You can submit your Live United snowman photo to michelleg@unitedwaynwmi.org
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Snow Day with United Way!!
United Way of Northwest Michigan announces a winter fun raiser. “A Snow Day with United Way” is trying to see how many snowmen our community can build. Build a snowman with United Way will not only give people a reason to get outside but will also help raise awareness one snowman at a time.
A Snow Day with United Way snowman building contest will run through Friday, March 5. People wishing to participate should build a snowman that incorporates the “Live United” slogan. Ten random entrees will be awarded a $10 Wilderness Crossing gift certificate. A grand prize of a $100 gift certificate to Wilderness Crossing will be awarded to the builder of the most creative snowman. To enter submit a picture of your snowman to the United Way through Facebook or email them to michelleg@unitedwaynwmi.org. Entrees will be received until midnight on Friday, March 5. Help remind the community to Live United and have some fun with A Snow Day with United Way. The entries will be posted on the United Way Facebook page and on our website www.unitedwaynwmi.org.
United Way of Northwest Michigan seeks to efficiently raise and effectively distribute both financial and volunteer resources to support community determined initiatives that improve the lives of community members in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. Information about the United Way can be obtained through their website www.unitedwaynwmi.org or by contacting them directly by either calling 231.947.3200 or emailing michelleg@unitedwaynwmi.org.
A Snow Day with United Way snowman building contest will run through Friday, March 5. People wishing to participate should build a snowman that incorporates the “Live United” slogan. Ten random entrees will be awarded a $10 Wilderness Crossing gift certificate. A grand prize of a $100 gift certificate to Wilderness Crossing will be awarded to the builder of the most creative snowman. To enter submit a picture of your snowman to the United Way through Facebook or email them to michelleg@unitedwaynwmi.org. Entrees will be received until midnight on Friday, March 5. Help remind the community to Live United and have some fun with A Snow Day with United Way. The entries will be posted on the United Way Facebook page and on our website www.unitedwaynwmi.org.
United Way of Northwest Michigan seeks to efficiently raise and effectively distribute both financial and volunteer resources to support community determined initiatives that improve the lives of community members in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. Information about the United Way can be obtained through their website www.unitedwaynwmi.org or by contacting them directly by either calling 231.947.3200 or emailing michelleg@unitedwaynwmi.org.
Friday, February 19, 2010
RAOK - Day Four!
No - I'm not tiring of being kind. I'm still loving every minute of it. It's been a great week and I have made great progress in being gracious, humble and all around good. Yesterday I smiled at every person I saw - seriously. And just about everyone smiled back, I guess it really is contagious. No face masks needed, bring on the smiles!
Steve continued on his quest of kindness by delivering treats to his sons elementary school. Michelle K and her son baked cookies delivered them to a neighbor and Susan is showing us all up by devoting her whole weekend as a volunteer for the Comedy Festival.
Got anything to share?
Steve continued on his quest of kindness by delivering treats to his sons elementary school. Michelle K and her son baked cookies delivered them to a neighbor and Susan is showing us all up by devoting her whole weekend as a volunteer for the Comedy Festival.
Got anything to share?
Thursday, February 18, 2010
RAOK - Day Three
It's becoming a way of life for me, not to say that I wasn't a kind person beforehand. I has just been very uplifting to plan something for the next day that is completely selfless. I've also been waiting for the perfect opportunity to do something immediate. To see a need and do it, no planning involved. I just haven't seen it yet - or maybe I am not looking hard enough. Enough babble, on to my Deeds o' the Day. On Wednesday I delivered goodies to the office staff at my childrens elementary school (Yeah Westwoods)! My youngest two had a hard time letting go of the goodies, but they did - without bribery.
Michelle G picked up and delivered two loads of goods to the Salvation Army and Melissa treated herself to a much needed stress reliever that was long overdue.
Did you do something? Will you share?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
RAOK - Day Two
Day two of RAOK week. Can you hear my mischevous cackle? Mua haa haa. Still tons of fun, still tons of deeds to be done. Curious as to what I did? I, Amanda, left my husband a little love note. I'm surely not the romantic type, so this was stepping way outside of the norm for me. The funniest part is that he never saw it! Oh well. Still glad I did it.
Steve was back at it as Mr. Kindness as he helped someone to their car with packages and shoveled the sidewalk at his church. Michelle Krumm dusted the snow of strangers cars for them and gave much needed love (in the form of treats) to her pooch at home.
What did you do? We are anxious to hear!
Steve was back at it as Mr. Kindness as he helped someone to their car with packages and shoveled the sidewalk at his church. Michelle Krumm dusted the snow of strangers cars for them and gave much needed love (in the form of treats) to her pooch at home.
What did you do? We are anxious to hear!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
RAOK Week - Day One
Day one of Random Acts of Kindness week went exceedingly well. We are so excited to share some of our Monday activities with you and would love it if you shared your good deeds with us also.
What fun. I, Amanda, love helping people, doing nice things for others and seeing their reactions. It is such a great way for me to break the monotony and remember that the world does not revolve around me and my family – who knew?! On Monday we (my lovely kiddos and I) baked a nice big batch of brownies, cut them into cute little hearts and packaged them up. Then we secretly delivered them to our neighbors. We took dinner to our nanny, delivered flowers to the hospital and loved every single second of it. I can’t wait to do more!
Michelle Gallagher helped a friend build a difficult spreadsheet for an upcoming project. Steve took time from his day to play football in the snow with his son (probably one of the best RAOK’s possible) and Susan gave an open parking spot to other people behind her. Let’s all give ourselves a pat on the back!
More to come tomorrow!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 15 – 20 is Random Acts of Kindness Week. The United Way of Northwest Michigan is asking everyone to get involved. The staff of the United Way has pledged to perform good deeds throughout the week and we have asked our partner agencies to do the same. Acts of kindness can be as simple as putting a treat on your co-workers desk, giving someone a compliment or shoveling your neighbor’s sidewalk. Imagine what a difference we could make if we all did something nice, every day.
Let us know if someone did something nice for you or if you performed a Random Act of Kindness. We will be posting our deeds on our blog - http://unitedwaynwmi.blogspot.com/.
Let us know if someone did something nice for you or if you performed a Random Act of Kindness. We will be posting our deeds on our blog - http://unitedwaynwmi.blogspot.com/.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Looking for a few good people!
We have some exciting event coming up here in Traverse City. These are great opportunities to be involved with, please read below for the details.
I am sure you have all heard about the Comedy Festival that is being held next weekend – so awesome! Just like the Film Festival, the Comedy Festival will be run entirely by volunteers – and that means you! The volunteer opportunities are listed in detail online, where you can sign up also. Please visit the State Theatres volunteer website to view and sign up for opportunities. Please note that the final volunteer schedule and sign-up will not begin until Wednesday, February 10th.
Sunrise Rotary needs help with their Shoes & Snacks Fundraiser next weekend. Everyone is invited to Timber Ridge campground on Saturday, February 13th from 2pm until 4pm to enjoy the beautiful snowshoeing terrain and have some great snacks. All of the proceeds benefit their Backpack for Kids program which provides backpacks full of school supplies to area children. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, clean up, trail monitoring and snack distribution. If interested in helping please contact Jessica Luckey at 932-6238.
Lastly, the Winter Wonderfest is still looking for a couple of volunteer to help at the beer tent and with the Sup’r Bowl. See below for the specific shifts and contact Kathee McCafferty if you are able to help.
Sup’r Bowl
Monitor loading and unloading of vendors – 10:00am until 11:30am
Event tear down – 3:15pm until 4:15pm
Beer Tent
ID checkers – 6:45pm until 9:00pm
Clean up - 5:30pm until 9:00pm
Event tear down - 8:45pm until 10:00pm
I am sure you have all heard about the Comedy Festival that is being held next weekend – so awesome! Just like the Film Festival, the Comedy Festival will be run entirely by volunteers – and that means you! The volunteer opportunities are listed in detail online, where you can sign up also. Please visit the State Theatres volunteer website to view and sign up for opportunities. Please note that the final volunteer schedule and sign-up will not begin until Wednesday, February 10th.
Sunrise Rotary needs help with their Shoes & Snacks Fundraiser next weekend. Everyone is invited to Timber Ridge campground on Saturday, February 13th from 2pm until 4pm to enjoy the beautiful snowshoeing terrain and have some great snacks. All of the proceeds benefit their Backpack for Kids program which provides backpacks full of school supplies to area children. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, clean up, trail monitoring and snack distribution. If interested in helping please contact Jessica Luckey at 932-6238.
Lastly, the Winter Wonderfest is still looking for a couple of volunteer to help at the beer tent and with the Sup’r Bowl. See below for the specific shifts and contact Kathee McCafferty if you are able to help.
Sup’r Bowl
Monitor loading and unloading of vendors – 10:00am until 11:30am
Event tear down – 3:15pm until 4:15pm
Beer Tent
ID checkers – 6:45pm until 9:00pm
Clean up - 5:30pm until 9:00pm
Event tear down - 8:45pm until 10:00pm
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Family Volunteering Opportunities
Andres Place, a non-profit dedicated to enrich the lives of people with physical, emotional and cognitive challenges through the therapeutic and social enrichments of the arts, is holding a Valentines Open Skate on Saturday, February 13th from 3pm until 6pm. Dress up in a costume from your favorite era as places will be awarded for first, second and third places. Come out and skate along with nostalgic music, have your pictures taken and pass love notes… it is bound to be a good time. Volunteers are needed to judge the costumes and help in the gift shop. Are you available to lend a hand? If you are please contact Michelle at 231-709-9152.
The Chamber of Commerce is looking for someone to help at the front desk to greet visitors, answering phones, maintaining brochures, mail, copying and light administrative work. The Chamber would love to have someone who could volunteer on a regular basis, every morning or every afternoon would be ideal. This opportunity would be perfect for someone looking to build their resume, or a college student looking for a great work experience and the opportunity to learn about how the Chamber of Commerce assists with growing business and building community.
The Chamber of Commerce is looking for someone to help at the front desk to greet visitors, answering phones, maintaining brochures, mail, copying and light administrative work. The Chamber would love to have someone who could volunteer on a regular basis, every morning or every afternoon would be ideal. This opportunity would be perfect for someone looking to build their resume, or a college student looking for a great work experience and the opportunity to learn about how the Chamber of Commerce assists with growing business and building community.
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