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2011 Archive Articles
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First Annual Bridge Walk
A Success!
The Tiffin-Seneca United Way held their first annual "Bridge Walk" on Sunday, October 9th to commemorate the United Way Campaign Kick-off! This year’s theme is “Building Bridges by inspiring Hope and Creating Opportunities... Together We LIVE UNITED.”
Over 100 people participated and 154 food items were collected.
Thanks to all and let's make this campaign one of the best ever!
Day of Caring -
Another Huge Success!
This year's Tiffin-Seneca United Way Day of Caring was held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 and was headquartered at the Seneca County Opportunity Center, 780 E. CR 20.
The weather was great and a lot was accomplished.
There were 281 volunteers working on 15 projects across our community.
The Pantry Project brought in a lot of non-perishable food and support items to help keep our pantries open to serve the needy.
Have you ever wondered what the value of your volunteer time adds to? Well, a volunteer work hour is currently valued at $20.85.
So, 281 volunteers X 3 hours (the work time for the weekend projects) X $20.85 = $17,576.55!
If you didn't get a chance to help out this year then mark your calendar for next year. Our community can always use your help!
Building Bridges Online Auction
A Huge Success!
 This year's United Way Campaign theme is "Building Bridges by Inspiring Hope and Creating Opportunities....Together We LIVE UNITED!"
Thank you for making a difference and for helping us to build bridges of HOPE!
The Building Bridges On-line Auction is closed. The auction ran from August 1, 2011 to August 30, 2011, with proceeds going to Tiffin-Seneca United Way in order to impact our community. It was a huge success!
You can still visit the auction website to view the items and the results.
Patricia J. DeMonte
Executive Director
Click here for Building Bridges On-line Auction
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Archived: July 30, 2011
Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner a Blockbuster!
Karen Klepper spotlighted as Volunteer Of The Year
Photo by Karl Erbland
The Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition dinner was a wonderful evening following this year's movie campaign theme -- Lights, Camera, Action... Day by Day, Reel by Reel, Together We Live United!
 Karen Klepper, vice president and office manager of Klepco Inc., was named 2011 Volunteer Of The Year.
She is a devoted mother to five children.
Karen's volunteer efforts cover a huge cast of Tiffin's and Seneca County's organizations. She has been a driving force for many Tiffin-Seneca United Way's projects. She has offered her time and talents to the following list of organizations, and others.:
Volunteer Positions:
Past service
· Heartbeat of Tiffin (clothing, diapers, furniture)
·Patchworks House (co-founder, volunteer, board member)
·St. Joseph School (volunteer PTO board, festival chair, eucharistic minister)
· CASA (board member)
· Mayor’s Taskforce for Change (Bridges Community work)
· American Cancer Society
Current service
·Mercy Hospital Foundation Board
·Mercy Hospital Cancer Center (development co-chair)
·United Way Board of Trustees (secretary)
·Krout School (volunteer, PTO member and treasurer)
·CCD teacher
Thanks, Karen for your devotion as a Tiffin-Seneca United Way volunteer!
Mr. Jack Wangler, Tiffin-Seneca United Way Board President, addresses the crowd.
Photo by Karl Erbland
Ms. Francine Neal
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Executive Director Pat DeMonte and
retiring board member Shirley A. Smith
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2010-2011 Campaign Chair Bernie
Steinmetz, Executive Director Pat DeMonte
and 2011-2012 Campaign Chair Jeannine Curns.
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Francine Neal of Tiffin Area Community YMCA was the speaker.
Shirley A. Smith of PNC Bank retires this year as a board member. Thanks for your help for all of these years, Shirley.
2010-2011 Campaign Chair Bernie Steinmetz turned over the reigns to the 2011-2012 Campaign Chair Jeannine Curns.
Thanks, Bernie for your insight and service for our successful campaign and good luck next year to Jeannine.
Many individuals and our funding partners were recognized for their service.
You can view photos of the annual dinner in our Tiffin-Seneca United Way Photo Gallery.
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Archived: July 30, 2011
Tiffin-Seneca United Way
Reaches Campaign Goal!
The Tiffin-Seneca United Way annual Campaign came to a close on March 31, 2011 having reached 100% of the $475,000 goal. The Campaign Chairs, Mr. Bernie Steinmetz and Campaign Vice-Chair were pleased to announce the total amount reached came to $477,034.38. Executive Director, Patricia DeMonte, stated "With the difficult econmic climate we were facing, the amount raised is truly amazing and a tribute to the caring community we live in, and the dedicated volunteers." Steinmentz said, "We wish to thank all of the volunteers who helped to make this success possible, and to the community donors who cared enough to help others in need, and to make our community a better place to live, work and play."
The Tiffin-Seneca United Way Allocation committee will meet on April 4, 5, 6 and 12th to hear from the each of the primary agency representatives and determine how to divide, or allocate the undesignated funds. The Commmittee looks at the areas of greatest need, along with financial accoutability of each agency and the quality of services and care for our community members. Any donor designations will be determined and distributed to the proper agency according to the donor's wishes, along with donations designated to other United Way's from other counties.
The Allocation committee will make their determination, and recommendation to the United Way Board of Trustees on April 21, 2011. The Board will then vote on the recommendations of the allocation committee. The United Way Board and Campaign Cabinet will honor our community donors and volunteers at the Tiffin-Seneca United Way Annual Membership Meeting and Volunteer and Donor Recognition Dinner. All contributing United Way donors are welcome to attend the "Lights, Camera, Action" Recognition and Membership meeting, will take place at the beautiful Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin. For reservations please contact the United Way office at 419-448-0355, or mail to: Tiffin-Seneca United Way, 201 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH 44883. Tickets are $25.00 per person, or $200 per table of 8. Make Checks payable to:Tiffin-Seneca United Way, and make memo to: Annual Meeting.
Click here for the campaign summary report.
Archived: May 6, 2011
Japan: Earthquake and Tsunami
Donation Information
A letter from the United Way Worldwide regarding the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan:
Our United Way offers its deepest sympathy to the Japanese people and others around the world affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. In the wake of natural disaster, United Way engages in long term recovery efforts to ensure a bright future for affected communities.
Infrastructure and communications have been affected by the disaster, and United Way is currently assessing the situation with our Japanese partners. Updates and information will be passed on as we get them from the United Way Worldwide.
JAPAN'S DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE:
UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE
The hearts and minds of the United Way movement around the world are with the people of Japan. With communications disrupted by the disaster, we have been successful in connecting with Central Community Chest of Japan – our United Way in Japan. They are safe, but they have not been able to contact all of the local Community Chests in disaster-stricken areas. Central Community Chest of Japan is convening local Community Chests to create one central fund and are collaborating closely with government, local businesses and other NGOs to coordinate response on the ground.
As soon as we have specific information about the central fund, we will immediately provide this information to the United Way network, and it will immediately go up on our national website for individuals to give directly to the Central Community Chest of Japan. We are not activating the United Way Worldwide disaster fund but will direct interested donors to the Central Community Chest of Japan fund. The Community Chest of Korea has already committed $500,000, and at this time, United Way of Taiwan has pledges of $300,000.
Other information about helping now:
We’ll keep you posted as more information is available, and we will provide the direct link to the Central Community Chest of Japan fund as soon as it is available.
United in caring,
Patricia J. DeMonte
Executive Director
Tiffin-Seneca United Way
"A life is measured, not by what you do, but by what you give."
GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER. LIVE UNITED.
Archived: May 6, 2011
February 28, 2011
Seneca County Flooding Information
The American Red Cross surveys flooding conditions from the 2008
event in Seneca County.
If you are affected by the flooding conditions in Seneca County you may be able to find aid by contacting several of our agencies directly.
If you need food or clothing contact:
The Salvation Army
419-447-2252
If you need emergency shelter because you had to evacuate your home contact:
The American Red Cross
419-447-1424
If you have other unfulfilled needs you may contact:
First Call For Help
419-448-4357
Tiffin-Seneca United Way manages donors and volunteers during events such as this year's flooding.
Campfire USA Accepted As
New Associate Agency
Chief Executive Director, Patricia J. DeMonte announced that at the Tiffin-Seneca United Way Board of Directors voted to accept the Campfire USA for Associate Agency membership. The Campfire USA Northwest Ohio Council has satisfactorily met the requirements for membership and will be included in the 2010-2011 Campaign year.
The mission of the Camp Fire USA is to “build caring, confident youth and future leaders.” The Board of Trustees and the staff are committed to providing high quality programs to youth and families consistent with the purpose of Camp Fire USA.
For the past three years, Camp Fire USA Northwest Ohio Council has offered programs through the Tiffin City Schools. Last year the programs reached over 200 children in the Tiffin City Schools, including Lincoln, Noble and Washington schools. Noble School 1st grade students took part in the program “I’m Safe and Sure.” The 3rd grade class at Noble School and the 3rd and 5th grade students at Lincoln School received training in the “I Can Do It” program, while the 4th grader class at Washington School went through the “I’m Peer Proof” classes. All classes are taught by qualified trainers with the support of the local school administration, principals and teachers.
The membership standards for United Way agencies must be certified annually in order for us to remain a member of the United Way system,” stated DeMonte. “It is important for us to maintain a high standard of accountability and this is part of the process to document that our operations and those of our member agencies are transparent and meet or exceed United Way membership criteria requirements.”
The Board of Trustees of the Tiffin-Seneca United Way reviewed and approved the Membership Requirements Certification on August 19, 2010. The application process is initially for Associate Agency Member status, in which the Camp Fire USA will be allowed to receive designated donations through the United Way Campaign. Associate membership will allow individual donors to designate to the Camp Fire USA program to serve the youth in our community. “We hope to see this organization expand to serve more schools in the Seneca County area in the future,” DeMonte clarified.
Welcome aboard!
Lights, Camera, Auction!
2010 Online Auction A Huge Success
 Our online auction was a huge success!
Thank you for your support and we
hope you enjoy your purchases.
The auction grossed $5001 and 419
bids were placed.
Click here to visit the auction site to see the results.
Seneca Star Search Show a Success!
The 2010 Seneca Star Search Show was a big success.
The show was enjoyed by about 250 people and
raised a little over $2300 before a few expenses.
The People's Choice Award income was $1024!
Our winners are:
First Place - $1000 US Savings Bond
Jessica Rigsby
Second Place - $250 Cash
Danielle Glason
Third Place - $100 Cash
Landon Wiseman
People's Choice - Trophy
Gabi Hanna
We also had a 50/50 Drawing which collected $142.
Bill Reineke, Jr. was the winner of $71 and donated it
back to our United Way efforts.
2010-2011 Campaign To Kick Off
The 2010-2011 campaign will kick-off at the Seneca Star Search Show at the Ritz Theatre on this coming Saturday evening, September 25, 2010.
Campaign Training - $475,000 Goal
Volunteers working with the United Way will be meeting soon for training and pick-up the Campaign packets to be distributed to our local businesses and individuals. The Campaign Goal this year is $475,000.
Serving Our Communities
As an integral part of the community, Tiffin-Seneca United Way is also involved in the Farm Bureau, the Mayor’s Task Force for Community Assistance, Seneca County Citizen Corps (for disaster preparedness), the Seneca County Community Council, the Seneca County Health Alliance, Sandusky River Clean-Sweep, and the Tiffin Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ambassador’s Club.
The Tiffin-Seneca United Way is part of a system of 1,300 United Ways. Each local United Way must complete United Way of America’s requirements annually in order to retain its United Way of America membership.
Janotta & Herner:
Present $500 Donation to
Tiffin-Seneca United Way
Christmas in July program in its 6th Year
Photo L. to R.: Mr. Ken Schafer, President Janotta & Herner;
Pat DeMonte, Executive Director Tiffin-Seneca United Way;
Jack Wangler, Tiffin-Seneca United Way Board President
Mr. Ken Schafer, President of Janotta & Herner (J&H), presented a check for $500 to Tiffin-Seneca United Way during their Christmas In July Program. This is the sixth year for the generous program and provides funding for United Way offices in several counties in which Janotta & Herner does business.
For many years J&H gave Christmas gifts to their customers. When the management team determined the cost of purchasing gifts, such as hams and turkeys, they realized the cost was quite large. One of the managers suggested that they give the money instead of gifts to help the needy and the Christmas In July Program was born.
The company sends Christmas cards and letters to their customers explaining the program. Customers are thrilled to know that they are helping those in need.
The Christmas In July Program is just one way Janotta & Herner employees support the communities in which they construct buildings.
They are truly Community Builders!
Photo: Other recipients of Janotta & Herner 2010 Christmas In July donations
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Our New Office
201 S. Washington Street
Tiffin, OH 44883
As we transition to our new office building we'll be posting some photos and comments on this page.
We thank all of you who are making this move possible.
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