July, 2005 Hello, and thank you for your support of United Way of Greater Cleveland. United Way Pacesetters Kickoff the 2005 Campaign An energetic room full of United Way volunteers met at the Cleveland YMCA June 10 to learn about how to create effective workplace campaigns. Henry Meyer III, United Way's 2005 Campaign Chair, joined Pacesetter Co-Chairs Gary Oatey and Steve Kestner as they commenced what is shaping up to be an outstanding and enthusiastic campaign. IN THIS ISSUE: Meet David W. Whitehead Youth Fund's Distribution Decisions Announced Readership survey Golf for a Good Cause Pancake Flip and Campaign Kickoff set for September 1 Grand Prix is newest Cleveland Memory Meet Willie July Wellness Tip

An Interview with David W. Whitehead, United Way's new Chairman of Strategic Planning There are some words that are associated with certain people. For David W. Whitehead, community is that word. The concept of a community working together for the betterment of all is at the heart of what United Way of Greater Cleveland is all about. It is therefore natural that Mr. Whitehead should be involved intimately with the work that United Way does. Mr. Whitehead shows his passion for United Way's mission through a relationship with the organization that goes back over 30 years. "When I was growing up, I knew about United Way. I come from modest beginnings and I know how valuable United Way's support can be," Mr. Whitehead says. Read the interview.

Youth Fund's Distribution Decisions Announced Community minded high school students learned about the challenge of turning donations into community impact through the Mott Youth Fund Distribution Committee. They announced on June 14th their fund distribution decisions. After much debate...

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Golf for a Good Cause Play in United Way's 8th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 13, at Hemlock Springs Golf Club presented by Cleveland Browns and Continental Airlines and hosted by the golf club. Cleveland Browns current or alumni players will join foursomes for 18 holes of golf. The day's activities include prizes for longest drive, low gross and low net, dinner at Ferrante Winery & Ristorante and silent and live auctions. Reserve your game today. Download tournament package details and printable registration form.

Pancake Flip and Campaign Kickoff set for September 1 United Way volunteers kick off the 2005 campaign with the traditional pancake flip on the Southwest Quadrant of Public Square, Thursday, September 1, 7 to 10 am. The event includes celebrity flippers who will prepare a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage and orange juice for $5. Deliveries are available for downtown locations by faxing back this order form. Henry Meyer III, 2005 Campaign Chair, will announce the campaign goal at 8 am.

Grand Prix is newest Cleveland Memory Champ Car Grand Prix of Cleveland winners are Paul Tracy and United Way of Greater Cleveland. Tracy's win marks his second in just weeks. And for United Way, the Grand Prix Charity of Choice, the success of the race contributes to providing the health and human services our community needs. See photos of race car drivers, the Cleveland Grand Prix Grid girls and party participants having a roaring good time at the Rock 'n Roar party.

United Way of Greater Cleveland community partners help people thrive Meet Willie to learn why this work matters.

July Wellness Tip Get your family and your workplace involved in the Healthy Kids Challenge.

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