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| Save The Date |
Day of Caring
Saturday, September 15, 2007
30 minute kick off breakfast at Page Youth Center followed by various sites for volunteering
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For more information contact Alissa at 965-8591 ext. 133 or azimmerman@unitedwaysb.org
Red Feather Ball
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Fess Parker's DoubleTree
Santa Ynez/San Rafael Ballrooms
6 p.m. - Midnight
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| Workplace E-News |
September 2007 |
 United Way Thanks Executive Club Members
United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) hosted its 7th annual Executive Club Luncheon Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at Montecito's Four Seasons Biltmore.
UWSBC Board President Tom Thomas of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, opened the event by sharing the "new" United Way. Through the Power of Partnership™ 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. Brian Sarvis, Superintendent of Santa Barbara City School District and UWSBC's 2007-2008 Community Campaign Chair, gave an update on the Community Campaign.
The keynote speaker for the luncheon, Westmont College Professor Dr. David Newton, gave an informative talk about "Truth on Terror." He traced the beginning of Islam through the ottoman empire, WWI and WWII Muslim alliances with Germany, as well as the origins of radical Islamic fundamentalism (RIF) and strategic trends through the 1980's and 1990's. Dr. Newton also chronicled the sequence of terror attacks on the west and the US, and the inadequacy of the United Nations to address RIF and the Saddam regime sanction era and the key issues regarding weapons of mass destruction pre- and post-9/11.
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. | |
 The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara Catches Attention of Employees for United Way
We all know how long mandatory staff meetings can be. Well Rick Scott, CEO from The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara knows how to keep those dreaded meetings fun. He threw out frisbees and stress balls to the group. It made them pay a little more attention in case they needed to dodge flying objects in the air. We had 100% attention. Rick spoke for a few minutes why he supports United Way of Santa Barbara County.
The United Way representative gave a brief overview and updates on Fun in the Sun and 211. The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara is one of our partners with Fun in the Sun. They have teamed up with United Way and other organizations to provide the children hats to wear in the sun and ways to teach them about skin cancer prevention.
They had raffle prizes that were a great incentive for them to pledge at the presentation. We would like to thank them for all their support and belief in our programs. They provided free lunch for everyone who turned in their pledge forms by August 28th. If they get 100% participation, Rick Scott, has agreed to wash everyone's car. It sounds like he will be washing cars for days! At least we know where to find him!
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 Bartlett Pringle and Wolfe LLP Take New Approach to Campaign with Jeopardy
Jeopardy device proves that adults can have fun! United Way of Santa Barbara County and Bartlett Pringle and Wolfe, LLP thought they would take a new approach to presentations. Late afternoon is usually the hardest time to keep your eyes from shutting, so we decided to let the good times roll. They had an ice cream social and a game of Jeopardy. The game consisted of questions on Fun in the Sun, United Way facts and Santa Barbara history. This was the true test to see who has paid attention through the years about our programs, and they passed the test. They did a fantastic job!
They also blew up over 80 balloons for a balloon pop with a ton of fun prizes, and of course they took advantage of jeans day. When they meet their goal, all the partners will join in on a Karaoke standoff to see who will be the next American Idol! Thank you to the employees at Bartlett Pringle and Wolfe for your continued support. |
 2007 Red Feather Ball Live Auction Items are in and You Have the Chance to Win
Live auction items for United Way of Santa Barbara County's 2007 Red Feather Ball are in and we are doing something a little different this year. We are giving the public who may not be able to attend Red Feather Ball, the chance to bid on all of our live auction items.
2007 Red Feather Ball Live Auction Items
Solana Dining Experience Watch the city light up from the terraces of Solana. Dinner for 12 at this 95 year old estate will be created by a surprise Executive Chef. Memorable wines from Bill & Sandi Nicholson's oustanding cellar holding 4,000 plus bottles dating back to 1812 will be featured. Each guest will depart with a gift basket from Blis Gourmet. You don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind experience!
African Safari This deluxe ten day Kenya Adventure Safari for two has been designed by David Anderson Safaris to include the most popular game reserves in Kenya. Transportation is by custom pop-top minivan with your own private safari guide.
Hidden Napa Valley Bob & Val Montgomery will host two couples for a three night stay in their vineyard home on 50 acres in the Napa Valley. Your days will have you touring private gardens and prestige wineries and vieyards not open to the public, while your evenings will be filled with special Napa dining experiences. Truly a unique get-away!
Waterfall Resort This is a historic former salmon cannery turned world-class saltwater Sport-fishing Resort, located on the Prince of Wales Island, AK. Package for two people for three nights and four days includes round-trip floatplane into resort, accommodations and all meals, with guided fishing from Cabin Cruisers, and fish cleaning, vacuum packing and freezing done for you.
Best of Australia and New Zealand This flexible, custom package allows a party of two to plan a 10 night trip to three of the following locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia and/or Auckland, New Zealand. At your choice of award winning Hyatts.
Fighter Pilot for a Day Your party of one will experience the thrill and excitement of being a fighter pilot in a light attack fighter in air-to-air combat. One additional combat flight certificate can be purchased upon request. Available with round-trip airfare for two, includes four nights at select Hyatt Hotels. Multiple locations to choose from.
If you cannot attend Red Feather Ball, please contact Karen Knight at kknight@unitedwaysb.org or (805) 965-8591 ext. 108 or Jocelyn Himmelreich at jhimmelreich@unitedwaysb.org or (805) 965-8591 ext. 106 to place your opening and final bids. You do not need to be present to win. | |
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320 East Gutirrez St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 965-8591
Fax: (805) 962-3461 |
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About Us
Through the Power of Partnership™, whether a neighborhood project or a community-wide initiative, United Way of Santa Barbara County unites people from government, business, education, faith groups, non profits and ordinary citizens to develop innovative strategies for community change that will have an impact for years to come. |
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