2010 Campaign Management Team
Marnie Anderson, Co-Chair
Allyson Shaw, Co-Chair
Nathan MacLeod, Chair, Young Leaders
David Whittemore, Chair, Leaders
United Way of Pictou County Board of Directors
United Way of Pictou County Board of Directors
Brian Cullen, President
Brian White, Past President
Ken Francis, 1st Vice President
Julie Cameron, 2nd Vice President
Craig Barnhill, Treasurer
United Way of Pictou County Staff
Jessica Smith, Executive Director
Jamie Dahl, Administrative Coordinator
Vanessa Battist, Campaign Assistant
Anne Marie Colbert • Vonda Hazzard
Shaun MacBeth • Paige Mattie • Brittany Pye
Ben Wilson • Bob Withers
United Way’s 2011 Campaign goal is $300,000.
L to R: Allyson Shaw, Marnie Anderson, Jessica
Smith, David Whittemore, and Nathan MacLeod
United Way of Pictou County
2011 Funded Agencies
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County
Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia
Highland Community Residential Services
Kids First Association
Let Abilities Work Partnership Society
Multicultural Association of Pictou County
Pictou County Centre for Sexual Health
Pictou County Council of Seniors/Outreach
Pictou County Early Intervention
Pictou County Help Line
Pictou County Laubach Literacy Council
Pictou County Opportunity for Men Association
Pictou County Roots for Youth Society
Pictou County Women's Centre
Pictou County YMCA
Salvation Army Westville Corps
Photos by Art Palmer
Here’s how generous donors like yourself are helping
make change in Pictou County:
• Matched 66 youth with in-school mentors
• Provided individual, couple, family, group counselling, and mental
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health interventions to over 775 individuals
Maintained a support group for children with intellectual
disabilities
Provide milk and nutritional supplements for 10 young pregnant
families
Gave away 94 bikes & helmets so a child could enjoy their summer
Increased an afterschool program capacity by over 50%
Built an accessible washroom at the New Caledonia Curling Club
Teaching low income clients all aspects of buying, preparing and
delivering nutritious meals
Provide a listening ear 365 days a year for those who need
someone to talk to confidentially and anonymously
Trained 119 tutors to teach 163 adults how to read and write
Change starts here with Christena Scott-Hubbard, Employee Relations Manager,
Convergys, Anne and Dr. Jack MacLeod, Optometrist, Drs. MacLeod, Wagg, &
Potter, and Rick Feehan, Chief Financial Officer, Wear Well Garments, when they
decided to become Leaders of the Way to support United Way of Pictou County.
United Way of Pictou County
342 Stewart Street, PO Box 75
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 5E1
T: 902-755-1754
F: 902-755-0853
E: [email protected]
W: www.PictouCountyUnitedWay.ca
In 2010, 125 Leaders and Young Leaders contributed over $113,000 to our campaign.
This represents approximately 40% of total funds raised! Thank you!
United Way and its funded agencies have benefitted from the generous support of those that live
and work in Pictou County. Their support at the leadership level inspire others to join and
together lead the way to a better community. The Leaders of the Way Campaign is an integral
part of the overall campaign, raising 30-40% of the total funds raised each year in Pictou County.
Please join us in helping to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, and towards
building a stronger community.
David Whittemore
Chair, Leaders of the Way
As young leaders of Pictou County, we all have the opportunity to make a difference in the
community we live in and where we raise our children. Through the various agencies funded by
United Way of Pictou County , we are able to touch the lives of many people in need. I hope
United Way can count on your generous support to continue to build a stronger community for all
of Pictou County.
Nathan MacLeod
Chair, Young Leaders of the Way
Please Give Generously to the Community Fund
United Way is committed to meeting the needs of our community. This year, we are supporting 16 agencies. We
are one of the largest non-government funder of social services in Pictou County. In fact, 100% of all funds raised
stay in Pictou County. A gift to United Way changes lives and builds a strong, healthy and safe community.
Our goal is to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community!
Benefits of Being a Leader
• Knowing that your gift is making a difference in our community throughout the year
• Receive invitations to United Way functions, including Leadership events
• Tax laws encourage philanthropy – the more you give, the greater the tax credit
• Recognition in our annual Leadership brochure
• Inspire others and set a profound example of giving
Tax benefits to you
Your Gift
Total Tax
Savings
Actual Cost
to You
$50
$12
$38
$100
$24
$76
$200
$48
$152
$500
$87
$413
$1,000
$416
$584
$2,000
$885
$1,115
Note: The figures on this chart are approximate and based
on information from the Canada Revenue Agency website.
Early Bird Draw
Draw date: November 30th
A Date with the Trailer Park Boys!
You and a guest will feast on chicken wings and beer
at Bubba Ray’s Sports Bar in Halifax with Ricky, Julian,
and Bubbles.
Grand Draw Prize
An Evening of Indulgence!
You and three lucky friends will be treated to a threecourse dinner prepared by Chef Bobby Vinton and
hosted by Heather Poulin at the Bistro in New
Glasgow. Along with wine with your meal, your
group will also received two bouquets of flowers
from McKena’s Flowers and two bottles of wine.
Leaders of Excellence ($2,000+)
Stuart and Carol Blair
Drs. Andrew Douglas and Shirley MacCara
Jim Gogan
Jim and Dorothy MacConnell
Mel and Carolyn MacConnell
Jim and Allyson Shaw
Frank and Debbi Sobey
John R. Sobey
Paul D. Sobey
The David and Faye Sobey Foundation
The Donald R. Sobey Foundation
The Sobey Foundation
Leaders of Distinction ($1,500 - $1,999)
Kevin and Pat Duggan
Chris and Marg Herman
Matthew MacDonald
Dr. Maurice Strasfeld and Celine Papillon
Gold Level Leaders ($1,000 - $1,499)
Howard and Marnie Anderson
Dr. David Archibald
Valerie Bailey
Dr. John George Forbes
Mike and Anne Jenkins
The Honourable Ross Landry
Douglas and Susan MacDonald
Bruce MacIntosh
Don Mingo and Dr. Aulayne Jeans-Mingo
Keith and Lynn Murdock
Jack and Anne Pink
Vivek Sood
Michael Sullivan
Silver Level Leaders ($750 - $999)
Dr. Patricia Craig
George W.A. Fraser
Susan L. Green
Dr. Ronald and Stacy Haines
Christopher Hames
Everett and Marjorie Jeans
Dr. Jack and Anne MacLeod
John Morrow
Dr. Hal and Donna Murray
Darrell Rushton
Craig M. Smith
Jessica Smith
Dr. Ray and Diane Wagg
Bronze Level Leader ($500 - $749)
Dr. Luke Austin
Eric and Linda Barker
Michael Bates
Dr. Eric and Donna Beaton
Bob Bennett
Dr. Leo Bilodeau
Dave Blaikie
Doug Brown
Dr. Randy Burrill
Marc Comeau
Glenn Connors
Lauchie Connors
Brian Cullen
Walter Curley
Dr. David Dignan
Alec Dove
Dr. Gerry Farrell
David W. Fearon
Rick Feehan
Debbie Flemming
Glenn Fraser
Susan Gallant
Dodie Goodwin
Gerald Green
Dr. Imran and Dianne Hack
Dr. John Hamm
Dr. Daniel Hoffman
John Jackson
Wes Jones
Dr. Grant Kirk
William F. Knoll
Kelly Lalande
Pat Lee
Bert and Carolyn Livingston
Dr. Melanie MacCara and Darrell
Spears
Nancy MacConnell-Maxner
Darryl MacDonald
Dr. Chris MacDonald
Kevin MacDonald and Margie
England
Kent and Ann MacDougall
Roderick MacKay
Stirling MacLean
Karen A. MacNeill
Stewart Mahoney
Shelley L.F. Manning
George and Shirley Manos
Wayne and Carmel Margeson
Dr. Ken McKenna
Robert Morton
Sean Murray
Drs. Shawn and Paula Noftall
Richard Russell
Howard Sangster
Sandy Smith
Dianne Sobey
Wilbert and Rosalind Sutherland
Larry and Barbara Swenson
Ross and Karen Tugwell
Bill and Elaine Wallace
Audrey Weeks
Brian White
David and Jacqueline Whittemore
Kent and Jane Williams
Judge Jim Wilson
Dr. Gordon and Carol Young
Young Leaders
($250+ and 35 years old or
under)
Cst. Ryan J. Adlam
Carolyn Barker
Matthew Barker
Kent Brooks
Donna Carrigan
Laura Gay
Kelly Lalande
Ross MacDonald
Cameron MacEachen
Nathan MacLeod
Christena Scott
Wade Sullivan
Shauna Turple
Thank you for believing
in our community and
being committed to
making positive change
in Pictou County!
Note: Nine Leaders have requested to remain anonymous. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. We do apologize for any
inaccuracies and encourage you to advise of any errors or changes.