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Check-out Our New QR Reader
Use your Smart Phone QR Reader App and you will go directly to the United Way of Logan County Web Page
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Go to our web site and make a donation to the United Way of Logan County online.
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The Theme for the 2013 United Way of Logan County Campaign is"Believe" and our door from the 2012 Doors Of EnCOURAGEment program will provide the centerpiece .
Stop by and see it at our office in the Marketplace.
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"Together" we will make a difference
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The United Way of Logan County
130 South Main Street
Suite 109
Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
937-592-2886
E-mail Addresses
Jim Donnelly
Gina Dyer
UWLC Web Page
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United Way Worldwide and FamilyWize Community Service Partnership Announced
We are pleased to announce that United Way Worldwide has established a new, three-year preferred partnership with the FamilyWize Community Service Partnership. This will accelerate and advance the distribution of free FamilyWize-United Way prescription discount cards locally, regionally and nationally.
FamilyWize is a proven and trusted United Way partner. More than 1,000 local United Ways have partnered with FamilyWize over the past seven years to help people in your community and across the country get the medicine they need.
This new, closer collaboration between United Way and FamilyWize will help us all to increase access to affordable healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured, as well as measure and report the impact of this initiative, both for your coverage area and nationwide as a system. There is much more to do, but the results and impact nationwide are already impressive:
� 5 million people helped
� 5,000 additional people helped each day
� $450 million saved on the cost of medications
Since 2005 FamilyWize has saved residents of our community over $563,300. For more information go to our web page at:
or stop by our office to pick up your card.
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Fresh Encounter Donates
$1,000 to the UWLC
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Keith Thompson, store manager for Community Markets, presents Jim Donnelly, Executive Director for the UWLC, with a check for $1,000 from the Fresh Encounter Charity Golf outing held during July in Findlay, Ohio.
Fresh Encounter also supported the UWLC by providing Ice Cream Novelties during the campaign kick off event.
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Click on the above link to be included on our mailing list for future issues of the United Way of Logan County Newsletter.
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"Teamwork" is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.
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2013 "Stuff the Bus"
A Huge Success
Thanks Logan County!
The United Way of Logan County completed their annual "Stuff the Bus" Promotion with a Bellefontaine City School Bus parked at the Logan County Farmers Market as the final collection point for this year's event. More than $8,000 in much needed supplies were donated to this years event.
While the economy in our community continues to improve, there is still a definite need for this type of support and the United Way "Stuff the Bus" program helps many students return to school with the supplies required to help make their year a success.
The Youth Group from First Lutheran Church volunteered to sort the product in preparation for delivery to the schools.
This is a neat and easy way to help our students and we emphasize that all of the school supplies collected remain locally and are shared equally among our city and county schools. With the help and support of the entire community students will be able to start the 2013/14 school year with the supplies they need.
Our thanks to everyone in the community who contributed or helped in any way. A special thanks to the following who opened their doors as drop-off locations for early donations ahead of the promotion.
Alan Galvez Insurance
Community Markets
Dairy Queen (For allowing our banner to be displayed)
Examiner
First Lutheran Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Hilliker YMCA
Kroger
Logan County Farmers Market
Main Street Marketplace
Nash Finch/GMS
The Styling Company
United Way Office
Walmart
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As of September 25, 2013
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2013 Campaign
Kick Off Pictures
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A Scouting Program Unique
to Logan County Youth
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Logan County Cub Scouts and siblings were treated to another unique experience again this summer. For the second consecutive year, the elementary aged youth took part in a specially designed program at the Ohio Caverns.
The kids played games, learned age-appropriate skills and were able to tour the historic Ohio Caverns as part of a three-day "Twilight Camp: Scouting Down Under: A Real Caving Experience."
For the second year, more than 130 youth have been part of this experience learning skills and participating in experiments that amazed them. Each night the kids took home a uniquely crafted gift and knowledge of the workings they experienced.
Mary Woolf, of Bellefontaine St. Patrick Church's Pack 81, spearheaded the activities and her team did a fantastic job offering the Logan County kids a program not offered anywhere else in the area.
For more on local Boy Scouting, go to www.tecumsehcouncilbsa.org
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Newsletter - September/October 2013
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The United Way of Logan County kicked off their 2013 Campaign on Thursday September 19th. This event marks the beginning of the UWLC annual fundraising campaign, which helps to support the programs of 22 non-profit partner agencies within Logan County. The UWLC goal for 2013 is to raise $700,000, an increase of approximately 5% over last year's results.
The annual Kick-Off has provided a strong foundation allowing us to reach 26% of the 2013 Campaign Goal. The morning rain did not slow the process or reduce the enthusiasm. Thanks to the generosity of Jason Duff and his staff the event was quickly moved inside to the Stage building on South Main Street where approximately 150 people gathered to listen to the preliminary results of this year's 10 Pacesetters.
2013 Pacesetter companies include: Belletech Corporation, Honda Transmission, Logan County Electric Cooperative, Logan County Board of DD, Mary Rutan Hospital and Logan View, Nash Finch Company, NetGain, Precision Custom Products, Steve Austin's Auto Group and World Class Plastics.
This group of businesses and their associates have laid a solid base for the 2013 Campaign coming in at $184,354. slightly ahead of last year's results.
During the next several weeks additional businesses, the city and county school systems and the city and county government offices will join the Pacesetters and manage through their individual campaigns.
Tara Wagner, the 2013 Campaign Chair opened the meeting stating, "I'm very excited to serve as the Logan County United Way Campaign Chair and have the opportunity to play a role in bringing people and organizations together to make a positive impact on Logan County. We all work, live and raise our families in this fabulous community and United Way is working to ensure that our future is even brighter.
"Our objective at United Way is simple - to improve the lives of Logan County residents. United Way works collectively with businesses, individuals and government entities to solve our community's most pressing issues. We do this by supporting programs that address the building blocks of self-sufficiency - education, income and health."
"This year 10 Companies in Logan County have set out to accomplish great things, they have acted and dreamed, they have planned and they have truly believed in the Logan County United Way!"
In addition to the many business that support the UW with internal programs, a mass mailing campaign will be used in an effort to contact all retirees within Logan County. While working for a company or business we each have an opportunity to participate by donating to the United Way through our normal place of employment. Once retired, we tend to lose contact with this important segment of our community.
The annual UWLC Campaign Kick Off is a call to action that helps to build excitement within the community. Through the generosity of our many donors and the support of our volunteers, Together, we are able to improve the lives of the residents in our community. We look forward to continuing to build from this strong foundation and to a successful Campaign. Our thanks go out to the businesses and residents of Logan County for their continued support.
This year, as an added feature to the Campaign, donors will be able make a contribution online by going to the UWLC Web Site at www.uwlogan.org and clicking the "DONATE" button at the upper right side of the home page. If you have questions please contact the United Way office at 130 South Main Street or call them at 937-592-2886.
"Together" we will make a difference.
Jim
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UNITED WAY OF LOGAN COUNTY ANNOUNCES THEIR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 The Board of Trustees of United Way of Logan County has selected their next Executive Director who will replace James Donnelly when he moves back into retirement at the end of 2013. After several weeks of interviews and meetings, Heidi Reser was selected to fill the position and will bring with her a determination to raise the bar even higher.
Heidi and her family moved to Logan County in 1983 to open Lee's Comfort Shoes, the fourth shoe store in the family business. Heidi is married to Jack Reser and their family consists of Ashley, grandson Leo, Jordan and his wife, Joanna, all residing in Bellefontaine. Heidi has been actively involved in the community in many varied capacities; First United Methodist Church, Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, many school activities, serving on several local boards and a member of the Bellefontaine Rotary Club.
Mrs. Reser worked at the Logan County Chamber of Commerce in the Convention & Tourism division as co-director. She developed and marketed Logan County tourism opportunities throughout the state of Ohio. In 1998, Mrs. Reser began working at the Logan County Educational Service Center and established the Logan County OhioReads program to coordinate training of community volunteers to read with elementary children in their schools. With the advancement to Special Projects Coordinator, Mrs. Reser facilitates the Logan County Youth Leadership program, College Day, Academic Achievement, Logan County Art & Music Festival, media coordination as well as a number of educational programs.
"I am eager to work with the generous Logan County business community as they continue to give to the annual United Way campaign. United Way's 22 agencies work to meet the needs of 1 out of every 3 Logan County citizens. In the words of Helen Keller, 'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
Donnelly will remain in place supporting Tara Wagner, the 2013 Campaign Chair, the Campaign Cabinet and volunteers as they work toward this year's $700,000 goal.
While the past two years have been enjoyable and fun and provided him with an opportunity to give back to the community Donnelly states that "it's now time to pass the bar to our next leader, someone who can provide a new set of eyes and ears. The local economy has improved dramatically but there remain many within our county who struggle to maintain the basics for a good quality of life. Heidi brings a background and a set of skills that will enable the UWLC to move to the next level."
"I want to thank the UWLC Board for providing the opportunity for me to serve as their Executive Director and the businesses and residents of Logan County for their tremendous support during my time in the position. While there is still much to do, Together, we have accomplished many of the goals and objectives that were identified two years ago."
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Tara Wagner Leads the 2013 UWLC Campaign
The United Way of Logan County recently announced that Tara Wagner has accepted the position as 2013 Campaign Chair for this years campaign.
Tara Wagner is the Practice Administrator for Mad River Family Practice, a full-scope family medicine practice owned by Mary Rutan Hospital, and the President/CEO of Community Health & Wellness Partners of Logan County, a community health center organization. Ms. Wagner received her degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources from Urbana University, Urbana, OH. She came to family medicine following a 15-year career in the legal field encompassing criminal work and practicing court reporting across the State of Ohio.
In her current position, Ms. Wagner administers a hospital-owned practice that serves as a patient-centered medical home to the community. She is also the Project Director for federal grant projects, with a recent award from the Health Resources & Services Administration that assessed the potential need for a community health center in Logan County. Outcomes resulted in Tara and her organization making application for a New Access Point grant with the federal Community Health Center Program.
Previously, Tara and her long-time mentor and colleague, Dr. Randall Longenecker, led the Ohio State University Rural Program, a rural training track for postgraduate education in family medicine. In that position, she managed and coordinated all non-clinical functions related to residency training, served as a course coordinator/planner for multiple course events and has been trained in "action evaluation" for the purpose of overseeing community assessment. Additionally, she has presented at multiple workshops on various topics relating to the administration of rural residency programs, networking & leadership.
Ms. Wagner's professional memberships include the Association of Family Medicine Administration, the National Rural Health Association, the National and Ohio Associations of Community Health Centers.
A life-long resident of Logan County, Ohio, Ms. Wagner's community services includes the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors for the Discovery Riders, Inc. and the Advisory Board for the Logan County Health District. In August of this year, she will begin her reign as the Champaign Chair for the United Way of Logan County. Prior service includes the Logan County Fair Board and the Consolidated Care, Inc. Board of Directors.
Please join us in welcoming Tara to our Team.....we are looking forward to working together and to moving the 2013 campaign to the next level.
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United Way of Logan County Distributes $23,662 To Partner Agencies for New Venture Grants
The United Way of Logan County Board of Trustees recently met and approved the recommendations of the Admissions & Allocations Committee for funding New Venture Grants to four partner agencies totaling $23,662.
These grants were made possible from funding set aside at the conclusion of the 2012 Campaign. Nita Wilkinson, Admissions and Allocation Chair, stated that "the decisions for their revenue allocations focused on the results of the 2012 Logan County Community Health Risk and Needs Survey and that her committee was excited to be able to help support these additional needs within the community."
Members of the Admissions and Allocation committee include Nita Wilkinson, Chair, Krista Adelsberger, John Elizondo, Scott Elliott, Jerry Heaton, Sharon Holsberry, Gail Lirette,Trevor McGlone, Tracy McPherson, Bill Montgomery, Mike Mullins,
Jennifer Schwaderer and David Willoby.
Agency Partner recipients for the New Venture Grants include:
Bellefontaine Police Department
"Neighborhood Outreach Program"
$5,000
Mary Rutan Hospital
Speech Pathology Department
$3,000
Council on Rural Services
Crib Replacement at the Discovery Center
$2,772
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P)
"Reading Buddies Program"
$1,242
Logan County Homeless Shelter
$5,000
The Alliance for Children
$5,000
Logan County Juvenile Detention Center
Educational Equipment
$1,648
The the purpose of the New Venture Fund is to provide the United Way with a mechanism whereby it can respond to unmet funding priority needs in the community."
Because of the support of our Businesses, Company's and our many residents, the United Way of Logan County was be able to fund a total of $517,978 in allocations to agencies in 2013 an 8.4% increase over 2012." In all, 22 local agencies receive donor dollars, including food pantries, senior centers, rent and utility assistance, disaster relief, prescription medication, hospice care, cancer support, youth activities, and more.
"Together" we made a difference.
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New
The One-On- One Program has a new LOGO and recently moved their office to the Union Station (formerly Southeastern School. The LOGO was designed by Senior Jack Birt and he received a Chamber Choice gift certificate for his entry. The new location will enable the agency to interact with the community and network with other agencies in order to better serve the youth of Logan County.
The new address is:
313 Hamilton Street
Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
937-441-1715
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DISCOVERY RIDERS, INC
Many of our parents communicate the impact of
Discovery Riders programming on their post
session evaluations:
"He really gets excited when he learns new things."
"Austin is much calmer and he loves talking about what he's done in class."
"Christina thoroughly enjoyed her classes and has become much more confident in her actions."
"Kelly has become much more outgoing and actually initiates conversations with others."
"Brandi has achieved things we never thought possible by showing at the fair and getting first place in her class".
"Ryan didn't have any friends before Discovery Riders. After joining 4-H he fit in with the other members and was elected the treasurer of the club."
"My children have higher self esteem. They feel good about being able to control their horses."
"Mark slept with the trophy he received at the horse show."
"Levon has learned if one approach doesn't work with his horse, Doc, to try another until Doc understands what is being asked of him."
"I can't believe how much straighter Bryani sits up in the saddle since she's been riding."
"Claude only speaks at Discovery Riders to his horse, Prince."
"Nathan doesn't stutter when he talks during class to his horse and classmates."
"Tiffany loves her time at Discovery Riders and seems to be at peace while working with the horses."
"Since becoming involved at Discovery Riders Kelly is more outgoing with those who are her own age. Their acceptance of her has developed self confidence and she now wants to do more on her own."
"Discovery Riders gives TJ an activity to call his own. He can't play music or sports, but he can ride a horse. His brothers and sisters come and watch him just as he goes to their activities to support them."
"Discovery Riders gave Austin an activity that got him away from only playing video games. It gives him a way of being active while learning how to care for a horse and ride. His grandfather raced horses so it gives them something in common to talk about."
"Dustin would never talk, but after starting at Discovery Riders he started talking about this horse opening him up to talk about other things going on with him."
"It's so good to see him smile."
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RSVP Reading Buddies Program
Amber Armbruster, Head Teacher at Bellefontaine KLP, wrote the following about the Reading Buddies volunteer she had in her classroom this year.
"Karen makes each Wednesday exciting right when she comes through the door. She is always wearing a silly hat of some sort. The children are then curious as to what Karen is up to, and what books are in her bag. The children gather around Karen on the carpet and will sit with her reading books for up to 20 minutes at a time. She has instilled an excitement of reading in the children. She has made reading fun, silly, and comforting. She has become part of our classroom."
Last spring retired teacher Jim King used his talents and experience in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program's new Reading Buddies program. Every Wednesday morning Jim read a book to the entire class, often using props and always incorporating silly gestures that kept the children's attention. Then the children would have the opportunity to read one-on-one with Jim.
RSVP Director Greg Morrow explains the importance of the Reading Buddies program "RSVP Reading Buddies volunteers inspire a love of reading within children at a very young age. This sets them up to be a success academically and ultimately in life."
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Keep up to date with the activities of the United Way of Logan County by visiting our Web Site
or Facebook Page.
Click on one of the links below
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Have You Enrolled or Re-Enrolled
In the Kroger Community Rewards Program for 2013?
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As a reminder........each year we must re-enroll in order for the United Way of Logan County to continue earning and receiving revenue from the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
This message is not meant as an commercial for Kroger as there are many great retailers within Logan County to visit when shopping for your grocery needs, however if Kroger is one of the locations that you use, please consider making the United Way of Logan County your charity of choice for their Reward Program.
The process is easy, if you are currently enrolled "you must re-enroll" by going to www.kroger.com and sign in, next click on My Account and then edit the information in Community Rewards. The account number for the United Way of Logan County is 80387. Last, you need to click OK to confirm your update and any changes you made.
If you have not yet signed up and wish to have Krogers donate a portion of your purchases to the United Way of Logan County please go to KrogerCommunityRewards.com Kroger Community Rewards click on "Columbus, OH" and then click on "Enroll" to register for the first time. Again the United Way of Logan County account number is 80387. You must have a Kroger Plus Card to participate and they are available at no charge.
Please pass on this information to your Family friends and neighbors.
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Thanks To Everyone
Who Helped to Make the 2013 UWLC
Campaign Kick Off A Huge Success
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