Getting Ready to Call the Number

The days and weeks since our first days as Loaned Executives in late July have flown by!  I can hardly believe we're all talking about going back to our 'real jobs' and what an interesting transition that will be for most of us that are lucky enough to have employment.  A good handful of LE's are Sponsored and in addition to supporting the campaign they're actively looking for good paying jobs after our assignment ends in late November.  I'm fortunate to have a new team to join when I return to American Family and many new and exciting challenges ahead.  

As for the campaign trail, it's been more than exciting! We're about 70% of the way to raising $18.1M this year.  As of last week the LE's have conducted 520 events with a little over 16,000 participants.  Agency speakers from a United Way partner agency such as;  Porchlight, Agrace Hospice and WAGS supported about 300 of the events conducted. 

All efforts are focused on understanding how each of us intend to hit our portfolio and account goals in preparation for making our final campaign result recommendation to the Cabinet in November, this information will help United Way determine what number to announce to the community.  The exercise and report-out is known as Calling The Number.

It's been an amazing experience. A lot of people told me the experience would be 'life changing' and it has been every bit of that and more! A fabulous group of professionals, all working toward a common goal, helping each other out whenever possible without any expectations of 'moving ahead' or special recognition. Truly a team effort in every sense of the term.

TIME TO CELEBRATE!

As we're looking toward the end of the campaign, we're also looking forward to the 2013 Campaign Celebration, as we write our community's headlines and celebrate the success of our 2013 campaign!  The event is being held at the Monona Terrace, Thursday, November 21 from 11:30-1:00.  Reserve your seat at http://www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/celebration

WHAT ELSE?

Oh my goodness....since our family vacation to NYC ended in early October it's been crazy! Some highlights to share include wrapping up campaign rallies, collecting donations, helping to greet Tocqueville event guests at the Overture Center, a special guest speaker at last weeks LE weekly meeting; Gary Cannalte WISC-TV Chief Meterologist, apple picking in Cooksville for the food pantry, attending the InBusiness Expo and a fabulous night at the Dane County Humane Society mixer.

Karen Kallerud and I taking off to the Overture Center

Apple Picking in Cooksville

Captian Ron Geason directing the troops.

Our LE 'Mom", Dani a warm smile and hat to match!

                                            

Josh, famous quote "Can't see Forest through the trees".
Fellow LE Forrest Olson.

LE, James Goad, presents WISC-TV Chief Meterologist, Gary Cannalte with his Key Club Pin.

Dane County Humane Society Mixer with FLE's and LE's

"Una" wants to come home with us! ADORABLE!!!

Sandra Ricon, LE at InBusiness Expo

InBusiness Expo

JOSEPH FREY INDEPENDENT FILM UPDATE

We're off and running with efforts to produce and release an independent film about Joseph Frey, wrongfully convicted man facing an uphill battle to reintegrated into the community.  Our project team has completed the initial taping and will be interviewing/taping significant individuals in the story later this month.  

Joseph Frey and Greg Walters share a laugh as we get ready to start filimg the interview

Joseph Frey

All set!  Rob, Joseph and Greg

The project team deserves a mention here...

• Greg Walters, golden voice of the LE's, is interviewing and providing all the voice work.
• Aaron Kempf, has a video and script writing background and will be pulling together interview questions and helping to edit.
• Rob Zibell (sound familiar?) is the producer, videographer and editor.
• Joseph Frey is our star and subject matter 'expert'.
• I'm acting as the Project Manager.

Stay Tuned!