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2006 Campaign Kicked Off In Style
More than 400 attended the Brown
County United Way 2006 Campaign Kickoff Thursday, Sept. 7 at
Lambeau Field. Attendees learned about 19 United Way-funded
agencies as they grooved to the Ashwaubenon High School jazz
band and hobnobbed with Bob Harlan and Packers players.
Keynote speakers included Packers
President and Chairman Bob Harlan, Associated Banc-Corp
President and CEO Paul Beideman and BCUW President and CEO Toni
Loch. Special appearances included Packers Players Mark Tauscher,
Nick Collins, Corey Williams and Ruvell Martin.
Silent auctions and raffles raised
funds for the attending agencies and the Brown County United
Way. Prizes included a signed Packers helmet signed by Brett
Favre, a Packers hat signed by Mike McCarthy and much
more.
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CLICK to Make An IMPACT
As adults, many of us can still
hear our parents dutifully asking, "Did you remember to
brush your teeth?" right before we went to bed.
With oral hygiene a focal point
consistently important throughout the years, it is no wonder
that nearly all of us have used this hackneyed phrase as a
barometer of success for our mornings and nights.
Understanding this importance, the
Brown County United Way partnered with the N.E.W. Community
Clinic and Bellin College of Nursing to put the Women, Infants
and Children (WIC) dental initiative in motion.
The initiative was launched in
October 2005 after extensive research by the United Way's
Health and
Wellness Impact Council, chaired by
Joyce McCollum of Bellin Health. The initiative targets
low-income children under age six and their mothers who are
enrolled in the program.
Nursing students are trained to
provide one-on-one dental education to WIC clients, and a
registered nurse applies a fluoride treatment to children's
teeth by appointment.
The students, all unpaid
volunteers, are given a great opportunity to not only complete
part of their clinical placement, but also to understand the
specific needs of the low-income population and minority groups
alike.
Make an Impact. GIVE.
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September 10 to 16 is National
Suicide Prevention Week, and the Crisis Center of Family
Services in Brown County, in conjunction with the American Association of Suicidology, will be promoting its services as part
of the national campaign.
Suicide Prevention Week is designed
to promote awareness and advocacy about suicide prevention
across the country. Through the campaign, agencies like the
Crisis Center hope to work with community members to reduce the
incidence of suicides and prevent individuals from becoming
suicidal.
More than 1 million people of all
races and age groups die by suicide worldwide each year, which
amounts to one suicide every 40 seconds. Many more will make
suicide attempts.
Facts About Suicide:
- Suicide is the 11th leading cause
of death in the United States, with one suicide occurring on
average every 17 minutes.
- Suicide is the 3rd leading cause
of death among 15 to 24-year-olds.
- Wisconsin ranks number 26 in the
nation for its suicide rate.
- Suicide is completed by more men
than women and more whites than non-whites.
- 790,000 Americans attempt suicide
each year.
- An estimated 4.45 million
Americans are survivors of the suicide of a friend, family
member or loved one.
For more information about suicide awareness
or the services provided by the Crisis center, contact the Crisis Center of
Family Services, 24 hours a day, at 920-436-8888.
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in The House
They've survived a week of intense
training, and now they are out there in the community helping
to make more than 300 workplace campaigns across Brown County
run smoothly. Brown County United Way staff extend our warmest
welcome to this year's Loaned Executives!
Meet the LEs:
Mark Rahmlow Ext.8691 Sponsored by
Schreiber Foods
Ext. 8619 - Sponsored by
Associated Bank
Ext. 8407 - Finance and
Account Trainer at WPS
Ext. 8646 - Sponsored by
St. Vincent Hospital
Rebecca Chapa Ext.8692 Customer Service
Manager at Schneider National
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Ray and Laverne love to get out and
socialize. Whether its playing cards and bingo, going for walks
or just having lunch with friends, they say it's a great time
to be a senior in Brown County.
And they both agree that their
lifestyle wouldn't be possible without the Salvation Army
Senior Citizens program.
"For us, the Senior Citizens
program is a great way to see our best friends, and to meet new
ones too," Laverne said. "There is just such a nice
bunch of people there."
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