United Way of Lake County to host 10 annual Celebrity Server

United Way of Lake County's Annual Celebrity Server - a St. Patrick's Day themed luncheon on Thursday, March 14 - gathers more than 800 local CEOs, business men and women and community leaders every year. The fabulous wait skills of Celebrity Servers and generous donations from the community enabled United Way of Lake County to raise more than $30,000 for partner programs and agencies in Lake County last year.  

Sign up to be a Celebrity Server by mailing, e-mailing or faxing the below form! 

If you or your company would like to donate a gift basket, prize or certificate to Celebrity Server, mail, e-mail or fax the following form to United Way. Donating to Celebrity Server is a great way to advertise your business as more than 800 community members will attend the event.  

  

About United Way of Lake County

United Way of Lake County's mission is to measurably improve the quality of people's lives in Lake County. United Way funds 74 programs administered through 49 agencies throughout the county. For more information, visit our website at www.uwlc.org.

UWLC upcoming events: There's something for everyone!

Lake County Bar Association Presents: Kick-off to the Super Bowl

Friday, January 25 at Hellriegel's in Painesville: 6 p.m.

Come for an evening of attorney fellowship, food, fun and football. Special guests include Steve Trivisonno (Head Football Coach of Mentor High School) and Jeff Schudel (The News-Herald's Cleveland Browns Beat Reporter.) For more information regarding the event, click here.

Chili Open

Saturday, January 26 at Black Brook Golf Course in Mentor: 9 a.m. 

Golfers, Here's your chance to get out and play golf in the mid-winter golf event of 2013! And in the case of the Lake County Chili Open, the more snow the better! Registration is $18 per person with proceeds benefiting United Way of Lake County. For more information, click here.

  

Roast the Chief

Friday, February 1 at Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe: 5:30 p.m.

United Way of Lake County is hosting its first ever Roast, as we roast Willoughby Police Chief Conrad Straube. Tickets for the event are $25 (pre-order) or $30 at the door. Proceeds from this event will benefit fallen Willoughby Police Officer Jason Gresko and United Way of Lake County. For more information, click here. 

Harlem Legends vs. Lake County All-Stars

Saturday, February 9 at Mentor High School: 5:30 p.m.

Members of The Harlem Legends will be taking on the Lake County All-Stars at Mentor High School. The night will also feature the Lake County High School 3-Point Competition. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the high school 3-point competition starting at 6:30 p.m. and the main event, Harlem Legends vs. Lake County All-Stars beginning at 7:30 p.m. For ticket prices and more information, click here. 

  

Live Super Raffle Drawing

Friday, March 15 at Great Lakes Mall in Mentor: 5:30 p.m.

This year, we are raffling off 59 prizes, donated graciously from area businesses and individuals. Some of the Super Raffle Prizes include:

* 2013 Ford Focus SE 2-Year Lease 

* Cruise plus $500 travel allowance 

* Isle of Tierra Verde, FL Vacation plus $500 travel allowance 

* Disney World Vacation plus $500 travel allowance 

* Fort Myers, FL Vacation plus $500 travel allowance and many more prizes

If present at the live drawing, pick from available prizes! Drawing takes place March 15, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at Great Lakes Mall. To look at the entire list of prizes, and to purchase tickets, visit our website. 

UWLC looking for a Marketing & Communications Associate

United Way of Lake County Job Posting

Marketing and Communications Associate

United Way of Lake County - an independent, nonprofit organization in Mentor - is looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Associate to start immediately. Candidate must:

·         Have exceptional written, oral and design skills.

·         Be willing to work in a team atmosphere, meet deadlines and be able to multi-task.

·         Be able to research, understand and communicate with surrounding businesses and agencies within Lake County with which United Way works.

·         Have proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and Photoshop along with working knowledge of social media websites.

·         Possess experience in writing press releases, brochures, scripts, blogs and be able to communicate with both print and broadcast media outlets.

·         Understand the production of special events as fundraisers and the elements that must be done to perfect the event into a significant fundraiser for United Way.  The fundraising work would include recruiting volunteers and securing donations and sponsorships. 

·         Have Bachelor’s Degree in a related major, with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the marketing and communications field.

Please submit resume to careers@uwlc.org.

United Way hosting women's event: Food for the Holidays

On Thursday, November 29, United Way of Lake County is hosting a women’s leadership event called “Food for the Holidays” featuring the best holiday foods from the county’s most prestigious restaurants.

The event will take place at Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature a salad & pasta bar with wine as well as samples and desserts from Match Works Tavern, Skye Restaurant, Vittori’s Buon Appetito, Aladdin’s Eatery, Great Harvest Bread Co., Bakers Square, The Cupcakery, Reider’s Market, Golden Crust Bakery, Feren Fruit & Gift Baskets, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Market Spice, Gartman Model Bakery, Giant Eagle and more.

Local chefs, Tom Quick of Match Works Tavern and Susan Miga of Skye Restaurant, will also be on hand to give demonstrations.

The event, which is sponsored by Paul Vanek, M.D., is $50 to attend with all proceeds going toward women’s programs supported by United Way of Lake County.

“Not only will ‘Food for the Holidays’ be a fun-filled evening offering some of the finest foods in Lake County, it’s also a way for the executive women in our community to show their support of other women who are struggling,” said Lisa Nelson, owner of Right Track Benefits and Co-Chair of the 2012 United Way of Lake County Campaign. “It’ll be a lot of fun for a great cause.”

To RSVP, call Elizabeth Brick at 440.639.1360 or e-mail at ebrick@uwlc.org. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 27.

Holiday Reflections - What do they mean to you and to others?

What do the holidays mean to you? For most (including myself) the holidays mean gathering with family and friends, sharing meals, giving gifts to those you care about, staying warm and safe on the roads, enjoying the beauty of winter, etc...

What do the holidays mean for someone who does not have a place to live?

What do the holidays mean for a child who loses their gloves and does not have enough money to get new ones?

What do the holidays mean for someone who is not able to buy gifts for anyone?

What do the holidays mean for those who need stand in line (in the cold) for food, for heat, for shelter?

These questions are not meant to bring gloom to a beautiful and joyful time in many people’s lives, these questions are meant to help put our community into perspective, because there are people in Lake County going through these things. These questions are asked to allow you to pause, while in the hustle and bustle of shopping or cooking or greeting, and consider two things: the first is reflection on and thankfulness for what you do have, even if it does not seem like much. The second is that maybe, in your day-to-day holiday shopping, you pause to buy two loaves of bread instead of one to give to a food pantry, or to buy two tubes of toothpaste instead of one to help someone in this community’s day become just a little easier, or to buy an extra pair of gloves to give to a child who needs them.

Please allow your thankfulness for what you have to extend  to others. Even just ONE extra pair of gloves can be the difference for someone having a difficult winter.  

It is a joyful time for many - please help it be a joyful time for all.

If you do pick up extra food or clothing while shopping or if you would like to donate your time, please dial 2-1-1 or call United Way of Lake County (440-352-3166) so that your items and time are given where they are most needed.

 

Thank you for reading.

Makella Slavick

Special Projects Coordinator

United Way of Lake County

Women's Leadership Event: Food for the Holidays!

You’re Invited

 

To a special exclusive Women’s
Event featuring...

The Best Holiday Foods
Enjoy a salad & pasta bar with wine

Sample foods and desserts from:

Match Works Tavern
Skye Restaurant

Quail Hollow

Vittorio’s Buon Appetito

Aladdin's Eatery
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Bakers Square
The Cupcakery
Reider’s Market

Golden Crust Bakery
Feren Fruit & Gift Baskets

BJ’s Wholesale Club
Market Spice
Gartman Model Bakery
Giant Eagle and more!

Also Featuring Local Chefs

Tom Quick
from Match Works Tavern

&
Susan Miga
from Skye Restaurant

Thursday, November 29

5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe
$50

*All money raised will benefit women’s programs supported by United Way of Lake County.

RSVP by Tuesday, November 27 by calling Elizabeth Brick at 440.639.1369 or ebrick@uwlc.org. Space is limited.

Sponsored by:
Paul Vanek, M.D.