IN THIS ISSUE

RSVP for 90th Anniversary Annual Meeting

Join Us for Project Blueprint Graduation

United Way's Brian Duchon to be Alternative Spring Break Team Leader

Campaign News:

• Campaign Progress
• Buckeye Community Health Plan

ComDoc Holds Brown Bag on Heart Health

Need a Will?  United Way Can Help!

Appointments Available for
Tax Program

Visit our Blog
 

Volunteer Celebration
Thursday, May 1, 2008
4:30 to 6 p.m.
St. Joseph's Party Center

Day of Action
(formerly Day of Caring)
Friday, June 20, 2008

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Brown Bag Seminars are a great way to provide informational and educational seminars to your employees in the workplace.  They work well as an addition to your United Way campaign, or can be held any time of year. Click here to learn more!

Youth & College Brown Bag Seminars also now being offered!

BE A VOLUNTEER

RSVP for the 90th Anniversary Annual Meeting
There is still time to reserve your space for the United Way of Summit County 90th Anniversary Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the John S. Knight Center.  The evening will begin with a cocktail reception sponsored by the American Red Cross, Summit County Chapter from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by dinner and the program. 

The Program will include:

• 2007 Campaign Chair Thomas Strauss, President & CEO of Summa Health System, will announce the results of the recently completed United Way/Red Cross Campaign.

• The 2008 Distinguished Service Awards will be presented to Charles M. 'Chip' Billow, Billow Funeral Homes and Crematory and Richard C. 'Rick' Fedorovich, Bober, Markey, Fedorovich and Company.

• The inaugural presentation of the Young Philanthropist of the Year award will go to Donald J. Pavlik, Vice President of National City Bank Corporate Lending.

• The 2008 Spirit of Caring Award will be awarded to ExxonMobil Chemical and The Community Builder Award will be presented to Bruce Rowland, The Hagen Rowland Group.

• Eleven new members will be welcomed onto United Way of Summit County's Board of Directors: Kenneth Dorsett, FirstMerit Bank; Steven L. Farnsworth, Hudson City Schools; Valerie A. Geiger, National City Bank; Jay T. Griffith, ExxonMobil Chemical; Phillip Kane, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Randy S. Katz, City Scrap & Salvage; James J. Keeslar, Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co.; Rabbi David A. Lipper, Temple Israel; Brian J. Moore, Roetzel & Andress; Kathleen A. Rice, Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital-Summa; and Jeff E. Rovnak, Morgan Stanley.

Cost is $75 per person or a table of ten for $725.  You may RSVP by calling Barb at 330.643.5533, email bstewart@uwsummit.org or RSVP now on our website.      READ THE FULL NEWS RELEASE >

United Way's Brian Duchon to be Alternative Spring Break Team Leader
United Way of Summit County's very own Brian Duchon is heading to Lake Charles, Louisiana to serve as a team leader for the Alternative Spring Break 2008.  ASB, a program through United Way of America in conjunction with Deloitte, FedEx and think MTV is aimed at mobilizing the power, energy and dedication of young adults aged 18 thru 24.  Brian will be in charge of 10-12 volunteers as they dedicate a week to rebuilding the communities that were devastated after Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.  United Ways across the country are harnessing the power of young people to make a meaningful difference over their Spring Break in 2008.  We'll bring you more when Brian returns!  Visit the Alternative Spring Break Blog >

Buckeye Community Health Plan Completes Successful Campaign
Buckeye Community Health Plan completed another successful United Way campaign with an astounding 84% participation!  Buckeye Community Health Plan, a market leader in government supported physician-driven healthcare, focuses on creating enhanced value through positive outcomes for their members and clients.  Buckeye is also working to support positive outcomes in their communities through support of United Way.  With a 71% increase over their previous campaign, Buckeye Community Health Plan is making a difference.  Thank you Buckeye for supporting you community through United Way!

Need a Will?
United Way of Summit County Can Help!
If you need a Will and have total assets less than $338,333 -- meaning the total value of your home, cars, insurance policies, IRAs, other retirement accounts, etc. -- United Way of Summit County can help.  United Way is partnering with LEAVE A LEGaCY® to sponsor "Write A Will Month" during May 2008.  Local attorneys donate their time to write simple wills at no cost to eligible individuals. 

LEAVE A LEGaCY® does not solicit gifts or promote particular organizations, and you will not be asked to make a donation.  The purpose of the program is to encourage everyone without a Will to make one, and to educate people about the option of leaving something to the charities that have made a difference in their lives.

If you are eligible and want to create a new Will or revise a current Will, contact Charlene Corlett at 330.643.5537 or ccorlett@uwsummit.org.  Your response will help us recruit the right number of attorneys and schedule private meeting rooms.

You have worked hard to accumulate assets throughout your life.  By taking steps now to create a Will, you are assured that your assets will be distributed to family and loved ones according to your wishes. 

 Make an Appointment for Tax Program
Each year the United Way of Summit County participates in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition of Akron that works to file taxes, free of charge, for low and moderate income individuals and families.  Their goal is to ensure that families and individuals are aware of the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit that they may be eligible to receive. And also that filers receive these dollars free of tax filing charges and become aware of services that can help make them financially stronger. Appointments are being taken for those individuals and families that need help filing their taxes.  Call 1.866.861.6401 to make your appointment. 
Learn more about the EITC Program of Akron >