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CEO Applications Now Being Accepted

United Way of Allen County is looking for its next great leader. Applications for the Chief Executive Officer and President position vacated by Jerry Peterson are now being considered by the CEO Search Committee. For confidential consideration, qualified candidates should email CEOSearch@uwacin.org or mail a letter marked “confidential” to: CEO Search Committee, United Way of Allen County, 334 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN. 46802 (no phone calls please). The deadline for application is June 4, 2010.

Former United Way CEO and President Jerry Peterson’s last day was May 1, 2010. He is moving to California to pursue a new career.
 
A search committee comprised of nine Board Members has been established and is chaired by Ron Turpin, United Way of Allen County Board Chair. The Board of Directors will make the final hiring decision.
 
“We are committed to doing a thorough search and finding the next great leader of United Way of Allen County,” said Ron Turpin, United Way Board Chair. “The new CEO/President must be a proven leader with strong relationship management skills and a demonstrated passion for community engagement, resource development and initiative building.” 
 
The CEO/President is responsible for the overall leadership and management of United Way of Allen County. This includes management of staff, fundraising, fiscal and legal oversight, budget development, program planning, relationship development, community engagement and active involvement in the development and implementation of an endowment strategy. A full job description is available at http://www.unitedwayallencounty.org/node/23
 

  

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Learn United is a community effort to improve the reading skills of children across Allen County. Visit www.learnunited.org for more information, or call 260-469-4030.

Men's Night Out Fundraiser
Bourbon, beer, cigars and dinner at Club Soda on September 13. All proceeds benefit United Way of Allen County. Call or email Robin Holley at robinh@uwacin.org or (260) 422-4776 for more information.

Women United's Power of the Purse Event
A fundraiser to support early childhood literacy efforts in Allen County. The evening will include both live and silent auctions of new, gently used and celebrity-owned designer purses. It is scheduled for September 29 at the Fort Wayne Country Club at 5:30 p.m. Seats are $50/each.  If you would like to attend, contact Robin Holley at robinh@uwacin.org or call her at (260) 417-3804.

Senior Health Fair
The 18th Annual Senior Health Fair is set for October 1, 2010. Download the brochure here.

2010 Day of Caring
Day of Caring was a huge success with 1500 volunteers and approximately 9,000 volunteer hours logged! Visit our facebook page to see photos of the great day! Click here to see media coverage.

American Pride Ride
This year's 9th Annual American Pride Ride consists of a Teddy Bear Run to Lutheran Children's Hospital. If you'd like to join Organized Labor for the ride, or purchase a bear for the patients at Lutheran Children's Hospital, contact Vickie Meyers at (260) 422-4776.

Goals for the Common Good
United Way's assessment of community conditions and how to address important community  needs. Download report.

FamilyWize
Information about prescription drug cards that could save you money. Learn more.

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