Community Impact Report, 2016

United Way of Northern New York, Inc.

Our

Past

Our Future

OUR MISSION

The United Way of Northern New York solicits and collects funds through business payroll

deductions, corporate gifts and Leadership giving, awards grants to partner agencies and

advocates for north country nonprofits.

OUR VISION

The United Way of Northern New York will be the community’s trusted leader in guiding

the region toward a collaborative effort to address the needs of the working poor.

Ed Bassler WWNY-TV/WNYF-TV Cathy Brodeur Community Action Planning Council Natalie Burnham Carthage Area Hospital Michelle Capone Development Authority of the North Country Tina Cummings Disabled Persons Action Organization

John Exford Volunteer Transportation Center Lisa Familo Jefferson Community College Foundation Sabrina Madden Samaritan Medical Center Tammie Miller Youth Court of Jefferson County Gloria McAdam GardenShare

Carole McCoy Jefferson Community College Vega Nutting

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Org.

Keith Perry New York Air Brake Jared Thisse Bernier, Carr & Associates Leann West Wladis Law Firm

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

Patrick Signor Chair RBC Wealth Management Laurie Gleason Vice Chair Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Walt Hammond Vice Chair Haylor, Freyer & Coon RoAnn Dermady Treasurer Watertown Savings Bank

Lloyd Hurlbut Immediate Past Chairman Credo Community Center Michael Woods Director at Large Northern Credit Union

Directors

UNITED WAY STAFF

Patricia Aitcheson Michele Richter Trudy Slotnick

Campaign Director Accountant Administrative Assistant

Robert Gorman President and Chief Executive Officer

On the cover Left photo: OVER THE TOP – Officers in charge of Watertown’s United Fund campaign are inspecting the large sign board on Public Square, which shows that the

1960 campaign went over the top more than subscribing its budget of $183,000. From left to right are: Thomas J. Cooley, executive director of the Watertown Community Chest, Inc.; Robert L. Cox, campaign chairman, and Joseph A. Romola, president of Watertown Community Chest, Inc., directors of the United Cam-paign. (Photos courtesy of the Watertown Daily Times). Center photo: Children at New Day Children’s Center, a United Way partner agency. Right photo: CHEST WORKERS – Discussing plans for the canvass of the residential districts of the city in the $180,360 Community Chest campaign are, seated, Mrs. William H. Larrabee, left, and Mrs. Wallace W. Manning; standing are Mrs. Stanford H. Waite, Mrs. Marguerite E. Edgar, Mrs. Mary L. Touchette and Mrs. Vincent Sparacino.

United Way of Northern New York 2016 Annual Report

DEAR FRIENDS

In September 1921 a group of dedicated community leaders created an organization whose sole mission was to help others in times of need.

Ninety-five years later, the United Way of Northern New York ensures that vision remains a reality.

In 2015, the United Way proudly was involved in the following activities:

We brought the national 211 phone referral/information phone number to Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Like 911 for emergency calls, 211 is a referral number for callers seeking help with food, hous-ing, health care, etc. Users can also go to www.211cny.com to view services avail-able in the region.

We awarded grants totaling $445,000 to our nonprofit partners, an increase of 24 percent from the year before.

We held United Way-sponsored food drives in Jefferson and Lewis counties, and we partnered with Cargill Inc., in Gouverneur to provide a $3,700 grant to Lights on the River for food pantries in St. Lawrence County.

With the help of the Watertown Daily Times, we raised another $3,000 for food pan-tries in the three counties.

We announced the creation of the United Way-Boys and Girls Club Endowment, which will eventually produce funds for the clubs in Ogdensburg and Massena.

We held an estate planning and guardianship seminar for families with children who are disabled. The session was live-streamed from the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES to the St. Lawrence BOCES in Canton. More than 115 people attended the event.

We secured non-United Way grants totaling $12,000 to help programs for ACR Health and Prenatal/Perinatal Council of NNY.

We joined the state’s Bar Association in awarding a grant to Youth Court to help establish Youth Court Plus, which will provide peer-administered rehabilitative justice system to students 16-18 who have been charged with minor crimes.

We helped Habitat for Humanity build two houses in Carthage by securing teams of construction volunteers.

We provided staff assistance for the creation of the Starbuck Backpack Program and the Bubble Soccer Tournament that raised money for Prenatal/Perinatal.

Working with students at BOCES, we created our own campaign posters, featuring Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, The Arc in Lewis County and St. Lawrence Community Development Program.

We assisted state employees with their State Employees Federated Appeal, which raised $119,000 for area nonprofits.

We brought nationally recognized environmental speaker Bob Deans to Clarkson University to speak on how national politics is affecting the debate on climate change.

We recognized UPS regionally with the Macsherry Community Spirit Award for its year-round support of the United Way. In Jefferson County we honored Don Klug for his support of the United Way. In Lewis County we honored the Lewis County government for its financial support and support of 211. Eric Virkler was honored for his efforts to raise money for the Renee-Beyer-United Way En-dowment, which now exceeds $30,000 in donations.

And just for fun, we secured 700 free tickets to the Syracuse University-Boston College football game for our supporters here.

Our community noticed the work we have undertaken in the last year. This past March we received the Small Nonprofit of the Year award from the Greater Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce.

This September we will celebrate our 95th anniversary in the north country and we’re planning a number of events. We hope this report will inspire you to join us in celebrating our successes and continuing to be a partner as we work on community challenges yet to come.

Cheers,

Bob Gorman

CEO, United Way of NNY

From left to right: Trudy Slotnick, Michele Richter, Patricia Aitcheson,

Kylie Peck (GWNC), and Robert Gorman

OVER THE TOP—These four Red Feather workers have already sur-passed the United Way quotas in their wards. From left to right they are: Mrs. Lewis E. Thenell, district two of ward eleven; Mrs. Wesley D. Timerman, district two, ward nine; Mrs. Wright Jason, district one, ward nine, and Mrs. Roy L. DeRocher, district one, ward twelve. The goal for the drive is

RED FEATHER TOTALS – Community Chest workers held their second campaign luncheon at the Hotel Woodruff and re-ported gifts of $17,253.65. Curtis D. Buford, campaign chairman, chalks up the new total, $68,666.85, while Henry H. Willmott, president, looks on. The $68,666.85 reported on Friday is 42 per-cent of the Chest’s $160,000 goal. (Photos courtesy of the Watertown Daily Times.)

HELP UNITED FUND – Officers, men and civilian personnel at Camp Drum did their part in helping the local United Fund campaign by rais-ing $785. The check for the fund was presented to Robert L. Cox, right, campaign chairman, by the post commander, Lieut. Col. Joseph P. Landauer, left, and the post chair-man of the campaign, Lieut. Col. John S. Spade, center, on Thursday afternoon.

LANDAUER SOCIETY $300+ Named in memory of

Joseph Landauer, who was an executive director of

the United Way. For those beginning to establish

their community life.

CASWELL SOCIETY $500+ Named in memory of Pam

Caswell, who was an executive director of the United

Way. For those mid-way in establishing their community

commitment.

KARCHER/CONSTABLE SOCIETY $750+ Named after

the late Urban Karcher and John Constable Jr., long-time

contributors to the betterment of Lewis County. For

those whose financial support is growing and who are

now advocating for area nonprofits.

STEBBINS SOCIETY $1000+ Named in memory of George

A. Stebbins, whose tireless efforts helped create what is

now the United Way of Northern New York. For

community leaders who give, advocate and volunteer

for our nonprofits.

COE SOCIETY $2,500+ Named in honor of long-time

community leaders Peggy and Ben Coe. This level is for

community leaders who are able to make such a financial

gift annually.

2016 Leadership Givers Through Leadership giving, you ensure the United Way can continue to provide financial support,

training and advocacy for more than 40 nonprofits in Northern New York. Thank you for setting an example for our community

through your dedication and support.

GOVERNORS SOCIETY $5000+ Named in memory of

Gov. Silas Wright of St. Lawrence County and Gov.

Roswell P. Flower of Jefferson County. For long-time

community leaders who are able to make such a

financial gift annually.

ALEX DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY $10,000+ Nationally recognized

United Way Worldwide Program that brings special recognition to

those who have made such a significant impact on their community.

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2016 Leadership Givers United Way of Northern New York extends its sincere gratitude to the individuals listed

below for their Leadership Giving. Thank you for setting an example for our community through your dedication and support.

Alex De Tocqueville Society

Anonymous Richard R. Macsherry

Governors Society

Anonymous Robert Kimball and Beth Linderman

Coe Society

Anonymous Thomas and Irene Carman Christina Kasm Martha Pott Peter and Jane Schmitt T. Urling and Mabel Walker

Stebbins Society

Anonymous Robert Aliasso Brian and Ann Ashley Mark and Roxanne Bellinger Karin Blackburn Scott Castor Tom and Maria Cesta Brian and Christine Cisco Brian Cleveland Benjamin and Margaret Coe Gregory and Kate Couch Bienvenido and Josefina Domingo Macreena Doyle Richard Duvall Randy and Beth Fipps Thomas Flanagan Howard Ganter Sarah Gates Henry and Jan George Robert and Patricia Gorman Robert and Linda Hagemann Jack and Sharon Hammond Walt and Michelle Hammond Michael Hawthorne James Heary Lee and Debby Hirschey Penny Ingham

Cindy Intschert Gayle Jech Evelyn Powell Jennings John and Kate Johnson John and Susan Johnson, Jr. Peter Jurgeneit Paul and Eileen Kraeger Joe LaClair Matthew R. Lambert Patrick and Caren Lanigan Sabrina Madden Theodore and Mary Mascott Carole and Donald McCoy Philip and Martha McDowell Cyril and Marlene Mouaikel Donald Musnicki Aileen O'Donoghue Mark Parshall Steven and Cynthia Pierce James Randall and Carmen Sweet Marvin and Sylvia Reimer Karen Richmond Terrence and Maria Roche Kevin and Daphne Root Paul Rowe Joseph and Kelly Sanzone Thomas and Grace Sauter Deanne Scanlon Kathryn Shengulette Patrick and Julie Signor Timothy and Leueen Smithling Dan St. Hilaire Wilfreda Stone Robert Storms Daniel and Margaret Sweeney Paul Trimper John Tucker Jan Turcotte Barton and Anna VanSlyke James Ward Dorothy Willaman Michael Woods James and Carol Wright

Karcher/Constable Society

Anonymous Donna Alvah Scott and Leslie Atkinson Tina Blair Natalie Burnham Melvin and Rose Busler Michelle Capone Daniel and Mary Cappon Randy Carlberg John Chatterton Wayne Chlumecky Lee and Shirley Clary Daniel Drappo Lyle Eaton Donald and Donna Hunt Kevin Jordan Pamela Knowlton Denise Lariviere Mark and Joanne Lavarnway Samuel Livingstone Richard Matusiak, Jr. Carl and Weslie McLaughlin Robert Milne Christine Montgomery John and Betsy Penrose Jeff and Mary Perrine Bobby Pound James and Karen Scordo Michael Shanahan II Heidi Stevens Steven Talbot Ray and Nancy Terry Pamela Thacher Cheryl A. Thisse Bradford White Diana Woodhouse Eric Wright David and Barbara Zembiec

The United Way of Northern New York seeks to ensure that all of our Leadership Givers who choose to be recognized are listed here.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this printing (as of May 2016).

If we inadvertently missed you or if we need to update our records, please call 315.788.5631 and ask for Michele Richter.

Caswell Society

Anonymous Kathy Aitcheson Don and Collene Alexander Randy Andre' Alan Arndt Matt Arnold James Baldwin Donald Barney Patrick Bartlett Christopher Bastien Bonnie Belfield Steve and Amy Bingle Heather Blair Stephen Bolton William Bowman Stacey Bristow Chris and Cecilia Brock Elizabeth Brown Lynn Brown Robert Brown Paul and Martha Brown Denise Brownell Judy Brownell Bruce Bull Deborah Burdick Charles Mosley and Grace Burke Vance Carpenter Bryant Cassella Bruce Chapman Justin Cyr Tobi Darrah Jennifer Davis Kelly Davis Wendell Davis Daniel David Day Judith Degroat Marsha Deming Dorene Dobbius Marylene Duah Shannon Ebersol Brian Edwards Stephen Edwards Bonnie Eppolito Brian and Katherine Fenlon Tom Finch Teri Foster Elizabeth Gamble Royal and Ann Garlock Kirk Ginn Marcia Goins Laurie Golden Marsha Goodspeed Allen Goudie Jayn Graves

Andrew Gray Stephen and Michelle Grybowski Vincent Guarrera Steve and Carla Haas Frederick Haggerty Kathy Halaburka Joseph and Arlene Hall Pamela Hebert Grant Helmerci Gerald Hettick Kathleen Hunter Lloyd and Paula Hurlbut Suong Ives Andres Jalfen Jane James Philip James Michael Jenkins Mark Jennings Darlene Jobson Andrew Jones Edward Jones Donald Kimber Benjamin Kintish Krista Kittle Don and Betsy Klug Jennifer Knapp Madonna Knowles Randall Lalonde and Patricia Homer Luann Lalone Randy Lavancha Mart and Mai Liinve Joanna Loomis Mary Lyons David and Deborah Marconi Virginia McCreary Derek Shawn McMullen Hope Metcalf Carol Miller Mike and Tammie Miller Sean Mills Nicole Monica Brenda Monnat Renato Montandon Peregrine Morgan Tony and Kay Morgia Brian Morrow Charles Mueller Susan Naso Allan Newell James and Patricia Newell Loren Nowak Laura Oakes Deborha O'Connor Holly O'Donnell Edward Olley

Steve Olson Gilbert and Kathleen Pearsall Dave and Michelle Pfaff John and Gina Poggi Lawrence Powers Debora Preputnik Samuel and Kathleen Purington Timothy and Luanne Reagan John Reynolds Jeffrey Rickey Mark and Roxanne Robinson Nathaniel Sargent Stacy Sargent Travis Scanlon Jerry and Barbara Schell Mike and Jacki Schell Leon Schilling Peter Schrauth Peter and Marlita Schreurs Michael and Stephanie Schuckers Kayla Schultz John Scordo Gregory Slack Yvonne Slate Cindy Slate-Rogers Allen and Martha Smith Dierdra Sorrell Edward and Cheryl Steckly Kristine Stephenson Linda Stevenson Charles and Janet Stewart Sherry Stone Lisa Storey Elizabeth Swearingin Matthew Taylor Julie Thompson Bonnie Trudeau Kenneth Turk Peter Turner Nicolette Vallandigham David O. Van Eenenaam Lawrence Vaughn Cathy Voos David Wachowski Rosanne Weir Peter Wheeler Roger White Shaun Whitehead William and Mary Wormuth Kathleen Wright Denise Young Michael and Kae Young Scot and Sarah Zaffora-Reeder Keith Zimmerman

Landauer Society

Anonymous Michael Adair Sharon Addison Teresa Allen Stephen and Jill Allen Stacy Alvord Kimberly Augliano Lisa Azzarone Patricia Bailey Peter Bailey Theresa Beddoe Donald Beebie Joseph Belile Jeffrey Blowers Anne Boulter Thomas and Sally Bowie Benjamin Brannan John R. Breen Michael Britt Brian Bush Brian Caird Dennis Camidge Donald Canfield Mark Chamberlin Jeffrey Chiarenzelli Karen Christie Barbara Cooper Edward and Sally Cornish William Couch Shawna Cutuli Ellen J. Darabaner Eric Delagarza Mark Deperrior David Dermady Tim and RoAnn Dermady Charles Donoghue Carlos Duran John Exford Barbara A. Fargo Carl and Margaret Farone Ann Fillhart Kathy Forbes Laurie Gleason Robert Gould Michelle Graham Maja Gray Timothy Grosse Thomas Hannan Thomas and Katherine Hannan Steven Hartman Cathryn Haug

Erick Heise Catherine Holbrook Karen Hongo Mitchell Howard Philip and Karen Howard Jennifer Huttemann-Kall Sallyann Jackson Catherine Jahncke Francis Jareo Jill Jones Ryan and Jessica Jones Moonjohn Kim William and Deborah Kimball Robin Kinne Vasilios Kleftis Thomas Knowlton Elizabeth Kosik Laurie La Mora Karen LaPoint James Lawrence, Jr. Robert Lees Erich and Diane Leonard Jerry Levine Vicki Lincoln Marie E. Loson Marjorie Lyndaker Alexander Marchenkoff Paula Marconi Scott Mathys Derek Mattern Thelma Matthews Mark McCormack Doris McLallen Gloria McLear Chester Mehaffy John Meyers, III Catherine Moore Jennifer Moore Shelby Morgia Barbara Morrow Serena Moulton Heather O'Brien James and Kimberly Oliver Carol Olson Tina Paczkowski Gary and Jill Parker Scott Parker Patricia Pastella Thomas Patch David R. Peggs Keith Perry Carrie Pfaff

Barbara Phillips-Farley Julie A. Pierson Dustin Post Tom and Carol Pynchon Catherine Burns Quencer Theresa Quintin Chris Rediehs Rebecca Reed James Rhodes Linda Rohde Steven Rowell Debra Rudd Alexis Ruttan Jay Schechter Kathy Scheible Tom Shatraw Timothy Sheridan Scott Slater Asa Stackel Tina Stanford Diana Stanton-Jones Bonnie Staring Brandon Stevens Laurie Sullivan Janet Swem Mark and Tamara Taylor Joseph and Beth Thesier Stephen Todd Barry Torres Janet Torres Joan Varsics Mario Victoria Deborah Vink Linda Vrooman Julie Wachowski Robert and Janet Wakefield Catherine Ward Brian Watson Jeffrey and Maureen Way Scott Weller Robert Wells Andrea West Mary Whalen John Wheeler Dale White Donna White Elaine White Darren Wilson Linda Wiltse Debra Wojcicki Christoper Wright Thomas Yousey

*Access Care and Resources for Health

*American Red Cross of Northern New York

*Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Boys & Girls Club of Massena

*Catholic Charities

*Children’s Home of Jefferson County

Community Action Planning Council

*Cornell Cooperative Extension, Jefferson County

*Court Appointed Special Advocates

*Credo Community Center

Disabled Persons Action Organization

*Double Play Sports Community Center

*Family Counseling Service of NNY Inc.

GardenShare

*Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

Jefferson Rehabilitation Center

*Hand-In-Hand Early Childhood Center

*Lewis County Opportunities

*Literacy of Northern New York

Lowville Food Pantry

*Meals on Wheels of Greater Watertown, Inc.

*Mental Health Association in Jefferson Co.

*Mountain View Prevention Services

CAMPAIGN KICKOFF – Mayor William G. Lachenauer kicked a football symbolic of the $156,000 Watertown Communi-ty Chest 1959 campaign Tuesday afternoon at 3:40 on the west end of Public Square. Harold W. Blackeby, campaign director is shown holding the ball as the mayor kicks off. The Watertown High School band escorted by an honor guard of scouts, marched to the square and gave a ten minute performance before the kickoff. The campaign will be concluded Nov. 7. (Photo courte-sy of the Watertown Daily Times.)

United Way of Northern New York 2016 Annual Report

* New Day Children’s Center

North Country Family Health

North Country Prenatal Perinatal

Northern Regional Center for Independent Living

* Ogdensburg Boys & Girls Club

* Pivot

Rohde Center

* Salvation Army - Empire State

* Salvation Army – Massena

* Salvation Army – Ogdensburg

* Salvation Army - Watertown

* St. Lawrence Co. Community Develop Program

* St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens

* St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House

The Arc, Oneida Lewis Chapter, NYSARC

* Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity

Transitional Living Services of NNY

* Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson Co.

* Volunteer Transportation Center

* Watertown Urban Mission

* Watertown Family YMCA

* Wilna-Champion Transportation Association

* Youth Court of Jefferson County

* Requested and Received Grants in 2015

Our Partner Agencies The contributions to the United Way’s Campaign immeasurably impacts individuals, families, and our communities. The partners

of the United Way of Northern New York are listed below. We provide grants after reviewing agency programs to make sure there

is no duplication of services and that the programs are sustainable. Most of the programs we support revolve around prevention,

intervention, and crisis care. We fund programs for infants, teens, adults, and senior citizens. We often work with nonprofits

whose clients can – with all of our help – get back on their feet and avoid becoming a part of the welfare system.

United Way of Northern New York 2016 Annual Report

Financial Statements

United Way of Northern New York, Inc. Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2015

ASSETS December 31, 2014

Cash and Cash Equivalents $209,169

Restricted Cash 4,565

Investments 1,013,146

Pledges Receivable, Net 522,810

Accrued Interest Receivable 1,065

Prepaid Expenses 6,280

Property & Equipment, Net 13,474

Total Assets $1,770,509

LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable $2,635

Community Building Grants Payable 161,553

Due to Designated Agencies 175,311

Accrued Payroll and Related Expenses 5,334

Total Liabilities 344,833

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted

Designated for Investment 1,003,221

Designated for Fixed Assets 13,474

Designated for Administrative Reserve (5,090)

Available for Operations (174,612)

Total Unrestricted 836.993

Temporarily Restricted 503,126

Permanently Restricted 85,557

Total Net Assets 1,425,676

Revenue

Employee Payroll Deduction 60%

Corporate Gifts 24%

Individual Gifts 13%

Other Non-Campaign Receipts 3%

Expenses

Programs & Grants to Non-Profits 58%

Fundraising and Marketing 22%

Administrative 20%

24%

60%

13%

3%

22%

20%58%

A United Way Success Story

I grew up in Panama where I met a U.S. soldier. We were married and I came to the United States and Watertown in 1999 when I was

20. My husband was bilingual … that was good, because I could speak or read only a little English.

We moved to San Antonio, but when my marriage ended I decided to come back to

Watertown because this is a good place to raise children.

My English was still not very good and I needed a job. I started going for tutoring at

Literacy of Northern New York and finished three years ago. For the last year I have

been working at Lewis County General Hospital as a nursing assistant.

I enjoy my job, but I am most proud that last year I passed my citizenship test. It felt

so good and I was so happy because I have always wanted to be a United States

citizen. That is what Literacy of Northern New York did for me.

My children are in seventh and first grade and they know I have goals now. I want to

go to Jefferson Community College and get a degree in human services, and then

become a social worker. We plan to stay in this area. My son says he knows he wants

to be a solider one day.

By supporting the United Way of NNY, you help our 40 partner agencies in the region make a difference in the lives of people just like

Yira Rodrigues.

Once again, together, we accomplish more than any one person or agency can do alone. That’s what it means to #LIVEUNITED.

2016 State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA)

State Agencies Participating in the 2015 SEFA Campaign raised $119,816

United Way of Northern New York does not assess our nonprofit partner agencies any fees for their participation in our federation.

Cape Vincent Correctional Facility

Department of Environmental Conservation

Department of Environmental Conservation

Department of Health - St. Lawrence County

Department Of Transportation

Department of Transportation - St. Lawrence County

Deptartment of Health - Jefferson County

Deptartment of Labor

Gouverneur Correctional Facility

Historic Preservation & Parks

Jefferson County Court System

New York Power Authority

NYS Senator Ritchie's Office

Office of General Services

Ogdensburg Correctional Facility

Riverview Correctional Facility

SEFA Jefferson/Lewis County

SEFA St. Lawrence County

St. Lawrence Alcohol Treatment Center

St. Lawrence County Courts

St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center

State Police - Jefferson County

State Police - St. Lawrence County

Sunmount Developmental Facility

SUNY Canton

SUNY — ESF

SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Ranger School

Tug Hill Commission

Veterans Affairs

Watertown Correctional Facility

We all live better when we give together.

Yira Rodrigues

200 Washington Street, Suite 402A, Watertown, NY 13601 315.788.5631• www.unitedway-nny.org

Photos courtesy of the Watertown Daily Times

STUDY CHEST PROGRESS – Mayor John H. Newman, left, and John D. Barnard, chairman of the current Community Chest drive, look over chart that shows the progress being made in the campaign. The chart is in the Y.M.C.A. board room.

INSTRUCTS CHEST WORKERS – Mrs. E. Balfour Revelle, standing, co-chairman for the districts division of the 1947-48 Community Chest drive for funds, gives instructions to her workers at the first report luncheon held at the YWCA. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Mary A. Thouchette, Mrs. George I. Rebyor, Mrs. Glenn U. Guzewich and Mrs. George W. Green.