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United Way of Salt Lake Merges with United Way of Davis County
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 August 10, 2006, was a historic day for United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL). At its meeting that morning, UWSL's Board of Directors approved a resolution to merge its operations with those of United Way of Davis County (UWDC). By blending the two organizations into a single entity, stakeholders in both Salt Lake and Davis County will be provided with enhanced services and better customer service.
The merger, which the Board of Directors of UWDC formally ratified on August 9, will create efficiencies for both organizations. Representatives from UWDC approached Salt Lake's United Way several months ago about the idea of merging the two entities. Board members, along with staff, from both organizations have served on a joint task force overseeing the process and doing due diligence since earlier this year.
The merger should eliminate confusion for Davis County residents who commute to and work in Salt Lake County, and vice versa. Contributions will be put to work where the needs are the greatest.
Many business operations, including administration, accounting/internal controls, HR functions, pledge processing, AP/AR functions, marketing/communications, public policy advocacy, research, resource development oversight and community impact oversight will all be consolidated and housed at the UWSL office. All of these functions will be absorbed into UWSL's operating functions without adding additional staff.
"By consolidating a number of services, we can better utilize the limited funds we have available for grants and strategic initiatives," said Scott Anderson, president and CEO of Zions Bank and chairman of the UWSL Board of Directors.
An office will be maintained and staffed in northern Davis County. The office is currently housed in Layton. The Davis County staff will consist of Tim Shultz, former President of UWDC, who will serve in the role of Regional Director - Davis County, and Brian Guyer, who will work as a Community Investment Advisor. They will work to build relationships,assess community needs, develop resources and work with Davis County communities to develop strategies to best meet the needs of the residents.
An Advisory Board, comprised of Davis County community leaders, will be assembled. Four members of the Davis County Advisory Board will join the UWSL Board of Directors. They include Scott Burton, Citigroup; Bill George, The Boeing Company; John Jones, First National Bank; and Sean Slatter, Logistic Specialties, Inc. who will also serve on the Executive Committee representing the interests of Davis County. John Jones will serve on the Resource Development Cabinet. In addition, Davis County citizens will comprise teams that make grant-making recommendations for Davis County's community partners.
Eighteen human service providers, who serve the residents of Davis County, will join the list of community partners working to improve the lives of people in UWSL's service area of Davis, Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties. Partnership for these organizations is dependent upon their contract signature. They include: American Red Cross of Northern Utah, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, Boy Scouts of America - Trapper Trails Council, Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis, Catholic Community Services of Utah, Community Nursing Services, Davis Behavioral Health, Davis County Dental Health Program, Davis County Teen Line, Davis Head Start Family Enrichment Center, Family Connection Center, Family Counseling Service of Northern Utah, Family Summit Foundation - A Center for Grieving Children, Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center, Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center, Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter, South Davis Recovery Club and TURN Community Services.
"Under this new arrangement, grants for community partners in Davis County will be maintained at least at current levels, and we're hoping that we can increase our opportunities as we streamline our operations and processes." said Sean Slatter of Logistics Specialties, who has served since 1995 as a UWDC board member.
The name of the organization will remain as United Way of Salt Lake. The geographic identifier will be changed to read: serving Davis, Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties. Deborah S. Bayle, current President and CEO for UWSL, will lead the newly combined organization.
Through the due diligence processes, UWSL has made sure that it can maintain its 100% Promise by ensuring that Cornerstone Partners continue to underwrite all of its costs of doing business, even with the added responsibilities of including Davis County in its operations. The 100% Promise provides donors with the assurance that 100 percent of every dollar received works to improve lives and meet the greatest needs in the community.
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United Way Hosts Leadership Circle Open House
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 (UWSL) hosted its annual Leadership Circle Open House on June 15, paying tribute to all of its leadership investors. The event, held at the UWSL offices, allowed guests to tour the facility while mingling with the UWSL Board of Directors. New Board Chair, Scott Anderson, Zions Bank president and CEO; past Board Chair, William Nelson, Intermountain Healthcare president and CEO; and executive committee merger task force chair, Scott Pickett, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP managing partner were all in attendance greeting guests. The Leadership Circle Open House, attended by important stakeholders, gives UWSL staff and administration a one-on-one opportunity to thank investors for their contribution to UWSL and the community. ìWe are honored to be able to hold such an intimate event,î said Deborah S. Bayle, president and CEO of UWSL. ìIt means a great deal to host our investors in our offices and thank them for their contributions.î The event was generously hosted by Scott Pickett and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. UWSL thanks Scott and his team for their continued support of recognizing UWSLís key contributors.
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United Way Recommends Community Learning Centers
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After nine months of deliberation, focus groups with educators,parents and youth, and a review of local and national research, United Way of Salt Lakeís Barriers to Education Community Change Council has recommended the establishment of a Technical Assistance and Resource Initiative to expand the availability of comprehensive community learning centers as a way to improve educational outcomes for children.
United Way of Salt Lake's 2004 Community Assessment identified "barriers to education" as one of four core issues having the greatest impact on significant community needs. A Community Change Council, made up of community leaders and education experts was convened to identify potential strategies to achieve changes in community conditions related to the four core issues and to create the school, community and family conditions for all children in Salt Lake County to learn at their best.
A Community Learning Center (CLC) is a philosophy, a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. These resources are provided not
only to students, but to entire families with the objective of empowering and supporting parents to be engaged in the education of their children, while also addressing their own barriers. The integrated focus on academics, services, supports and opportunities leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.
Many schools in Utah have implemented some elements of
the CLC model. Typically, these are after-school programs, parent resource centers and parent involvement initiatives. In a few instances, schools and communities have implemented a more comprehensive approach. Typical barriers to full implementation include lack of sustainable resources and in some instances, lack of support from the community.
Comprehensive CLC models have been developed and
implemented throughout the country, including, Schools of the 21st Century in Connecticut, Beacons Schools in New York, Texas Alliance Schools and Communities in Schools (33 states). Evaluations of CLCs show significant improvements in student achievement and behavior, community involvement and access to needed services. For more information about Community Learning Centers, please contact Bill Crim at
801.736.7771 or bill@uw.org.
United Way Day of Caring 2006
United Way of Salt Lake thanks the following generous
sponsors for United Way Day of Caring 2006:
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Are You A Diamond Donor?
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A Diamond Donor is an individual who has supported United Way, any United Way, for 25 years or more. United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) would like to recognize these steadfast supporters. If you meet this condition, we would love to hear from you.
With the constant support of our most loyal investors, UWSL brings together compassionate people, organizations and programs to make an impact that matters in our community. With such a strong and solid base, it has been possible for UWSL to grow over the years, building programs that help families and individuals empower themselves to create better lives.
If you believe that you are a Diamond Donor, please contact Rebecca Dutson, vice president, resource development, at 801.736.7712 or rebecca@uw.org, or visit our Diamond Donor page.
Thank you for your dedicated support!
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Workplace Support Vital to United Way's Success |
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Every year, United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) partners with over 600 companies to raise resources to address the most critical human needs in the community. Educational workplace campaigns are an integral part of UWSL's resource development efforts. Successful workplace campaigns are a mixture of education, fun, employee involvement and careful planning. The best workplace campaigns share something else: a thorough understanding of UWSL and its role in bringing Davis, Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele Counties together and making it
a better place for everyone to live and work.
Workplace campaigns connect companies and employees to the community by fostering teamwork, creativity and community-engagement. Employees learn about the community's most critical needs during educational group
meetings and have opportunities to invest in solutions that will create lasting change for the community through their personal contributions.
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"Workplace campaigns give individuals an opportunity to get involved in changing community conditions," said Rebecca Dutson, vice president of resource development. "That's the power of United Way. An individual's contribution, when combined with others, helps thousands of people in our communities get back on their feet, while also helping to eliminate the underlying causes of so many problems. We are so appreciative of the generosity of hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals who make this important work possible."
For employees of organizations not offering workplace campaign meetings, a presentation can be scheduled by
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United Way Staff Holds Its Most
Successful Workplace Campaign |
United Way and BMW Team Up Again |
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 The United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) staff stepped into the world of reality television as it conducted its internal educational workplace campaign in July. Held the week of July 10, the event featured a variety of activities designed to increase awareness of the
community's needs. This year's theme, "This is Reality..." devoted each day to a different reality TV show.
Campaign festivities culminated with a "Department Head Idol" competition wherein department managers were assigned to donation jars. The three managers whose jars garnered the highest donations by the end of the week sang a pre-selected karaoke song for the staff. UWSL staff members were treated to the musical styling of finalists Kristine Pepin, Bill Crim and Deborah S. Bayle.
The staff showed its belief in UWSL's community impact by crushing its goal of $45,000, ultimately raising $51,030-with 20 staff members giving a leadership gift of over $1,000. This generous 19 percent increase over last year's goal makes the 2006 internal campaign the most successful ever!
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BMW of Murray continues its partnership with United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) to offer employees of local companies the opportunity to win a one-year lease on a 2007 BMW X3. Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company is adding to the excitement by awarding a one-year supply of gasoline, up to $175 per month, to the lucky winner. The final winner will be selected during UWSL's Compassionate Leaders Luncheon in May 2007.
One finalist per month, beginning in August and ending in April 2007, will be drawn from among the entries. No pledge
or donation is required to enter the giveaway. Participants simply attend a UWSL educational meeting at their workplace and fill out the entry form. For more information and official rules, click here.
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Generous Grant Sustains Growing Sealants for Smiles Program |
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 United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL)'s Sealants for Smiles program received a generous grant from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Services Department in the amount of $150,000. Sealants for Smiles, a school-based dental program, currently operates in elementary Title I schools in Salt Lake and Granite School Districts, serving schools where more than 50 percent of students are on the free or reduced lunch program. With funds to be distributed in portions of $50,000 per year, the grant sustains the program's continuation for the next three years.
With the additional funding, UWSL will begin expansion of the program into Title I elementary schools in Murray and Jordan School Districts. The grant will also aid in the purchase of additional mobile dental equipment and the hiring of support staff to assist in the expansion into these new areas in the fall. Continued service will be offered to first and second graders in Title I elementary schools in Salt Lake and Granite School Districts.
United Way of Salt Lake thanks The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Services Department.
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Loaned Executives Help
United Way Make An Impact |
Thank You to Our Generous Advertising Sponsors |
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During the peak of its educational workplace campaign season, United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) calls on its corporate partners to lend their best and brightest employees. Dubbed "Loaned Executives (LEs)", these dynamic leaders serve as an extension of UWSL's resource development team. They assist in the planning, organization, implementation and successful completion of all UWSL educational workplace campaigns.
The selected individuals work full-time for UWSL from August 7 through December 1. In preparation for their new assignment, the LEs receive intensive classroom and hands-on training in the areas of account management, sales, leadership and public speaking.
LEs are essential to helping UWSL create positive change in the community. Corporate participation in the LE program is an excellent investment in an employee and a wonderful way to help the community.
UWSL would like to thank the following companies for their
sponsorship of this year's program: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Intermountain Healthcare, Mark Miller Dealerships, Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, UPS, Williams - Northwest Pipeline and Workers Compensation Fund.
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United Way of Salt Lake would like to thank the following companies for generously contributing to its advertising campaign for the 2006-2007 fiscal year:
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O.C. Tanner Hosts Event for
Women’s Philanthropic Network |
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On June 21, members of United Way of Salt Lake’s Women’s Philanthropic Network (WPN) and their guests enjoyed a fabulous event at the beautiful downtown O.C. Tanner store. Over 60 women enjoyed the stunning surroundings, good food and great company thanks to the generosity of Curtis Bennett and his staff at O.C. Tanner.
Now 65 members strong, this dynamic and diverse network includes women from all walks of life, including business, corporate, professional, government and the community at large. The WPN strives to align members’ passions and leadership skills with community needs. Members are dedicated to educating, inspiring and empowering women to create lasting changes in people’s lives and in the community.
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Anyone interested in more information about the WPN should contact major gifts director, Joy Erickson at 801.736.7707 or joy@uw.org.
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United Way Board of Directors Welcomes New Members |
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Beginning with the new fiscal year July 1, UWSL welcomed seven new members, who were then joined by four more individuals upon completion of its merger with United Way of Davis County. The Board of Directors, now comprised of 49 community leaders, provides legal, fiduciary and fiscal accountability for the organization.
The following Board members were nominated to serve:
Lane Beattie - President and CEO, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
Scott Burton - Vice President/Operations Manager, Citigroup
Carol Carter - President, Industrial Compressor Products, Inc.
Peter Corroon - Mayor, Salt Lake County
William George - Regional Manager, The Boeing Company
Molonai Hola - President and CEO, ICON Consulting Group, Inc.
Scott Ideson - President, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
K. John Jones - Executive Vice President, First National Bank of Layton
Jeffery St. Romain (ex-officio) - President and CEO, Volunteers of America, Utah
Debra Sjoblom - Agent, Chapman Richards and Associates
Sean Slatter - President and CEO, Logistic Specialties, Inc.
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Young Leaders Elects Committee Chairs |
Thank You to In-kind Donors |
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Young Leaders was formed to promote and facilitate philanthropy and civic engagement in our emerging generation of community leaders. The five committees were established to provide personal and professional development and networking opportunities. These committees
support United Way of Salt Lake's human service priorities.
The elected chairs are:
Chair
Curt Howell
UnitedHealthcare
Advocacy & Public Policy Chair
Matt Wirthlin
Holland & Hart LLP
Community Involvement Chair
Gavin Reese
Holland & Hart LLP
Governance Chair
Erin Trenbeath-Murray
Head Start, Salt Lake Community Action Program
Marketing & Public Relations Chair
Lori Harding
Zions Bank
Membership, Recruitment & Cultivation Chair
Boyd Rogers
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
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United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) thanks the following companies and individuals who have contributed in-kind gifts of goods and services. Their generosity allows UWSL to minimize its costs of doing business.
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American Express
Beneficial Financial Group
City Weekly
Cuisine Unlimited
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Desert Star Theatre
Gardner Company
Hale Center Theatre
Marriott Hotel Downtown
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Morris-Murdock Travel
O.C. Tanner
Papa John's International, Inc.
PricewaterhouseCoopers,LLP
Real Salt Lake
Red Robin
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
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Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
Savage Services
Seven Peaks Water Park
Swire Coca-Cola
Team Dynamics
Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
UnitedHealthcare
Utah AFL/CIO
Utah Blaze
Utah State Health Department
Williams - Northwest Pipeline
Workers Compensation Fund
XPEDX
Zions Bank
Zoo, Arts, and Parks Program
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Cabinet Enhances Resource Development Efforts |
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United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL)'s Resource Development Cabinet provides the necessary leadership to develop and oversee the successful implementation of targeted resource development strategies. Cabinet members, made up of members of UWSL's Board of Directors, create opportunities for the entire Board to cultivate new investors and strengthen relationships with existing donors.
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2006-2007 Resource Development Cabinet Members
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Resource Development Cabinet Chair
Gregory Aiken
Vice President - Financial Advisor, KeyBank N.A.
Workplace Campaign Chair
Mona Lyman Burton
Partner, Holland & Hart, LLP
Sponsorships & In-kind Chair
Kent Cannon
President and CEO, Beneficial Financial Group
Summit County Chair
Carol Carter
President, Industrial Compressor Products, Inc.
Initiatives Investments Chair
Kem Gardner
President and CEO, Gardner Company
Tocqueville Society Chair
George Hofmann
Senior Vice President, Zions Bank
Young Leaders Chair
Curt Howell
Executive Director, UnitedHealthcare
Davis County Chair
John Jones
Executive Vice President, First National Bank
Social Events Chair
Kathie Miller
Mark & Kathie Miller Foundation
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Women’s Philanthropic Network Chair
Becky Potts
President, Morris-Murdock Travel
Workplace Campaign Co-chair
Scott Ulbrich
Vice President – Financial Services,
Fred A. Moreton & Company
Preston Cochrane
Executive Director, AAA Fair Credit Foundation
Fred Esplin
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
University of Utah
Gladys Gonzalez
President, Hispanic Marketing and Consulting
Scott Ideson
President, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
William Nelson
President and CEO, Intermountain Healthcare
Scott Pickett
Office Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
Gary Porter
Secretary to the Presiding Bishopric
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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United Way Welcomes New Team Members |
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 Tim Shultz has been named Regional Director, Davis County for United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL). Most recently, Tim served as the president or United Way of Davis County (UWDC) where he helped negotiate the merger of UWDC and UWSL. Tim brings a diverse background of direct service, public policy and leadership experience to United Way. As the Work Supports Analyst at Utah Issues, he was one of the state’s experts on welfare and unemployment insurance. He co-authored Utah’s Poor: Solutions for Today’s Economy. As the Project Director for the statewide Utah Homeless Management Information System (UHMIS), Tim led a collaborative team to implement and deliver the system to more than forty homeless service providers, doing so ahead of schedule and under budget. Tim holds an MPA from the University of Utah.
 United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) recently hired Angie Watson as the financial services manager. “I am thrilled to be a part of United Way of Salt Lake,” said Watson. She brings over 9 years of experience in accounting and human resources. As financial services manager,
Angie is responsible for supervising pledge processing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resource functions and UWSL staff payroll.
 Jenny Hatch joined United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) in May as community impact initiatives assistant. She comes to UWSL from Affiliated Computer Services where she served as operations supervisor for five years. She managed calls for people receiving state assistance
in states all over the country. Jenny will be involved with promoting and implementing the Utah Saves and Earned Income Tax Credit initiatives. “I have loved my experience thus far at United Way and am looking forward to learning more and getting more involved with the community,” said Hatch.
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 Cassandra Kinyon was recently appointed general office assistant for United Way of Salt Lake and will be responsible for front office duties. Cassandra formerly worked as an administrative assistant at a brokerage firm.
 United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) named Bryson Despain its marketing communications director. Bryson oversees all advertising, public relations and promotional functions within the organization. He previously served as marketing director at Advanced Clinical Research where he managed an in-house advertising agency in the pharmaceutical research industry. “I’m excited to be a part of an organization
that can provide a significant impact in the community,” said Despain. He received his bachelor degree in marketing from Weber State University.
 United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) hired Brian Guyer as a community investment advisor for Davis County. Brian comes to UWSL from United Way of Metropolitan Dallas where he served as a director of resource development. “I came to UWSL because throughout the interview
process it was very apparent this is an organization with a lot of heart and I was excited about the being a part of the incorporation of Davis County,” said Guyer.
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Gifts Received in Honorarium |
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United Way of Salt Lake (UWSL) would like to thank the following organizations for their generous gifts:
In honor of Mr. Kent Peterson
Received from KSL TV and Bonneville Radio
In honor of Mr. Kem Gardner
Received from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints Foundation
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Upcoming Events |
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September
7 - Day of Caring The Gateway, Olympic Legacy Plaza, 7:30 a.m.
13 - Davis County Open House, Home of Doug and Erin Holmes, 5:30 p.m.
October
19 - Women's Philanthropic Network Launch, Rice Eccles Stadium, 6:00 p.m.
November
13-17 - Utah Saves Anniversary, "Save Your Change Week"
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