Tuesday, September 29, 2009
2 more mentions in newspapers
Again, mentioned our shortfall last year - but nice to be mentioned.
I also posted these links on Face Book and Twitter with the addition = wouldn't it be great if each time a person read our name or UW would receive a $1? Makes you think.
New photos on flicker
I have posted quite a few photos on our flickr account.
search for adaregionalunitedway on flickr.com
search for adaregionalunitedway on flickr.com
Monday, September 28, 2009
Mention in USA today
Ada Regional United Way was mentioned in USA today. Not exactly great that our not making goal made news, but still a mention - PRETTY EXCITING!
OKLAHOMA - "The Ada Regional United Way set a $250,000 goal this year after falling $28,000 short of its $300,000 target in 2008, Executive Director Latricia Bryant says. "It was the first time we hadn't made goal in forever," she says. This year, Bryant is trying new fundraising tactics, including a garage sale that raised $600 and a Nov. 7 "stiletto sprint" with heels-wearing runners.
OKLAHOMA - "The Ada Regional United Way set a $250,000 goal this year after falling $28,000 short of its $300,000 target in 2008, Executive Director Latricia Bryant says. "It was the first time we hadn't made goal in forever," she says. This year, Bryant is trying new fundraising tactics, including a garage sale that raised $600 and a Nov. 7 "stiletto sprint" with heels-wearing runners.
Update from Family Fun Event
This event was actually 08.27.09 - but I have been so busy I simply forgot to update.
The majority of ARUW funded agencies set up fun activity booths for the community at no cost - just for fun.
This was the first year we actually utilized tickets for the hot dog meal and WOW we really never knew how many were in attendance. It was estimated that around 200 were in attendance this year - just by sight, but when we reviewed the ticket numbers, we gave out 468 tickets. Not everyone ate a hot dog, so there were even more than that at the park.
Makes you wonder how many were really in attendance when we estimated last year over 500?
The event received a little rain just before we began which made it nice and Oklahoma humid!
Thanks to all for a great event!
Special thanks to Jennifer Perry for coordinating! What a great VISTA leader.
The majority of ARUW funded agencies set up fun activity booths for the community at no cost - just for fun.
This was the first year we actually utilized tickets for the hot dog meal and WOW we really never knew how many were in attendance. It was estimated that around 200 were in attendance this year - just by sight, but when we reviewed the ticket numbers, we gave out 468 tickets. Not everyone ate a hot dog, so there were even more than that at the park.
Makes you wonder how many were really in attendance when we estimated last year over 500?
The event received a little rain just before we began which made it nice and Oklahoma humid!
Thanks to all for a great event!
Special thanks to Jennifer Perry for coordinating! What a great VISTA leader.
Updated our organizations info on GuideStar.org
Wow! That took almost two hours.
Ada Regional United Way's most up to date information including financial audit has just been updated on GuideStar.org. This website is a great way to see what a non-profit organizations looks like. Guide Star gives reviews on non-profits.
Visit:
http://www2.guidestar.org/
and see what the non-profit you are interested in looks like to Guide Star.
Ada Regional United Way's most up to date information including financial audit has just been updated on GuideStar.org. This website is a great way to see what a non-profit organizations looks like. Guide Star gives reviews on non-profits.
Visit:
http://www2.guidestar.org/
and see what the non-profit you are interested in looks like to Guide Star.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Update from Play Day - Fun Day the United Way
Well - we had time to fit the event in between rain downpours; however, low turn out of participants.
We had several volunteers that braved the weather to help out.
Even though the numbers were low, we still had a great time.
Participants walked around Wintersmith Park for a scavenger hunt. Several active play stations were set up around the walking track.
The Koolaid provided by KaBoom was great!
Everyone in attendance signed the KaBoom beach ball and we will send it to KaBoom tomorrow.
Play Day events across the country are going on this week and all of them include signatures on the beach ball. Signatures are to show that many in our country are excited about being active especially with their families. And that community parks need to be included in our local areas.
We had several volunteers that braved the weather to help out.
Even though the numbers were low, we still had a great time.
Participants walked around Wintersmith Park for a scavenger hunt. Several active play stations were set up around the walking track.
The Koolaid provided by KaBoom was great!
Everyone in attendance signed the KaBoom beach ball and we will send it to KaBoom tomorrow.
Play Day events across the country are going on this week and all of them include signatures on the beach ball. Signatures are to show that many in our country are excited about being active especially with their families. And that community parks need to be included in our local areas.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Fun Day the United Way
Today's the day of our Fun Day the United Way.
We are crossing our fingers that the weather holds off until after our event!
Lots of fun activities are planned all around Wintersmith Park with volunteers hosting each activity. This is an evening for all ages to play and have fun.
We will host our event at Wintersmith Park today, September 21st 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Begin by signing in at our UW information booth, register to win a free LIVE UNITED t-shirt, and begin your mile of activities walk.
We want to have 250 participants - one for each dollar we are trying to raise for our community during the 2010 campaign.
Hope to see you there!!!
We are crossing our fingers that the weather holds off until after our event!
Lots of fun activities are planned all around Wintersmith Park with volunteers hosting each activity. This is an evening for all ages to play and have fun.
We will host our event at Wintersmith Park today, September 21st 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Begin by signing in at our UW information booth, register to win a free LIVE UNITED t-shirt, and begin your mile of activities walk.
We want to have 250 participants - one for each dollar we are trying to raise for our community during the 2010 campaign.
Hope to see you there!!!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Fun Day the United Way
Monday, September 21st
The community is invited to attend a fun activity at Wintersmith Park, Ada, OK.
Fun activities will be set up all around the walking track.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
We have applied for an activity kit from KaBoom.org and it's on its way. This kit includes lots of games and activities for the participants to use during the event.
We need volunteers to help out. Let me know if you are available!
Need more information, give me a call at (580) 332-2313 x 223.
See you at the park on Monday.
The community is invited to attend a fun activity at Wintersmith Park, Ada, OK.
Fun activities will be set up all around the walking track.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
We have applied for an activity kit from KaBoom.org and it's on its way. This kit includes lots of games and activities for the participants to use during the event.
We need volunteers to help out. Let me know if you are available!
Need more information, give me a call at (580) 332-2313 x 223.
See you at the park on Monday.
Monday, September 14, 2009
2010 Pace Setter Companies
Thanks to the following companies for completing their annual employee campaign and becoming our 2010 Pace Setters:
Citizens Bank (1st dollars in and 15% increase over last year's campaign)
Ada Evening News
Cable One (30% increase over last year's campaign)
PEC
Thompson Agency
The total of the combined Pace Setters is $21,166.44 - a little over 8% of the current campaign.
Citizens Bank (1st dollars in and 15% increase over last year's campaign)
Ada Evening News
Cable One (30% increase over last year's campaign)
PEC
Thompson Agency
The total of the combined Pace Setters is $21,166.44 - a little over 8% of the current campaign.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
So far campaign is going very well!
The goal percentage is at just a little over 30%.
Next week is Busy Blitz. Volunteers will be visiting small businesses in our area to give them an opportunity to make a donation to Ada Regional United Way. The businesses have the choice of having their donations announced on local radio stations.
Volunteers are needed Tuesday September 15th, Wednesday September 16th and Thursday September 16th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me at (580) 332-2313 x 223 or Latricia.Bryant@adaunitedway.org.
The goal percentage is at just a little over 30%.
Next week is Busy Blitz. Volunteers will be visiting small businesses in our area to give them an opportunity to make a donation to Ada Regional United Way. The businesses have the choice of having their donations announced on local radio stations.
Volunteers are needed Tuesday September 15th, Wednesday September 16th and Thursday September 16th 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me at (580) 332-2313 x 223 or Latricia.Bryant@adaunitedway.org.
Friday, September 11, 2009
United Way Garage Sale
Hey! We are having a garage sale next Saturday, September 19th at our offices 314 S. Broadway.
If you have stuff you no longer need; but someone else might, let me know.
We need volunteers - please let me know if you are available Friday evening and/or Saturday morning. All volunteers giving at least two hours will receive a LIVE UNITED t-shirt.
Can't think of a better reason to clean out my closet than for a good cause - and a clean closet.
If you have stuff you no longer need; but someone else might, let me know.
We need volunteers - please let me know if you are available Friday evening and/or Saturday morning. All volunteers giving at least two hours will receive a LIVE UNITED t-shirt.
Can't think of a better reason to clean out my closet than for a good cause - and a clean closet.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Information from Kick Off luncheon
The luncheon was a HUGE success! Lot's of great community supporters were in attendance. President Hargrave (ECU) gave a fantastic explanation of why we should all support United Way. He elaborated on his past experiences with Habitat for Humanity and how communities partnered to build a home for those who had never owned their home before. Boy Scouts are also highly thought of by President Hargrave. He is an Eagle Scout and understands the work that is involved in reaching that achievement. President Hargrave also explained that there may be a young man who does not live with both parents and does not have the opportunities that others may. By volunteering with youth agencies and making a donation to Ada Regional United Way you are creating the building blocks for young men to become a well rounded adult and be a productive part of the community. While these are just two examples of how a donation to Ada Regional United Way makes a difference, there are so many other ways a donation no matter how small or how large can make a difference in our community. President Hargrave mentioned that several years ago, his wife was excited that her company president thanked her for giving to United Way. At that time he really did not know what United Way was. Just last week, his daughter was explaining that she had received a letter from the president of her company thanking her for her donation to United Way. Since President Hargrave has developed a new knowledge of Ada Regional United Way by visiting with local representatives, he could proudly tell his daughter what her donation to her local United Way meant to the community.
Ada Regional United Way is currently collecting funds to provide monetary assistance to 15 local agencies in 2010.
There was much discussion regarding the impact that United Way supported agencies make in all our lives.
The theme of the day was "Why I wear the shirt". I began the discussion explaining how my involvement in a local youth organization and the mentors who helped guide me along with my family made me who I am today. I called upon Mary Scalf a long time Camp Fire volunteer to follow my discussion. Mary was one of the adults that I consider one of my mentors. Mary was kind to continue the discussion of why she wears the shirt stating that she has watched my community involvement and how a United Way funded youth agency made such a difference in my life. Mary also mentioned that we never know what difference we make in someones life. Mary then called upon Sandy Poe to give the reason she "wears the shirt". Sandy mentioned that she had lived in large cities for a good portion of her life. She always new where people should turn for help. Upon her families arrival to Ada many years ago she had to relearn how to look for things for her family to participate in. She further explained that her passion is for early childhood and when Ada Regional United Way added Success By 6 - now called Smart Start Oklahoma see was a true advocate! Her discussion of how to find things for her family and how all people in the community can now locate any needed service by calling 2-1-1. Sandy continued to discuss the partnerships that Ada Regional United Way was involved. Sandy then passed the shirt to Chris Feiler who explained that his early years were mentored by many people. He is also an Eagle Scout and understands that this great accomplishment was do to many people helping him with the donation of their time. We all can make a great deal of impact by becoming a part of our community through volunteerism and donating to United Way. This is why he wears the shirt. Finally, the shirt was passed to Monica Cowart who explained that the reason that she wears the shirt is that when she began on staff with PEC, she was asked to contribute to our local United Way. Later, she was asked to serve as a board of director of Ada Regional United Way. While serving on the board she was a part of the allocation committee several times. She explained that not everyone understands the thought that goes into making the decision of setting the annual goal and allocating funding. While each and every agency deserves to receive all funds they request, there simply is not enough to go around. Annually local volunteers listen to all the agency request and make a recommendation to the board of what the allocations for the next funding year should be. This is not done lightly! She knows that when a donation to Ada Regional United Way is given, it is used in the best way possible.
Ada Regional United Way is currently collecting funds to provide monetary assistance to 15 local agencies in 2010.
There was much discussion regarding the impact that United Way supported agencies make in all our lives.
The theme of the day was "Why I wear the shirt". I began the discussion explaining how my involvement in a local youth organization and the mentors who helped guide me along with my family made me who I am today. I called upon Mary Scalf a long time Camp Fire volunteer to follow my discussion. Mary was one of the adults that I consider one of my mentors. Mary was kind to continue the discussion of why she wears the shirt stating that she has watched my community involvement and how a United Way funded youth agency made such a difference in my life. Mary also mentioned that we never know what difference we make in someones life. Mary then called upon Sandy Poe to give the reason she "wears the shirt". Sandy mentioned that she had lived in large cities for a good portion of her life. She always new where people should turn for help. Upon her families arrival to Ada many years ago she had to relearn how to look for things for her family to participate in. She further explained that her passion is for early childhood and when Ada Regional United Way added Success By 6 - now called Smart Start Oklahoma see was a true advocate! Her discussion of how to find things for her family and how all people in the community can now locate any needed service by calling 2-1-1. Sandy continued to discuss the partnerships that Ada Regional United Way was involved. Sandy then passed the shirt to Chris Feiler who explained that his early years were mentored by many people. He is also an Eagle Scout and understands that this great accomplishment was do to many people helping him with the donation of their time. We all can make a great deal of impact by becoming a part of our community through volunteerism and donating to United Way. This is why he wears the shirt. Finally, the shirt was passed to Monica Cowart who explained that the reason that she wears the shirt is that when she began on staff with PEC, she was asked to contribute to our local United Way. Later, she was asked to serve as a board of director of Ada Regional United Way. While serving on the board she was a part of the allocation committee several times. She explained that not everyone understands the thought that goes into making the decision of setting the annual goal and allocating funding. While each and every agency deserves to receive all funds they request, there simply is not enough to go around. Annually local volunteers listen to all the agency request and make a recommendation to the board of what the allocations for the next funding year should be. This is not done lightly! She knows that when a donation to Ada Regional United Way is given, it is used in the best way possible.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Kick off luncheon
Thursday, September 10th is the official kick off the Ada Regional United Way campaign. We have a great community event. Photos to be posted later.
Guest speaker is Dr. John Hargrave, ECU President.
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