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Bridges Society E-Newsletter Summer 2017 Bridges Society Chair Angela Tatum Get to Know 2017 Bridges Society Chair Angela Tatum As United Way of the Capital Region’s campaign season begins, we thought it would be a great time for you to learn more about your 2017 Bridges Society Chair, Angela Tatum. We recently asked her to share her thoughts about supporting our community through the Bridges Society. Here’s what she had to say…   Why did you get involved in the Bridges Society?  I became involved because of the opportunity to network with other emerging leaders and be a part of something that has such a positive community-wide impact. For as little as $10/week, I can really make a difference in the lives of others. What do you like most about volunteering with United Way and the Bridges Society?  I love the simple, impactful projects we do (like stuffing backpacks for kids) and the personal connections we make - whether with other members or with a third grader at our annual Barnes & Noble event. What is your favorite Bridges Society event to participate in and why?  The first event I ever attended (and still my favorite) is the Barnes & Noble field trip with third graders. I’m always shocked by how quickly the morning flies by and how much fun I have with the kids. They always impress me!! I also enjoy the annual Bridges Society and Tocqueville Society joint event. It’s such an incredible event that offers an exclusive networking opportunity. I look forward to it every year! What is your goal for the Bridges Society this year?  My goal for this year is for each of our members to invite a friend to join! We have a great time while doing good work. I think we all know someone who would benefit from joining us. Additionally, with the exciting rollout of United Way’s community pilot projects, I hope each of our members will consider an additional gift this year to help support this critical work in our community. I have pledged to increase my donation to United Way this year and I encourage each of you to consider joining me by increasing your gift by 10 percent. There are a lot of people counting on us. I know that we can continue to be the light and set the example in this wonderful community. You can also learn more about Angela and why she raises her hand for our community by visiting our website: https://www.uwcr.org/top-stories/568-meet-united-way-hand-raiser-angela-tatum. Children from Lower Allen Elementary love their new backpacks full of supplies! Back to School Bash a Huge Success More than 50 Bridges Society members gathered at Harrisburg’s City Island in August for our Back to School Bash. Members enjoyed food, drinks and networking while packing 300 backpacks for local children. Earlier in the summer, the Bridges Society raised $3,000 to purchase these school supplies to help students achieve their fullest potential. Many local families struggle to purchase school supplies and schools don’t always have the budget for classroom essentials like pencils and scissors. Often it’s the teachers who pick up the slack and purchase supplies for their students.   The backpacks were recently distributed to Downey Elementary in Harrisburg, Lower Allen Elementary in Mechanicsburg and Joining Hands Ministry in New Bloomfield. Teachers have already expressed their heart-felt thanks. Here is an excerpt from an e-mail we received from Lisa Anderson, a first grade teacher at Lower Allen Elementary: “We cannot thank you enough for donating all the book bags filled with so many wonderful goodies to our school. Our students loved receiving the bags and the parents are so appreciative. We look forward to handing them out to other students in need throughout the school year.” Thank you to everyone who helped out with this project. You are helping local students succeed in school! For more pictures of the event, visit our Flickr page. Enterprise Holdings General Manager Greg Cavoli Save the Date We hope you can join us for the following Bridges Society events. Executive Breakfast Series DATE: Tuesday, September 19 TIME: 8 a.m. LOCATION: Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 2625 Market Place, Harrisburg Please join us for a Bridges Society Breakfast with Enterprise Holdings General Manager Greg Cavoli.   A fellow Bridges Society member and chair of United Way’s 2017 campaign, Greg will share his insights on leadership and the importance of community involvement in today's business environment.  This event is open to all current United Way of the Capital Region Bridges Society members. Seating is limited. To RSVP, please e-mail events@uwcr.org or call Lorri Bass at 717.724.4067 by September 12. Bridges Society and Tocqueville Society Joint Event  DATE: October 19 TIME: 5:30-7:30 p.m. LOCATION: Milton & Catherine S. Hershey Conservatory at Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey This evening event is an opportunity to network with members of our Tocqueville Society, United Way’s premier leadership giving group. Formal invitations and RSVP information will be sent in late September.  *This event is for Bridges Society and Tocqueville Society members only. Want to become a Bridges member today? Contact Michelle Loomis at mloomis@uwcr.org. Milton & Catherine S. Hershey Conservatory at Hershey Gardens

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