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Symposium on Aging
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 8:00am - 4:00pm
Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort
633 E. Cabrillo Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Day of Caring Saturday, September 20th, 2008
8:00am - 1:00pm
Ben Page Youth Center
4540 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
For photos & highlights of past events, click on the links before:
Annual Awards 2008
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United Way of Santa Barbara County E-News
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August 2008 | |
 United Way of Santa Barbara County had a kick-off luncheon for the 2008/09 Pacesetter Campaigns Wednesday July 16, 2008. The insurance themed luncheon was held at Rodney's Steakhouse in Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort with President of AGIA Insurance Services, and United Way of Santa Barbara County's 2007/08 Community Campaign Deputy Chair, John Wigle as master of ceremonies. The tables were decorated with "bobble-head" figures of John Wigle holding different types of insurance. John opened the luncheon by reviewing the success of last year's Pacesetter Campaigns as well as describing some examples of United Way programs. Lynda Nahra, the Community Campaign Chair kept the crowd alive with an interactive word game that kept everyone participating during the entire luncheon. Lynda also shared about the duties of the Campaign Cabinet.
United Way's President & CEO Paul Didier explained the goals of the Power of Partnership Initiative™ and also covered some partnering programs for 2008, such as Pre-K Summer Institutes and the website volunteersbc.org. Pat Card Vasquez, AGIA's Campaign Chair encouraged the group by sharing the outstanding events that AGIA has planned for their employees. Pat mentioned a silent-auction, bingo and a raffle for airline tickets and hotel stays. Many great ideas came from brainstorming in groups. Each group read one or two ideas that their table thought could make their employee campaign even bigger and better.
The role of United Way Pacesetters campaigns are to model effective and successful campaign practices to the rest of the community before the Community Campaign kick-off at Day of Caring Saturday September 20, 2008. Guests at the luncheon represented: ABC Clio, AGIA, Bank of America, Community West Bank, Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, L-3 Communications MariPro Inc., and Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care.
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2008 Executive Club Luncheon
 United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) hosted its Executive Club Luncheon Wednesday, July 23rd at the Four Seasons Biltmore.
UWSBC President, Paul Didier opened the event with individual introductions. Board Chair, Tom Thomas of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, started the event by sharing "What the Power of Partnership Initiative™ is doing in 2008". Through the Power of Partnership Initiative United Way is developing common goals, strategies, measurements, and a shared language in our community to achieve a greater integration of service efforts and enhance our ability to increase the overall well-being of our children, families, and seniors.
The keynote speaker for the luncheon, President of Citrix Online, Brett Caine, gave an informative talk about "Shifting the Economics of Small to Medium Sized Businesses" He spoke on the adaptation that those businesses can make to compete, innovate and succeed in today's challenging economic times. Brett also highlighted the availability of simple, inexpensive, web-based collaboration services that enable small and medium sized businesses to extend their reach into new regions, slash travel costs, simplify training and support, and improve customer service.
UWSBC would like to extend a special thanks to all Executive Club members for the generous work they do for UWSBC and the Santa Barbara community. We were glad to be able to honor their participation with such a luncheon.
For more information on UWSBC's Executive Club, please contact Steve Ortiz, Director of Workplace Development 805/965-8591 ext. 111 or sortiz@unitedwaysb.org.
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United Way Welcomes New Board Member
This past July, United Way of Santa Barbara County welcomed Dr. Andreea M. Serban, Ph.D. to the Board of Directors. In this role Dr. Serban will be actively involved with several Board Committees including Fund-raising, Planning, and Public Relations. Along with the other members of the Board of Directors, she will be responsible for overseeing all of United Way's operations and assist in establishing the company's policies and goals.
Dr. Serban is the current Superintendent and President of Santa Barbara City College where she is responsible for providing strong educational leadership and strategic vision for the three-campus system and more than 90 satellite locations. Dr. Serban joined SBCC in 1999 as its first Director of Institutional Assessment, Research and Planning followed by Associate Vice President for Information Technology, Research and Planning, a position she held until 2006. She received a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from University at Albany, State University of New York and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from University of Bucharest.
Dr. Serban is a published author, former editor of the Professional File, a publication of the international Association for Institutional Research (AIR), current associate editor of Planning for Higher Education, the journal of the Society for College and University Planning, and current executive editor of the Journal for Applied Research in the Community College. She has participated in major statewide projects, including the development of the accountability reporting framework and the environmental scan for the statewide strategic planning for California Community Colleges. In addition Dr. Serban is also a successful grant writer and is currently directing two $1.6 million dollar statewide projects: the Transfer Leadership Center and Articulation of Career Technical Education Pathways to Four-year Institutions.
We are pleased to have Dr. Serban serving on the Board of Directors and are grateful for her commitment and dedication to improving the community! |
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Albertsons Supports United Way at 2008 Fiesta
This year Albertsons became the presenting sponsor of Las Noches De Ronda during the Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The show took place at the Court House Sunken Gardens and consisted of instrumental and vocal performances as well as traditional Flamenco and Folk dance from many regions of Mexico. Larry Urzua, Deli Operations Specialist invited United Way to join in the fun.
For three nights Albertsons provided a fruit stand to sell fresh fruit and bottled water to Fiesta enthusiasts. All proceeds benefited United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC). Volunteers from UWSBC took turns selling the assortment of grapes, mixed berries, cantaloupe and cucumbers. Those who came by the stand were thrilled to see a healthy alternative and were happy to know their money was going towards a good cause.
Albertsons has a long history of supporting United Way  programs and initiatives. In 2006 Albertsons became a major contributor to United Way of Santa Barbara County's Day of Caring event. This year the event will take place on September 20th and once again Albertsons will generously donate food for the kick-off breakfast at the Page Youth Center that marks the beginning of the annual volunteer event.
UWSBC would like to thank Larry and Albertsons for their continued support and for their contributions from the 2008 Fiesta! |
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FITS Participants Showcase Their Talents at Family Fun Nights
The Fun in the Sun (FITS) program which ran from June 23rd to August 8th has come to an end but not before the participants shared their experiences with their families. FITS Family Fun Nights offered a way for families to come together to witness the positive impact the FITS program has had on their children. They also had the opportunity to meet the staff and community volunteers who provided an educational and fulfilling  experience for all the participants.
Each of the four participating FITS school sites including La Patera Elementary, La Cumbre Jr. High, Franklin, and Canalino showcased murals that they had been working on all summer. The mural projects, coordinated by the Cancer Center, demonstrated the importance of sunscreen and sun protection. The children were all given the opportunity to paint and color to create the murals and they were very proud to show off their art. Family Fun Nights also included a drumming performance assisted by Dancing Drum. The drum beats and lyrics of the songs reinforced the  FITS 6 Pillars of Character message of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
United Way of Santa Barbara County would like to thank all the volunteers of the FITS program for being positive role models in these children's lives. If you would like more information on FITS and the Lunch Bunch program, please contact Jen Bowman at 805-965-8591 or go to www.volunteersbc.org for volunteer opportunities. |
Independent Seniors
Did you know that family or friends provide 85% of senior home care assistance? United Way of Santa Barbara County is encouraging greater independence for seniors and their caregivers through services including home meal delivery, adult day care and respite care. Below is one of our upcoming events:
Symposium on Aging: A Call for Collaboration
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort
United Way is co-sponsoring the first Senior Symposium with more than 20 local and national organizations that help seniors.
Goals:
1. Raise awareness in the community at large to the needs of our aging population.
2. Broaden participants' knowledge of the needs of seniors in our community.
3. Foster collaboration among non-profit providers, public agencies, and the philanthropic community in meeting those needs.
4. Identify gaps in senior services and funding sources.
5. Make recommendations for prioritizing needs and moving from dialogue to action.
To register please call 805-681-4452 or email symposiumonaging@gmail.com. The cost is $35 per person and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and participant materials. The deadline to register is August 20, 2008. |
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Thank You Report
United Way of Santa Barbara County was excited to send out the newest version of the annual Thank You Report to selected donors during the month of July. This year the Thank You Report (TY Report) was given a fresh new look with bright colors, photographs and layout. The TY Report allows United Way to thank its donors, volunteers and program partners all in one publication that both reduces cost and receives many complements.
Some of United Way's supporters have indicated their desire to receive confirmation of their gift, whether it is by thank you letter or a publication like the Annual Thank You Report.
 Some donors have indicated they would prefer other options. If you would like to opt out of receiving the Annual Thank You Report and would like to receive an electronic copy through email instead, please email Brenda Cali at bcali@unitedwaysb.org.
Thank you all for your continued support. We hope you enjoyed reading through the Thank You Report to see how United Way is working in this community!
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