Youth Behavior Improves Through Mediation Program.
Program funded by Butler County United Way

More than 80 percent of youth with prior behavior issues are not returning to court after taking part in a program run by the Alcohol & Chemical Abuse Council .

These results are from the Status Offender and Misdemenor Mediation (SOMM) Program

The program is funded by Butler County United Way.

To continue reading, click here.

Help Kick off the Campaign at the Fair
Kick off taking place Monday, July 24

Butler County United Way will kick off the 2006-07 campaign season with a celebration at the Butler County Fair on Monday, July 24.

The event will take place at 6 pm at Butler County United Way's booth. The celebration will include a campaign announcement, giveaways and special guests.

For more details, visit our website throughout July and read next month's e-newsletter.

"Ring..... Ring" Calling all volunteers.
Help Volunteer at Butler County United Way's Fair Booth

Monday, July 24, is not the only day Butler County United Way will have a booth at the fair. We will have a booth during the entire fair week, running Sunday, July 23 - Saturday, July 29.

During the week, a different fun event will take place each day. We are looking for volunteers to help run the booth and have a great time at the fair.

If you are interested in volunteering any day during the week, click here to view a printable volunteer application.

BCUW Annual Meeting Date Set
Event sponsored by

Butler County United Way's 2005- 2006 Annual Meeting will take place at the Cincinnati Marriot North at Union Centre on Thursday, September 14.

The event, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, begins at 6 pm.

Humorist and Work-Life Advocate, Charles Petty will serve as the keynote speaker. To continue reading, click here.

High Campaign Participation Turns Sweet for Lakota Local Schools Teachers
Adena Elementary receives cookie party


Adena Elementary staff, (l-r) Tammy Powers, Ben Brown and Amy Morman, at Lakota Local Schools's recent cookie party.
Teachers at Adena Elementary, part of Lakota Local Schools, received sweet treats for participating in Butler County United Way's recent pacesetter campaign.

Lakota Local School officials held a cookie party for the teachers after the school had the highest percentage of partipation during the campaign. To continue reading, please click here.

Do you have a will?
Leave a legacy with BCUW

You can provide continued support for important programs in the community by including a contribution to Butler County United Way in your will or trust.

For more information, please contact Greg Schmidt at (513) 863-0800 or by email.

June 2006
Volume 2.06

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Click the calendar to view upcoming BCUW event dates.

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Did You Know?
Butler County United Way, United Way of Oxford, Ohio, and Vicinity and United Way of Greater Cincinnati -- Middletown Area will work together to help move forward the agenda, "Youth Grow into Successful Adults".

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Volunteer Spotlight


This month's Volunteer Spotlight shines on....

... Bob Sommers, Chief Executive Officer for Butler Technology and Career Development Schools. Click to continue reading.

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Welcome BCUW's Newest Intern


Butler County United Way would like to introduce Julie Ottke, an intern from Miami University.

To read more about Julie, click here.

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