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Thanks to our employee campaign kickoffs yesterday, our campaign total has now reached $405,000. The photo above was taken at NOVA Sarnia site at their kickoff BBQ yesterday. Employee campaign participation at this NOVA site has been over 80% for the past several years. The volunteers at NOVA Sarnia - all NOVA sites really, are all seasoned pros who have the campaign well in hand. NOVA is the largest company in Lambton that matches all employees and retirees dollar for dollar. All NOVA sites run a variety of special events during the year.
Great news from Clarica/Sunlife who will be sponsoring our Department of Fisheries and Oceans community BBQ at Northgate on Friday, September 28. There will be much more information on this first time initiative. Thank you to Sunlife, and the employees at DFO, (formerly known as the Canadian Coast Guard), for this exciting event.
One last bit of insider news. Rumour has it that Skylight Films who brought us the world premier of BLINDeye last year, is set to announce this fall, the Premier of their new film "The Mystical Adventures of Billy Owens". I am told that this movie, Mark McNabb's latest work, is his best yet with amazing special effects. This is a family feature. Watch for more information about this too.
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( 3 / 235 )Everybody knows the Day of Caring is our official campaign kickoff. However, unofficially, we are in full campaign mode now.
Today, NOVA Chemicals in Corunna had their Grab and Go Breakfast that kicked off their campaign, and at noon today, NOVA Sarnia will kickoff their employee campaign with a BBQ, and so too will Imperial Oil employees.
The Loaned Representatives are completing their final training days, and will soon begin making their calls on our ECCs, (Employee Campaign Chairs).
I was pleased to be able to spend some time with an old friend of mine from Michigan yesterday. Rick Garcia is now the Executive Director of the United Way of St. Clair County in Michigan. Our offices are about 1 kilometre away from each other which we both agree may provide some very interesting partnering opportunities. We started to discuss a few ideas for 2008 that will greatly benefit both of our communities. Rick and I first met about 12 years ago when he worked for the Michigan Association of United Ways. I am hoping Rick might be a guest at our Day of Caring opening Breakfast on Tuesday.
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( 3 / 207 )It was great to meet the 2007 Loaned Representatives this morning. Bruce Colborne from Imperial Oil, and Gary Atkinson from Shell commenced their first week today with the first of 4 training sessions. I am very impressed with the commitment from both of these gentlemen and look forward to working with them both. This was my first opportunity to meet Bruce, and Gary reminded me that he and I played in the same two pitch league on Sunday afternoons in Wyoming quite a few years ago. Gary is also a long time member of the Masons, and knows my Fatherinlaw, Dick Parkinson in Ailsa Craig who has also been a Mason for years.
On Wednesday, the Imperial Oil Campaign kicks into full gear with their annual BBQ. The canvassing has already been going on at Imperial Oil; our biggest campaign in the area.
NOVA Chemicals in Corunna will also kickoff with their annual Grab and Go Breakfast. NOVA is our largest employee campaign whose company matches all employee and retiree donation dollar for dollar. Some NOVA sites have already had special events this summer and fall and are off to a great start.
So far the campaign sits exactly where we were this time last year; just under the $400,000 mark of the campaign.
Check back often to my blog for near daily updates beginning now.
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Just as BBQ season has started, so too has an event organized by those creative minds over at NOVA. The Biggest Loser is an event based on the popular television reality show. Twenty Four participants have signed up to be the biggest loser of weight over the next couple of months.
Shown in the photo, Robyn Brocklehurst "weighs in" as Marianne Lepage looks on ready to record Robyn's current weight.
The Loaned Representatives will start at the United Way next week. Bruce Colborne from Imperial Oil and Gary Atkinson from Shell Canada will receive the training beginning on Monday. They both should be contacting and offering assistance to their accounts by the end of the week.
Imperial Oil employees will kickoff their campaign on Wednesday, September 12 with their plant wide BBQ.
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( 3 / 230 )BBQ Season has already begun for this year's campaign. Pictured is our event up north at the Pinery Provincial Park. We have also had BBQs involving the St. Clair Ethanol Plant, Imperial Oil, NOVA chemicals, and others. In addition, the Lambton Cattlemen kicked off the BBQ circuit for United Way back in the spring as previously mentioned. The season really gets underway the week of September 10, 2007. IOL has a large plant wide BBQ planned, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, (formerly known as the Canadian Coast Guard), have a huge community BBQ planned for Friday, September 28, 2007 at the offices at the Northgate Plaza.
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( 3 / 218 )My first day back from my last week of vacation has been eventful. There are lots of campaign activities and updates to hear about.
The campaign is pretty much in full gear now as the final meetings are taking place with the industry co-chairs.
Currently, the campaign is near 19% of the goal, pretty close to where we were at last year at this time.
Join us on Saturday September 1 for the Black vs White game at the SSEC. $2 to get in, and all goes to the United Way. We will have door prizes this year, as well as the usual 50/50 draw. Thanks to the Sarnia Sting for involving us again this year. Game time is 4:00 PM.
Thanks as well to Bob McMillan for the use of his Hot Rod for us to use during the Labour Day Parade on Monday, September 3, 2007. This is our opportunity to highlight Labour's participation in our campaign.
Once our campaign officially kicks off on September 18, 2007, I will have near daily updates on my blog. I also expect to have a few updates prior to the Day of Caring.
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( 2.9 / 232 )We just announced our goal this morning. We are hoping to raise $1,840,000 this year. Our strategy will be to recruit 225 NET new donors. We believe that if we can replace the donors who currently work at some of the plants that have announced they are clsoing their Sarnia operations, (or even maintain them as some will remain in the area and retire), plus recruit 225 new donors from other sectors of our community, we should reach our objectives.
Special thanks goes out to The Bagel Factory, and all their customers. Together, nearly $3,000 was raised for the United Way during the August 10 Family Fun Day, and the July "a buck a dozen bagels" promotion.
Although we will be announcing this event next week, I wanted to give readers of Dave's Blog, and all Sarnia Sting fans the heads up that we will again be involved in the traditional Black vs. White game on September 1 at the SSEC. Game time is 4:00 PM. $2 gets you into the game plus gives you chances to win free door prizes. We also have another surprise or two planned. The Black vs White game is the first real opportunity Sarnia Sting fans will have to evaluate this year's team, while is also the last opportunity those players "on the bubble" have to impress the Sting coaching staff to win a spot on the team.
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The Lambton Cattlemen donated the proceeds from their most recent Beef BBQ. We really appreciate the support from the Lambton Cattlemen and look forward to working with them again. Above, Lambton Cattlemen President Tim Fugard presents a cheque for $305 to Warden Jim Burns, and myself.
I don't remember when I have eating more bagels than I have this month. For the month of July, The Bagel Factory ran a promotion whereby the Bagel Factory donated one dollar for every dozen bagels sold. At the same time, The Bagel Factory hosted a draw sponsored by Bob Teahan from Teahan Home Hardware for a $900 BBQ. Tickets are available at The Bagel Factory, Beanzz at Lambton Mall, and the United Way office at 336-5452 ext. 7 The draw will take place at The Bagel Factory on London Road in Sarnia as part of a family Fun Day on August 11, 2007.
You may have noticed bumper stickers on many of the Sarnia Transit buses. As part of a new partnership between the United Way and Sarnia Transit, most of the buses have bumper stickers on the front and back bumper, and all have a list of United Way funded agencies inside the bus to help ensure those who need services, know where to get services.
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( 3 / 239 )I had the pleasure of meeting Tim Fugard, President of the Lambton Cattlemen this week. The Lambton Cattlemen had a beef BBQ earlier this spring and donated all proceeds to the United Way. I look forward to working with the Cattlemen more in the future.
Thanks to Chuck Hall from the Co-Operators Inusrance in Grand Bend. Chuck and his staff ran a BBQ and donated the $500 to the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton. Chuck plans two more BBQs this summer; one to benefit Huron United Way, and the other to benefit London Middlesex United Way.
Tickets are going well for the bus trip to see the Blue Jays and the Yankees on Thursday, September 13, 2007 in Toronto. Warden Jim Burns told me today that there are just 12 tickets left. If you are interested in going, call Jim at 845-0809 ext. 325, or Susan Copley at 845-0809 ext. 302 to reserve your ticket.
Here is a great opportunity for Bagel lovers to help support the United Way. All this month, The Bagel Factory on London Road in Sarnia will donate $1 from every dozen bagels sold. Plus, Bob Teahen from Home Hardware Building Centre, also on London Road, is sponsoring a BBQ raffle. The $900 BBQ is on display at The Bagel Factory, and tickets can be purchased there, as well as Beans in the Bayside Mall, the United Way office on Christina St., or simply call our office at 336-5452. On Saturday, August 11, 2007, the Bagel Factory is holding a Family Fun Day with live music, games, and the draw for the BBQ will take place.
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( 3 / 521 )June 15, 2007
Today marks the end of a busy week at the United Way of Sarnia-Lambton; three Fundraising BBQs, and a Board Meeting highlight the week.
On Monday, we met our 2007 Employee Campaign Chair from Imperial Oil, Susan Workman. The first of the three BBQs took place at NOVA St. Clair River Site on Tuesday, and to complete the day, the United Way Board met at 5:00 PM. A Venture Grant was approved that night for the Learning Disabilities, plus the 2007 goal was approved. (Typically, the United Way announces the goal in August).
We were back at Imperial Oil on Wednesday to meet NASCAR Canada Drivers Ron Beauchamp Jr. and Mark Dilley. In addition to the BBQ, Imperial Oil Employees took part in a draw for a chance to win tickets for the NASCAR Canada Race at Mosport this weekend.
Thursday's BBQ took place at NOVA Moore Site.
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