2010 Annual Report & Awards Program
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2010 Annual Report & Awards Program April 29, 2011 2 Board of Directors 2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DIRECTORS Board Chair Lisa Andrejko, Quakertown Community School District Lynn T. Bush Michael D. Bannon, Department of Consumer Protection Bucks County Planning Commission Weights and Measures Patricia M. Boyle, United Food and Commercial Workers Vice Chair, Resource Development Local #1776 Bruce Iacobucci Ron Davis, Parx Casino First Federal of Bucks County Blaine Forkell, Wegmans Food Markets Barry Galasso, Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 Co-Vice Chair, Community Impact Steve Gallucci, Wegman’s Food Markets Trish Markel William Gretzula, Bensalem School District Team Capital Bank Brian Jeter, Comcast Cable Glynn Key, GE Water & Process Technologies Co-Vice Chair, Community Impact Doreen Masalta, PECO Anna Marie Mauro Ed Nawrocki, St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital Community Representative Sonny Parikh, Community Representative Nathan Smedley, Independence Wealth Management Treasurer Francis J. Sullivan, Esq., Hill Wallack, LLP Mike Connor Suellen Torregrosa, Milton Roy America Bucks County Bank Pat Walker, Calkins Media John Wilson, Cordis Corporation (Johnson & Johnson) Corporate Secretary Thomas P. Donnelly, Esq. Mellon, Webster & Shelly HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Jacqueline Bowers Immediate Past Chair Dr. Gary L. Bowman James J. Dowling Kathy Brett Retired, Ethan Allen Karen Dawkins J. Peter Dominick Personnel Committee Grover J. Friend Richard O. Coe John F. McCaughan Kids Voting Harold F. Oswald, Jr. Samuel M. Snipes, Esq. Governance Committee Carl N. Wallnau, Jr., Esq. Francine Block Mark Worthington American College Admissions Consultants At Large Member David J. Gondak Strategic Source, Inc. Pennsbury LYFT 3 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS Terms Beginning 4/29/2011 United Way of Bucks County Lynn Doyle Comcast Sang Kim Wells Fargo Robert Slegelmilch Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company – Newtown NEW OFFICER RECOMMENDATIONS Terms Beginning 4/29/2011 Trish Markel Board Chair Elect Francis J. Sullivan, Esq. Secretary OFFICERS RETURNING for 2011 Lynn Bush Board Chair Bruce Iacobucci Vice Chair, Resource Development Anna Marie Mauro Vice Chair, Community Impact Mike Connor Treasurer 4 SPIRIT OF BUCKS COMPANIES Companies and their employees donating over $10,000 on an annual basis earn the distinction of Spirit of Bucks. They are the bedrock upon which our strong community is built. $300,000 and Above $15,000 to $24,999 Johnson & Johnson AON/Affinity Insurance Services Arkema $100,000 to $299,999 Bank of America GE Water & Process Technologies Bensalem School District Bucks County Community College Combined Federal Campaign $50,000 to $99,999 Council Rock School District Charming Shoppes Educational Testing Service Dow Chemical Company Harold Beck & Sons First Federal of Bucks County IBM Corporation Giant Food Stores J.C. Penney Distribution Center Merck & Company Penn Color PECO Energy Pennsbury School District The Grundy Foundation QNB United Parcel Service TD Bank Target $25,000 to $49,999 United States Steel Advertising Specialty Institute Wells Fargo Bristol-Myers Squibb Comcast Cable $10,000 to $14,999 Enterprise Rent-A-Car AETNA Greater Philadelphia Media AT&T Bucks County Courier Times / The Intelligencer Bon Ton ITW (M & C Specialties) Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 Lockheed Martin Citizens Bank Foundation Milton Roy Company County of Bucks Nationwide Insurance Federal Express Corporation Neshaminy School District Glaxosmithkline Wegmans Food Markets Insaco Macy’s National Penn Bank Rhodia Corporation Sesame Place Sovereign Bank United Health Group 5 COMMUNITY AWARD WINNERS Partnership Awards We commend the following for their outstanding partnership with United Way of Bucks County. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT YOUTH ENGAGEMENT Barnes & Noble Best Buy Operation Helping Hand Award Borders Neshaminy High School Comcast EnForm Graphic Productions, Inc. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE ESSAY CONTEST McCaffrey’s Sara Stout Central Bucks West High School, Central Bucks School District COMMUNITY PARTNER Marissa Cubbage Charming Shoppes Strayer Middle School, Quakertown School District Comcast Ryan Day Macy’s M.M. Seylar Elementary School, Pennridge School District Wegmans YOUTH ENGAGEMENT - LIVING UNITED Jordan Stokes Buckingham Elementary Robert Scordia QUOTES FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Eagle Scout, Venture Crew 220 OF SERVICE ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS “I watch the news every morning, and the feelings hit me like a rock. There are so many people that need assistance and so many that are calling out for help. Half of the stories on television are about people getting hurt or about natural disasters changing lives of millions. How must they feel? I know there are many organizations “Volunteering gives you an opportunity to that help in situations like that, but this is better your community, and yourself, all while all huge stuff. I’m only a 10 year old boy, having fun. Whether working at a thrift in 4th grade. What can I do?” Ryan Day, 4th grade store or cleaning up trash along the road, volunteering is something that every person should do in their life. Volunteering gives you “Happiness spreads through the “givers” an opportunity to make a difference and gives and “receivers” of service like an you something to be proud of all while epidemic. The deepest valves of the helping people in need. The number one reason heart are opened, and the love that why volunteerism is important to me is be- is shared between server and the cause it gives you the ability to change lives. served is a love of understanding, At the end of the day, volunteerism is not appreciation, and compassion. Service is just one service project or one food drive-it’s the salve that heals the wounds of making the difference in the community: one life’s twists and turns. When we join person at a time.” together in a day of service, we slowly, but surely, begin to construct a world Sara Stout, 12th grade of civility, contentment, and peace.” Marissa Cubbage, 8th Grade 6 Campaign Awards 100% AGENCY PARTICIPATION 15% CIRCLE AWARD A Woman’s Place Arkema Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bucks County AT&T Bucks County Council, Boy Scouts of America Dow Chemical Child Home & Community Federal Express Contact, Greater Philadelphia J C Penney Credit Counseling Center NRG Energy Good Friends PECO Energy Libertae Pennridge School District United Way of Bucks County Rhodia Vita Sesame Place YWCA Bucks County Target REGIONAL CAMPAIGN EXCELLENCE LIVE UNITED AWARD Enterprise Rent-A-Car Johnson & Johnson PUBLIC SECTOR CAMPAIGN EXCELLENCE Traveling Trophy Awards Bensalem Township School District Highest per capita giving ratios in the 2010 campaign. Corporate Giving CORPORATE CAMPAIGN EXCELLENCE Over 100 Employees GE Water & Process Technologies First Federal of Bucks County MOST IMPROVED CAMPAIGN Under 100 Employees TD Bank ITW (M & C Specialties) OUTSTANDING CAMPAIGN/MULTI-LOCATION Employee Giving GIANT Food Stores Over 100 Employees First Federal of Bucks County OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE COORDINATOR Janet Steiner, Comcast Under 100 Employees Bucks County Bank CAMPAIGN BEST PRACTICES AON Affinity First Federal of Bucks County check presentation 7 Dr. Stanton Kelton Award – Lynn T. Bush This long standing award was developed to rec- ognize an individual member of the United Way of Bucks County’s Board of Directors who has made a significant contribution over the past year to the goals of the United Way of Bucks County and its mission in our community. This award honors the memory of Dr. Kelton, a compassionate and gener- ous board member from 1966 to 1993, who was dedicated to the betterment of this community. Paul Sauerbry Award—Thomas P. Donnelly, Esq. This prestigious award is in honor of Paul Sauerbry, President of United Way of Bucks County from 1964 to 1974. The award is given annually to a volunteer who, over an extended period of time, has embodied Sauerbry’s commitment to the community through innovative leadership, stimulus for volunteer action by others, courage to overcome obstacles, and dedication and creativity in the development of programs to meet community needs. A very special thanks to our Major Benefactors for supporting the Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast: GE Water & Process Technologies Wells Fargo Thank you to the following companies for sponsoring this event: Comcast First Federal of Bucks County GIANT Food Store Milton Roy PECO Energy Team Capital Bank Wegmans 8 Making an Impact in Bucks County United Way of Bucks County has been mobilizing a variety of resources in our communities—through people, time, talent, relationships, expertise, technology and financial support—to create lasting changes in community conditions that improve the lives of the residents of Bucks County. The following is a snapshot of how UWBC adds value through a variety of community impact strategies: Charming Shoppes, Bensalem Fairless Credit Union, Fairless Hills EDUCATION – Early Childhood & Youth Development Early Childhood & Youth Development – Community Investments to Partner Agencies of $412,500 to help children and youth achieve their potential through 21 programs provided by 16 agencies that support quality child care, school readiness, and academic completion. These programs provide safe places and caring adults for young children and school-age youth to support families. Pre-K Counts - $312,900 per year – this is the fourth year of the program for the State of Pennsylvania through the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. This grant provides Quality Pre-Kindergarten