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ECC Training United Way would like to invite the Employee Campaign Coordinators to attend the Training Session relating to running a successful campaign. We will have your packages available for pickup during the sessions. Option #1 Monday September 26 Camp Tamarack Option #2 Tuesday September 27 Cool Aid – Hillside Centre Option #3 Wednesday September 28 Suicide PreventionNEW Address:#203 11402 100 Street ------------------------------------------------------------- TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS 2011 This year’s success equates to $23,000 back into the community. Costco has donated $14,000 in supplies and Staples $9,000 in Gift Cards which will be divided into three (3) local school districts for kids across the region. The United Way “Tools for School” program recognizes the fact that many children in our community arrive at school without even the most basic school supplies. Without the proper tools, it is difficult to succeed in the classroom. The goal of “Tools for School” is to ensure that all students have the supplies they need for classroom success. United Way, Grande Prairie & Region will wrap up the community “Tools for School” program in preparation for the beginning of the 2011 school year : Wednesday, September 7th at 4 p.m. at the United Way office in Centre 2000. The success of this program would not be possible without the help of Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd., and Staples who provided convenient bins for easy drop off for generous citizens in our region. Costco also donated 300 backpacks stuffed with supplies and Staples collected materials & monetary donations. “United Way is working toward improving lives and building communities by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. This will ensure that we help kids be all they can be and that they grow up great.” comments The Grande Prairie Public School District, The Grande Prairie Catholic School District and The Peace Wapiti School Division assist in the distribution to schools so that students attending all district schools will have easy access. Families requiring this assistance should contact their school principals.
_________________________________________________________ 2011 Fall Campaign Kick-Off Sept 15th 11:45 Maddhatters Liquid Lounge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- STARS OF HOPE APPRECIATION DINNER Date: February 17th, 2011Location: Centre 2000 Time: Reception 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Cost: $40 per person Dress: Business
And the Nominees are... Congratulations to the following Workplace Campaigns who have been nominated for Community Spirit Awards. They worked especially hard on their United Way Campaigns last fall and gained increased support from their employees because of their effort. Leadership Campaign Team of the Year, presented to the team that most successfully motivated their peers to contribute personal gifts of $500 or more, and that organized the most successful Leadership Giving Campaign.Nominee's: BJ Services - Costco - Weyerhaeuser Best First Time Campaign, presented to an organization conducting its very first United Way Campaign achieving exceptional results. Nominee's: Canadian Western Bank - Devon Fairview - Pembina Pipelines Quantum Leap Giving, given to the organization in which employees chose to make the greatest impact in the community by increasing their giving to the United Way dramatically over last year. Nominee's: Ainsworth - ATB Financial - Canadian Forest Products Outstanding Campaign Team, presented to the workplace campaign team that maximized its giving potential and demonstrated ongoing commitment to United Way's work in the community. Nominee's: Costco - GPRC - LSM Rising Star, awarded to an organization running their second or third United Way Campaign, achieving results which were stronger than expected . Nominee's: CN Rail - Devon Valhalla - GPR Industries --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who 'da Banker? There are times when we all want to skin our banker alive. Would you settle for shaving his head? For a mere $10,000, payable to the United Way of Grande Prairie and Region, Dalen Lindquist is prepared to shave his head. Now, that’s a deal! How much would you pay?
click the Donate Now Button - Under “comments” type Dalen’s Head to direct your contribution.
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11:30am - 1:00pm Thursday, December 2nd At Madhatters We will be revealing the results of our 2010 Campaign ______________________________________________________
Breakfast with the General - event photos 2010 United Way Kick-off a Dual EventThen join Don again on October 8th for Breakfast with the General. Don, the United Way, the Chamber of Commerce and TD are pleased to partner together to bring General Rick Hillier to Grande Prairie to speak. He is a captivating speaker, and we are honoured to greet him in Grande Prairie to help the United Way kick off our campaign. Breakfast will be at 7:00 am at the GP Inn. Tickets are $30 each for Chamber Members and $45 for non-members. Tickets are available through the Chamber of Commerce. Call 780-532-5340 or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in our office for more information.
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