identity to be retained and allows members to serve as advisors.
- Retain income from a charitable gift - Give assets to the Foundation and receive income for life or a specific period of time (this may allow a reduction in taxes).
Types of Gifts
- Cash gifts Cash gifts are deductible up to 50% of Adjusted Gross Income. A five-year carryover is allowed if the deduction surpasses the allowable limit within the year the gift was made.
- Long-term Appreciated Assets If you own long-term appreciated assets (stock, real estate, etc.), you may recognize substantial capital gains tax savings by gifting those shares directly to the Racine Community Foundation, rather than selling them and then making the charitable gift. Donations of long-term appreciated assets are deductible up to 30% of Adjusted Gross Income, with a five year carryover allowed, if the deduction surpasses the allowable limit within the year the gift was made.
- Life insurance You can name the Racine Community Foundation as the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy or on a new policy. Premium payments are tax-deductible and this is a relatively low-cost way to make a substantial gift to benefit your favorite charity
Join RCF and become a partner in connecting people and improving lives.
Contact them today!
Phone: 262-632-8474
Email: info@racinecommunityfoundation.org
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Upcoming Events...
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MANUFACTURING DAY "MADE IN RACINE" TOURS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Racine - The Racine County Workforce Development Center is presenting the "Made in Racine Tour," (complete flyer) which will include tours of several manufacturing companies on Friday, October 4th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at the Stephen F. Olsen Industrial Park located between Highway 11 and Chicory Road on Memorial Drive in Racine.
"Manufacturing is a key component of Racine County's economy, and it is important that we have qualified employees to fill these jobs", said County Executive Jim Ladwig. Participating manufacturers will provide tours of their facilities for the general public. These tours will help raise awareness about the benefits of a career in manufacturing, and promote the pursuit of skills that can lead to long term security and growth for individuals who chose a manufacturing industry career. Visitors will be able to see how these manufacturing facilities operate as well as hear brief remarks from company officials. Refreshments will be served.
This event is open to the general public. Visitors are welcome to show up at any of these organizations any time between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4th for tours:
- Lakeside Curative Services, 2503 Lincolnwood Court
- Altus Vinyl, 3801 South Memorial Drive
- Racine Railroad Products, 1955 Norwood Court
- Reed Switch Developments Corp., 2524 Norwood Court
If you have questions, please contact James Folsom at the Racine County Workforce Development Center at 262-638-6565 or James.Folsom@GoRacine.org
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Lakeside Curative Services' FlapJack Fundraiser Breakfast
Tickets are $7.00 (Includes Bacon)
When: October 5, 2013 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m.
Where: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (Racine)
2521 South Green Bay Road
262-554-0905
Click here to view and print flyer!
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Open Innovation Competition
Pioneer Products of Racine is looking for help in a real life entrepreneurial operations management case study. The Launch Box Open Innovation Program would like to connect you - the inventors, thinkers and creative minds to Pioneer Products to develop a solution! This is your opportunity to show your skills with a real life problem with a real life organization.
Do YOU have what it takes? If chosen, your idea could win you $600.
Pioneer Products will be looking to answer these questions:
1. What class of parts is most cost effective using 100% capacity?
2. What is the estimated payback in years based on the equipment investment?
3. What other tangible benefits are there? (measured in dollars)
4. What intangible benefits are there?
For more information visit www.launchboxracine.com
Event Highlights:
- Kick-off presentation is Monday, Oct. 21st at 5:30p.m.
- Tour Pioneer Products and meet the Team on Wed., Oct. 23rd. at 9:00 a.m.
- You can enter as a Team or individual (no more than 6 per team).
- Pitch your solution on Mon. Nov. 11th at 5:30 p.m.
- Selected idea nets $600!
Click here to view and print flyer.
Click here to download and print the Registration form.
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Events Cont'd...
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Real Racine Skeleton Skamper is Back Saturday, Oct. 26
Sealed Air Family YMCA is New Event Location
The Real Racine Skeleton Skamper Half-Marathon, 5k Run/Walk and Kids Trick-or-Treat Walk is back this year at a new location - the Sealed Air Family YMCA, 8501 Campus Dr., Mount Pleasant.
Skeleton Skamper is the only race of the its kind in Southeastern Wisconsin. Get your group together, wear your craziest costumes and have fun on a scenic, flat, fast course through the Village of Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The professionally timed half-marathon starts at 8 a.m. All participants receive a glow-in-the-dark, long-sleeved tech shirt; all finishers receive a medal. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female overall finishers and to the top male and female finishers in eight different age categories.
The half-marathon registration fee is $75 through Oct. 23; $85 at packet pick up (2-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at the Sealed Air Family YMCA) or on race day (if available).
The 5k run/walk starts at 8:15 a.m. Runner/walkers are VERY encouraged to wear costumes and have fun! All participants receive a glow-in-the-dark, long-sleeved cotton shirt. Jogging strollers and wagons are welcome. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female overall finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in 10 age/ability categories
The 5k run/walk registration fee is $40 through Oct. 23; $50 at packet pick up or on race day (if available).
The start time for the Sealed Air Family YMCA Kids Trick-or-Treat Walk is 9:15 a.m. There are 10 goodie stops along the quarter-mile walk. Strollers and wagons are welcome. ALL children must register. No charge for adults accompanying a paid child. The kids trick-or-treat walk is $5 per child.
Everyone is invited to a post-race Halloween party from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be food, beverages, music, pumpkin painting, games, a costume contest and much more.
Skeleton Skamper benefits Real Racine, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote tourism and travel in Racine County and create events to unify the community.
Register at http://racedayeventsllc.com/skeletonskamper or email raceday@racedayeventsllc.com for a paper form. Completed paper forms with payment are due Oct. 19.
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Partner Promotions...
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Racine Children's Theatre opens its 81st season with a musical, "You Ain't Nothin' But A Werewolf": Oct. 4 at 5:30 & 7:30 p.m., Oct. 5 & 6 at 12, 2 & 4 p.m. All seats $6.
Comedy Tonight begins its 9th season of professional comedy at RTG with "Life Coach Lurlene: An Evening of Comedy Self-Help," Sat., Oct. 5, 8 p.m.
For information and tickets, please call 262-633-4218 or visit the box office at 2519 Northwestern Ave., www.racinetheatre.org
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Call for Entries! Call for Entries! Call for Entries!
Friday November 8, 2013
What: 19th Annual Racine Literacy Council Community Spelling Bee
When: Friday, November 8, 2013 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Where: Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. Racine, WI
Why? It's more exciting than a barrel of buzzing bees, and way more fun! The Racine Literacy Council presents the Community Spelling Bee each year to raise funds for its adult literacy programs, primarily one-to-one tutoring by trained volunteer tutors. These programs are central to helping our community realize the importance and impact of improving literacy in Racine County.
The Spelling Bee is a friendly, yet thoroughly exciting and spirited, competition among a field of 3-person teams. Everyone who participates is a winner, just for competing. The worst thing that can happen is you will learn a few new words to impress your friends and family. Companies/organizations are encouraged to sponsor a team of their own, or to sponsor or co-sponsor a team from a non-profit organization. See the registration form for sponsorship details, or to register your team today! You are also invited to attend the event as a spectator/fan. The evening begins with a delicious Roma Lodge dinner and cash bar. The competition gets underway a little after 6:00 pm. An audience participation spelling bee challenge, an "A-Z" Silent Auction and a Raffle round out the evening's activities.
You won't believe how much fun it is, until you experience it for yourself!
For more information about fielding a team, or sponsoring a team from a non-profit, or to make your dinner reservation, or to purchase raffle tickets, please contact the Racine Literacy Council.
Phone: 632-9495 or Email: rlc@racineliteracy.com.
Defending Co-Champions from 2012:
CNH Cogitators from CNH &
Educators Spell Success, sponsored by Educators Credit Union
Click here to download and print the Registration form.
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Real Racine Seeking 'Hidden Gems'
Know of a Racine County "Hidden Gem?" That great location to watch a sunrise (or a sunset), an out-of-the-way cafe with terrific homemade soup or the site of some fascinating local history?
Whether you're a lifelong resident or an occasional visitor, we'd like to hear from you. We might include your suggestion in the 2014 Real Racine Visitors Guide.
Just send an email to: infodesk@realracine.com or write: Hidden Gems, c/o Real Racine Visitor Center, 14015 Washington Ave, Sturtevant, WI 53177. Please include your email address or phone number in case we have questions.
We'd love to learn about your Racine County "Hidden Gems" by Thursday, Oct. 31. Thank you!
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Racine, Wisconsin 53403
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YPR Partner Promotions! Thank you for being a valued member and subscriber to the YPR Live Wire. We appreciate your dedication and committment to our organization. In an effort to stay connected like our new Facebook page YPR's Live Wire Reloaded and stay tuned into the Live Wire Newsletter to find out about the newest YPR Events and partner promotions. Want your event mentioned in the Live Wire? |
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