It's not too late to register for the Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Hear about United Way's investment in the community, the results of the past year, and the challenges ahead. Keynote speaker is
Lou Tice of The Pacific Institute. For more information contact
Laura Walker at United Way, events@uwsc.org or 425.374.5570.

Sign up for Days of Caring! There are 80 projects and two days to choose from-Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29. Now, we need 1,500 willing volunteers! Gather a team (your family, your church group, your neighborhood, your co-workers) or sign up individually. Go to www.uwsc.org to register and find a project. If you have any questions, contact the Volunteer Center at 425.374.5534 or volunteercenter@uwsc.org.

Youth development consultant Jerry Fest leads this two-hour seminar on best practices for engaging youth in volunteering and mission work. Learn the essentials of an effective program and what to think about before youth are involved. Thursday, Aug. 30 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Monroe Public Library. Fee of $10 includes lunch. Register by 5 p.m. today to Delena Neves at the Volunteer Center, 425.374.5526 or
delena.neves@uwsc.org.

The books closed June 30 on FY 2006-07 and the campaign total is officially in. Thanks to marvelous donors and volunteers, the 2006 Community Caring Campaign raised $10,074,006, of which $6,754,157 was raised for the Local Community Fund! Special thanks to 2006 Campaign Chair Mike Tibbits.

John Dickson, President of Frontier Bank, will lead United Way's fundraising efforts as 2007 Campaign Chair. Dickson and Frontier Bank are longtime supporters of United Way. Dickson serves on the Finance Committee and served on the 2006 Campaign Strategy Team. Frontier Bank received the prestigious President's Award from United Way for best workplace campaign in 2006.

• Donald Bongmba - Loaned by Frontier Bank
• Jennifer Botts - Loaned by The Boeing Company
• Bruce Salerno - Loaned by Goodrich ATS
• Jim Trimble- Loaned by The Boeing Company
• Brenda Werner- Loaned by The Boeing Company
• Russ Wise - Loaned by The Boeing Company
• Shannon Abitbol - Sponsored by Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies
• Diane Allvin Beach - Sponsored by The Everett Clinic
• Emily Harrington - Sponsored by The Boeing Company
• Jerry Johnson - Sponsored by Premera and Jamco America
• Karen Kephart - Sponsored by Stevens Hospital
• Danielle Priore - Sponsored by The Boeing Company
• Karen Schaeffer - Sponsored by The Boeing Company

Restaurant manager and co-owner Hector Mendoza thought his customers wouldn't mind "giving back" along with their Cinco de Mayo celebrating. He was right. The $5 cover charge was readily paid once customers understood it would benefit the community through United Way. La Palmera in Mill Creek raised $1,500. Hector chose United Way because he wanted it to do the most good for the most people. "I have learned that when you give something, you give without expecting anything back. But it's going to come back another way."

Welcome to Lynn Lewis and George Kosovich, Impact and Investment Managers, and to Heather Fritts, Resource Development Associate.

	Lynn Lewis comes to United Way with over 10 years of experience implementing successful school and community programs. Most recently Lynn was a United Way campaign executive and intern for the Impact and Investment team. She is joining the Kids Matter Vision Council.
	George Kosovich joins United Way after working for the Community Financial Resource Center, where he managed financial asset-building programs for low-income families including an IDA program which partnered with United Way in Los Angeles. He is joining the Families Matter Vision Council.
	Heather Fritts comes to United Way with 18 years of nonprofit experience, including work at Compass Health, Leukemia Society of America and Social Venture Partners. Heather brings experience in donor relations, office management and program support. She joins the Kids Matter Vision Council.

In appreciation of our own volunteers, United Way hosted an all-star celebration with BBQ, burgers and the Back Porch Blues band before the Everett AquaSox game on August 13. Volunteer Appreciation night recognized 2400 volunteers from 41 agencies who were at the game, sponsored by the Everett AquaSox, Cascade Bank and United Way.

United Way President & CEO Carl Zapora and Jake Hecla, 13,
who threw out the first pitch.

Presidential Sponsor
Frontier Bank

Premier Sponsors
Rodland Toyota
The Boeing Company

Presenting Sponsors
Cascade Bank
The Everett Clinic
Fluke
Providence Health System

In-Kind Sponsors
The Boeing Company
Comcast
The Herald

• August 30 - Engaging Youth Volunteers
• September 12 - Spirit of Snohomish County Breakfast
• September 28 & 29 - Days of Caring
• November 17 - National Family Volunteer Day
• March 12, 2008 - Community Caring Celebration

• Carl Zapora, President & CEO
• Deborah Squires, Vice President, Impact, Marketing & Communications
• Thea Warner, Communications & Special Events Manager
• Sara McArdle, Graphic Design Manager