2008 ExxonMobil Retiree United Way Campaign
Houston, Texas
Tutor HSEP students in Math and Science!
The magnet school, High School for the Engineering Professions (HSEP), attracts the brightest and most ambitious students in HISD’s high schools. They must first qualify for admission, and then maintain above a specified GPA to stay at HSEP. For many years, ExxonMobil has supported HSEP programs such as a robotics laboratory, a mentoring program and the annual senior banquet.
HSEP badly needs tutors to help their eager students in math and science courses. Tutoring involves meeting with students at HSEP once or twice a week for an hour or two each time. They need help in all the math courses such as algebra, geometry, calculus, as well as chemistry and physics.
HSEP is located on Yale about ½ mile north of the North Loop (I-610).
For more information and to volunteer, please contact the HSEP coordinator, Jyoti Malhan, at 713-696-6633 or JMalhan@houstonisd.org, or Terry Gardner, an ExxonMobil retiree volunteer tutor, 713-705-9026 or tngardner@aol.com.
The Senior Guidance Directory & Caregiving Handbook
This directory that has all sorts of information for seniors as well as their caregivers, and touches the lives of 650,000 seniors and their families each year. The best part about the directory is that it is absolutely FREE, and can be picked up at the pharmacy department at all Wallgreens. You do, however, have to ask the pharmacist for it.
Diamond Doners
To thank donors for their generous support, the United Way of Greater Houston has established a program called Diamond Donors. It is for anyone who has given any amount to any United Way for 25 years or more. Members will be invited to attend exclusive events, receive special recognition at United Way special events, and receive updates on United Way’s work in our community. There are two ways to enroll: go to www.unitedwayhouston.org and enroll or complete the Diamond Donor sign-up form available at your Retiree Club. Diamond Donor sign-up forms are also available by contacting Karl Strobl at karbon@mindspring.com. For more information contact Evelyn McConnell at 713-685-2356 or diamonddonors@unitedwayhouston.org.
Gifts In Kind
This is a year round ExxonMobil United Way function. If you have any items for donation please contact Kris Carr at 281-654-1366 or kris.carr@exxonmobil.com. Large items can be picked up at your home.
Volunteers Needed
United Negro College Fund – 23rd Annual Walk For Education
Two ways to help: solicit sponsors for your walk effort or work with the children at the Young Genius Playground
When: Saturday September 13th – Beat the Boss 7:30 a.m. / Walk 7:45 a.m.
Where: Tom Bass Park Section I , 3452 Fellows Road, Houston, TX 77047
For more information contact: Anita Taylor at 713-656-7625 or anita.l.taylor@exxonmobil.com
Houston Red Cross Ready When The Time Comes (RWTC)
What is it: the corporate disaster volunteer plan of the American Red Cross in which volunteers are pre-registered, pre-oriented and pre-trained to serve
as second responder disaster volunteers.
Benefits: enables the Red Cross volunteers to be quickly called out and engaged in the case of a major disaster,Training is on going.
For more information contact: Anita Taylor at 713-656-7625 or anita.l.taylor@exxonmobil.com
The Center - Serving Persons With Mental Retardation
The Center - Serving Persons With Mental Retardation is looking for volunteers in the following categories:
- Help in the gift shop on Wednesdays 11:00 - 1:30 to organize, stock and sell items donated (new and used).
- Help to teach clients how to use a computer, play games, read, and other activities.
- Volunteers to lead and conduct game days with clients.
- Volunteers to assist with setting up for the November Fest Annual Event (November 8) the day before (November 7).
- Volunteers to help out at the November Fest on November 8.
Contact Roshindia Pinesett at 713-525-8434 for further information.
2008 Special Olympics Meet - HCAA Volunteer Information
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Thank you for volunteering to help run the Special Olympics meet along with other members of the corporate teams belonging to the Houston Corporate Athletics Association (HCAA) and their friends. You won’t regret it.
Place: Strake Jesuit High School located at 8900 Bellaire Blvd (see map on next page). Strake Jesuit is located on Bellaire just west of Gessner, between Gessner and Beltway 8. Coming from inside the Loop, take 59 south and exit at Bellaire. Head west on Bellaire until you get to the school, which is on the north side of the street. Parking will be in the lots at Strake Jesuit and at the adjoining St Agnes school lots. The stadium is at the back of the property. (Parking may be tight, so if you can carpool with a fellow volunteer, do it.)
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Saturday, May 5 |
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Although the meet is usually run on time, please be prepared to stay a bit longer if you can. If you want to stay for both shifts, that is welcomed.
Place/Time to Report: DO come to the Timers Stand located on the infield of the track. DO NOT report to the volunteer check-in table that you see when you come in -- they will try to assign you to something else. The Timers Stand will be located on the infield near the finish line of the track. Once at the Timers Stand, ask for Alan Mut or Cindy Richardson. Please report at the beginning of the shift periods noted above.
What to Bring: Hat, sunscreen, good attitude. Dress for warm/hot weather, but be prepared for cool and rain.
Contact for Questions:
Cindy Richardson (Cindy.Richardson@gmail.com)
Alan Mut (alan.mut@att.net)
Houston United Way Needs Loaned Executive
The United Way of Greater Houston is looking for a possible ExxonMobil retiree to serve as a Loaned Executive who would assist with the ExxonMobil United Way Pledge Drive. This would be a six month tour with pay beginning in May 2008, and they would like the candidate to serve for a period of three years. If you are interested in this assignment or want further information, please contact Karl Strobl at 281-880-8330 or karbon@mindspring.com as soon as possible.
Gifts-in-Kind: Year-round
Personal property (clothes, furniture, cars, etc.) may be donated to -United Way
agencies throughout the year.
If you don't need it - donate it!
Contact Kris Carr at 281.654.1366 for information and arranging pick-up.
ExxonMobil United Way Raffle: August 18 - October 24
The ExxonMobil United Way raffle will again feature fabulous first and second prizes and an exciting variety of other prizes. Ticket sales will run from August 18 through October 24. Tickets are still only $10 each. For information now, contact Pam Mats at 281.654.1510.
Global Family Cookbook: Year-round
Cookbooks are available for $20 each. For this LOW price you have 600
recipes from more than 30 different countries, submitted by over 160
contributors, and assembled in an attractive three-ring binder.
Contact Amy Cunningham for sales or more information at 281.654.1400.
Third Annual Fashion Show Benefiting the United Way
Thursday, May 22, 2008
11:00 - 3:00 PM
Weston Galleria
Special Guest: Kathy Fitzpatrick Cleary
For more informmation click below:
ExxonMobil Human Resources
April 11th Golf Tournament
Benefiting The United Way of Greater Houston
ExxonMobil Human Resources is hosting a golf tournament at Cypresswood Golf Club – The Tradition Course – with proceeds benefiting The United Way of Greater Houston. The tournament is open to all ExxonMobil employees, retirees, contractors, vendors, family and friends. For more information and to register, Click Here.
Fuel Products Target Hunger Project
ExxonMobil Fuels Marketing Team Members and Annuitants,
Please mark your calendars for our United Way National Volunteer Week vent in 2008 at Target Hunger on 4/25/08. With over 20% of Houston area children in poverty, Target Hunger is making a lasting impact to improve food distribution to the most needy in our community. On April 25th, you can make a difference by lending a helping hand to our neighbors at Target Hunger's Food Distribution Fair located at New Liberty Community Church.
Target Hunger Food Distribution Fair Project at New Liberty Community Church
Where: 4221 Liberty Road, Houston, TX 77026
When: April 25, 2008
When: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00pm (continental breakfast at 8am and lunch at 11:45am)
Overview: Target Hunger provides food to qualified clients in the northeast area of Houston at New Liberty Community Church. The participants will check-in starting at 9:00 a.m. They will attend a brief meeting on various topics such as nutrition, etc. After the meeting, participants will be given one or more bags of food that we have ssembled.
Our Role: Team members will sort and pack bags of fresh vegetables and fruits donated from the Houston Area Food Bank and Target Hunger's local gardens. We will also assist with check-in of clients, meeting room etup, table setup, delivery of food bags to clients' vehicles, and facility cleanup.
Directions: From the BH campus, turn left on Northwest highway from Dacoma. Merge on Loop 610 East. Turn right and merge on Hwy 59 South towards downtown. Take exit for Collingsworth St and stay straight to enter Eastex Freeway entrance (I-10 East). Turn left on Quitman St. Turn right on Liberty Road. Total distance is approximately 10 miles.
Parking: Park in grassy field on west side of church since we will need to leave the church parking available for Target Hunger clients. Remember to be very careful when walking on uneven grass surfaces.
Attire: Red ExxonMobil volunteer t-shirt to be provided. Jeans, comfortable closed toe shoes, and hat are also suggested. This is an outdoor event with significant amounts of shade areas.
We will also provide continental breakfast and lunch to participants. Volunteer shirts will be distributed at the event beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Remember to RSVP with your t-shirt size by 3/28 to Wesley Burress. If you have further questions, please contact me at 713-398-1235. Thanks again for volunteering!
Sincerely,
Wesley Burress
Security & Controls Specialist
ExxonMobil Fuels Marketing
North America Card Operations
5925 Kirby Drive, Suite E #431
Houston, TX 77005
Office 832-778-9422 Mobile 713-398-1235
Fax 262-313-5368 VMX 832-254-0774
wesley.w.burress@exxonmobil.com
17th Annual United Way Bud Classic Car Show
Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. - Saturday. May 3 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. 775 Gellhorn Drive at I-10 and 610 East. Free spectator admission and parking, but car registration requires a fee. For more information, Click Here, or e-mail: raymond.buchman@anheuser-busch.com.
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