United Way of Johnson County Volunteer Guide 2011 - Shelter House

give. advocate. volun teerUnited way of johnson countyUnited Way: Improving Lives Today,A Blueprint for a Better TomorrowFor too many in our community, the basic ingredients for a good life are increasinglybeyond reach. Six percent of all families are living in poverty and 40% of all households donot earn enough to support their basic living expenses. There are significant preparationgaps for children and youth to succeed in school and be ready for work and life. Andhealth behaviors and limitations to health care access continue to keep students fromachieving in school and workers from being productive at work and create risk for serioushealth conditions.Our community cannot accept these conditions, and United Way of Johnson County hasredoubled its efforts to unite our community to give, advocate and volunteer to changecommunity conditions and improve lives by focusing on life’s building blocks – education,income and health.United Way led the research efforts for the 2010 Community Assessment and convenedthe community to create the 2020 Vision Goals for the Common Good to:• Improve success for children and youth by decreasing the preparation gaps by 1/3 forschool, post-high education and work.• Increase by 20% households in Johnson County that are financially stable• Increase by 1/3 the number of children and adults who are health and avoiding riskbehavior.One community. Three goals. Be part of the change. To learn more about how you can give,advocate and volunteer to contribute to achieving these goals, visit www.unitedwayjc.org.Working together we can accomplish things that no organization, no individual, nogovernment, no single sector can accomplish on its own. Together, we will improve thelives of thousands of individuals served by United Way’s 29 partner agencies and theirincredible volunteers, and in the process contribute to achieving sustained improvementin the quality of life enjoyed by everyone in our community. The stakes are high and thegoals are ambitious, but when achieved our community will be a stronger, safer, healthierand more economically s table place to live and work. These changes will result in a moreproductive workforce which will attract new employers; a more engaged population witha visibly stronger sense of enthusiasm, and community and civic pride; and a measurablyhealthier and happier community.For more information about United Way and the 2020 Vision Goals for the CommonGood, visit www.unitedwayjc.org.United Way of Johnson County (UWJC) is a volunteer-driven organization that unitesvolunteers from all across the community who provide the passion, expertise andresources needed to achieve impact. With a small staff focused on providing support,coordination, planning, accountability and volunteer management, communitymembers from all sectors are involved in every aspect of United Way’s work.Gary Barta, Dan Brown, Deb Enochson, Anita Falkofske-Eaton, Sue Evans, Bart Floyd,Chair, Robyn Hepker, Vice-chair, Brian Loring, Hass Machlab, Lynette Marshall, KateMinette, Steve Murley, Monica Nadeau, Michael Pugh, Nancy Quellhorst, Alan Swanson,Doug True, Treasurer Jon Whitmore, Glen WinekaufUWJC Campaign CabinetUnited Way’s Campaign Cabinet includes leaders from both the public and private sectors of our community.Cabinet members volunteer their time and talents to increase community participation in the United Way’sannual Campaign for the Common Good. Their leadership is critical to the success of developing financialresources that are invested in programs, services and initiatives.John Bacon, Sue Evans, Pat Heiden, Keith Jones, Tim Krumm, Chair, Marian Karr, Jerry Lalor,Lynette Marshall, Tom Rice, Josh Schamberger, Co-Chair, Eadie Fawcett WeaverUWJC Community Impact CouncilUnited Way’s Community Impact Council has a broad and diverse base of trained volunteers, knowledgeableabout the needs in our community, who carefully review programs and services for efficiency, effectivenessand impact. Their dedication assures the resources and work of the United Way of Johnson County is focusedon delivering results.Tim Ahlers, Bill Anciaux, Ed Benjamin, Ann Feldmann, Janet Godwin, Don Jackson, WesLaMarche, Wendy Nolan, Sherri Proud, Kevin Readman, Jean Reed, Melissa Schooley, Jay Semel2020 Vision CommissionsEach of United Way’s 2020 Vision Commissions include community leaders and experts convened toexamine current conditions and needs, create a 10-year goal that included a shared vision and multi-sectorapproach to guide the community’s efforts to measurably improve conditions in the areas of Education,Income and Health and monitor progress in community strategies and metrics to achieve the goal. nEducationDavid Drake, Don Jackson, Fr. Rudy Juarez, Darice Keating, Sam Miller, Stephen Murley,Terrence Neuzil, Chair, Dick Schwab, Dale Simon, DaLayne WilliamsonIncomeRegenia Bailey, Mary Jane Beach, Chair, Amy Correia, Bob Dvorsky, Bart Floyd, LilyFrench, Robyn Hepker, Steve Rackis, Joe Raso, Rod SullivanHealthDoug Beardsley, Hodge Carter, Pete Damiano, David Drake, Ann Feldmann, David Leshtz,Sarah Maiers, Marguerite Oetting, Nancy Quellhorst, Ron Reed, Chair, Sabi Singh, Carol TippeUWJC Board of DirectorsUnited Way’s Board of Directors is composed of community and business leaders. Asmembers of the Board, these volunteers are charged with the responsibility of assuringthe integrity of our organization by overseeing financial and policy decisions that guidethe organization, volunteers and staff.United Way of Johnson County | 2City Center Square1150 5th Street, Suite 290Coralville, IA 52241