RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS BLUE GOLD MINE SALE
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS BLUE & GOLD MINE SALE COURTNEY GATTO KYLE SMITH
INTRODUCTION – WHY UNITED WAY? § Partnered with other community agencies § American Red Cross § Bartlett House § LVMPC § Salvation Army § Established and well known § Host many beneficial events § Ultimate Trivia Challenge § Blue & Gold Mine Sale § First Energy Golf Outing
COMMUNITY AGENCY § Mission Statement: § The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties enhances the quality of life in our community by helping those in need. § Accomplish this by: § Building a stronger and healthier community § Developing resources and creating partnerships § Empowering individuals
COMMUNITY AGENCY § Focus on goals to improve three main aspects of life § Education § Income § Health
“HANDS ON” EXPERIENCE § What we learned: § Not everything goes according to plan § Using time and resources efficiently § Importance of professionalism
ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT § Skills § Career Preparation § Computer Skills § Deadlines § Communication Skills § Utilizing social media § Writing Skills § Strategic planning
THE PROJECT: RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS § Created a Campaign § ‘Rise to the Occasion’ § Positive Social Media Atmosphere § #RAKWeek 2015 WV § Encouraged Kindness on Campus § Lollipops
PICTURES/SAMPLES
BLUE & GOLD MINE SALE § When? § May 23 rd § Where? § Milan Puskar Stadium § What? § An effort between United Way and WVU to sell used good for residents and students § Our Part § Helping to create social media and promote deals
DEBRIEF § Positive § § Beneficial experience Spread awareness Built a foundation First hand experience within student population § Improved social media techniques § Negative § § § Lack of time Difficulty engaging business participation Difficulty gaining media attention
VIDEO MONTAGE
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