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March 7, 2008
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RSVP for 90th Anniversary Annual Meeting Born Learning Featured at Kiwanis Club Meeting Nominate a Young Philanthropist Now Campaign News: Community Aids Network Studies Grief/Loss Issues AkronReads Offers H. Peter Burg Book Awards |
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Annual Meeting & 90th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. RSVP ONLINE
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RSVP now for the 90th Anniversary Annual Meeting
Since 1918, the annual donations of hundreds of thousands of people in our community through United Way, United Fund, Community Chest and the Better Akron Foundation have helped improve lives throughout Summit County. Join us as we acknowledge the contributions of all our volunteers and supporters, especially our past Board of Trustees Chairs and Annual Campaign Chairs.
We will announce the results of our 2007
Campaign and recognize the exceptional organizations and individuals who helped
to make it such a success. The winners of several honors, including our 50th
Annual Distinguished Service Award will also be announced.
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
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United Way's local Born Learning programs described
for the group include playgroups established in conjunction with Akron
Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) based on the Born Learning program within select AMHA
facilities, distributing the Born Learning DVD "Begin With Love" to
clinics, hospitals and doctor's offices, food pantries and other
facilities that serve the families of young children, and distribution
of Born Learning materials to United Way funded programs that have early education
components. For more information about Born Learning, visit our website
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www.uwsummit.org/bornlearning. |
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Young
Philanthropist Nominees Due by March 15 The
Young Leaders Society of United Way of Summit County is seeking nominations
for its inaugural 'Young Philanthropist of the Year' award. The award
will be presented at United Way's 90th Anniversary Annual Meeting on
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the John S. Knight Center.
The intent of this award is to recognize an individual, age 40 or younger,
who has demonstrated a passionate desire to help others through financial
support and service to non-profit organizations and institutions within
Summit County, including United Way. For a nomination form, call Ing Kiland at 330.643.5505, email
ikiland@uwsummit.org or simply fill
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nomination form online. |
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| Campaign News |
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University of Akron Continues Outstanding Community SupportThe University of Akron celebrates another great year raising over $138,000 for United Way! A special thank you to Luis M. Proenza, President of the University; John LaGuardia, VP of Public Affairs and Development; Mack Rhoades, Director of Athletics; and David Osterland, Associate VP for Community Relations for their efforts toward the campaign and to join us on community events. Our sponsorship agreement with the Athletics Department helps United Way maintain a high profile with their sports teams. The University of Akron is also very generous in the agreement that makes it possible for us to hold the Docs Who Rock show at the beautiful E.J. Thomas Hall. This entertaining event has been growing in popularity and is very beneficial to United Way and to the community. Please join us again for the fun festivities as Docs Who Rock will perform for the 5th consecutive year on October 25, 2008. Thank you to everyone at the University of Akron as we sincerely appreciate all your giving support that assists in making our community a great place to live, work and raise a family. |
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Bar Association Raises
the Bar Again! In 2007 the Akron Bar Association Board expressed support of United Way for the second year with 100% of its membership contributing to the United Way campaign. Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio, as president elect, represented the Bar Association on the United Way Campaign Cabinet for 2007 and president J. Dean Carro authored letters to Bar members encouraging contributions to United Way particularly at the leadership level. Finally, the Akron Bar Association again offered the Wendell L. Willkie Award program that was established in 2006 to encourage friendly competition between firms through United Way campaigns. Thank you to all members of the Akron Bar Association that understand the important impact that United Way has on our community. United Way of Summit County and its partner agencies are deeply grateful to the Akron Bar Association and its membership for its long and distinguished support of United Way. |
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Congratulations and the award go to Stark & Knoll for the second consecutive year for achieving the highest percentage increase in per capita contributions to United Way at 61.5%! This increase was measured by the total dollar amount of individual donations by firm employees excluding corporate gifts / total number of firm employees with at least 50% of all firm employees participating during the 2006 Campaign. Stark & Knoll's success will be commemorated on a large engraved plaque prominently displayed at the Bar Association new offices. The firm will also receive a smaller plaque to display in their own offices and will be specially recognized at events and in publications of the Bar Association and United Way of Summit County. Other Law firms that logged increases in per capital giving to the 2007 campaign include Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP at 51.8%, Roetzel & Andress at 40.8%, Brouse McDowell at 40% and Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP at 12.6%. If your firm did not run a United Way Campaign in 2007 now is the time to begin planning one for 2008! Contact Beth Houseman at 330.643.5519 or bhouseman@uwsummit.org. |
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North America Presents Corporate DonationMACtac North America presented a $20,000 corporate check for the 2007 United Way campaign on March 6th. New President of MACtac, Jim Peruzzi (pictured at right) presented the check to United Way staff member Ing Kiland (left). Thank you for all your efforts, your generosity, and your outstanding support of our Summit County community. |
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February 27th The Community Aids Network had a Brown Bag Seminar, regarding
grief and loss issues. Rochelle Sheppard, a licensed counselor currently working
for Visiting Nurse Services, was the administrator. Mrs. Sheppard was able to
enlighten the group on various issues regarding grief and steps to take for
improvement. United Way would like to thank The Community Aids Network for
allowing the seminar to take place and to improve their staff understanding of
the issue. |
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2007 Campaign Progress Our Goal: $11,372,000 We are currently at 98.4%. THANK YOU! |
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The AkronReads Book Awards honor the late H. Peter Burg, former Chairman and CEO of FirstEnergy, and avid United Way volunteer and supporter. As a member of Ohio Gov. Bob Taft’s OhioReads Business Council, Pete led the effort to establish AkronReads in partnership with the Akron Public Schools and area businesses. Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply for a book award in the spirit for which AkronReads was created. Seven (7) awards will be granted, one for each Akron Public High School. For more information and an application visit the AkronReads website. |
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Creative Art Contest
Deadline Soon
 The United Way Youth Initiative Creative Arts Contest is underway! Students in grades K-12
living or attending school in Summit County are invited to participate in the
contest by illustrating the theme: 'Everyone Can Make a
Difference.' Details can be found on the entry form. Deadline for submission is Friday, March 14th at 4:30 pm.
Open and
print a copy of the official entry form (pdf file).
View the winners
from last year. For more information contact Margaret Sell at
330.643.5516 or msell@uwsummit.org.
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Reserve your space now for the United Way of Summit County 90th Anniversary
Annual Meeting. To celebrate our 90th Anniversary, this year will be a
special evening event 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.
Thanks to the
Akron Bar Association and its membership for another year
of outstanding support of the United Way campaign. Measures of number of
donors, leadership giving (gifts of $1000 or more), average gift and overall
giving were again up in 2007 over the previous year, and the Bar Association
will again be recognized as an organization with one of the largest number
of leadership donors of all organizations in Summit County. 
