LABOR VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR UNITED WAY FUND DISTRIBUTION…….HURRY- SIGN UP NOW
Friends,
United Way United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois is currently recruiting volunteers interested in reviewing programs applying for the 2009-2010 funding cycle. Fund Distribution Volunteers evaluate numerous proposals from local health and human service agencies and decide how donated dollars will be distributed. Panels will be reviewing program that fit in one of three community vision areas:
o Access to Health Care
o Community Basics
o Youth Development
Committing to be a volunteer involves:
· Serving on an allocation panel of approximately 10-15 community volunteers
· Attending approximately 7 meetings schedule in February-April, with the majority falling in March.
· Working with United Way staff to identify human service needs in various programs.
· Participating in presentations given by Endorsed Agencies.
· Decision making specific to funding programs that best meet the needs of Macon County
Organized labor has always been an important part of this fund distribution process. Please consider volunteering to serve or recommending someone you know to serve. WE NEED YOU for this process to be successful. If you have any questions, please call Sarah Sylvester Drake at 422-8537 or
ssylvester@uwdecatur.org.
** see attached application
There is still time to sign up for UCAN……….
UCAN
Union Community Activist Network
Featuring the University of Illinois Labor Education Program
Build capacity within your local by educating your membership on labor history and bring them up to date on labor laws. Teach them the importance of civic participation and getting involved in their community (and union!). Learn about social services programs and information and referral resources for members needing help. UCAN offers all of this and more!
WHEN:
3 weeks: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
TIME:
9am-2:30pm
WHERE:
IBEW Local 146
3390 N Woodford
Decatur, IL 62526
COST:
$100 per person includes materials, lunch, graduation ceremony and gift
All graduates of the 2010 UCAN class will receive a UCAN certificate along with a UIUC certificate. Call Sarah Sylvester Drake at (217)422-8537 for more information.
