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United Way of Salt Lake Celebrates Community Champions

Kem C. Gardner, Gardner Company,
Compassionate Leader of the Year

Questar Corporation, Corporate Partner of the Year

Kent Day, Kern River Gas Transmission Company a MidAmerican Holdings Company, Employee Campaign Manager of the Year

O.C. Tanner Company, Most Improved Campaign of the Year

Workers Compensation Fund, Best First-time Campaign of the Year

Neighborhood House Association, Impact Partner of the Year

"All of our Compassionate Leaders are inspirational champions who trust United Way of Salt Lake to address core human service issues in our community," said Deborah S. Bayle, president and CEO, United Way of Salt Lake. "Their dedication, generosity and creativity make a tremendous impact in the lives of thousands of local individuals and families."

The event also honored 83 Cornerstone Partners and more than 130 Community Champions. Cornerstone Partners are committed local corporations and foundations that provide the resources for UWSL's costs of doing business, allowing the organization to provide its "100% Promise". UWSL promises that 100% of every personal contribution goes back into the community to deliver lasting results. Community Champions are organizations that invest in the community through United Way with a combined employee and corporate per capita gift of $100 or more.

UWSL also featured a "Story of Hope" highlighting one local family's efforts to cope with a series of family tragedies, and the assistance they received through the Tooele County Partnership -Helping Families Succeed program. This partnership, led by UWSL, provides coordinated services to assist struggling families in Tooele County, especially those with children with at-risk behavior.

The luncheon was generously sponsored by an anonymous donor. Other sponsors included O.C. Tanner Company and Broadcast International.

Deborah S. Bayle, 2005 Compassionate Leader of the Year Award recipients Carolyn and Kem Gardner, Scott Anderson and Tom Love at the Compassionate Leaders Luncheon

Bob Sluder, Deborah S. Bayle, Keith Rattie, accepting Questar's Corporate Partner of the Year Award, and Tom Love at the 2005 Compassionate Leaders Luncheon

UWSL Says Thanks With BMW X3 Lease

No pledge or donation is required to enter the BMW of Murray Lease Giveaway. Participants simply attend a United Way educational meeting at their workplaces and fill out the entry form. For employees of organizations not offering workplace campaign meetings, a presentation can be scheduled by calling (801) 736-8929.

One finalist per month, beginning in August and ending in April 2006, will be drawn from among the entries. During the May 2006 Compassionate Leaders Luncheon, each of the nine finalists will select a key and attempt to start the BMW X3. The finalist with the correct key will win the BMW X3 one-year lease. For more information and official rules, go to www.uw.org.

President and CEO Named Executive of the Year

United Way of Salt Lake president & CEO, Deborah S. Bayle, was honored as the Non-profit Executive of the Year at the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) annual award dinner on June 15.

The Non-profit Executive of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated innovation, progress, social improvement, or remarkable service while leading or serving in an executive position with a non-profit organization.

NAWBO honored Nielsen for her nearly 30 years of service in the non-profit sector including her tenure as the CEO for the Greater Salt Lake Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and 20 years of leadership at the Salt Lake Chamber.

NAWBO past president Janis Kline and Deborah S. Bayle at the NAWBO award dinner

United Way Honored as Best of State

On June 18, United Way of Salt Lake received the BOSS, Best of State Statue,
and medaled in the Community Development category during the 2005
Best of State Awards Gala.
The Best of State Awards were created to recognize outstanding
individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. From each of the
11 general categories, a single winner was selected from
the winners of each subcategory to receive the BOSS.

Other Community Development category medalists included
Zions Bank and Nu Skin.

Board Welcomes New Members

On June 8, United Way of Salt Lake held its Annual Meeting welcoming 13 new members to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, now comprised of 45 community leaders, provides legal, fiduciary and fiscal accountability for the organization. United Way of Salt Lake also confirmed its roster of the Executive Committee for the 2005-2006 fiscal year and released the 2004-2005 Annual Report.

The following Board members were nominated to a three-year term:

• Preston L. Cochrane, Executive Director, AAA Fair Credit Foundation

• Gladys Gonzalez, Publisher and Editor, Mundo Hispano Newspaper

• Dean L. Howes, Chief Executive Officer, Sports Capital Partners/Real Salt Lake

• Patricia W. Jones, Vice President, Co-owner, Dan Jones & Associates Inc.

• John W. Milliken, President, Milcom, Inc.

• David A. Petersen, Chief Operating Officer, O.C. Tanner Company

• Mary Przygocki, Controller, UPS

• Maggie St. Claire, Executive Director, Catholic Community Services of Utah
(ex-officio member)

• Lane A. Summerhays, President and CEO, Workers Compensation Fund

• Robert Steven Taylor, President and CEO, Universal Financial Corp.

• Carlene Walker, Senator, Eighth District,
Utah State Senate

• Harry Whipple, President and CEO, Newspaper Agency Corporation

• Andrea Wolcott, Group Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco -
Salt Lake City Branch


	Preston Cochrane		Gladys Gonzalez		Dean Howes		Representative Pat Jones


	John Milliken		David Petersen		Mary Przygocki		Maggie St. Claire


	Lane Summerhays		Steve Taylor		Senator Carlene Walker		Harry Whipple		Andrea Wolcott

“I am very excited to see these outstanding leaders in our community join the Board,” said Deborah S. Bayle, President and CEO of United Way of Salt Lake. “Their influence will be critical as we address human service needs that make a lasting impact on the lives of our most vulnerable citizens and improve the quality of life for all of us.”

Dylan's Story of Hope

That’s when Dylan and his family found out about an eight-week program called “Helping Families Succeed”. The program brought him together with other teens who needed support. He and his father received counseling about how to communicate better, how to deal with stress and other important life skills.

Dylan’s grades are now going back up, and he and his family are happier and more hopeful. Now Dylan is mentoring other kids who are struggling, and he is glad to have a chance to give back and make a difference.

Thanks to supporters of United Way of Salt Lake, families like the Yarbroughs receive the help they need and find hope

Tocqueville Event Plants the Seeds of Philanthropy

Members of the Tocqueville Society, United Way of Salt Lake’s strongest investors, gathered together on July 12, at The Canyons Resort in Park City, for an evening entitled “Planting the Seeds for Philanthropy”. Tocqueville Society members invest $10,000 or more annually and provide substantial support to advance the work of United Way of Salt Lake.

The evening focused on accomplishments made possible by Tocqueville members, and new members were recognized with a beautiful, personalized award. Additionally, ideas were shared among members about the importance of involving the next generation in philanthropy.

Family activities included a gondola ride, horseshoes, volleyball, croquet and hiking, as well as live music and dinner in the Pavilion.

The evening was generously underwritten by Bonneville International Corporation and Intermountain Health Care. To learn more about the Tocqueville Society, contact Joy Erickson, donor relations director, at (801) 736-7707.

Create a legacy of Hope

United Way of Salt Lake staff are experts at showing members of the community and their financial advisors how to include gifts to United Way in estate plans. For more information, contact Karen Paul, investor relations director, at (801) 736-7706 or karenp@uw.org.

Volunteer for United Way Day 2005

More than 2,000 volunteers from companies in Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties will complete one-day service projects for Impact Partners, non-profit organizations and schools in the community during United Way of Salt Lake’s 13th annual United Way Day on September 8.

Companies interested in participating should visit www.uw.org and submit a Company Volunteer Registration Form as soon as possible. Service projects include improvements and maintenance on local homes and facilities, day trips with agency clients and personal visits with the elderly.

United Way Day begins with a complimentary kick-off breakfast for volunteers. This year’s breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. at The Gateway Olympic Legacy Brick Plaza, and includes pancakes, breakfast burritos, beverages and entertainment.

Sponsors for this event include Ballard Medical Products, a Division of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Bonneville International, IKON Office Solutions, KeyBank and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company.

For more information contact Jennifer Andrs at (801) 736-7787 or jennifer@uw.org.