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January 21 Trivia Night Results
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2012 Annual Meeting Award Winners

The Gracious Giver Award
Awarded to the individual or company who contributes not only monetarily but through
other acts of kindness.
------AMEREN-----

The Active Advocate Award
Awarded to the individual or company who actively advocates on behalf of the United Way, our partner agencies , and those in need.
----- HANNAH MALLEY-----

The Vibrant Volunteer Award
Awarded to the individual or company who selflessly shares their time and talents to Live United
-----F & M BANK EMPLOYEES-----

The Live United Spirit Award
Awarded to the individual or company that embodies the spirit and enthusiasm that is the
true essence of the United Way.
-----RHONDA BRADY-----

Outstanding Achievement  Award
Awarded to the individual or company that gives outstanding support to the United Way and the Knox County Community.
-----MARK KLEINE-----

Outstanding Board Volunteer
Awarded in recognition of Exceptional Leadership and Devoted Service
-----CHRIS POSTIN-----

Guy Vitale Award
Awarded to the individual or company whose generous commitment of time, support and inspiration to our endeavors and the community is greatly appreciated.
-----CARLOS DUNCAN-----
Please join us on January 20, 2012
1-13-12 95.47%
2011/2012 CAMPAIGN
GOAL: $360,000

Campaign Co-Chairs
Judy Guenseth & Bev Nixon
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UNITED WAY OF KNOX COUNTY 2012 CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING
(GALESBURG, IL) After a successful campaign last year, the United Way of Knox County officially began its 2012 annual campaign on September 5, 2011.
This year’s campaign will be co-chaired by Judy Guenseth and Bev Nixon. "We are once again lucky this year to have two tremendous community-minded leaders guiding our campaign", said United Way of Knox County Board President, Kelli Bennewitz. "Judy and Bev bring a spirit of enthusiasm to our entire team and we are looking forward to a successful campaign."
Judy Guenseth is the Director of Tourism for the Galesburg Area. She was the director of CASA of Knox County, a United Way Agency, from 2005 to 2010. She strongly believes in her community by volunteering at the Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Home and in several civic and community groups. Judy accepted the position of co-chair for the United Way Campaign in order to raise support and awareness for the hard working agencies that make a difference in the lives of thousands of people in Knox County.
Bev Nixon has been involved with United Way for many years primarily in the Special Events area and filling in wherever else necessary. Bev was born in Galesburg and has been involved in many clubs and organizations over the years. She is the part time financial secretary at First Presbyterian Church. She has started decorating for people again and sells all products needed and is painting. She and her husband Jim are very active in the community and their church and love to golf, travel and spend time with friends. Bev says, "United Way is one of the few places where you can donate money and be assured that all of it will remain in Knox County and a very small percentage goes for overhead. I believe we all need to help those that cannot help themselves.....and the services of the 23 agencies affect MANY people from all walks of life."
Early campaign efforts have already begun with Pacesetter companies running their campaigns since early summer. This year’s Pacesetters include F&M Bank, First Mid Illinois Bank & Trust, First Midwest Bank, G&M Distributors, Galesburg Broadcasting, Office Specialists, Target, and United Parcel Service.
This year’s monetary goal is $360,000, which is $10,000 more than last year’s goal. Last year, over 36,000 individuals were served throughout Knox County through the programs administered by the partner agencies of the United Way of Knox County.
The United Way of Knox County Co-chairs, staff, board of directors and partner agencies will be visiting area businesses to speak to employees about the United Way’s partner programs and asking for their support during this year’s campaign drive. If your business would like to begin an employee campaign, or for more information on how to be involved in this year’s campaign, please contact Ann Tucker at (309) 343-4434.
The United Way of Knox County is an independent, locally controlled private organization governed by a volunteer board of directors elected from Knox County, Illinois that provides support to 30 programs at 23 human service agencies in Knox County.

 
Level of Giving 2012 and Sponsor Form2012 Special Events
Trivia Night
  January 21, 2012
  Location: Knights of Columbus
  Night of Trivia
  Prizes available
2nd Chance Prom
  March 10, 2012
  Location: Knights of Columbus
  Entertainment:  TBA
  Prom pictures available.
  Appetizers provided.
  Cash bar
  Day of Caring
 May 19, 2012
  Impact areas will focus
 On Knoxville & Maquon
  Railroad Days Volleyball
  06-23-12 & 06-24-12
  Location: Lake Storey
  Co-ed 4’s & 6’s Grass Games
  Open to 18 and up
Family Fun Day
  August 18, 2012
  At Knox County Fairground
  Numerous Children & Family
  Activities
  All ages welcome
Shannon’s Tourney
 September 22,  2012
 Location: Lake Storey
 Volleyball tourney in memory of Special Event member Shannon Jansen
Co-ed 6’s Grass Games
 Open to 18 and up

2012 United Way of Knox County

Special Events Sponsorship Commitment Levels

 

Sponsor level and what is included:

 

Platinum Sponsorship ($2,000 or more)

v  Sponsor will be included in advertising for all special events for calendar year 2012.

v  Sponsor  will be listed on all volleyball tourney t-shirts with large logo.

v  Sponsor will  be acknowledged on website, newsletters, facebook page for sponsorship.

v  Sponsor will be acknowledged at annual meeting for sponsorship.

v  Sponsor will receive wall sign acknowledging sponsorship/year/level.

v  Sponsor will receive a complimentary table at Trivia night and a complimentary vendor   booth at Family Fun Day.

 

Gold Sponsorship ($1,000 to $1,999)

v  Sponsor will be included in advertising for all special events for calendar year 2012.

v  Sponsor  will be listed on all volleyball tourney t-shirts with medium logo.

v  Sponsor will  be acknowledged on website, newsletters, facebook page for sponsorship.

v  Sponsor will be acknowledged at annual meeting for sponsorship.

v  Sponsor will receive wall sign acknowledging sponsorship/year/level.

v  Sponsor will receive a complimentary table at Trivia Night

 

Silver Sponsorship ($500 to $999)

v  Sponsor will be included in advertising for all special events for calendar year 2012.

v  Sponsor  will be listed on all volleyball tourney t-shirts with small logo.

v  Sponsor will  be acknowledged on website, newsletters, facebook page for sponsorship.

v  Sponsor will be acknowledged at annual meeting for sponsorship.

v  Sponsor will receive wall sign acknowledging sponsorship/year/level.

 

Bronze Sponsorship ($250 to $499)

v  Sponsor will be included in advertising for all special events for calendar year 2012.

v  Sponsor  will be listed on all volleyball tourney t-shirts with name only.

v  Sponsor will  be acknowledged on website, newsletters, facebook page for sponsorship.

v  Sponsor will be acknowledged at annual meeting for sponsorship.

v  Sponsor will receive wall sign acknowledging sponsorship/year/level.

 

Friend of United Way Special Events ($100 to $249)

v  Sponsor will  be acknowledged on website, newsletters, facebook page for sponsorship.

v  Sponsor will be acknowledged at annual meeting for sponsorship.

 

Remember!  Your sponsorship can be a tax deduction!!

 

Note:  Only events listed at the left are considered United Way Special Events Committee promotions.  Other events (such as Nees Harley Davidson Birthday Celebration and Big Bang Boom) during the year are considered United Way organization events and are NOT considered part of this offering.
 

 

WE'VE MOVED!

Our office is still located at 311 E. Main,
but we are now in
Suite 511. 

 
WQAD report on the FISH Food Pantry 6/29/11

The FISH Food Pantry needs your support!

Galesburg Register Mail article about FISH

FISH
PO BOX 1922
Galesburg, IL 61402
 
 
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   Upcoming Events            
     
2012
    
Annual Meeting    Knox College Lincoln Room   January 20
Night of Trivia   Knights of Columbus Hall   January 21
CASA Annual Heartwalk    Sandburg Mall    February 18
Second Chance Prom   Knights of Columbus Hall   March 10
Day of Caring   TBA   May 19
Railroad Day Volleyball   Lake Storey   June 23 & 24
Family Fun Day   Knox County Fairgrounds   August 18
Shannon's Tourney   Lake Storey   September 22


 

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Our Mission:
  To assess needs, raise funds and develop other resources to help care for people in
Knox County


 
 
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2011 - 2012 Calendar
The United Way has partnered with the Network for the Young Child to create a school readiness calendar to help Knox County four and five year olds and their families prepare for kindergarten.  This calendar offers activities that enhance the development of skills needed in kindergarten.  Children who are ready for kindergarten have good social, self-help, and physical skills and are developing a love for learning. The calendar is a wealth of information for children and parents alike in that it offers ideas for fun activities that develop a variety of skills; promotes a love of reading and suggests fun books to read; useful websites are available to help with parenting; local resources are listed to help parents and children make the most of learning; and registration dates as well as other school information is available.   
 
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Thank you to Kathy Miller for nominating United Way of Knox County. We were the Week #85 winner!

Thank you to Carol Egan for nominating United Way of Knox County. We were the Week #91 winner!

Thank you to an anonymous person for nominating United Way of Knox County. We were the Week #145 winner!
 
 

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