2013 Annual Report - United Way of Erie County

REDUCING POVERTY IN ERIE COUNTY

Advancing The Common Good 2013 Annual Report

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

United Way of Erie County UnitedWayErie.org

Mission

Together, improving lives and building a stronger community.

ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD

We come from different places. We come to different conclusions. But underneath it all, we share a passion for reducing poverty in Erie County and improving the human condition. When we LIVE UNITED, we can create real, lasting change in the building blocks of life: the education, income and health of our neighborhoods, our families, even the person next to us.

Table of Contents LIVE UNITED 2025 Community Building Tocqueville Society Leadership Giving Society Young Leaders Society Corporate Leaders Labor Partnership Loyal Contributors Legacy Society Tocqueville Award Statement of Activities ii  |  United Way of Erie County

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Dear Supporters: Imagination. It was a critical component last year when we laid out our bold vision to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency in Erie County by 2025. We invited all of you to imagine how much better our community could be if there were 10,000 more local families able to meet their basic needs without any form of public or private assistance. Last year, we began laying the tracks toward making that dream a reality. We have worked diligently with volunteers and experts in the field to set clear, measurable goals that will help us meet the challenge we set last year: to help 10,000 more local families become self-sufficient by 2025. We know that everyone in our community will be better off when we advance the common good. And you have clearly shown to us that you approve of this new direction. Thanks to your passion and generosity, we raised over $6.1 million dollars during our 2012-13 Campaign, making it our largest fundraising campaign ever! Thank you so much for providing us with the resources needed to transform our community. However, it will take more than money to achieve change. Now we ask you to imagine with us once again. We are thrilled to have partnered with The Erie Community Foundation and others to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Erie County. This game-changing program has achieved amazing results in hundreds of other communities across the country, and we know it will do the same here. In just the first three months, we signed up more than 5,000 children in Erie County, giving us a great start down our path to success! Over the next few pages, you will learn what we have accomplished during the past year, and what we plan to accomplish in the year to come. Together, our collective impact can turn a bright future from imagination to reality. That’s what can happen when we LIVE UNITED.

Bill Jackson President, United Way

James B. Ohrn Board Chair, United Way Vice President, Custom Engineering

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L I V E

U N I T

United Way’s work goes well beyond our historical role of funding strong nonprofit partners. Today we are mobilizing all our assets: funding, volunteers, legislative advocacy, technology, in-kind resources and corporate partnerships to deliver transformative, measurable results. LIVE UNITED 2025 is United Way of Erie County’s long-term vision to transform our region. Our goal is ambitious: to reduce the number of families struggling to meet their basic needs by one-third by 2025. That’s 10,000 more self-sufficient families in our community. By connecting families to the building blocks of economic stability - Education, Income, and Health United Way and our partners will ensure people have the tools they need to thrive.

GIVE 99 cents of every dollar stays in Erie County. United Way funds programs and initiatives in more than 20 boroughs, cities, municipalities and townships in Erie County.

$6.1 million invested by over 13,000 donors

Nearly 100,000 lives in Erie County are improved each year by United Way-funded programs and initiatives. United Way’s newest initiative - Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - is open to every single child in Erie County under the age of five, regardless of household income.

HOW TO HELP

There are many ways to give to United Way beyond the traditional workplace campaign. You can also give online anytime at UnitedWayErie.org or by texting DONATE to 80888. Plus, you can now sponsor a child in the Imagination Library. Visit UnitedWayErie.org/imagination for details. 4  |  United Way of Erie County

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With our focus on reducing poverty, United Way has a key role to play in advocating for issues surrounding Education, Income and Health. We are working to inform the community about the relationship between these issues and our goal to reduce poverty.

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$800,000

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A child’s IQ can be increased by as much as 25% when his/her mind is properly stimulated prior to age 5

A child who cannot read on grade level by 3rd grade is four times more likely to drop out of school

For each student we prevent from dropping out of school, we save the community at least $800,000

Children in Erie County who live in poverty.

HOW TO HELP

Help spread the word by sharing these statistics with others and encouraging them to take action. You can stay up-to-date on the issues surrounding poverty and work to reduce it by signing up for our eNewsletter at UnitedWayErie.org.

VOLUNTEER 28,823 Volunteer hours donated in 2012

$21.25

Cost per unit of time for each volunteer hour

$612,489

Total monetary impact thanks to United Way’s volunteers

HOW TO HELP

Join the movement and get connected to the volunteer opportunities that matter most to you. Visit UnitedWayErie.org for a complete list! 2013 Annual Report  | 

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An EDUCATION Success story... “Lauren” was a youth in need of after school supervision. She struggled in school and had behavioral difficulties within her community and educational environment. Thanks to a United Way-funded program, Lauren was provided with a safe space to work on homework, receive a hot meal, and develop life skills. As Lauren’s self-confidence increased, she began to work harder in school and explored a multitude of career paths. Once Lauren reached high school, she began volunteering to work with youth who had experienced similar lifestyles. After Lauren graduated from high school, she eventually landed a full-time job in the Erie community, where she still continues to volunteer to help others learn, grow, and reach their full potential. “Lauren” was just one of the thousands of children and youth who were helped by United Way last year. United Way funds more than 20 different programs and initatives working to end the cycle of poverty by preparing more children to graduate from high school on time and with the skills necessary to succeed in education beyond high school.

An INCOME Success story... When “Jill’s” husband died unexpectedly, she was not financially prepared for the sudden loss of income. Jill had been using her credit cards to finance ongoing expenses and had maxed them out. She desperately needed assistance, as she was being sued by the plumber, was behind on her taxes, and was in danger of losing her home. Jill went to financial education classes funded by United Way. The counselor was able to help Jill restructure her debt so that she could pay off her bills. She enrolled in a financial literacy class designed to help her set and reach a financial savings goal. When

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Jill reached that goal, she was able to completely pay off past debt. Jill also brought her children to classes as part of the process so that they, too, could learn good financial habits. She and her children now live within their means and are self-sufficient, all thanks to this program that was made possible through United Way funding. United Way is focused on helping 9,999 more families like “Jill’s” reach self-sufficiency, so they can meet their basic needs without any form of public of private assistance. In addition to funding a variety of programs and initiatives, United Way of Erie County also worked hard to successfully advocate in opposition to legislation that would allow the reintroduction of the payday lending industry in Pennsylvania. These payday lenders offer predatory financial products that trap low-income families in an inescapable cycle of debt.

A HEALTH Success story... “Alan” experienced severe burns after an explosion in his home and his injuries required extensive medical attention. He had been recently unemployed and did not have health insurance at the time of this explosion. Upon his return home, Alan learned that he was about to be evicted. Through programs funded by United Way, a social worker was assigned to assist Alan in obtaining insurance and accessing resources for food and shelter. He received extensive care from registered nurses and learned to independently care for himself. Eventually, Alan was able to remain in his home and return to a higher level of functioning. More than 25,000 other men, women and children in Erie County received help like “Alan” through United Way’s funding of various Health programs and initiatives. This funding is designed to encourage preemptive healthcare while also offering support to individuals in crisis situations that often can lead to them to fall into poverty.

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community buildin We earn your trust through the transparent way we operate our organization, as evidenced by meeting and exceeding national standards for governance and financial accountability, as well as our volunteer-based method of allocating and disbursing funds to meet community needs. Every program that receives funding from United Way is tracked throughout a threeyear funding cycle to ensure ongoing success in achieving desired outcomes. None of this would be possible without the dedication and hard work of our many Community Building volunteers. Whether they served on an allocations panel or as a member of one of our Impact Councils, these men and women are helping ensure United Way of Erie County’s resources are aimed at improving the most lives and effectively addressing poverty in our community.

Louis J. Aliota, M.S., R.Ph.

Kenneth C. Borland, Ph.D.

Dale R. DeMarco

Brandon Exley

Pharmacy Management & Healthcare Consultant

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College (Retired)

DeMarco Wachter & Company

First Niagara Financial Group

Dean Baldwin, Ph.D.

Donald L. Burdick

JoAnn DeSantis-Barnes

Dr. Mandy A. Fauble

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College (Retired)

First Niagara Financial Group

Filtrona, Component Distribution America

Lance Barclay

Noel J. Burgoyne

Ashutosh V. Deshmukh

County of Erie (Retired)

The School District of the City of Erie (Retired)

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Matthew Barczyk

Mary Jo Campbell, Ed.D.

Dave Deter

Matt Barczyk Agency Allstate Insurance

Edinboro University (Retired)

City of Erie

Tammy Bartasavich

Jeanette Casiano

Dr. Karen Downie

Positive Youth Development

Northwestern School District

Tracey Cettin

Maureen Dunn

Erie Federal Credit Union

Erie Dawn

Gloria Gerbracht, Ed.D.

Michael A. Chimera

Richard B. Eisenberg, Jr.

Edinboro University (Retired)

ERIEBANK

Bayfront Maritime Center

Bradley K. Gleason

Tiffanie Collazo

Amy Eisert

Mercyhurst University

The Erie Community Foundation

Mercyhurst Civic Institute

David Gonzalez

Gail J. Cook

Michael Engdahl

St. Martin Center

Widget Financial

Edinboro University

Julian Gouliet

Georgia L. Del Freo

Jonathan Evans

Consultant

Greater Erie Community Action Committee

Safe Harbor Behavioral Health

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Charlotte A. Berringer Erie County Department of Health

David J. Bertges American Tinning & Galvanizing

Jeremy D. Bloeser Bayfront East Side Task Force

Regis P. Bodnar Internal Revenue Service

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Safe Harbor Behavioral Health

George Fickenworth Mercyhurst University

Denise Finazzo Gaines, Ed.D. Edinboro University (Retired)

Kurtis Fox YMCA of Greater Erie

Kelli Gambill Erie Insurance

ng volunteers Karen L. Grettler

Lisa Kelleher

Paul Newlin

Justin S. Spierling

John F. Kennedy Center, Inc.

St. Paul’s Neighborhood Free Clinic

NW PA WIB

Northwest Savings Bank

Cheryl L. Kindle

Susan Nientimp

Patty Stuber

Erie County Dept. of Human Services Div. of Mental Health/ Mental Retardation

American Cancer Society-Erie

Joseph E. Grucza

Early Connections

Wayne Ochs

Gina Klofft

Edinboro University

American Heart Association

James B. Ohrn

Mark Knight

Custom Engineering

Shari Gross

Boys & Girls Club of Erie

Sarah Gudgeon Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Joseph J. Haas Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services

Linda Hackshaw The Sight Center of Northwest PA

Dr. Melanie L. Hatch Gannon University

Patrick Herr Community Shelter Services Inc.

Shantel D. Hilliard Booker T. Washington Center

Gary Neal Horton Quality of Life Learning Center

Sarah Humphrey The Regional Cancer Center

Dylanna Jackson International Institute of Erie

Erica M. Jackson Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

William Jeffress Booker T. Washington Center

Brent Johnson

Erie Federal Credit Union

Valerie L. Kish-Bierbower

Community Connections

Denise Kolivoski Gail Komora RN

John Popoff

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Boys & Girls Club of Erie

Leigh W. Kostis

Thomas Roberts

Millcreek School District (Retired)

Kramer, Smith & Bish

Mark Kresse

Jeffrey D. Rouch

GE Transportation

Retired Executive

Barbara Ann Lewis

Elizabeth Scarpelli

Early Connections

Mitchell L. Kalkhof Malin, Bergquist and Company

Dr. Carl Kallgren Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Northwest Savings Bank

Anna Tischenko Multi-Cultural Community Resource Center

Joel C. Tuzynski Multi-Cultural Community Resource Center

Nick M. Viglione Perseus House

Thomas A. Vinca Family Services of NW PA

Janet M. Vogt Erie County Department of Health

Major Les A. Walter Salvation Army Erie Corps

E. E. Austin & Son, Inc. (Retired)

Jenny Weigold

Stephanie Long

Laura Schaaf

UPMC HealthPlan

Greater Erie Community Action Committee

Consultant

James Weinhammer

Jennifer L. Schade

Mike Longo

First Niagara Financial Group

Legacy Financial Consulting Services

First Niagara Financial Group

Robert Schaub

Susannah Weis Frigon

Joseph Markiewicz

Federal Reserve Bank/Cleveland

The Erie Community Foundation

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Susan Scriven

Gwendolyn White

James E. Martin Northwest Savings Bank

Colleen Masi

Dr. Carolynn B. Masters

Nancy Kalista

Dean Swanson

Healthcare Consultant

Melanie A. Johnson

The School District of the City of Erie

Rita Orinko

NAMI of PA Erie County Affiliate

The School District of the City of Erie

Danny Jones

VNA of Erie County

Second Harvest Foodbank of NW PA

Erie Insurance Governor’s Action Team

Christine O’Brien

NW PA Area Health Education Center

Gannon University

Al Messina Boys & Girls Club of Erie

Joyce Miller, Ph.D. Keystone Research Corporation

Christine Mitchell GE Transportation

Bernard E. Myers Salvation Army Erie Corps

Sandra Myers

Adagio Health

Erie Insurance

Gary C. Seib

Gail Whitney

Presbyterian Lodge

James C. Sherrod Bayfront NATO Martin Luther King Center

Jill R. Simmons YMCA of Greater Erie

Amanda Brown Sissem ArtsErie

Bruce Skolnick Edinboro University

Steven Soltesz Morgan Stanely

Elizabeth Spadafore, Esq. Steidl & Steinberg

Junior Achievement of Western PA, Inc. Erie Region Office

David Woodledge Mental Health Association of NW PA

Robert Wooler The NonProfit Partnership

Cass Wright OnTrack

Grant Yochim, Esq. Steadman Law Office

Michele Zieziula NW PA WIB

Jasmina Zukic MHEDS

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OUR VISION: HELP 10,000 MORE

LOCAL FAMILIES BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT

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2 01 2 C AM P a ig n c a b i n e t John Skory, Chair

Jim Dible

Daniel J. Heher

Marlene D. Mosco

Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, FirstEnergy Corp.

Retired Executive

Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company

PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Gail Armbruster

Bill Dietz

Kirk Hill

Thomas Nuzback

Times Publishing Company

Roberts Logistics Service, LLC

Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company

John Dill

John Horan

James B. Ohrn

Citizens Bank

Housing Authority of the City of Erie

Custom Engineering

Cheryl A. Kobel

Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company

Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company

Matt Bresee Erie BayHawks

Sandra Carangi Pennsylvania Credit Union Association

Stephen R. Carman Northwest Savings Bank

Thomas Chido Tom Chido Dry Cleaning

Greg Coleman Erie Seawolves

Michael Dzuricky Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company

John F. Evans

St. Martin Center (Retired)

Evans Advisory Services, Inc.

Stephanie L. Lancaster

Pamela J. Forsyth-Pfeifer

Erie Radio Company

Lilly Broadcasting

Rick Liebel

Mark Gaughan

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company

Linda Lyons King

Diane Palmer Matthew Potosnak Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Mark Raimy Welders Supply Company

Jacob A. Rouch

SafeNet

Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership

Erie County Department of Health

James E. Martin

John Rushe

Linda Hackshaw

Andrew Glass

Northwest Savings Bank

James W. Martin, CFRE

Werle & Rushe Insurance Agency, LLC

The Sight Center of Northwest PA

Bankable Consulting LLC

Jennifer Snow

Vincent Halupczynski

Raymond Massing

Times Publishing Company

Erie Parking Authority

Jim Toohey

Owen McCormick

The Quinn Law Firm

Joseph McCormick Construction Co.

Melvin Witherspoon

Malin, Bergquist and Company

Al Messina

Department of the Auditor General

Boys & Girls Club of Erie

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T O C Q U E V I LLE

SO C I E T Y

The Tocqueville Society recognizes individuals contributing at the highest levels of personal giving of $10,000 or more annually. These caring philanthropists exemplify the giving spirit of America, as witnessed by the Society’s namesake, Alexis de Tocqueville, during his travels in America during 1831. Tocqueville Society members are committed to United Way’s community impact strategy which focuses their money on result-oriented programs that make a real difference in the lives of people in Erie County.

ORDRE DE FRATERNITÉ

$75,000 to $99,999

Susan Hirt and Thomas B. Hagen

Cle and Penny Austin

Chris and Mary Fette Sr.

Bill and Martha Hilbert

ORDRE D’EGALITÉ

$50,000 to $74,999

Bruce and K.D. Raimy Anonymous (2)

ORDRE DE LIBERTÉ

$25,000 to $49,999

Kern Family Foundation Mark A. Wright Scott K. Wright and Carla W. Picardo

The Kern Family

Howard and Mary Lincoln

MEMBRES DE LA SOCIÉTÉ $10,000 to $24,999

Blossom McBrier

John and Gertrude Petersen

Susan and Gary Raimy

Martha S. Roth

Mark A. Wright

Carla W. Picardo and Scott K. Wright

Cle and Penny Austin Samuel P. “Pat” Black III* The Andrew J. and William B. Conner Family Chris and Mary Fette Sr. Robert Frenzel Bill and Martha Hilbert Howard and Mary Lincoln The McBrier Family John and Gertrude Petersen Gary and Susan Raimy Martha S. Roth

* Received through the Erie Community Foundation Members of the Legacy Society

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LEA D ERS H I P

GIVING

United Way’s Leadership Giving Society recognizes generous investors who have demonstrated their commitment to improving lives in our community by annually contributing $1,000 or more. Leadership gifts are an outstanding way to make an investment in our community. They help United Way continue its work to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency in Erie County. 2012-2013 Leadership Giving Committee Chip Dufala, Chair Erie Insurance Donna L. Carlino Northwest Savings Bank Louis Colaizzo Erie Insurance Steven T. Erhartic Evans Capital Management Lorianne Feltz Erie Insurance Stephen C. Findlay Findlay and Associates, LLC Bill Finnecy Malin, Bergquist & Company Patricia J. Haley Health America Jeffrey Hileman Edinboro University Monica Masterson Merrill Lynch Christopher McNally GE Transportation David M. Mosier Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Mark Raimy Welders Supply Company Mark Salvia Hubbard-Bert, Inc & BAI Robin Scheppner American Tinning & Galvanizing Michael Thomas MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton

Platinum Circle $5,000 to $9,999 Frances Q. Buseck Gene and Anne Connell and Family* Attorney and Mrs. Robert G. Dwyer* Thomas A. Hanes and Mili Chiang-Hanes Robert C. Ingram III Amy Cuzzola-Kern and B. Scott Kern Nancy and Bruce Kern Sr. Bonnie and C. Bruce Kern II Mary Alice Kern Edward H. Lamb Robert and Christina Marsh John W. Masterson Louis and Debra Porreco Joe and Rhonda Schember Mark and Prudence Shaw Dr. and Mrs. Joao Tavares The Messrs. Everett and David M. Zurn Fund*

Gold Circle $2,500 to $4,999 Nancy Anderson Jacqueline and Michael Barber Elizabeth Beckman Christina and Brian Bernatowicz David J. Bertges The Bloomstine Family Dr. Richard C. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Brown Donald L. Burdick**

Pamela and Richard Burt Michele and Carl Carlotti Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Cavanaugh Louis and Aimee Colaizzo Greg and Terry Condo Roger and Marcia Dall Jim and Judy Dible James Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Chip Dufala** David E. Eaglen Steve Elder Michael and Cheryl Ferrie Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Fish David and Nancy Glod James and Carolyn Halladay Mark and Becky Holcomb Natalie and John Huegel William and Patricia Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald O. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koontz Dr. and Mrs. David M. Kruszewski James E. and Sharon A. Martin Michael P. Martin Bob and Joan Martter Robert W. and Mercedes McNutt Nancy and James C. Miller Matthew J. Minnaugh Marlene D. and Homer A. Mosco Attorney David M. Mosier Douglas and Deborah Murphy Lisa A. and Timothy G. NeCastro Jim and Sue Ohrn Michael and Michele Plazony Tara Plimpton Jeffrey and Rhonda Plyler Bradley G. Postema

Kathryn and Mark Raimy Dennis and Mary Ranalli Al and Peggy Richardson Karen R. Rzepecki Jennifer L. Schade** Robin Scheppner The William M. and Frances Schuster Fund* Richard L. Seymour** Lorenzo Simonelli** Richard Simpson Harry and Martha Sinden Edwin W. Smith, Esq. and Jennifer M. Smith Mary C. Gensheimer and Richard H. Speicher Dr. and Mrs. Barry D. Stamm Jim and Sharon Stoik James and Connie Tanous Thomas and Carol Tupitza Peter G. and Freda Volanakis Fund* Tim Waldee Jeffrey McKeon and Dr. Nancy E. Weissbach Gwendolyn White

Silver Circle $1,500 to $2,499 James and Mary Bahn Christine McClure and Perry Baker Peter and Marcia Balmert John and Barbara Beatty Randi and Douglas Bert Joan and Boyd Bert Robert and Diane Bloom

“I really like the way that United Way has focused on reducing poverty in Erie County. Their goal to make more families self-sufficient will benefit not only those families, but our entire community; and that is very important to me, providing a safe and conducive environment to bring up the future generation.” Jayashree Ishaw Leadership Giver since 2010

* Received through the Erie Community Foundation ** Also members of the Young Leaders Society

Members of the Legacy Society

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LEA D ERS H I P G I V Janel Bonsell** Betsy and Dennis Bort Michael and Mary Bova The Charles H. & Barbara E. Bracken Fund* Lewis T. Briggs Jeff and Amy Brinling** James and Nancy Bure Mark and Melissa Buseck Thomas J. Buseck Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Butler Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Cogley James B. and Jackie Cross James D. Cullen, Esq. Susan and George Currie Jim and Rossana Currie Mary Beth and Thomas Danowski Roland Donajkowski Tina M. Donikowski David J. Ducharme John and Wendy Elliott** Clinton and Sarah Ewing** Johnie Atkinson-Faulkerson and Charles Faulkerson Lorianne Feltz** Chris Fette and Mary Leach Fette** John P. Fette** Barbara and Gregory T. Fischer Cynthia R. Fowle Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Frost** Colleen Gildea** The Attorney M. Fletcher & Elsie O. Gornall Fund DD* Todd A. Greener** Paul Groszkiewicz Gregory J. Gutting Edward Hall Michael J. Hayes** Patrick D. Hesidence Cheryl Hirst Thomas C. and Paula Hoffman II John and Julia Horan Susan and James Horvat R. Steven and Danielle Jones Keith and Kelly Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Knight William Knightly** Jacqueline Kocz Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Phillips Bill and Linda Lillis Barbara R. Lincoln Alfred Mansfield Terry L. McConnell Fredrick J. McLaughlin** Chris and Donald McRae Elizabeth M. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Mischler Matthew W. Myers

James R. Osmanski Diane and John Parente Cathy D. Park Mark J. Pietrusinski and Kathleen Felong Pietrusinski Steven J. Pitonyak Andy Putnam Ann B. and Jack M. Quinn Ord and Elizabeth Randolph Chuck and Wallie Reams Theodore P. Richards David and Donna Rioux Heather and Kevin L. Russell James E. and Frances Schlabach Roger Schultz Dr. and Mrs. M. Peter Scibetta Michael and Rochelle Sheridan Lester R. and Alta M. Shroyer Sherri Silver John E. Skory Lisa Slomski Jedediah J. Smith** Kevin and Nancy Stewart Mrs. James S. Stolley Gary P. Sullivan Sue Sutto Brittany and Paul Taylor** Michael and Debra Thompson Bryan J. Toy Mrs. Janice Underhill Gary D. Veshecco Bob and JoAnn Wagner Martin Wallace Don and Gayle Wright Douglas Yarbenet Ann H. Zaprazny George and Elizabeth Zehner Michael and Andrea Zehner

Bronze Circle $1,000 to $1,499 James M. Adovasio Liz Allen Frank Arico Lorraine and Martin Barclay Matthew Barczyk** Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Batchelor Bruce Beaufort Robert C. and Mary Bengel Jennifer L. Bennett Gregory J. Bentley** Richard K. Bentley Sam Bernik Randy Biletnikoff Del Birch Karen Bond John and Julia Bongiovanni Chuck and Diana Bool

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John and Elaine Brinling Wally E. Brown** Dennis E. and Rebecca N. Brumagin Mark E. Bruns Henry D. Bujalski Mary C. Bula Nicholas Bunker Vladislava Buntic Kathleen and Thomas Burik Donna L. Carlino David L. Carll James and Marianne Carlucci Stephen R. Carman Alir and Eloise Carter Terry L. and Janet Cascioli Sydney M. Cassidy James A. Cavicchio Marc and Nancy Cipriani Beverly M. Clark Jeff and Nancy Clark Denis and Mary Coan Dr. Dennis and Barbara Cole John M. Cook Suyin Copley Paul and Susan Corbran Janet and Jeffrey Cross Debbie and Doug Currie Tim Czerwinski Edward and Christine Dahlkemper Donald W. and Rosemarie Damon David W. Danowski David A. DiPlacido Mark and Karen Dombrowski Marshall W. Downing Justin Downs** Daniel and Christine Drabic** Heather and Peter Eaglen** Michael B. Edwards John and Barbara Egg Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Eighmy Mike and Sandy Fetzner Frederick G. Fiedler Stephen and Kathleen Findlay Bill and Renee Finnecy Doug Fleming** Manley Ford Michael R. Fraley Hal and Shirley Fuller Nancy and Vince Gardner Elizabeth A. Garloch** Dr. William P. Garvey Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gehrlein Joseph M. Gennuso** David Gibbons Edward and Rita Goebel Mary and Earl Gollmer Margaret A. Goodall Roy and Mary Lee Gourley

** Also members of the Young Leaders Society

John and Erica Grazioli** Paul J. Grenberg Steven Groshek Barry and Janet Grossman Dennis and Eileen Grow Daniel U. Gruneisen Ronald Habursky** Ron and Sue Haener Patricia J. Haley Thomas and Elizabeth Hamilton Robert and Alicia Hammersmith Evonne N. Hanson Dennis J. Hartwig James and Mary Harvey Dr. Frederick C. Havko Randall Heemer Daniel and Terry Heher Nan Held Richard Hersey Rebecca and William M. Hilbert Jr. Leonard and Beth Hill** Tim Hilton and Kitty Cancilla-Hilton Richard and Jane Hinman John F. Hodges, CFP** Mr. and Mrs. David E. Holland Dr. Keith and Kathy Holler** James and Sue Holtgrefe Helen R. Hospodar Daniel L. Ingraham Jayashree Ishwar Charles and Lisa Jenkins Marko Jovanovich Edward P. Junker III* Dr. Michael T. and Nancy Anne Kalista Patricia Kasony Allison A. Kaverman** John and Deidre Kearns Joseph J. Kelly Philip H. Kelly Thomas W. Kennedy Jr. Samuel Khodzhayan Robert J. Kinner** Terrance R. Kizina Christopher Kovski Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kresse Attorney and Mrs. Mark Kuhar** Kevin J. Kunik** Gerald Lacy Patricia Lacy** Chris and Vickie Lampe B.J. and Barbara Lechner Fund* Margaret and Duane Lehr Dr. Howard and Jane Levin David and Lenora Lewis Richard Lloyd Louise K. and Richard O. Loesel John Macaulay

Members of the Legacy Society

I N G SO C I E T Y Debra Mack Ann and John Magenau III James Malue Marc Mascola** Monica Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Matters Dale and Lynn McBrier Barbara and Michael A. McCormick Stacey McCoy Deb and Des McDonald Richard McGowan Robert McKeel Christopher McNally** Attorney Jim and Barbara McNamara John and Delora Metalonis Wade R. Meyer Jr. Norma Miller John Mizanin Michael J. Moorehead Douglas Mowrey James H. Myers III Jan Brydon and Howard Nadworny Paul M. Newell, MD Thomas and Karen Newell Rebecca Newpher** Steve and Mary Oas Patrick J. O’Dell Ron and Teresa Oliver Thomas and Darlene Omark Gordon A. Osborn James E. and Susan C. Oskin Ryan and Adrianne Paris** John D. Park III**

Anthony Pasquarette** William and Kimberly Pebley Brian C. Perry Bob and Mary Pettys Gregg and Jennifer Pfeffer** Micah Plott Jordan and Kim Plyler** Justin A. Plyler** Crystal and David H. Pollock Carl and Mary Poniatowski Margaret A. Porter John and Kathie Rea Robert and Laureen Reinke James W. Riley Tim and Patty Riley Jason and Jennifer Roeback Daniel J. Roessner Frank and Mary Beth Rogers** Peter Rogowski** Laurie B. Root Mark E. Rose Sheryl A. Rucker Carl D. Rupp David and Doreen Russo** Victor Russo Dr. Laura E. Rutland Mark and Lisa Salvia William and Susan Sapone Brett W. Schafer Lore and Jim Schaffner Dorothy Scheppner Keith A. Schmidt** Dean R. Schoenfeldt Bridget H. Schoenig Mr. and Mrs. P. Tylon Schuerman

* Received through the Erie Community Foundation Members of the Legacy Society

Nadine and Larry Schultz Ann and Thad Scott Clare Z. Seth Scott Sexauer Annette Shade Glenn Shaffer Rahul Shaw John and Jennifer Simon** Karen A. Skarupski Terry Skarzenski** Lisa Skrutsky Thomas Smail Gary Smith Mark T. Smith Darlene Snyder Paul and Elaine Snyder Chris and Mary Ellen Sorce Greg and Sue Sorce Gary L. Squire Mr. and Mrs. F. Cole Stearns Ronald and Barbara Steele James F. and Bridget Stevenson H.W. Strayer (D) Gerald M. Stuczynski Sturtevant Endowment Fund* Jennifer and Frank Sulz** Karen Surkala Paul and Linda Susko John and Molly Swanson** Jeffrey J. and Bethany Szumigale Roger H. Taft Jane Theuerkauf Mike and LeeAnn Thomas** Chad and Jeannine Thompson** Anthony Tomaro

Paula M. Tomasik** Jim and Mary Ann Toohey Russell Torok Jerry and Marlene Trambley Gerry and Peggy Trichel Kathryn and David M. Tullio Joel C. Tuzynski Mark D. Twinem Michael S. Vereb** James V. Vrooman Shayne and Carrie Wakinekona** Mrs. Barbara H. Walker Andrea Ward Russ and Robin Warner Diane E. Washe Emily Weaver** Bryon Wellman Mr. and Mrs. Scott Whalen Dona J. Wheeler Barbara and Daniel E. Wingerter Sr. Judith E. Wingerter Gary J. Winschel and Shirley A. Winschel Catherine and Dale Wodarski Clarice Womack Scott R. Wyman** Dr. Jack E. Yakish Diane G. Yeager Christine Yuhas Christopher and Norma Zimmer David J. and Linda Zimmer R.J. Zonna Karen and Matt Zonno

** Also members of the Young Leaders Society

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YOUNG

LEA D ERS

Launched in 2003, United Way of Erie County’s Young Leaders Society consists of members age 45 and under who annually invest $500 or more in United Way. This dynamic and growing group of United Way supporters is invited to participate in various events and activities that allow them to connect with other emerging and established leaders in our community. Young Leaders Society’s purpose is to foster philanthropy, leadership and community involvement among Erie County’s next generation of civic and business leaders. 2012-2013 Young Leaders Society Steering Committee Christine Drabic, Chair GE Transportation

Douglas E. Smith Erie Insurance Brittany Taylor HBKS Wealth Advisors

Katie Jones, Co-Chair ERIEBANK

Peter W. Yoars Jr., Esq. Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett

Andrew Abramczyk Erie Insurance

Christopher M. Zehner HBKS Wealth Advisors

Daria Devlin Development Consultant Katie Duchnowski Wegmans Allison A. Kaverman PNC Financial Services, Inc. Katie Newcombe Department of Commerce Governor’s Action Team Kim Plyler The Office of Senator Sean D. Wiley P. Bowman Root Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Ryan Salvo Wegmans Kathryn Scarpitti First Niagara Financial Group

Young Leaders Andrew and Deborah Abramczyk Jamie Adiutori Eric D. Amann David Ashby Jr. Kimberly Babo Paul Bachmaier Joseph and Lori Baniewicz Missy Barac Matthew Barczyk** Robert Bennett Gregory J. Bentley** Frank and Marcia Berarducci Melissa Bizzarro Jon P. and Christen Bloom Shannon Bolla Janel Bonsell** Robert Bortz Scott Bova Sarah Boyce Matt and Suzanne Bresee

Jeff and Amy Brinling** Shawn Briody Michelle and Steve Brown Wally E. Brown** Donald L. Burdick** Elizabeth Byers Carmine A. Camillo Heather and Dan Cass Michael D. Clement Stephanie Cole Greg and Shandra Coleman Patrick J. Connaroe Debbie and Eric Consiglio Cody and Carolyn Cook Chelsea Coverdale Eileen C. Craig Laurie and Tony Cruz Katie Destro Neal and Daria Devlin Jennifer Dice Keith A. Dixon Carly Dodick Justin Downs** Daniel and Christine Drabic** John and Katie Duchnowski Mr. and Mrs. Chip Dufala** Heather and Peter Eaglen** Cheryl Easly John and Wendy Elliott** Steven T. and Sara Erhartic Andrew M. Erman

“As young leaders, we know that the future of our community depends on our generation to make a difference. We want Erie to be an even better place to live and work when our children grow up. United Way is taking the steps to make that happen.” The Drabic Family YLS members since 2003

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Clinton and Sarah Ewing** Craig and Lisa Fay Jesse Fellows Lorianne Feltz** Chris Fette and Mary Leach Fette** John P. Fette** Trevor Fichera Sarah Fischer Doug Fleming** Amanda M. Forne Kelly Forne Will Friday III Brian Friley Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Frost** Elizabeth A. Garloch** Joseph M. Gennuso** Darrell J. Getty Colleen Gildea** Angela and Richard Gladden Jr. Stacy and Cliff Glasl Derek J. Gonano Jamie and Marlea Gore John and Erica Grazioli** Todd A. Greener** Venu Gummadavelli Michael Gutillo

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Ronald Habursky** Jason Haines Christopher and Corina Hanes Derek Haraldson James P. Harvey Michael J. Hayes** Leo Heintz Danielle M. Hermann T. J. Hesch Douglas Hetrick Lori M. Hetrick Leonard and Beth Hill** John F. Hodges, CFP** Dr. Keith and Kathy Holler** Michael J. Hoopsick Logan Hudy Dr. John Huffman Jim and Erica Jackson Joshua C. Jaeger Laura Jankowski Mike Jaruszewicz Jeremy Johnson Ramon Johnson Katie J. Jones Christopher R. Kanoza David Katovich Allison A. Kaverman** Mark Kennelley Lori Kieklak Robert J. Kinner** Joey Knapp William Knightly** Ronald Koerber Sydne Korynoski Attorney and Mrs. Mark Kuhar** Kevin J. Kunik** Billy Kuntz Gary Lackey Patricia Lacy** Andrew Lavor Matthew and Abigail Lechner Christina Lee Nicole and Daniel Lehr Roger A. Lenhardt

Melissa Leonard Eva-Marie Lipinski Stacy and Steve Loncher Benjamin L. Longo Brian Lutz Karen Andrus Malick Joseph S. Mann Casey R. Martin Marc Mascola** Garth Mathe Sheryl M. Mayer Patrick Mazur Kevin and Sara McCormick Fredrick J. McLaughlin** Christopher McNally** Bryan J. Miller Melissa Miller Channa C. Morgan Raymond G. Morrison Jr. Anita D. Mountain Remle and David Moyak Joe Mucci Katie Newcombe Rebecca Newpher** Sarah and Jason R. O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. John W. Orlando Gabriel and Kathleen Oros Libby Pachan Nicholas Pagliari and Melissa Lafata Pagliari Ryan and Adrianne Paris** John D. Park III** Ernest Parker Anthony Pasquarette** Monish Patolawala Greg Pearl Emmie L. Perry Gregg and Jennifer Pfeffer** Aaron C. and Valerie Phillips Scott Pierce Sarah Pirrello Anthony Pishotti Jordan and Kim Plyler** Justin A. Plyler**

** Also members of the Leadership Giving Society

Jason M. Porreco Joshua M. Porreco Keith R. Ptak Carrie and Todd Raleigh Timothy Reichert Lacey Reid James Rekitt Patrick M. Rennie Mark D. Restifo David Rictor Jonathan J. Riley Frank and Mary Beth Rogers** Peter Rogowski** P. Bowman Root Brian D. Ross Jeremy Routh Gera A. Ruhland David and Doreen Russo** Ryan Richard Paul D. Sallie Ryan and Julie Salvo John Sass Virginia Sawdey Kathryn Scarpitti Jennifer L. Schade** Mark and Gina Schaefer Trevor and Kyle Schauenberg Roshell L. Schenck Kevin Schermerhorn Keith A. Schmidt** Adam Schofield Lacy Schwab Michael Schwenk Carolyn R. Sennett Richard L. Seymour** Jay R. Shaffer Sarah Shine Melissa and Michael Shirey Michael Shreve Elana K. Sigrist John and Jennifer Simon** Lorenzo Simonelli** Dominick A. Sisinni Terry Skarzenski**

John Slawson Douglas E. Smith Jedediah J. Smith** Steven S. Sobucki Kim Spence John Springer Timothy J. Sul Jennifer and Frank Sulz** John and Molly Swanson** Gary Tagliente Brittany and Paul Taylor** Ryan D. Tennant Mike and LeeAnn Thomas** Chad and Jeannine Thompson** Christopher Tobin Paula M. Tomasik** Emily Toothman Rachel Trombetta Kevin Uht Hernan Velez Michael S. Vereb** Shayne and Carrie Wakinekona** Paige Wallace Bradley Warfield Jamie P. Warner Jessica Warren Nisha Warrier Dain Washburn Emily Weaver** Eric and Janet Weislogel Cody Wellman Abigail L. Williams Michael J. Wolf Christopher A. Wrobel Aaron Wyant Scott R. Wyman** Daniel and Barbara Yerace Peter W. Yoars Jr., Esq. Brian Yurchak Donald R. and Lori Yusz Christopher M. Zehner Brian Zilhaver Maria T. Zonno

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C OR P ORA T E The following organizations have three or more employees who contribute at the Tocqueville Society, Leadership Giving Society or Young Leaders Society recognition levels. GE Transportation 126 Erie Insurance 111 Wegmans 64 PNC Financial Services, Inc. 31 Lord Corporation 22 C. A. Curtze Company 14 Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett 14 Saint Vincent Hospital 13 United Way of Erie County 11 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 10 Gannon University 8 High Pressure Equipment 8 MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton 8 Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company 8

Northwest Savings Bank Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company UPMC Hamot Bianchi Motors, Inc./Porreco Nissan, Inc ERIEBANK First Niagara Financial Group County of Erie Housing Authority of the City of Erie Merrill Lynch Times Publishing Company James H Cross Company General Partitions Manufacturing HBKS Wealth Advisors Hanes Erie, Inc.

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Ron Jones Hardwood Sales Marquette Savings Bank National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Plyler Overhead Door Company United Parcel Service American Tinning & Galvanizing BASF Erie Beer Company Giant Eagle Insurance Management Company Loesel-Schaaf Insurance Agency Reed Manufacturing Company Transportation Equipment Supply Co. Weber Murphy Fox

HONOR ROLL AWARDS United Way’s Honor Roll Award recognizes organizations that have demonstrated five or more consecutive years of campaign growth. The growth can stem from a combination of employee contributions and corporate donations.

Receiving the award for the fourth consecutive year are:

American Tinning & Galvanizing Community Resources for Independence Custom Engineering The Housing Authority of the City of Erie Receiving the award for the third consecutive year are:

Finish Thompson Incorporated Northwest Savings Bank Transportation Equipment Supply Wegmans Receiving the award for the second consecutive year are:

Erie Federal Credit Union Fairview Elementary School Scott Enterprises Receiving the award for the first time are:

Hanes Erie Incorporated PMA Insurance Group UBS Financial Services, Inc.

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LEA D ERS Corporate donors continue to provide financial support that is essential to advancing the common good in Erie County. The following businesses contributed $1,000 or more during the 2012-13 Campaign. American Hollow Boring American Tinning & Galvanizing American Trim, LLC E. E. Austin & Son, Inc. BASF Bort Insurance Service Builders Hardware & Specialty Mary Carlotti Agency Inc. Allstate Insurance Contine Corporation Country Fair, Inc. Cummins Enterprises C. A. Curtze Company Custom Engineering Davison Insurance Agency, Allstate Insurance East Erie Commercial Railroad Emsco Group Erie Beer Company The Erie Community Foundation Erie Custom Computer Applications, Inc. Erie Federal Credit Union Erie Forge & Steel, Inc. Erie Insurance Erie Plating Company Erie Press Systems Erie Regional Airport Authority ERIEBANK

Eriez Magnetics Evans Advisory Services, Inc. Finish Thompson Incorporated First National Bank of Pennsylvania First Niagara Financial Group Gannon University GE Transportation General Partitions Manufacturing Giant Eagle, Inc. Great Lakes Automation Services Great Lakes Metal Finishing Greater Erie Community Action Committee Harrington Industrial Laundry Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield jcpenney The John Karnes Agency Allstate Insurance Lamjen, Inc. Liberty Mutual Insurance Lord Corporation Macy’s Department Store Marquette Savings Bank Mercyhurst University Morris Coupling Company National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Nationwide Insurance Company Northwest Savings Bank

Northwestern Welding & Machine Co. Parker Autoclave Engineers Penelec, A FirstEnergy Company Penn-Union Corp. PHB, Inc. Corp. HQ PNC Financial Services, Inc. Port Erie Plastics Printing Concepts, Incorporated C.H. Reams & Associates Inc. Reed Manufacturing Company Rexnord Foundation, Inc. Rogers Brothers Corporation Sanders Markets Superior Toyota Target Team Hardinger Transfer Company Time Warner Cable Times Publishing Company Tri-State Pain Institute, LLC United Parcel Service Urick Foundry Company Van Air, Inc. Wegmans - Peach Street Wegmans - West Erie

GIFTS-IN-KIND (of $1,000 or more)

A gift-in-kind is a non-cash contribution used by United Way to carry out its mission. Sincere thanks to those listed below for goods, services, and expertise donated during the 2012-13 Campaign. The Brewerie at Union Station Connoisseur Country Fair Cumulus Media Erie BayHawks Erie International Airport, Tom Ridge Field Erie Otters Erie Seawolves Grisé Audio Visual Joseph McCormick Construction Company

Jr’s Last Laugh Comedy Club & Restaurant Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Krispy Kreme Lamar Advertising LINEAR_ Creative Little Caesars McCarty Printing Mercyhurst University Institute for Public Health Outback Steakhouse Printing Concepts, Incorporated

Rainbow International Scott Enterprises Times Publishing Company Wegmans WFXP WJET WSEE WICU

The following organizations made gifts-in-kind to support United Way Erie FREE Taxes. Booker T. Washington Center Corry School District Edinboro University Erie Federal Credit Union Fairview Presbyterian Church 4 NINE Thrift Store (North East)

Girard School District Greater Erie Community Action Committee Housing Authority of the City of Erie John F. Kennedy Center Martin Luther King Memorial Center Multicultural Community Resource Center

The Porreco Center Scott Enterprises St. Benedict Education Center Widget Financial

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C OMM U N I T Y SER V I C E F U N D S Many employees at a number of local companies give to United Way through a Community Service Fund. Combined, these twelve funds pledged nearly $900,000 to United Way during the 2010 Campaign.

American Hollow Boring Company Employees Community Service Fund Bliley Technologies, Inc. Employees Community Service Fund City of Erie Employee Community Service Fund Community Resources for Independence Inc. / Good Neighbor Fund Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center Inc. DBA Barber National Institute Employees Community Service Fund of GE Modern Industries Saint Vincent Hospital Community Service Fund UPMC Hamot Urick Ductile Solutions

Since 1946, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and United Way Worldwide have enjoyed a cooperative relationship through which they, in partnership with state and local United Ways, provide services to members of organized labor, their families and their communities. Both the AFL-CIO and United Way believe that volunteerism is the essence of a democratic society. In total, organized labor gives more than one million dollars to United Way of Erie County each year.

2012 J. David Dever Memorial Award

IAFF LOCAL 293 The Central Labor Council established the J. David Dever Memorial Award in 1982 to recognize outstanding service to United Way of Erie County and to the Erie Community.

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LO Y AL C ON T R I B U T ORS Loyal Contributors who gave to the 2012-13 Campaign are investors who have shown their dedication and commitment to United Way’s mission by supporting any local United Way for 10 years or more. We thank each and every one of these important contributors for their long-standing support. Andrew and Deborah Abramczyk Debra L. Abramczyk Martin A. Acri Rebecca and Evan Adair Kenneth M. and Ann M. Adams Nancy Adams James M. Adovasio Shaun B. Adrian Esq. Kimberly M. Akers Jay W. Alberstadt Jr. Brenda J. Allen Liz Allen Robert and Margaret Allen Dr. and Mrs. John L. Alonge Edward and Kathy Althof Palma Amann Robert J. and Susan Amendola Daymon H. Amory Janice M. and Robert G. Anderson Jr. Tony Anderson Maynard Paul Andrews Joseph R. Angelotti Jr. Veronica L. Antoske Jim and Jamie Antoun Kathleen A. Anysz Darcy Apfel Kathleen Aranyos Theresa Archer Mike R. Armbrust Christine L. Armstrong Cle and Penny Austin Shawn Babcock Ann M. Badach Robert and Christy Baer James and Mary Bahn Timothy M. Baird Paul and Janice Baker Christine McClure and Perry Baker Tammy L. Baker Dr. Charles R. and Beverly Bales Brenda Bane Kelly E. Banks John S. Barbato Jr. Jacqueline and Michael Barber Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey Lance Barclay Michael and Vicki Barko Michele R. Barlow Thomas J. Barney Scott M. and Karen A. Barringer Tammy Bartasavich Emilia Bastow Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Batchelor Cheryl Bates Gerald T. Battle Timothy J. Baughman Aileen and George Baxter Dr. James R. and Carolyn Baxter Dr. Robert L. and Jean Baxter Cheryl A. Baybrook Dr. Mary Ellen Bayuk

Jeffrey E. Beach Kimberly M. and Frank W. Beachly Jr. Darrel J. Beason Bonnie Beatty John and Barbara Beatty John S. Becker Robert W. and Cathy Becker Mrs. Spafford Becker Arthur D. Beckerink Elizabeth Beckman Doris Bednarski Joyce M. Bednarski Roberta L. Bedow Mark A. Bell Jerry Bender Robert C. and Mary Bengel Denise M. Benim Dr. David R. Benjamin Jennifer L. Bennett Sheryl A. Bennett Tammy E. Bennett Richard K. Bentley Frank and Marcia Berarducci Janet and Ernest Bergkessel Arnold E. Bergquist Deborah L. Bernardini Christina and Brian Bernatowicz Charlotte A. Berringer Joan and Boyd Bert Randi and Douglas Bert David J. Bertges Brian Bessetti Russell W. Betz Angelo Bevelacqua Theresa Bihler Del Birch Peggy M. Bizzaro Samuel P. “Pat” Black III John and Janet Blakeslee John E. Bleil Robert and Diane Bloom John C. and Colleen Bloomstine William C. and Carol Bloomstine Judith J. Boboshko Leslie A. Bohrer Amy B. Bojarski Patricia Bojarski Nicole Bojkic Robert D. Bolmanski Ann M. Bomberger John and Julia Bongiovanni Janel Bonsell Bonita K. Booker Chuck and Diana Bool Thomas L. Borstorff Betsy and Dennis Bort Michael and Mary Bova David Boyd Jack C. Boyd Dr. Richard C. Boyle Honorable and Mrs. John A. Bozza

Ronna and Thomas Brasco Sr. Kenneth C. and Irene Brasington Thomas W. Brennan Bill and Peep Brereton Lewis T. Briggs Deadra Brink Edward L. Brink Jeff and Amy Brinling John and Elaine Brinling J. Charles Brock Lori Brooks-McGraw MaryAnn Brothers Barbara A. Brown Carolyn Brown Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Brown Izedia Brown James M. Brown Melissa M. Brown Attorney William R. and Irene Brown Dennis E. and Rebecca N. Brumagin Gary A. Brumbaugh David L. Bruno Elizabeth Bucarelli Kelly and Scott Buck Joanna K. Budde Henry D. Bujalski Kathleen Bukowski Jacquelyn and Jeremiah J. Bull Donald L. Burdick James and Nancy Bure John R. Burgert Kathleen and Thomas Burik Michele A. Burke Pamela and Richard Burt Peter Burton Karen Burton Horstman Frances Q. Buseck Mark and Melissa Buseck Thomas J. Buseck Esq. Joelyn J. Bush Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Butler Lori and Donald Buzzard Cheryl L. Cahill Christopher J. Callaghan Ann L. Cancilla Brenda Cancilla Joseph J. Cancilla Paul F. and Helen Cancilla Connie M. Canfield Barry and Debra Capell Sandra Carangi Jeffrey D. Carden Mike and Ann Carlin Donna L. Carlino David L. Carll Michele and Carl Carlotti James and Marianne Carlucci Stephen R. Carman Paul Carpenedo Nancy M. Carr Martin J. Carroll

Alir and Eloise Carter Willis Carter Cathy A. Carver Patrick M. Case Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Cavanaugh Rob Celeski Beth and Michael Cerulo Kevin Charleton Teresa L. Chatman Margaret A. Chatt Emma Sue Cherico Edward F. and Ginny Chizewick Susan C. Church Kyle Chylinski John R. Cipriani Marc and Nancy Cipriani Jeff and Nancy Clark Mari Anne Clark Theresa A. Cleaver Richard and Karen Clement Gerald T. and Lora Clover Denis and Mary Coan Marlia Coates Karen L. Coe Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Cogley Dr. Dennis and Barbara Cole Kimberly L. Coleman Vangie Colish Victoria C. Collazo-Maldonado Terrence G. Colvin Greg and Terry Condo Chin Liang Condon Gene and Anne Connell and Family Andrew J. Conner William B. and Sue Conner Jade M. Conners Debbie and Eric Consiglio Candie A. Conway Albert J. and Mary Ann Cook Gail J. Cook Malcolm and Sheila Coon Patty Cooney Paul and Susan Corbran Lisa H. Corsale Christopher M. Cortes Terrance P. and Sherri L. Costello Gloria Cota-Robles William L. Cousins Elizabeth E. Crandell Sandra J. Cranston James B. and Jackie Cross Janet and Jeffrey Cross M. Robert and Nancy Cross James D. Cullen, Esq. Dr. Mehmet and Edith Cultu Susan M. Cunningham Honorable William R. Cunningham Debbie and Doug Currie Susan and George Currie Jim and Rossana Currie Michelee Curtze

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LO Y AL Tim Czerwinski Charles and Mary Dahlkemper Edward and Christine Dahlkemper Roger and Marcia Dall Donald W. and Rosemarie Damon Mary Beth and Thomas Danowski Amy M. Daugherty James J. and Anna D’Aurora Dr. Mario E. D’Aurora Juliane S. Davis Bruce L. Decker Jr. Jennifer Decker Polly DeDad Heather DeFazio Jennifer and Murray DeForce W. Patrick Delaney Ronald W. DelPorto William L. DeLuca Jr. Pauline DeMarall Dale R. DeMarco Paul and Janet Demjanenko Janet Dennen David and Kathleen DeSante JoAnn DeSantis-Barnes Teresa DeSanto David A. Desrochers Arthur F. Detisch III Jayne R. Deutsch Patricia T. Devine William G. and Sarah DeWitt Jim and Judy Dible Linda Didion Bill Dietz

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David DiLoreto Jill L. Dimattio Patrick J. and Elizabeth A. DiPaolo Karen and Dennis Dirkmaat Barbara A. DiSanti Elaine Dodick Cindy L. Dohanic Nora J. and Thomas J. Dolak Jr. Edwin D. Dombrowski Mark and Karen Dombrowski John J. Donahue Tina M. Donikowski Lisa R. Donoghue Donna E. Douglass Sandra K. Downer-Hartel Daniel and Christine Drabic Robert Drahushak Marian K. Drake John W. Draskovic Audrey A. Draszkiewicz Edmund A. Drexler Richard B. Drylie Alex J. Dudas Shirley Dudenhoefer Angela J. Dudenhoeffer Mr. and Mrs. Chip Dufala Tammy L. Dumbeck-Wurst Douglas S. Dunham Ann M. Dunlap Janis Durr Mrs. Mary Duval Attorney and Mrs. Robert G. Dwyer Gary W. Dyer

C ON Heather and Peter Eaglen Cheryl Easly Sandra Ebert Barbara Eck-Duchini Michael B. Edwards John and Barbara Egg Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Eighmy Robert G. Ek Judith Emick Dr. Gregory S. Engel Jean L. English Steven T. and Sara Erhartic Linda Etter David J. and Beth Eubank Grace Ewanick Cindy A. Ewing Gerald A. Fagley Denise A. Faipler Gretchen S. Fairley Judge and Mrs. John R. Falcone Jr. Mary R. Faller Linda Farley Susan L. Fassette Johnie Atkinson-Faulkerson and Charles Faulkerson Nicole A. Fedders Richard A. Federici Debra Feeney Alan C. Felix Lorianne Feltz Dr. Robert J. and Carol Ferraro Michael and Cheryl Ferrie Anthony and Gloria Ferritto

Dr. David A. Ferster Chris and Mary Fette Sr. Chris Fette and Mary Leach Fette John P. Fette Mike and Sandy Fetzner George Fickenworth Stephen and Kathleen Findlay Bill and Renee Finnecy Carol S. Finotti Barbara and Gregory T. Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Fish Cathleen A. Fisher Richard F. Flynn The Fonticella Family Pamela J. Forsyth-Pfeifer Chrissy L. Fortin Caroline Foulk Cynthia R. Fowle Christine M. Fracassi Michael R. Fraley Dr. A. Daniel Frankforter and Karen Keene Gary Freiwald Jr. Robert Frenzel Mary T. Frick Philip B. Friedman Laura J. Fromknecht Ronald Fronzaglia Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Frost Jennifer Fuchs Matthew W. Fuchs Nancy E. Fuchs Susan Fuhrer Reiter

T R I B U T ORS Donald H. Fuller Hal and Shirley Fuller James A. Fullerton Guy C. and Heidi Fustine Dr. Thomas J. and Mary Gamble Robert E. and Julie Gandley Janice M. Gangemi Christopher M. Ganska Amy J. Gardner Dr. William P. Garvey Barbara L. Gates Glen E. Gathers J. Randolph Gehrlein Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gehrlein Julie A. Geisler Reverend Albert U. and Edwina Gesler Jr. Anne M. Gianoni Richard and Claire Giardina Victor V. Gidenko Willard R. and Geraldine Gilfry Laura J. Gilliam Theresa J. Gilmore Dr. Alan L. Glaser James Gloekler Brian Glowacki Dr. Paul J. and Barbara Gmuer Edward and Rita Goebel Dr. Jack and Maxine Gold David and Jena Gonzalez Margaret A. Goodall Richard Goodenow Jr. Jack M. and Sharon Gornall

M. Fletcher Gornall Jay Gould Colleen A. Gourley Roy and Mary Lee Gourley Christine Grabowski Julie A. Graziano Frank and Claire Gredler Reverend Joseph C. Gregorek Donna M. Grenberg Paul J. Grenberg Donald W. and Joy Grieshober Gordon Griffey Raymond A. Griffin Brian L. and Barbara Griffith Sandra M. Griffith Karine R. Grigoryan Richard T. Grimm Michele and Kirk Groenendaal Andrew C. Grove Dennis and Eileen Grow Richard M. Gudowski II Martin and Penny Guelcher Edward F. Gunter Dr. Thomas A. and Nancy Gustin Monica Gutierrez Sandoval Gregory J. Gutting Richard L. Guy Anne L. Haas Joseph J. Haas Jon M. Habursky Jennie L. Hackenberg Linda Hackshaw Susan Hirt and Thomas B. Hagen

Thomas E. Hain Patricia J. Haley James and Carolyn Halladay Maria H. Haller Vincent F. and Linda Halupczynski Dorson P. and Helen Hamilton Brian and Bobbie Hammer Cheryl A. Hammer Christopher and Corina Hanes Thomas A. Hanes and Mili Chiang-Hanes Laurie V. Hannan Sandra Hansbrew Janet A. Hansen Thomas J. Hansen Evonne N. Hanson Samuel J. Harakal Kirk J. Hardner Walter and Joan Harf Brad Harris Robert W. Harris Jr. Susan E. Hart James and Mary Harvey Joyce and Francis Hayden Melinda S. Heasley Brian Heberle Marie E. Heberlein Daniel and Terry Heher Charles Heitzenrater Nan Held Lisa Ann Helsley Patrick D. Hesidence Robert J. Hetherington

D. Garth and Margaret Hetz Stephen C. and Jane Hetz Mary T. Hicks Alex Higby Bill and Martha Hilbert Rebecca and William M. Hilbert Jr. Jennifer A. Hilbrich Jeffrey Hileman Darleen-Marie B. Hill William J. and Dottie Hill Shantel D. and Melanie L. Hilliard Ronald L. and Sandy Hilling Tim Hilton and Kitty Cancilla-Hilton Richard and Jane Hinman Cheryl Hirst Daniel and Wendy Hodapp John F. Hodges, CFP Kathleen M. Hoffman Thomas C. and Paula Hoffman II Carol M. Hofmann Mark and Becky Holcomb Clara M. Holden Mr. and Mrs. David E. Holland Lawrence P. Holland Mr. and Mrs. Tim P. Holland Martine Holquist John and Julia Horan Barbara Horner Gary Neal Horton Susan and James Horvat Helen R. Hospodar Regina House Abram Howze

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LO Y AL Judy A. Hoydic Kathy Hubbard Samella Hudson-Brewton Natalie and John Huegel Janet C. Hull Ruth H. Humes Christine J. Hunkele Kevin and Rebecca Ireson David J. Irish Jr. Brian Irwin Zachary T. Irwin Jim and Erica Jackson William and Patricia Jackson James J. Jaruszewicz Julie Jaworski Tina M. Jekel Robert C. Jelinek C. Robert and Mildred Jenkins Charles and Lisa Jenkins Dr. Jay L. and Peggy Jenkins Paul J. Jericho Brent Johnson Jean Johnson Jeremy Johnson Maria and Bob Johnson Nicole L. Johnson Arnold and Carolyn Johnson Eileen G. Jolls Barbara J. Jones Danny and Angela Jones R. Steven and Danielle Jones Mr. and Mrs. Ronald O. Jones T. Warren and Judy Jones Patricia A. Jordan Mark Jordano George and Tina Joseph Marko Jovanovich Carol Joyce Edward P. Junker III Mark Kaiser Dr. Michael T. and Nancy Anne Kalista Daniel F. Kalivoda Robert F. and Rita Kalivoda Carl and Wendy Kallgren Jenny Kanoza Martin and Ann Kaverman Theodore A. Kean Barbara V. Keim Joseph J. Kelly Dr. James Kelvington Chester and Phyllis Kempinski Thomas W. Kennedy Jr. Mark Kennelley Amy Cuzzola-Kern and B. Scott Kern Nancy and Bruce Kern Sr. Bonnie and C. Bruce Kern II Mary Alice Kern Dorothy Kerner Catherine M. Kilanowski Christopher King Deidre R. King Linda Lyons King Dane and Barbara Klaproth

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Deanna J. Klein Joanne Kleinhanz Susan M. Klem Joseph E. Kloecker Serene J. Klomp Thomas R. Knepper Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Knight Jacqueline Kocz Tim and Jill Kolakowski Dave and Melissa Koma Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koontz Stephanie Kotoski Louise M. Kovach Darlene Kovacs Matthew and Martha Koval Wendy S. Kramer Jeanne M. Kraus Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kresse Thomas and Catherine Krill Deana L. Krowicki Dr. and Mrs. David M. Kruszewski Marilyn R. Kubeja Donald A. Kubiak Attorney and Mrs. Mark Kuhar Dr. Richard H. and Kathleen Kuhn Dr. James Kurre Janet L. Laboda Edward H. Lamb William D. Lamberton M.D. Albert L. and Mary Lamp Jr. Chris and Vickie Lampe Tammie M. Lander Terry L. Landon Stella LaPaglia Valerie J. LaPlaca David B. Lasher John Laskey Dave and Kathy Lastowski John A. Lauer James and Lynn Laughlin Trish L. Lawrence Nealy M. Leach-Ruff Kimberly R. Leasure B.J. and Barbara Lechner Frances Lee Howard D. and Suzanne LeFever Nicole and Daniel Lehr Roger A. Lenhardt Melissa Leonard Ron and Susan Leonardi Janis M. Leretsis Richard E. Leszek Steven A. and Sherry Letzelter Dr. Howard and Jane Levin David and Lenora Lewis Timothy J. Lewis Li Shouping Theresa M. Liberatore Kurt and Sheila Lichtenfeld Rick Liebel April R. Lilley Bill and Linda Lillis Dr. Scott and Jessica Lim

C ON Barbara R. Lincoln Robert C. Lindenberger Art and Mary Lindquist Lindsay L. Lindsey Mark Linebach Mary M. Link Richard Lockard Douglas and Joan Loesel Louise K. and Richard O. Loesel Vera Logvina-Sizov Barbara A. Loll Emmett J. Lombard Stacy and Steve Loncher Stephanie Long Charles T. Longua Reverend Billie B. Loomis Larry E. Loper Marilyn LoSapio Renie and Brady Louis Dan Louis Seamus K. Louis Alois and Josephine Lubiejewski George and Shirley Lucore Paul A. Lukach Sarah J. Junger Beth A. Macarthur James L. Mack Craig Mackelvey Family Mary Mackey Barbara A. Macks Linda Madara Mary-Ellen Madigan Ann and John Magenau III Joan and Francis Mainzer Linda P. Majewski Karen Andrus Malick Kimberly G. Malone Patrick Malone James and Kathryn Malthaner Jean Malthaner Virginia Mancuso Gina M. Mannarelli-Agostine Michael E. Marsden Robert and Christina Marsh Nellie Marshall James E. and Sharon A. Martin Michael P. Martin Richard and Mary Martin Robert K. Martin Bob and Joan Martter Gary C. Marz Jennifer Marz Colleen Masi John W. Masterson Monica Masterson Susan R. Matteson David and Margaret Matthews Mary C. Maxwell Sheryl M. Mayer Jean M. Mays Blossom McBrier David McBrier James P. and Jane McBrier

Attorney and Mrs. Harvey D. McClure Terry L. McConnell Reverend James W. and Julie McCormack J. Philip McCormick Barbara and Michael A. McCormick Matthew W. McCullough Jennifer McDade Deb and Des McDonald Lynne M. McIntyre James and Linda McKibben Tammy McLaurin Timothy P. and Andrea McMullin Christopher McNally Attorney Jim and Barbara McNamara Noreen Y. McNaughton Donald B. McNeill Robert W. and Mercedes McNutt Ronnie and Sheila McQueen Chris and Donald McRae Adele and Michael Mead James R. Meehl Mr. Edmund J. Mehl Jr. Timothy J. Mehl Jack and Meghan Mehler Tamara S. Melnik Christina M. Mercer Dr. Ronald M. Merski Jeff and Chris Merz Philip and Josephine Messenkopf Al and Jan Messina Denise K. Messina Chris A. Messinger John and Delora Metalonis Ann Metzger Otto D. Meyn Amy L. Miehl Jeremy D. Mifsud Heidi M. Migliaccio James and Linda Milewski Alex E. Miller Corry Miller Daniel M. Miller David J. Miller Elizabeth M. Miller Gary M. Miller Nancy and James C. Miller Pamela M. Miller Patrick C. Miller Thomas R. Miller II Judith Minichelli Stephen Minick Matthew J. Minnaugh Janet E. Minzenberger Fabienne Mir Dr. and Mrs. Forrest Mischler Kathleen Mitch Amy L. Mitchell Annette M. Mitchell Allan A. Mitulski John Mizanin Mark and Sue Modlo Lynn Mogel

T R I B U T ORS Kelly A. Montefiori John J. Montgomery Bria L. Montigny Carl N. and Barbara Moore Eunice Moore Tyrone Moore Michael J. Moorehead Patricia L. Morrison Caroline A. Morrow Marlene D. and Homer A. Mosco Jean M. Moses Attorney David M. Mosier Anita D. Mountain Remle and David Moyak Thomas and Gayle Moyak Dr. James E. Mraz Dr. Dawna T. Mughal Erika S. Muhammad Diana M. Mullen Donna J. Munch Michael Murnock Craig and Jill Murphey Douglas and Deborah Murphy James M. Murphy Jr. Matthew W. Myers Reverend Theofanis Nacopoulos Jan Brydon and Howard Nadworny Karen Nasca Arlene R. Nash Gary H. Nash Louis Natalie Lisa A. and Timothy G. NeCastro Mr. and Mrs. Calvin D. Neithamer Sr. Denise I. Nelson Sandra Nelson Rebecca A. Nestor Robert Neumaier Tom and Frances New Donald and Michelle Newell Thomas and Karen Newell Wilma G. Nicholls Christine and Kenneth E. Nickson Jr. Patrick and Kimberlee Nikolai Srdan Ninkovic Annette Nowosielski Elizabeth Nuber Amy Nuzback Steve and Mary Oas Mary Oberacker Murray R. Oberacker Patrick J. O’Dell Jim and Sue Ohrn John F. Oliver Ron and Teresa Oliver George Ollie Margie A. Olszewski Thomas and Darlene Omark Judith A. Oncea Mr. and Mrs. John W. Orlando Chuck Orloff Robert S. Orlosky Gordon A. Osborn Ted B. Oslak

James R. Osmanski Terry Ostrum Mr. and Mrs. James L. Owen Sr. Jennifer M. Pabellon Edward Palattella Vincent Palermo Lori and Matt Palisin James H. Paluh Joyce M. Pamula Mark and Darcy Paradise Diane and John Parente Chong S. Park Joseph A. Parlak Beverly Parshall Anthony Pecorella Jeffrey Peelman Richard and Erin Pelinsky Rinaldo G. Pellizzari Thomas A. Pendleton Peter A. Pentz

Tony Pepicello Alan and Jean Perez Matthew Petergol John and Gertrude Petersen Doreen A. Petri Bob and Mary Pettys Deedra G. Pfeffer Tammy Philabaum Aaron C. and Valerie Phillips Carolyn Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Phillips Carol Picheco Karen Pier William Pilewski Becky Pintea Steven J. Pitonyak

Maureen O. Plunkett Jeffrey and Rhonda Plyler Barbara Pollock Philip H. Pompeani Carl and Mary Poniatowski Mary C. Pontillo John Popoff Patricia M. Popovich Louis and Debra Porreco Bradley G. Postema Matt and Nicole Potosnak Sue M. Powell Dianne Presogna Sue L. Presta Kimberly A. Preston Agnes R. Priscaro

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LO Y AL Cynthia M. Pryber Mary L. Przepyszny Michele D. Pulice Andy Putnam Ann B. and Jack M. Quinn Patrick J. Quinn Jr. Stephen T. Radack III David and Brenda Raffensberger John and Peggy Rahner Dick and Willie Rahner John Rai Bruce and K.D. Raimy J. Gary and Susan Raimy Kathryn and Mark Raimy Chris and Babs Rasecki Dennis and Mary Ranalli Ord and Elizabeth Randolph Penny R. Ratajczak Mrs. Richard Rawa John and Kathie Rea Chuck and Wallie Reams Debbie Redditt Fred W. and Sally Reed Michael Reed Russell A. Regdos John C. Reichard Cynthia and Robert Reid Colleen M. Reiser David Repko Mark D. Restifo Betty A. Reynolds Robert and Caroline Rhodes Charitable Fund Philip J. Richards Theodore P. Richards Al and Peggy Richardson Don Richardson David Rictor Kimberlie J. Ridings Tracy Rigazzi Tim and Patty Riley Michael and Pam Rinn David and Donna Rioux Father Gerald T. Ritchie Vincent Rizzone Mae D. Roberts Timothy J. Roberts Gene and Vanessa Robertson Mrs. Harold C. Robertson Lisa M. Robie Adrienne M. Robinson Jill M. Robinson Russell Robinson Laurie L. Rocco Carol Rodgers Daniel J. Roessner Alfred T. Roos Carol A. Rose Patrick C. Ross Martha S. Roth Jacob A. Rouch Gregory J. and Lisa Rubino Karen A. Rugare

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Raymond Rusnak Heather and Kevin L. Russell Victor Russo Richard T. and Diane Higgins Ruth Dr. Laura E. Rutland Karin Lynn Ryan Maureen B. Ryan Linda L. Rybar Karen R. Rzepecki Kathleen A. Rzodkiewicz Ravinder S. Sabherwal Matthew J. Sahlman Paul D. Sallie Mark and Lisa Salvia Matthew Salvia Eugene F. and Margaret Sanders David and Gail Sanner Jeffrey D. Sanner William and Susan Sapone Alan Sargent Barbara P. Sargent Dianne Sartin Mary E. Schaaf Jennifer L. Schade Mark and Gina Schaefer Thomas M. Schaeffer Brett W. Schafer Lore and Jim Schaffner Allan and Patricia Schell Joe and Rhonda Schember Robin Scheppner David and Janet Schlabach Robert A. Schmidle John M. and Karen Schmitt Joseph J. Schmitt III Oscar and Jeanne Schmitt Gerald and Jean Schneggenburger Karen Schommer Barbara Schreckengost Robert and Georgette Schriefer Charles K. and Charlene Schroeck Lisa Scroth Mr. and Mrs. P. Tylon Schuerman Nadine and Larry Schultz Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Schwab Jacob F. Schwab Dr. and Mrs. M. Peter Scibetta Frank Scicchitano Ann and Thad Scott Daniel P. Scully Joseph J. Sebald Mark R. Sebunia Elliot J. Segel William C. Sennett B.J. Zonna Serrins and Paul Serrins Clare Z. Seth Frederick and Joan Sexsmith Richard L. Seymour George Shabla Diane R. Shannon Randy L. Shapira Mark and Prudence Shaw Michael L. Shaw

C ON Brian C. Sheldon Mike and Patricia Sherbin James and Debbie Sherrod Louis I. Sherwood Lester R. and Alta M. Shroyer Father Steven Pimen and Jayne Simon Harry and Martha Sinden Cheryl L. Sivillo Sally L. Skelly John E. Skory Lisa Slomski Daniel E. Sloppy David G. Smith Donald J. Smith Edwin W. Smith, Esq. and Jennifer M. Smith James J. Smith Jedediah J. Smith Mark T. Smith Paul J. Smith Robert V. Smith Susan A. Smith Thomas C. and Beverly Solvedt Marsha Sonntag Chris and Mary Ellen Sorce Greg and Sue Sorce Mark K. Sorensen Kathleen Spafford Mary C. Gensheimer and Richard H. Speicher Mary K. Spencer Florence A. Spiringer Gary L. Squire Karen Staab Dr. and Mrs. Barry D. Stamm Tracy Stanley Norman H. Stark John F. Startare James D. Steadman Mr. and Mrs. F. Cole Stearns Darcel H. Steber Ronald and Barbara Steele Laura A. Stefanovski Rhonda J. Steg William J. Steger James F. and Bridget Stevenson Kevin and Nancy Stewart Robert A. Stidd Greg D. Stockdale David P. Stoczynski Jim and Sharon Stoik Mrs. James S. Stolley Timothy and Karen Stoops Roxane R. Stovall Todd Strasenburgh Ada Strasser Andrea Straub Kristin N. Stravinsky Brian Streeter Joseph and Karen Streett James A. and Phoebe J. Strobel Lucille Strobel Laurie Strumila

Gerald M. Stuczynski Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sturtevant Stacie R. Sullivan Jennifer and Frank Sulz Carl G. Sundberg Paul and Linda Susko Victor M. Susol Sue Sutto Diane B. Sutton Dean Swanson John and Molly Swanson Lorel B. Swanson Linda and Leo J. Swantek Jr. Scott and Pamela Swartzfager William J. Sweeney Teresa L. Swoger Martin G. Szabat Mary Jo Szewczyk Jeffrey J. and Bethany Szumigale Roger H. Taft James and Connie Tanous Jonathan Tate Michelle M. Tavani Dr. and Mrs. Joao Tavares Bill and Cathy Taylor Michael J. Tellers Kathleen A. Terry David and Mary Teufel Stephen R. Thelin Jane Theuerkauf Cheryl A. Thomas Eugene Thomas Mike and LeeAnn Thomas Christopher R. Thompson Michael and Debra Thompson Brian Tiede Courtney Tirak Andy and Candy Tompkins Marianne Tonjes Pamela J. Tonty Jim and Mary Ann Toohey Emily Toothman Bryan J. Toy Dr. James Tracy Jerry and Marlene Trambley Bishop Donald W. Trautman Gerry and Peggy Trichel Fay M. Trost Matthew Trott Kathryn and David M. Tullio Thomas and Carol Tupitza Dr. Allan D. Turner Ronald L. Turri Joel C. Tuzynski William J. Ulrich Mrs. Janice Underhill Dennis A. and Margaret Unks Terry Unseld Forest D. and Margaret Uplinger Reverend Bernard J. Urbaniak Jack D. Utley Jr. Patrick B. Vallimont Gerry and Amy Van De Merwe

T R I B U T ORS Matthew L. Vandervort Julie A. VanVolkenburg Joni and Mark Vatavuk Michael and Antonia Vehec Scott and Karen Veith Jamie L. Velez Stephen and Michele Ventrello Craig S. Vergotz Michael J. Visnosky Freda Volanakis Brian Vollmer Linda L. Wagner Randall E. Wagner Bob and JoAnn Wagner James R. Walczak Tim Waldee Barbara L. and Robert Walk Mrs. Barbara H. Walker Diane Walker Roberta A. Walker Les and Susan Walter Albert E. and Beverly Walz Jr. Corey Wandless David A. Waples Barbara Ward Reverend Joseph V. Wardanski Robert F. Wardrop Russ and Robin Warner Diane E. Washe Steve T. Wasiesky Dorothy Wassel Attorney and Mrs. Mark T. Wassell

Trina and Tom Watson Eric M. and Marissa Watts Donald D. Way Jr. Holly M. Waychoff Arlene Webb Jan E. Webber Richard L. Weber Jerome C. Wegley Suzanne B. Weidle Harry Weiner Deborah A. Weis Eric and Janet Weislogel Jeffrey McKeon and Dr. Nancy E. Weissbach Doreen M. Welch William J. Welch Casey Wells Joseph Wells Harry J. and Anna M. West Mr. and Mrs. Scott Whalen Thomas M. Whalen Dona J. Wheeler Joan Wheeler Marjorie M. Whipple Gwendolyn White Maribeth Whitehill Gail Whitney Brigid M. Wilcox Christine Willey Abigail L. Williams Eileen G. Williams Dr. Stephanie M. Williams

Audrey T. Wilson John and Diane Wilson Barbara and Daniel E. Wingerter Sr. Daniel E. Wingerter Jr. Judith E. Wingerter Robert Wingerter Gary J. Winschel and Shirley A. Winschel Mark J. and Linda Witchcoff Melvin Witherspoon Thomas J. Witosky Edward P. Wittmann Catherine and Dale Wodarski Michael J. Wolf Anna Wolfe Carl M. Wolfrom Clarice Womack Jon L. Woodard Edward E. Woodward Patricia Wozniak Nicholas J. Woznicki Jr. Susan Wressell Don and Gayle Wright Mark A. Wright Carla W. Picardo and Scott K. Wright Paul Wursch Douglas Yarbenet Diane G. Yeager Mary F. Yeaney Chuck Yeung John T. Young Robyn Young

William R. and Dorothy Youngman Douglas A. Youngs Christine Yuhas Raymond J. Yurcak Joel and Diane Zaczyk Dick and Therese Zamboldi Todd Zamierowski Paul E. Zarenko Rita A. Zawacki Nancy L. Zawadzki George and Elizabeth Zehner Michelle Zehner Terri L. Zeigler Ken and Barb Zeisler Ruth R. Zeisloft David J. and Linda Zimmer Pamela S. Zimmer Robert and Robin Zimmer Douglas R. Zimmerman Gregory P. Zimmerman Anthony J. Zonna R.J. Zonna Karen and Matt Zonno Jasmina Zukic Joe and Mary Zukowski David M. and Barbara Zurn Frank W. and Jane Zurn Roger and Joanna Zurn

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LE G A C Y

SO C I E T Y

Legacy Society members have included United Way in their will or estate plans or have made a direct gift to United Way of Erie County’s Endowment Fund during the 2012-13 Campaign. Estate of G. William Ambro Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Batchelor Estate of Helen M. Billman Frances Q. Buseck Michele and Carl Carlotti Estate of Winifred Christiansen Estate of Bernice T. Derry Mrs. Mary Duval Attorney and Mrs. Robert G. Dwyer*

Robert Frenzel Estate of Martha and Fred Gasche Attorney M. Fletcher Gornall Jr. Estate of Robert A. Haller William and Patricia Jackson James and Lynn Laughlin Merrill Lynch Endowment Fund James W. and Cheryl Martin James E. and Sharon A. Martin

Masterson Family Fund Estate of Lydia M. McCain The Emmett L. McIntosh Family Fund Estate of Robert D. Mussina Jim and Sue Ohrn Bruce and K.D. Raimy J. Gary and Susan Raimy Mrs. Harold C. Robertson Laurie B. Root

John and Jennifer Simon Norman H. Stark Estate of Ottillia Weber Dona J. Wheeler Robert Wingerter R.J. Zonna Anonymous

HONORARY & MEMORIAL GIFTS Donors who contributed to United Way of Erie County in honor or in memory of a relative, friend, or business colleague are making a gift that keeps on giving. These thoughtful remembrances are placed in the Endowment Fund where only a portion of the earnings is used each year to help people in need through funded programs and initiatives. The following gifts have been made in memoriam: Reice Altomare Frances Rose Beer Barbara Bracken Richard Brown Edward Bula Rosemary Chamblin Josephine D’Annibale George and Joy Enzbrenner David Krutchick Leo MacKrell Betty L. Mandella Alice Masiroff

Ann Schultz McCormick Patricia Mehl Bonnie J. Pakela Robert H. Popeney Hal Robertson Betty Schwartz Thomas Shreve Marie Stark Dorothy Weaver Char Wheeler Russell S. Wheeler Mimi Yochim

The following gifts have been made in honorarium: Bonnie Antalek Holly Baker Martha Brown Joseph B. Dahlkemper Frank J. Gredler Kelsey Hartless Dr. David Hutzel and Staff Kelly Jenks Carolyn Jones Jim Krats Michelle Leubin Mitizi and Norman Levine Bob Lindenberger Rhonda Martin John and Monica Masterson Michelle Reeves

Arlene Rick Vanessa Robertson Christie Serrins David Serrins Debra Serrins Renee Simmelkjaer John Skory Kathy Slomski Andrea Sommers Rachel Springfield Lisa Swift Carol Wagner Brenda Zaunegger Craig A. Zonna Katherine Zonna R.J. Zonna

“United Way doesn’t just sustain people, it changes lives. Legacy gifts help United Way expand its impact.” The Masterson Family Legacy Society Members

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C ON G RA T U LA T I ONS 2013 Tocqueville Award Recipient

Jim Dible United Way of Erie County established its Tocqueville Award program in 1983 to recognize outstanding volunteer service to our community. For their personal leadership and service to our community, these individuals received this prestigious award. May their generous spirit be an example and catalyst to others.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS John Horan Rev. Steven Pimen Simon Walter & Joan Harf Thomas B. Hagen Marlene Mosco Margaret Ann Hardner, SSJ Samuel P. “Pat” Black III Dr. Richard & Mrs. Willie Rahner Mary Lou Kownacki, OSB Judge George Levin Vincent L. Jenco, D.O. Samuel P. Black Jr. R. Benjamin Wiley Ralph T. Wright Laura W. Wallerstein

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Dr. William P. Garvey F. William Hirt Edward P. Junker III A. James Freeman Mary Beth Kennedy Robert F. and Betty M. Merwin Susan Hirt Hagen Carl J. Schlemmer Ray L. McGarvey M. Lawreace Antoun, SSJ William J. Hill Jr. Albert F. Duval Charles H. Bracken Edward C. Doll

1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983

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STATEMENT

OF

ACTIVITIES

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011 2012

2011

2,832,795

2,230,986

2,496,385 7,386 (477,143) (96,000)

2,716,666 26,883 (395,052) (123,000)

4,763,423

4,456,483

328,395 79,192 411,232 1,443,524 5,442 30,500 4,545

302,127 3,059 332,716 (866,400) 9,674 28,297 2,025

Total other revenue, net

2,302,830

(188,502)

Total public support and revenue

7,066,253

4,267,981

3,023,390 928,322 (477,143)

3,187,651 767,157 (395,052)

Changes in Unrestricted Assets Public Support and revenue Campaign revenue Direct contributions Net assets released from restrictions Expiration of time restrictions Collection of prior year pledges, net Less: donor designations Less: estimated uncollectible pledges Net campaign revenue Other revenue Grants Other gifts and bequests Interest and dividends Net gains/(losses) on investments reported at fair value Service fees Sponsorships Other income

Expenses Program services Gross funds awarded/distributed Direct allocations to funded organizations Other allocations, projects and grants Less: donor designations

3,480,569

3,559,756

Community impact Labor services division Success By 6 Erie FREE Taxes Erie Together

Net funds awarded/distributed

381,193 72,347 123,435 212,065 102,066

345,569 88,597 63,558 111,271 68,604

Total program services

4,371,675

4,237,355

686,130 306,656

653,167 296,082

992,786

949,249

5,364,461

5,186,604

1,701,792

(918,623)

17,006,611

17,925,234

18,708,403

17,006,611

Supporting services Fund raising Administration Total supporting services Total expenses CHANGE IN NET ASSETS Net assets at beginning of year Net assets at end of year

audit committee Janel Bonsell

Charles Knight

Linda Wagner

Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company

Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company

Gannon University

United Way of Erie County is audited by the firm of Root, Spitznas & Smiley, Inc. Certified Public Accountants Want more information? The most recent complete audited financial report for United Way of Erie County is available at UnitedWayErie.org/about/accountability

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OUR

LEA D ERS H I P

UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS James B. Ohrn Board Chair Custom Engineering Cle Austin E.E. Austin & Son, Inc. Charlotte A. Berringer Health Impact Council Chair Erie County Department of Health Janel Bonsell Secretary Treasurer Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company Terrence Cavanaugh Erie Insurance Rob Celeski Employees Community Service Fund of GE Jim Dible Governance Committee Chair Retired Executive Chip Dufala Investor Relations Committee Chair Erie Insurance Robert G. Dwyer Erie Community Foundation Liaison Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett Dr. David A. Ferster Edinboro University (Retired)

Pamela J. Forsyth-Pfeifer Lilly Broadcasting Kelli Gambill Project Blueprint Graduate Erie Insurance Dr. Thomas J. Gamble Mercyhurst University David Gibbons UPMC Hamot Bill Jackson President United Way of Erie County Erica M. Jackson Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Danny Jones Education Impact Council Chair The School District of the City of Erie Jack Lee Roofers Local 210 James E. Martin Community Building Committee Chair Northwest Savings Bank John W. Masterson Planned Giving Committee Chair Merrill Lynch

Colleen Moore Mezler Marketing Committee Chair Moore Research Marlene D. Mosco Resource Development Chair PNC Financial Services, Inc. Jennifer L. Schade Income Impact Council Chair First Niagara Financial Group Mark Shaw Executive Review Committee Chair MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton James F. Stevenson PNC Financial Services, Inc. Tim Waldee GE Transportation Scott Whalen Saint Vincent Hospital Gwendolyn White Diversity and Inclusion Chair Erie Insurance Dr. Julie Wollman Volunteer Engagement Cabinet Chair Edinboro University

Al Messina Funded Organization Representative Boys & Girls Club of Erie

UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY STAFF Bill Jackson

John Egg

Gina Schaefer

President & Chief Professional Officer

Director, Revenue Development

Investor Relations Associate

Cheryl Bates

Sean Halupczynski

Program Director, Erie FREE Taxes

Database and Systems Coordinator

John Simon

Del Birch

Mike Jaruszewicz

Vice President, Community Building

Community Building Manager

Izedia Brown

Ron Oliver

Accounting Associate

Mary Bula Vice President, Collective Impact Project Facilitator, Erie Together

AFL-CIO Community Services Liaison Vice President, Labor Division

Laurie Root Vice President, Investor Relations

Director, Marketing & Brand Management

Nicole Wethli Campaign Administrative Assistant

Chris Yuhas Controller

R.J. Zonna Senior Vice President

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