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| United for Good Essay Winners | |
Students in the area were invited to write about how all different types of people can work together to make this a better place to live. This was part of an essay contest that was sponsored by United Way of Southwest Minnesota and the Marshall Independent. A total of 194 essays were submitted.
Prizes were awarded to eight winning essayists representing grades 3,4,5,and 6. Click here to read the winning essays. $50 cash prizes were awarded by Wells Fargo, Bremer Bank, Bank of the West and First Independent Bank.
Winners were (l-r in photo): Logan Deutz, 3rd Grade at Holy Redeemer School, Marshall; Riley Alcorn, 5th Grade at Marshall Middle School; Gabriella Schlenner, 3rd Grade at Holy Redeemer School, Marshall; Rachel Schwartz, 5th Grade at Marshall Middle School; Brady Larsen, 4th Grade at M.I.L.R.O.Y. Charter School, Emmala Gunnare, 6th Grade at Russell-Tyler-Ruthton; Grant Tjeerdsma, 6th Grade at Murray County Central; Abby Theisen, 4th Grade at St. Peter's School, Canby.
Independent judges for the essay contest were Gail Dammen, Peg Koska, Carole Martin and Rose Thomasson. |
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Ascher announces plan to retire in spring 2013. | |
 After 10 years of service with United Way of Southwest Minnesota that was preceded by 18 years of work at Salina Area United Way (KS), Ruth Ascher has announced that she will retire next spring. A carefully planned effort will allow for a smooth transition of leadership for the organization.
"I have enjoyed every minute of my involvement with all the volunteers and communities that are connected with United Way of Southwest MN. Making the decision to retire from this organization has not been easy to do and I want to do everything possible to make this a seamless transition." said Ascher.
Jeremy Gossen, President of the Board of Directors said, "On behalf of the board we thank Ruth for over 10 years of exceptional leadership. She has encouraged a vision of regional collaboration for our organization rather than just a focus on a single community. Even as she plans for retirement, she is conscious of working with the board to have a smooth transition to new leadership."
The search committee is accepting applications for the Executive Director position through December 14. Click here to find information about the application process. |
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Extra Innings Dine Out for United Way Promotion.
During the entire month of December $2 will be donated to United Way of Southwest MN for every order of Buffalo Chicken Ravioli or Jalapeno Poppers that are sold. Extra Innings is located at the Varsity Pub in downtown Marshall. |
| Don't throw away those old Holiday Lights - recycle them. Canby DAC workers will prepare non-working lights for recycling. There are a number of collection sites in the area. You can always drop them off at the United Way office, 109 S 5th Street, Suite 300, Marshall for delivery to Canby. |
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Give an alternative gift this year. Here are a few suggestions that will make a real difference in your community.
$10 will underwrite school supplies, a book, a dry erase board for a Wild About Kindergarten bag that will be given to one of of 800 young children attending Kindergarten Round-ups next spring.
$30 will help one child build a love of reading for an entire year (12 wonderful, age appropriate books). Nearly 2400 area children receive a book in the mail each month.
Click here for many other Holiday Wish List options. |
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Campaign Update: | |
This year's campaign has currently recorded donations totaling $226,855 which is 43% of the goal. Thanks for your support.
GIVE. If you plan to make a year-end donation for local programs and services that make a real difference, you can mail it to United Way of Southwest MN, P.O. Box 41, Marshall, MN 56258 OR visit our secure donation link: click here. |
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