August 1, 2005 Hello, and thank you for your support of United Way of Greater Cleveland. Get your breakfast at the 2005 United Way Campaign Kickoff...You'll Flip For It! How do Greater Clevelanders show they care for their community? By participating in the annual United Way campaign! The campaign kicks off with the traditional Pancake Flip on Public Square on Thursday, September 1, from 7-10:30am. At 8am Henry Meyer, the 2005 United Way Campaign Chairman and the Chairman and CEO of KeyCorp, will announce the 2005 United Way campaign goal. Join area celebrities and community leaders as we come together to support the 2005 United Way Campaign. Downtown offices can download an order form and take advantage of free delivery. For the rest of the story click here. IN THIS ISSUE: Take our survey for a chance to win! Volunteer Profile: Jim Petsock of UPS Get Teed Off with the Browns Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland Meet Kim Are the kids up to date? Vaccinate!

Win tickets and help us learn more about you! In order to improve our e-communications, we're asking that you take a few minutes to help us learn more about you and your interests in United Way and the Greater Cleveland community. During the first week of August we will randomly select 50 respondents to receive tickets to Neil Diamond, the Improv, Northfield Park and more! Take our survey now.

The United Way Interview Delivering the Good(s): Jim Petsock An organization like United Way just doesn't function without great volunteers, and they don't come any better than Jim Petsock of UPS. In addition to running a United Way campaign with a 72 percent participation rate, Jim is also a leader in many other ways at United Way including leadership in Community Vision Councils, United Way's Education Investment Committee and more. Learn why Jim gave up skydiving, the secret to running a great UW campaign and what it takes to get Jim on the golf course in this wide ranging interview.

Get Teed Off with the Browns United Way's Annual Golf Outing Swings Into Geneva Ohio...shaping up to be our best outing yet! Join your favorite Browns alumni for the 8th Annual United Way Celebrity Golf Tournament at Hemlock Springs Golf Club on September 13. Why will this be the best outing yet? Great sponsors, incredible prizes, wonderful food, terrific golf and a chance to meet some of the greatest football players ever. For more information click here.

United Way Agency Profile: Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland Creating a "Positive Place for Kids" is what motivates Greg Ashe every day when he comes into work as the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland, one of 130 United Way partner agencies. It is a mission statement that guides an agency that strives to change the lives of hundreds of young men and women around our community each year. Read the full story.

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

August Wellness Tip: Are the kids up to date? Vaccinate! August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It's a great time to think about vaccinations - especially as children prepare to head back to school. Does your child have all the required shots? Learn more here.

Check Community-Wide Needs for the greatest impact on our community By designating Community-Wide Needs with your pledge, you authorize our trained volunteers to decide how your donations, and those of countless others, can target the greatest needs of our community. It might be to deliver meals to homebound seniors, train daycare providers to provide the best possible educational preparation for children or any of the nearly 180 programs provided by our community partners, or initiatives of the Community Vision Council. Here is how to pledge confidentially online.

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