United Way University

This new training program for Workplace Campaign Coordinators features specialized classes designed for brand new or seasoned coordinators, alike. Coordinators can choose from a variety of class offerings including a general session featuring what is new for 2009, a new brain storming session for all coordinators to share ideas and more and a  summer-long lunch series with multiple topics of special interest.

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Congratulations to the graduates of the first ever Campaign Analysis & Planning Workshop participated in UW101 - An Introduction to United Way of Greater Stark County and Community Impact. The majority of the morning was spent discussion campaign analysis, goal setting, and strategies. Tom Stimson, Vice President of Engineering Technology at The Timken Company led the conversation. Students participated in open and candid discussions, sharing ideas and experiences. The following individuals received their diploma in Campaign and Analysis Planning: 

The following individuals completed the Campaign Coordinator Training Session on June 19, 2009. Numerous break out sessions were held, such as Campaign Basics & Refresher, Explorations in Campaign Excitement, Engage Management Communication & Support, Eliminate Challenges & Open Opportunities, and Best Practice Steps to Success.  

Company	Participant
American Electric Power	Jennifer Drlik
Beaver Excavating Company	Betsy Sterling-Ward
Canton Local Schools	Gay Welker
Coleman Behavioral Health	Karen A. Wood
DCC Corporation	Debra L. Cunningham
Diebold. Incorporated	Connie J. Allton
Diebold, Incorporated	Michelle M. Ayers
Diebold, Incorporated	Catherine Z. Metzger
Diebold, Incorporated	Jennifer Stephens
Diebold, Incorporated	Sandy Zom
Everhard Products, Inc.	Julia Specogna
Pathway	Terri E. Downin
Quest Recovery & Prevention	Denise Holland
Stark Parks	Connie Rubin
Suarez Corporation Industries	Katherine E. Lautzenheiser
The Timken Company	Debbie Trubatch
Western Stark Medical Clinic	Gerhard H. Feagles

UW101: Introduction to Community Impact took place on Thursday, July 16. The following individuals learned how to explain the campaign process to co-workers and how to answer their questions.

Company	Participant
American Electric Power	Jennifer Drlik
Diebold. Incorporated	Connie J. Allton
Diebold, Incorporated	Shelley Betz
Diebold, Incorporated	Mary Ann Hoover
The Health Plan	Mary Ann Saunders
Stark MHRSB	Rosetta Adkins
Stark MHRSB	Aaron Kutcher
Stark Parks	Connie Rubin

UW104:  Concepts of Communication took place Wednesday, July 28. The following participants learned communication skills needed to run a successful campaign. This session focused primarily on ways to engage employees through various forms of communication during and after the campaign.

Company	Participant
American Electric Power	Jennifer Drlik
Diebold. Incorporated	Shelley Betz
Diebold, Incorporated	Cathy Belus
Diebold, Incorporated	Mary Ann Hoover
Planned Parenthood	Laura Trunzo
Stark MHRSB	Rosetta Adkins
Stark Parks	Brandy Draper

Congrats to Cathy Belus and Jennifer Drlik who won our door prizes at this event. Door prizes were donated by local artist, Sandra Kuceyski.

UW102: Explorations in Campaign Excitement took place Wednesday, July 28. Speakers Melani Wilson of Leonard Insurance, Cheryl Henderson of Innis Maggiore, Buck Byers and Lisa Gray of Nationwide Insurance discussed the communication skills needed to run a successful campaign. The following individuals are graduates of UW102:  

Company	Participant
Arts in Stark	Judi Christy
Diebold. Incorporated	Shelley Betz
Diebold, Incorporated	Mary Ann Hoover
Huntington	Sandy Upperman
Red Cross - Stark County	Linda Sandor
Stark MHRSB	Rosetta Adkins
Stark Parks	Brandy Draper

UW103: Methods & Materials for a Sucessful 20-minute Campaign attendees reviewed how helpful holding a 20-minute employee rally can be with their campaign. To show them how it could be done, we held our very own rally and heard from guest speaker, Jen Mickizo from Domestic Violence Project.