A message from the Chairman and President It All Began with You. And we thank you so very much!
John A. Gaberino, Jr. Kathleen J. Coan Thanks to thousands of volunteers . . . services provided to over 640,000 people by our Chair, Board of Directors President and CEO 65 United Way member agencies . . . our dedicated staff . . . and a caring community . . . the Tulsa Area United Way finished the year with a great sense of accomplishment!
Our Board of Directors played a strong role in positioning our United Way in a leadership Committees of the Board and their 2006 results role here in the community and nationally, as well. We continue to rank in the top 10% of United Ways nationally in per capital giving, at the same time maintaining one of the l The Policy Planning & Issues Committee, chaired by Steve Hildebrand, lowest administration costs of all United Ways raising $9 million or more. was instrumental in streamlining the Community Investments process used by our member agencies. It is important to note that over 275 community The success of the 2006 United Way campaign, raising $22,490,868, enabled us volunteers are involved annually in determining the needs of our community to fund our member agencies per the recommendation of Community Investments and the recommended funding level for our 65 member agencies. volunteers. We were also able to continue the venture grant program used for funding l The Community Partnerships Committee, led by Callie Mitchell, new and innovative programs for our community. A special thanks to Chair Jake Henry Jr., strengthened the Teens’ Way program, a partnership between Williams, United his Campaign Cabinet and the thousands of donors at the corporate, employee and Way and the YMCA. Teens’ Way ran their first campaign, allocated funds to individual level who made this happen. teen-related issues and will reach into more schools this coming year. l The IT Committee, chaired by Rick Harris, completed the move of TAUW’s We continue to be impressed by the caring and commitment of our 65 health and critical computer databases from the AS400 platform to an enhanced server human service agencies, their staff and volunteers. These agencies provided 172 based platform. separate programs and reached over 640,000 people in need in our community in 2006. l NTech Collaborative, another valuable program started with Venture Grant funding, continues to assist TAUW and our member agencies make the With all of the exciting area-wide development projects being planned, we all realize most of technology by meeting, maintaining and surpassing best practices for that it is imperative to keep the health and human services aspect of our community strong. technology utilization. The umbrella of services provided by our member agencies is critical to our community’s l Dan Ellinor headed the Asset-Based Contributions Committee who future. are setting the groundwork to grow the endowment program which allows individuals to endow their annual campaign gift or fund other needs of TAUW To the thousands of community volunteers and donors, we thank you for making through wills and estate plans. a difference – because it really does begin with you! l The Administrative Services Committee, headed by Mike Rhoads, is responsible for working with staff to improve organizational effectiveness; identify current and future staff, space and equipment needs; and execute a plan to address those needs. Preliminary work took place this year in the areas of HR, succession planning, facilities and business continuity planning. John A. Gaberino, Jr. Kathleen J. Coan Chair, Board of Directors President and CEO
Tulsa Area United Way l 2006 Board of Directors l Chair James F. Adelson Tim Felt David L. Kyle Michael A. Rhoads John A. Gaberino, Jr. Nadel & Gussman Explorer Pipeline Company ONEOK, Inc. Blue Cross & Blue Shield Gable & Gotwals James J. Bender Fred Fleischner Phil Lakin, Jr. of Oklahoma Chair Elect Williams Dollar Thrifty Tulsa Community Foundation E.C. “Kip” Richards Jake Henry Jr. Richard Boone Automotive Group, Inc. Rebecca Marks-Jimerson Core Associates, LLC Saint Francis Health System St. John Medical Center William A. Grant, III Tulsa Community College Carmine Romano Vice Chair Foundation The Holmes Organisation J. Wade McCaleb, Sr. American Airlines Gary Paxton Nevyle Cable Lamar Guillory UAW, Local 1895 Leslie Sanderson Dollar Thrifty First National Bank Greenwood Chamber Tom McKeon MetLife Automotive Group, Inc. of Okmulgee of Commerce Tulsa Community College Clint Swanson Vice Chair Terry L. Carter Rick Harris Sanjay Meshri Rogers & Bell Community Volunteer Advance Research Raymond J. Swiatek Angi Kelley Peak Methods, Inc. Lawrence T. Chambers, Jr. Chemicals, Inc. IBM Senior Star Living Steven B. Hildebrand Doerner, Saunders, Daniel Mike Messick The Honorable Kathy Taylor Secretary Dollar Thrifty & Anderson, LLP TWU, Local 514 Mayor, City of Tulsa James M. Sturdivant Automotive Group, Inc. Dr. Gerard Clancy Leta Miller John Uczekaj Gable & Gotwals OU - Tulsa Charlie Jackson CWA, Local 6012 The NORDAM Group Assistant Secretary Mike Cooper Community Volunteer Callie Mitchell Bob Wyatt Daniel J. Zaloudek AT&T Libby Johnson Williams SpiritBank – Bristow IMEDIA, Inc. Marc Cortez Community Volunteer Leslie Paris Ex-Officio Members Treasurer UPS C. Wyndham Kidd Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Michael Redman Hal Allen Mark S. Dalton Blue Cross & Blue Shield Dan Pearson Doerner, Saunders, Daniel Allied Bearings Samson Investment Company of Oklahoma The Benham Companies, Inc. & Anderson, LLP Supply Company, Inc. Dan Ellinor Dave Kollmann Chuck Pollard Kathleen J. Coan Assistant Treasurer Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Flintco Constructive Solutions Omni Air International Tulsa Area United Way Thomas L. Baker Kathy Ervin-Johnson Michael Kronley Lisa Remy Julian Brewer City of Tulsa USPS - Postmaster KJRH-Channel 2 The Remy Companies Leadership Tulsa Intern
We thank the Tulsa World and the Lorton family for donating the 2006 Annual Report as well as other advertising during the year. All efforts were made for accuracy in this Annual Report. TAUW regrets any errors or omissions. Please notify us with any corrections. A message from the Finance Chair Hal Allen Allied Bearings Supply Co., Inc. A Message form the Community Investments Chair “Your trust matters to us.” The Tulsa Area United Way values each and every contributor Angelia Kelley and is committed to sound stewardship of the financial resources donated to us. Efficient administrative practices, prudent fiscal Senior Star Management Company policies and strong accounting controls keep our administrative Hal Allen costs low and ensure that more money goes directly to help Allied Bearings people through our agencies. Supply Co., Inc. Key community leaders volunteer their time on the Finance Committee and oversee all financial aspects of the organization. They meet monthly to review and The Community Investments Committee’s goal is to “measurably approve the corporation’s investment practices. In addition, they provide oversight to the internal improve the lives of people in our community by investing TAUW’s operating budget and the annual audit. resources in efficiently managed agencies which provide programs As Treasurer and Finance Chair, I am pleased to report that this year’s performance continues that effectively help at-risk individuals and families develop and to meet the high standards of efficiency, effectiveness and accountability. With an increased sustain self-sufficiency.” This year, over 275 community volunteers demand for our agencies’ services, our low fundraising and administrative costs enable us to use participated in Community Investments activities including service our donations to reach people where the needs are greatest. on nineteen panels to review and determine the member agency We thank the volunteers who lend their professional expertise and management to the Tulsa funding allocations through our decision-making process. Each Area United Way. Their work ensures your investment is used wisely and helps keep our United panel member devotes around 36 hours and they collectively Way one of the most cost-effective in the nation. contribute almost 10,000 hours to complete the process. Panel assessments focus on evaluating four key areas for each agency and program: Financial Summary For the years ended 12/31/06 and 05 l At-risk characteristics of clients 2006 (1) 2005 served by the program REVENUES l Program effectiveness as Contributions - current campaign 21,232,556 (2) 20,710,318 indicated by measurable client Contributions - prior years’ campaigns 1,700,573 1,297,858 Less Collection Loss Provision (867,400) (1,143,840) benefits Special Grant for 211 500,000 500,000 l Fiscal and administrative Net Investment Return 511,117 265,680 Other 58,210 39,155 capabilities of the agency Total Revenues 23,135,056 21,669,171 l Other resources leveraged to support programs and services EXPENSES Program Services Building Communities 660,642 658,755 By evaluating these key areas, panel Increasing Self-Sufficiency 1,709,661 1,655,788 members determine the most effective Homeless Prevention & Intervention 2,060,976 2,065,285 Angelia Kelley Venture Grants & Special Funding 934,960 640,950 Senior Star Management ways to invest TAUW funds in our Helping People at High Risk 4,589,353 4,237,394 community. Promoting Health & Wellness 1,591,940 1,620,180 Company Strengthening Families 3,170,643 3,151,339 Year round Community Nurturing Children & Youth 3,781,462 3,774,486 Investments activities include NTech Collaborative (our Capacity Member Agency Relations 331,197 308,684 Building project to improve the technology capability of our member Total Program Services 18,830,834 18,112,861 Management & Fund Raising Costs 2,214,259 2,087,185 agencies), Tulsa Community AIDS Partnership, the Admissions Total Expenses 21,045,093 (3) 20,200,046 process to consider new agencies for TAUW membership and Venture Grants to develop new programs. Change in Net Assets 2,089,963 1,469,125 Less Change in Restricted Net Assets 633,260 889,261 We appreciate the time, energy and expertise our dedicated Unrestricted Change in Net Assets 1,456,703 579,864 Community Investments volunteers contribute to all of our decision- making processes. They are the heart and soul of the Tulsa Area Unrestricted Net Assets, Beginning of Year 4,983,685 4,403,821 United Way. Unrestricted Net Assets, End of Year 6,440,388 4,983,685
(1) 2006 amounts are unaudited (2) As of 12/31/06 (3) Expenditures represent 2005 campaign
Where the Money Goes Where the Dollars Come From
4% BUILDING COMMUNITIES 20% NURTURING CHILDREN AND YOUTH 17% STRENGTHENING FAMILIES 25% Helping People at High Risk 60% Employee Groups 9% INCREASING SELF-SUFFICIENCY 28% Corporations 11% Homeless Prevention and Intervention 10% Foundations 9% PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS 2% Individuals 5% Venture grants and special funding Leaders in Total Dollars Raised 2006 Campaign Awards Million Dollar Award - Williams; QuikTrip; J.A. & Leta Million Plus $99K - $50K M. Chapman Trusts (1949 and 1966); and Bank of Williams Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden Oklahoma QuikTrip Corporation & Nelson, P.C. Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. University of Tulsa Thanks to these companies and their employees for raising one million dollars or more for the Tulsa Area United Way. This J.A. & Leta M. Chapman JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA was the Bank of Oklahoma’s first year to reach the $1 million Trusts (1949 &1966) Melton Truck Lines, Inc. dollar goal and the 16th year for Williams! Thank you and Explorer Pipeline Company congratulations to all for your outstanding campaigns! $999K – $500K Seminole Energy Service Mazzio’s Corporation Sun Leadership Trophy – American Airlines and the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Cimarex Energy Co. ONEOK, Inc. Transport Workers Union of America Local 514 Spirit AeroSystems American Airlines, Inc. Congratulations to American Airlines and the Transport Whirlpool Corporation Workers Union of America Local 514, this year’s prestigious CommunityCare of Oklahoma Sun Leadership Award recipients. Together, they scheduled $499K - $250K The Holmes Organisation, Inc. presentations for 7,500 employees and participated in six Day Saint Francis Health System Senior Star Living of Caring projects. Their campaign had a 15.8% increase from Blue Cross & Blue Shield Tulsa Glass Plant their 2005 campaign. They made a remarkable contribution of Oklahoma Jim Norton Toyota in generating and sustaining the highest level of company- The NORDAM Group EDS, Inc. wide support based on employee campaign and volunteer Samson Investment Company Conner & Winters, LLP programs. World Publishing Company University of Oklahoma-Tulsa The Anne & Henry Red Man Pipe & Supply Company ONG Green Country Award – RL Hudson Zarrow Foundation Oral Roberts University Congratulations to RL Hudson, this year’s recipient of the Broken Arrow Public Schools ONG Green Country Award for their high level of commitment to the community and the Tulsa Area United Way. This was $249K - $150K Matrix Services Tulsa Community College the first United Way campaign in which RL Hudson, a Broken City of Tulsa Arrow based company, ever participated. Their determination Zarrow Families Foundation J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc. and enthusiasm made for a great campaign for the Tulsa Area Ernst & Young LLP Kaiser-Francis Oil Company United Way. This award is presented to a standout company Citizens Security Bank and Trust Helmerich & Payne, Inc. in neighboring Green Country communities based on their Family & Children’s Services employee campaign. T.D. Williamson, Inc. Warehouse Market, Inc. St. John Health System McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. Chairman’s Key Club Award – The NORDAM Group Public Service Company John Zink Company LLC of Oklahoma The Chairman’s Key Club Award goes to The NORDAM Group Tulsa Area United Way Omni Air International for excellence in Leadership Giving. Their leadership gifts ONB Bank and Trust Company Tulsa Public Schools increased 27% this year and almost 80 percent of all employee U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campaign dollars came from Leadership Gifts. Congratulations Sunoco WILLBROS Engineers, Inc. to NORDAM for a wonderful Leadership Giving program. Hilti, Inc. SemGroup, L.P. Trailblazer Award – ONB Bank and Trust Company $149K - $125K $49K - $30K ONB Bank and Trust Company, this year’s recipient, went Union Public Schools Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corp. above and beyond for their campaign with great enthusiasm. Kimberly-Clark Corporation The strong participation of employees in all Trailblazer Braden Carco Gearmatic, Magellan Midstream Partners, LP activities helped kick the campaign off with a fervent start. a division of Paccar, Inc. ARVEST Bank ONB completed their campaign with a record 50% increase, Deloitte & Touche LLP Tulsa County including 39 Key Club members. Congratulations to ONB on Cingular Wireless Call Center their great accomplishment! Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Nadel & Gussman AT&T Bank of America Hero Award – Mike Westerman, Kimberly-Clark American Residential Group Corporation $124K – $100K IC Corporation Mike Westerman, Operations Consultant and Employee IBM Unit Corporation Campaign Coordinator for Kimberly-Clark, wins this year’s The Bama Companies, Inc. Goodwill Industries of Tulsa Hero Award for his commitment to his country, his company Hillcrest HealthCare System Zebco, a WC Bradley Company and his community. Mike served as an Air Force Captain in State Farm Insurance Companies Merrill Lynch operations through May 2006, including multiple tours in the Vanguard Car Rental City of Broken Arrow Middle East. Mike’s enthusiasm for the campaign, confirmed The F&M Bank & Trust Company Linde BOC Process Plants, LLC by his company’s Campaign Committee and fellow Associates, Pepsi Bottling Group Mid-Continent Group led to an increase of almost 60% at Kimberly-Clark in 2006! U.S. Cellular American Heritage Bank The Hero Award is given to Mike in grateful appreciation by all of us who benefit from his commitment and sacrifice. H.A. & Mary K. Chapman DCP Midstream Charitable Trust Doerner, Saunders, Daniel Outstanding Service Award – Jack Francis Herman George Kaiser Foundation & Anderson, LP USPS - Customer Service Tulsa Technology Center Jack Francis has served as a United Way volunteer for 50 years. USPS - Plant & Distribution BKD, LLP He served as a United Way Loaned Executive in 1979, was active in the Combined Federal Campaign and volunteered in MetLife American Bank & Trust Company the Public Division for many years. For the past several years, UPS MidFirst Bank Jack has served the Tulsa Area United Way as an internal Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Allied Bearings Supply Co., Inc. office volunteer. In 2005, the United Way recognized Jack for Gable & Gotwals John Steele Zink Foundation volunteering more than 300 hours of service. “We all feel a need to be needed,” Jack says. “And I believe my efforts are needed at the United Way…and appreciated.” A message from the Campaign Chair Jake Henry Jr. ...It All Began with YOU. Saint Francis Health System
Those are the words that best describe the reason for the success of the 2006 fall leadership team, please know how thankful I am for all campaign. It is fortuitous that for so many years, the community of Tulsa has so willingly of your support and hard work during the past year. given of its time and resources to lend assistance to those less fortunate; indeed, were it As many of you already know and have come to Jake Henry Jr. not for the collective generosity of countless volunteers, this year’s Loaned Executives, appreciate, the Tulsa Area United Way has a long Saint Francis Tulsa Area United Way staff, our 65 member agencies, local philanthropists and the local and rich history of meeting the needs of those most business community, it is likely that the United Way would have fallen short of this year’s vulnerable in our community. Though certainly much Health System goal of $22,490,868. was accomplished this past fall, the needs within this community will likely only continue I particularly would like to recognize and thank members of this year’s Campaign Cabinet to grow. By working collaboratively, I remain confident that the mission and vision of the for their gifts of time, talent and treasure. Their attention to detail and their commitment Tulsa Area United Way will continue to remain as strong and vibrant as ever before. to the success of the campaign were unparalleled and I personally am grateful to each of Be well and thank you Tulsa. them for all of their great work in this regard. To Gary Paxton, next year’s Campaign Chair, I wish you the very best. To my board chair, John-Kelly Warren, and to members of my
Tulsa Area United Way l 2006 Campaign Cabinet l Unit I Chair State (SCC) Division Chair Attorneys Division Chair Sand Springs Division Chair 2006 Trailblazers Jim Bender Ron Peters Betsy G. Jackson Romona Ellison Williams State House of Representatives Hall Estill Terry Gartside Realtors Aerospace Division Chair Education Division Chair Finance Division Chair Sapulpa Division Chair Fourteen Trailblazer companies were John Uczekaj Dr. Tom McKeon Bill Schonacher Chuck Mitchell invited to run early campaigns to set the The NORDAM Group Tulsa Community College IBC Bank OG&E pace for the community-wide campaign. Education Division Chair Healthcare Division Chair Construction Division Chair Chaired by Russ Angell of Leaders Life Jana Monforte Dr. Sandra Massey Charles Anderson Leadership Unit Tulsa Community College St. John Health System Insurance, these Trailblazers raised a Wallace Engineering Tocqueville Society Chair Organizations Division Chair Insurance Division Chair total of $1 million. Energy Division Chair Terry Carter Jim Walker Kirk O. Bailey Nancy Gustine Community Volunteer Youth Services of Tulsa Chubb & Son, Inc. Alliance Data Systems Williams Tocqueville Society Chair Real Estate Division Chair Energy Services Division Chair John Gaberino Cingular Wireless Call Center Greg Roberson John R. Bell Unit III Chair Gable & Gotwals Trammell Crow Company Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Steven Bradshaw Leadership Giving Chair Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Unit V Chair Tom Baker The Holmes Organisation, Inc. Business/Retail Division Chair Scott Shepherd City of Tulsa Unit II Chair Michael A. Thompson ONG Foundations Chair Leaders Life Insurance Company Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Clint Swanson Dr. Gary Trennepohl Bixby Division Chair CommTech Division Chair Rogers & Bell Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. OSU-Tulsa Lisa Remy Jim Cole The Remy Companies Trailblazers Chair City Division Chair Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Russell E. Angell MetLife Tony Cellino Bristow Division Chair Food/Beverage/Lodging Vickie Davis Leaders Life Insurance Co. Tulsa Municipal Courts Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. Division Chair Bristow Public Schools Loaned Executives Chair County Division Chair - Broken Arrow Marc Delametter Broken Arrow Division Chair Gary Paxton Wilbert Collins QuikTrip Corporation Greg Graham Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. Board of Commissioners Manufacturing Division Chair First National Bank Labor Chair - Owasso County Division Chair Mike McVey Catoosa Division Chair Dave Ratcliff Linda Johnston T.D. Williamson, Inc. Dallas Robinson CWA, Local 6012 ONB Bank and Trust Company Tulsa County Social Services Transportation Division Chair Terra-Nitrogen Marketing Chair County Division Chair Pam Peck Catoosa Division Chair Fred J. Fleischner Saint Francis Health System Terry Tallent Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Dusty Mangrum Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. UPS Tulsa County Personnel RCB Bank Day of Caring Chair Federal (CFC) Division Chair Unit IV Chair Okmulgee Division Chair Larry Wagner Wal-Mart #838 - Sand Springs Mike Deihl Bill Grant Carolyn Burks Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Southwestern Power Administration The Holmes Organisation, Inc. First National Bank of Okmulgee Youth Services of Tulsa Federal (CFC) Division Chair Accountants Division Chair Owasso Division Chair Dallas Cooper Eric Hansen Julie Dane Southwestern Power Administration BKD, LLP City of Owasso
The AlexisAlexis de Tocqueville Society isde the Tulsa TocquevilleArea United Way’s premier giving society. Since Society its inception in 1987, its generous and distinguished members have stepped forward to demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to positive change in the Tulsa area by making annual personal gifts of $10,000 or more. The Society takes its name from the French historian and aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville who expressed his admiration of the American tradition of neighbor helping neighbor in his classic treatise “Democracy in America”. The AdT Society has been at the forefront of philanthropic leadership in the Tulsa area for 20 years, beginning with eight members who raised $82,500. With the collaboration of The Committee, led by John Gaberino, Gable and Gotwals and Terry Carter, Community Volunteer, the membership rose to 216 members whose gifts totaled $3.313 million. Through unparalleled commitment, AdT members reflect extraordinary concern and dedication to inspiring a better way of life for everyone in our community. l l Loaned Executives Events Class of 2006 2006 Area companies and organizations lend or sponsor an employee to serve as an integral part of the TAUW staff for a 14 week assignment. Chaired by Gary Paxton of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, the 2006 Loaned Executives included: 18th Annual Sandblazer Jack Baugess Sponsored* Louise Borren Carey the Kangaroo 15th Annual Day of Caring Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Carey the Kangaroo, the Tulsa Area United Way mascot, David Castle made numerous appearances this year at community Sponsored* events, sporting events, fundraisers, throwing out a first Robyn Cox pitch at the Tulsa Drillers and even participating in the Tulsa State Farm Insurance Companies Area Mascot Dodgeball Tournament! Ron Dellinger The 18th annual Sandblazer kicked off the Trailblazers campaign with a record The BAMA Companies, Inc. number of volleyball teams in record heat! The 5K and Fun Run drew a large crowd, making it one of the largest 5K races in Tulsa. Chris Gibson TWU Local 514 The 15th annual Day of Caring was again the largest in the nation with a record number of companies participating this year. Before going to their projects,
Tammy Haines-Bagby volunteers ate breakfast and enjoyed the sunrise program at Drillers Stadium as Saint Francis Health System we kicked off the 2006 campaign. Nearly 500 projects were completed at our 65 agencies and all volunteer efforts were greatly appreciated! Muriel Hakim 2006 Victory! Sponsored* The 2006 Victory! was the final report of the 2006 campaign. On this fun-filled Luke Holleman evening, countless volunteers were honored and guests enjoyed outstanding First National Bank of Okmulgee entertainment and the dramatic unveiling of the campaign total. Reaching our goal was a fabulous celebration for everyone there . . . and for the thousands and Joseph Lai thousands of people who will be Sponsored* helped in 2007 as a result of the 2006 campaign’s success. Carolyn Long It All Began QuikTrip Corporation This was the inaugural year for Amanda Martin the Tulsa World Route 66 UPS Tulsa World Route 66 Marathon Marathon. Drawing in more than with You. 3,000 participants, the proceeds Sarah McCormick from this event benefited the Tulsa And we thank you! American Heritage Bank – Sapulpa Area United Way.
Tenetia Oates Thanks to our Event Sponsors, no campaign funds USPS / APWU Local 1348 were used for events. Rebekah Phipps 2006 Sponsors Sponsored* Advertising & Media Okmulgee Daily Times Allied Reliability Mazzio’s Sapulpa Herald American Red Cross Meeks Printing Amanda Priest AVCOM productions Tulsa Kids Ann’s Bakery Metrocall Sponsored* Fair Isaacs Tulsa People Art Directors Club of Tulsa The MET Irving Productions Rosalia Robinson Urban Tulsa The Bama Companies Microsoft Lamar Outdoor Advertising Sponsored* Barthelmes Foundation MISOK Linda Layman Agency Linda Sander Event Sponsors Blue Cross and Blue Shield Night Magic Sponsored* Tulsa World of Oklahoma OK Regional Volleyball Radio & Television Bank of Oklahoma, N.A. Borden Dairy Association & Brad Mueller Tim Smith KJRH - 2 NBC Omni Air International Charlie’s Chicken Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. USPS / NALC Branch 1358 KOKI - Fox 23/UPN 41 Saint Francis Health System Cherokee Color The Persimmon Group Cassie Stratton KOTV - 6 CBS Allied Bearings Cingular Wireless Runners World Sponsored* KTUL - 8 ABC Supply Company, Inc. City of Tulsa Police Ronnie Ryan KOED - 11 Advance Research Chemicals Class Act Rentals The Karaoke Store Cathy Tietjen Cox Communications Dollar Thrifty Dollar Thrifty Saied Music Cingular Wireless / CWA Local 6012 Clear Channel Radio Automotive Group Automotive Group, Inc. Sonic Ramon Watkins Cox Radio Senior Star Doubletree Hotel Downtown Spiffy’s Cleaners ONEOK, Inc. Journal Broadcasting Management Company Doubletree Hotel Warren Place Staples Renda Broadcasting The NORDAM Group East Side Christian TES Productions Eva Welch Shamrock Communications QuikTrip Corporation Church Sound Tulsa Drillers ARVEST Bank LDF Sales EMSA Tulsa Parks ESX Engineering Tulsa Runner Amoura Williamson Print Explorer Pipeline AT&T-Tulsa / CWA Local 6012 Fine Arts Engraving Tulsa Running Club Tulsa World Thanks to these Ford Audio/Visual University of Tulsa Photo Dept. Glen’s Road Race Michael Warshum *Funding for sponsored LEs provided by: & the Lorton Family Bristow News General Sponsors Grant Thornton LLP Williams Companies Blue Cross & Blue Shield of OK Greater Tulsa A-1 Tent Rentals Great Harvest WilTel Samson Reporter Newspapers ABCO Bread Company Wonder Bread Williams La Semana Del Sur Accent Realtors IBM Xerox PSO Neighbor Newspapers Akin’s Natural Foods Leaders Life TD Williamson Oklahoma Eagle AKOS Technology Insurance Company Oklahoma Magazine Services, Inc. Mart Trophy A message from the Marketing Chair In and of itself, the United Way is one of the strongest brands Fred J. Fleischner in America today. It’s such a unique brand because it’s so totally dependent on the generosity of the community for it to have value. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Without touching the hearts of the people in the Tulsa Area, the United Way could never have the overwhelming impact it does. “It All Begins with You” became our theme after a thought provoking creative The communications and marketing efforts focused on brainstorm session searching for the essence of the foundation of a successful United creating awareness about the needs in the community Way campaign. Together, the marketing committee, with assistance from the creative and how the Tulsa Area United Way meets those needs minds of Fair Isaacs, a Tulsa marketing firm,“It All Begins With You” became the words effectively and efficiently. Special events also helped us to build a campaign around. increase TAUW visibility in our community and served to Fred J. Fleischner The campaign video, shot here in the Tulsa area, made a strong emotional appeal thank and encourage our volunteers. Highlights of this Dollar Thrifty to its audience that you can’t wait for someone else to step up to this responsibility. And year’s events are included on this page. Automotive Group because of its local emphasis, it was showcased in many company employee campaigns We could not accomplish what we did without the throughout the Tulsa area to put an exclamation point to the appeal. overwhelming support of the area print media and broadcasters and their donation of Another goal of the 2006 Marketing Committee was to help the Tulsa Area United time and space. Special thanks go to The Tulsa World for its generous donation of this Way broaden its message through more media efforts. A sub-theme was developed to Annual Report and campaign advertising. Of course, we thank each and every one of highlight the 65 agencies funded by the Tulsa Area United Way. We called it, “65 Days, you for your exceptional commitment to making the Tulsa area a better place to live. 65 Ways, the United Way”. It was featured in special Tulsa World ads highlighting all 65 Remember, of our member agencies. The message appeared in all 12 of the Sunday ads in the Tulsa World, radio and TV public service announcement spots and donated billboards. We also had great media coverage at press conferences, the Day of Caring and numerous ...It All Began with YOU. interviews during the campaign to focus attention on the many critical local needs.
A Message form the Labor Chair The Legacy Society Tulsa Area United Way Dave Ratcliff Our Tulsa Area United Way’s commitment to care for our community CWA Local 6012 continues far beyond the needs of this year, or this generation, by providing Labor Unions and their members once again gave for the future through the Legacy Society, our planned giving program. their solid support to the Tulsa Area United Way. The Through this program, your bequest or special tax-saving gift benefits both impact of labor involvement was evident in many you and the Tulsa Area United Way. company campaigns, large and small and their volunteer Your endowment gift can take many forms - from an outright gift to trust involvement was strong in TAUW’s special events. arrangements that benefit a surviving spouse; froma bequest under a will Labor participation is year-round, beginning with to a gift that provides for you and your family. Your gift ensures that your participation on the Community Investment panels that Dave Ratcliff compassion makes a difference today and extends beyond tomorrow. determine how TAUW funds will be invested in local CWA Local 6012 If you have included the Tulsa Area United Way in your estate planning, programs. Over 10% of the Community Investments panel members came from labor unions. The intensive six week labor Counselor please let us know so we can recognize you. Training class graduated 38 union members, adding to the members who can provide referrals to people needing assistance throughout the year. Members Volunteerism continues to be a driving force among labor unions. Over 400 union l Gifts Received Jack Francis members worked on projects at the 65 agencies during the Day of Caring. The National Pat & Keith Bailey Sue & Jack Maxwell Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive in May collected over 261,000 pounds of food Jeanne M. LaFortune Trust Sammie & Mike “Bear” Messick to distribute in the Tulsa area, a significant increase from past years. Labor unions also Kathy & Mike Rhoads l sponsored blood drives and completed American Red Cross courses to work on local Expectancies Norma & Richard Small Pam & Terry Carter Jill & Derk Tenzythoff and national disasters. Kathleen J. Coan Susan & Bill Thomas The Campaign staff welcomed five labor Loaned Executives and a retiree from one Andrea & Dan Ellinor Jill & Bob Thomas of the Labor Unions. These six individuals worked at TAUW for fourteen weeks to Gordona Duca & Larry Heiliger Randi & Fred Wightman help make the 2006 campaign a success. The partnership between labor unions and the Tulsa Area United Way Three members wish to remain anonymous. continues to be a key factor in successfully reaching our goals. Thanks to all of the labor union members for their outstanding support and contributions this year.
In 2006, 2-1-1 Tulsa Helpline responded to more than 76,000, representing a 52% 2-1-1 increase over 2005 call volume. Currently 2-1-1 Tulsa Helpline serves approximately 843,000 residents of Tulsa, Creek, Okmulgee, Rogers, Wagoner and portions of OsageCall Counties. 2 -1 -1 Tulsa Helpline 2-1-1 Tulsa Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week achieving average wait time of 29 seconds for 90% of all incoming calls. 2-1-1 Tulsa Helpline received high media attention in 2006 due to its expanded role as a source of public information in community emergencies. 2-1-1 continues to play a key role in responding to and coordinating resources for weather disasters such as the summer microburst, excessive summer heat and the recent ice storm. A major development for 2-1-1 Helpline in 2006 was the availability of 2-1-1 connectivity for cell phone users. T-mobile, Cingular, Cricket, Sprint/Nextel and US Cellular, have made 2-1-1 available to their customers with no additional cost to 2-1-1. 2-1-1 Tulsa has made an application to the Oklahoma 2-1-1 Advisory Collaborative to provide 2-1-1 services for Adair, Cherokee, McIntosh, Muskogee, and Okfuskee and Sequoyah counties. The expansion is slated for April of 2007 and will increase 2-1-1 Tulsa Helpline’s service population to over 1 million. Tulsa Area United Way How Your Gift Helped l l 2006 Agencies More than 640,000 lives were changed or perhaps even saved through 12 &12, Inc. your contributions and the services provided by our 65 local member A New Leaf agencies and their 172 programs. Ability Resources These are some of the ways you helped: American Heart Association, Tulsa Chapter American Lung Association of the Central States individuals were given crisis support and counseling from American Red Cross, Tulsa Area Chapter 6,547 DVIS/CallRape Arthritis Foundation individuals with disabilities were assisted with independent Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma 3,263 living support through Ability Resources Boy Scouts of America, Indian Nations Council The Bridges Foundation 5,053 women improved their job skills through YWCA’s Counseling & Bristow Community Projects Women Services Bristow Social Services 3,412 children and families received specialized treatment for child Broken Arrow Neighbors sexual abuse from Family & Children’s Services Broken Arrow Seniors seniors received case management assistance and information/ Camp Fire USA, Green Country Council 23,285 caregiver support from LIFE Senior Services The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges Circle of Care – Frances Willard Ministry Center youth learned more about drug prevention through Operation 23,184 Aware Community Action Project of Tulsa County Community Care, Inc. of Sapulpa 418 individuals afflicted with HIV/AIDS improved their quality of life Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa through Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Direct Services Program Credit Counseling Centers of Oklahoma individuals participated in Goodwill’s TulsaWORKS Program Creek County Literacy Program 985 which enables people dependent on public support to become Crossroads self-sufficient Daily Family YMCA of Bixby retired senior volunteers helped 250 area non-profits and public Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) / Call Rape 2,884 agencies through RSVP Family & Children’s Services Girl Scouts of Magic Empire Council 12,177 homeless individuals and families were given support at the Goodwill Industries of Tulsa Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless Homelife Association children benefited from the Child Care Resource Center’s Hospice of Green Country 2,595 Success by 6 Quality Care Program Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma LIFE Senior Services Margaret Hudson Program Mental Health Association in Tulsa Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League It All Began Okmulgee County Family Resource Center, Inc. Okmulgee County Homeless Shelter Okmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth Services with YOU. Operation Aware of Oklahoma Owasso Community Resources 1430 S. Boulder • P.O. Box 1859 • Tulsa, OK 74101-1859 Palmer Continuum of Care, Inc. The Parent Child Center of Tulsa (918) 583-7171 • Fax: (918) 582-5588 • www.tauw.org RARC, Inc. Reaching Hands, Inc. RSVP l l Sand Springs Community Services Tulsa Area United Way Staff Show, Inc. Springs, Inc. Kathleen J. Coan President and CEO Street School The Salvation Army Tulsa Area Command Tom Albaugh, Jr. Vice President, Labor Relations Town & Country School Linda Jenkins Vice President, Community Investments TSHA, Inc. Kathy Jewell Vice President, Finance Tulsa Advocates for the Rights of Citizens Sue Lawrence Director of Administration with Developmental Disabilities (TARC) Anne Tarbel Vice President, Marketing Tulsa Boys’ Home Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Derk Tenzythoff Vice President, Resource Development Tulsa Court Appointed Special Advocates (Tulsa CASA) Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless Chris Archer Sharon DeLaughter Cassie Stratton United Community Action Program - Head Start Laura Bell Sharon Gaines Sandra Thornton United Service Organization (USO) Leon Boaz Randy Grundy Beth Vanderlip Visiting Nurse Association of Tulsa Bill Boell Christopher Mills Teresa Wade Wagoner Area Neighbors Cara Bridges Meg Myers Kelly Watts YMCA of Greater Tulsa Stephanie Daywalt Clay Ruth Ann Odom Glenn Zannotti Youth at Heart John Cory Cynthia Qualls Youth Services of Creek County Bobbie Cremer Paul Schmitz Youth Services of Tulsa YWCA Tulsa