Members of United Way's Young Leaders Society created an interactive Born Learning Trail at Willis D. Tucker Community Park.

1014 volunteers came out for the 15th annual Days of Caring on September 28 and 29. This was the first two-day event.

Some great remarks overheard on Days of Caring:
"These projects are really going fast."
"I love working with these kids." (an adult working with a teenager)
"It's awesome to be so respected for what we are doing." (a teenager)
"Can we do this more than once a year?"

And our favorite: "What I did was easy--I just had to die."
--Joyce Olsen, volunteering at the Pandemic Flu disaster drill at Valley General Hospital.

Joyce also echoed many volunteers and agencies who said they like the Saturday option because it's not always easy to get off on a weekday.

We'd also like to especially thank the City of Marysville Parks Department and Snohomish County Parks and Recreation for their co-sponsorship and help on Born Learning trails that were built in Jennings and Willis Tucker parks. Born Learning trails offer a series of outdoor games for adults and children to explore together to build literacy and school readiness.

5th graders from Highland Elementary School
in Lake Stevens at Sherwood Community Center.

Medical Reserve Corps volunteer Paul Blay, RN
and Linda Cline of Monroe at the Pandemic Flu
disaster drill at Valley General Hospital.

United Way's Young Leaders are a group of young professionals interested in philanthropy, volunteering and fun networking. They had a great time together on Days of Caring. Interested? Call or email Healther Fritts at 425.374.5524 or heather.fritts@uwsc.org.

October 24
Social hour followed by Comedy night at Tulalip Casino

November 15
Private "behind the scenes" tour of the Lynnwood Convention Center; including dinner in the kitchen with the Executive Chef.

January 2008 (exact date TBD)
Lunch with Leaders Series

Join us at a forum designed for business and community leaders on aging readiness and the maturing of Snohomish County.

October 23, 2007
Everett Events Center
2000 Hewitt Avenue
8 - 8:30 a.m.: Refreshments & Networking
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Program

Keynote by:
Bob Blancato, former chair of the White House Conference on Aging

Panel moderated by Steve Hawes if the Snohomish County Business Journal:

• Employment - Duane Schireman, Director of Human Relations, 787 Program,
  The Boeing Company
• Health - Dr. Christine Fordyce, Group Health
• Education - Susan Turner, Director of Osher Lifelong Learning, University of Washington
• Public Safety - Randy Hamlin, Mayor of Snohomish

To RSVP or for more information contact Carol Walery at 425.265.2289 or cwalery@sssc.org.

Sponsored by:
The Boeing Company, Merrill Gardens, Senior Services of Snohomish County, Snohomish County Business Journal, Snohomish County Economic Development Council, Snohomish County Long Term Care and Aging, Snohomish Health Districts & United Way of Snohomish County

"Lest We Forget"
January 16, 2008

7- 8:30 a.m.: Diversity Breakfast
Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St., Everett

11 a.m.: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March
Snohomish County Plaza, 3000 Wall St., Everett

Noon - 1 p.m.: Community Celebration with Julian Bond
Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett

For more info or to get involved, contact Wendy Bart at wbart@ymca-snoco.org or 360.653.9622.

Sponsored by:
The City of Everett, Snohomish County, YMCAof Snohomish County, United Way of Snohomish County

Based on the work of Dr. Ruby Payne
October 18 in Renton or
October 19 in Bellingham
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $110

This one-day training will provide a broad overview of key concepts relating to bridges out of poverty. Participants create a mental model of poverty, review current research on poverty, examine a theory of change, and analyze poverty through the prism of the hidden rules of class, resources, family structure, and language.

For more details or to register, visit www.nwti.org, or call 360.734.9862 ext. 135.

• October 18 - Bridges Out of Poverty in Renton
• October 19 - Bridges Out of Poverty in Bellingham
• October 23 - A Community for All Ages
• October 24 - Young Leaders Society Social Hour & Casino Night at Tulalip
• October 25 - Approaching Major Donors
• October 27 - Make a Difference Day
• November 6 - Creating a Culture of Stewardship in Your Nonprofit
• November 15 - Young Leaders Society Tour of Lynnwood Convention Center
• November 17 - National Family Volunteer Day
• March 12, 2008 - Community Caring Celebration

For more information, visit www.uwsc.org.

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