2013 United Way SWLA Annual Report

SUPER HEROES

United Way of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. 速

United Way of Southwest Louisiana

Serving Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis Parishes

We’re Not Just Wearing The Shirt!

We’re LIVING IT!

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

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t has been my honor to serve as chairman of the board of the United Way of Southwest Louisiana for 2013. While overcoming various challenges, we have continued to move forward and make progress with our goal of making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Our focus on health, education, income, and providing a safety net for those most in need remains as the foundation of our mission.

Over the past several years, our current leadership has been instrumental in improving United Way of Southwest Louisiana from within. We have changed the budget from a calendar year to a fiscal year. This will insure our agencies get the funds they need, when they need it. We have updated our bylaws to better reflect the vision and purpose of our agency. We have improved the overhead budget, adopted a diversity policy and developed committees to maximize our resources. Each of these successes has made us a better and stronger force in our community.

Our greatest achievement, however, has been our connection to the community. United Way of Southwest Louisiana has always been dedicated to staying connected and we should never lose sight of that.

As we enter into another year, we need to remember the importance of moving forward and staying united. Only then can we celebrate even more success.

Raymond Steiner, DDS Chairman of the Board Specialist in Periodontics

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF UNITED WAY

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rganizations are made up of individuals -- people with different philosophies, priorities, beliefs and opinions.

People who come together on one issue, may not agree on another. It’s the power of each individual that makes successful collaboration possible.

Denise Durel

When we all believe that we can pool our strengths, put aside our differences, and come together -- united -- the world becomes a better place. That’s exactly what’s happened in Southwest Louisiana, and that’s what I love most about United Way. The success of United Way SWLA is built on unity and shared commitment. We end each year in celebration because we played a key role in making that unity possible. But at the end of the day, it could not have happened without the people of our community, united in one vision: A better Southwest Louisiana.

President & CEO

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Raymond Steiner, DDS

John LeBlanc Vice Chair Phillips 66

Vice Chair CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Buddy Hamic

Dick Kennison

Patricia Prebula

Chair Specialist in Periodontics

Treasurer Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office

Secretary Kennison Forest Products

Robyn Elias

Robert Gelinas

Member at Large Phillips 66

Member at Large BioLab, Inc.

Dana Keel

Member at Large Prebula Public Relations, LLC

Jon Manns

Immediate Past Chair Axiall Corporation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kay Barnett

Harry Hank

Rob McCorquodale

CHRISTUS St. Patrick Foundation

Retired – PPG Industries, Inc.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office

Boyd Boudreaux

Bill Hankins

James McGee

Jeff Davis Bank

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office

Ben Bourgeois

Brad Harris

Roxanna Mize

Turner Industries Group

UPS

First National Bank of Louisiana

Scott Brown

Mark Haser

Nora Popillion

Sasol North America, Inc.

Packaging Corporation of America

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel

Celia Case

Dan Losey

Tomeu Vadell

Southwest Call Center

Phillips 66

CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Randy Fuerst

Tony McCardle

Fuerst Law Firm

Calcasieu Parish School System

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MESSAGE FROM THE 2012 CAMPAIGN CHAIR

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t’s been my honor to serve as the 2012 United Way Campaign Chair. As I worked with this year’s fantastic team of community leaders, agency volunteers, company representatives and United Way staff, it was clear that we shared the same vision and passion to support the amazing United Way agencies here in Southwest Louisiana.

Because of our community’s generosity, we met and exceeded our campaign goal by raising over $4.2 million!

These funds stay in Southwest Louisiana, making lives better every day. Our local United Way agencies are truly ministers of love, giving hope to those in need.

Whether it’s providing food and shelter, caring for people in crisis, improving health and wellness or being an advocate for those who might not otherwise be heard, we are united in our mission of giving back and building a stronger community.

This year, we focused on three areas: education, income and health. We developed a plan to provide measurable outcomes and track the progress of those struggling individuals and families in our community.

One of our initiatives was to support the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC), a group of female community leaders who give their time, talent and resources to improve the lives of women and children here in our community. We had a little fun with our fundraiser! We sponsored “Sippin’ & Sailin’” on board Lady of the Lake yacht. The community responded with overwhelming support allowing us to provide much-needed resources to WLC.

Patricia Prebula Campaign Chair Prebula Public Relations

This is but one example of the many ways we worked together to fund United Way agencies in our areas. The success of the 2012 campaign is because of YOU! I am beyond grateful for the outpouring of support and I’m excited about the future of our United Way agencies. THANK YOU Southwest Louisiana!

VOLUNTEERS 2012 CAMPAIGN CABINET Patricia Prebula

Kane Webb

Scott Brown

Prebula Public Relations, LLC

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Sasol North America, Inc.

Robert Gelinas

Charlotte Gallemore

Tony Hulsey

BioLab, Inc.

Calcasieu Parish School System

Jeff Davis Bank

Jon Manns

David Buller

Tim Trahan

Axiall Corporation

Calcasieu Parish School System

Williams Companies, LLC

Ben Bourgeois

Kane Mitchell

Annette Duplechin

Turner Industries Group

Whitney Bank

BeauCARE

Dale Friedrichs

Raymond Steiner, DDS

Jim Mathis

LyondellBasell

Specialist in Periodontics

Retired- Firestone Polymers

Brittany Chandler

Vickie Wicks

Rob McCorquodale

CenterPoint Energy

Edward Jones

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office

Steve Kuypers

Jacqueline Green

Randy Fuerst

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel

Calcasieu Council on Aging

Fuerst Law Firm

Campaign & Communications Chair

Major Industry Chair

Industrial Contractors Chair

Industrial Contractors Vice-Chair

Industrial Support Chair

Commerce Chair

Commerce Vice-Chair

Government Chair

Education Chair

Education Vice-Chair

F.I.R.E. Chair

Health Chair

Alexis de Tocqueville Chair

United Way Agencies Chair

Jeff Davis Parish Chair

Jeff Davis Parish Vice-Chair

Cameron Parish Chair

Beauregard Parish Chair

Special Gifts Chair

Professional Chair

Professional Vice-Chair

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LEADING COMPANY CAMPAIGNS TOP TWENTY-FIVE 1. CITGO Petroleum Corporation.................... $593,690

14. Williams Companies, LLC............................. $67,965

2. Axiall Corporation..................................... $383,611

15. Isle of Capri Casino Hotel............................ $59,923

3. Phillips 66................................................ $307,300

16. Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel........ $58,348

4. Calcasieu Parish School System................ $280,006

17. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff`s Office.................. $57,330

5. Turner Industries Group............................ $201,232

18. MWV........................................................... $56,193

6. Sasol North America, Inc............................ $197,220

19. BP Biofuels Louisiana.................................. $45,280

7. Louisiana Pigment.................................... $186,449

20. Rain CII Carbon, LLC.................................... $36,359

8. Westlake Chemical Corporation................. $158,914

21. iBERIABANK................................................ $35,333

9. GRACE...................................................... $126,842

22. CARC.......................................................... $32,946

10. Firestone Polymers..................................... $90,273

23. Alcoa Carbon Products................................ $30,565

11. LyondellBasell............................................ $89,769

24. Jeff Davis Bank............................................ $29,428

12. Entergy....................................................... $85,506

25. BioLab, Inc. ................................................ $29,368

13. Excel Paralubes........................................... $72,174

TREMENDOUS TWENTY-FIVE

PER CAPITA

PER CAPITA

1. United Way of Southwest Louisiana.................. $461

14. Axiall Corporation............................................ $241

2. Excel Paralubes............................................... $417

15. Family and Youth Counseling Agency................ $235

3. CITGO Petroleum Corporation........................... $378

16. Westlake Chemical Corporation........................ $220

4. Rain CII Carbon, LLC......................................... $375

17. iBERIABANK..................................................... $210

5. Sasol North America, Inc.................................. $342

18. BioLab, Inc. ..................................................... $201

6. Firestone Polymers.......................................... $339

19. Brask, Inc. - IEE................................................ $200

7. BP Biofuels Louisiana....................................... $319

20. Phillips 66....................................................... $197

8. GRACE............................................................. $298

21. Arabie Environmental Solutions....................... $190

9. Louisiana Pigment........................................... $292

22. SWLA Economic Development Alliance............. $184

10. Chemical Waste Management........................... $268

23. First National Bank of Louisiana....................... $181

11. LyondellBasell................................................. $267

24. Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWLA, Inc............... $177

12. Polaris Engineering.......................................... $261

25. Alcoa Carbon Products...................................... $166

13. Lonza............................................................... $243

TOP LEADERSHIP GIVERS CITGO Petroleum Corporation......................................244

Sasol North America, Inc...............................................42

Axiall Corporation ...................................................... 124

Isle of Capri Casino Hotel..............................................34

Phillips 66....................................................................60

Firestone Polymers.......................................................27

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2012 THOMAS J. MORRIS, SR. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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he Thomas J. Morris, Sr. Volunteer of the Year Award is awarded to highlight our broad base of volunteers and to honor someone who has made an outstanding contribution of time, effort and talent resulting in benefits to the organization and the community.

The 2012 recipient of the Thomas J. Morris, Sr. Volunteer of the Year Award is Dan Losey. Dan has worked with United Way since coming to Lake Charles in 1988. Over the years, he has served as a loaned executive, the Allocation & Review Chairman, a member of the Impact Council, and as a member of the Board of Directors.

Dan graduated from Oklahoma State University and began working for Conoco upon graduating.

He is currently a Contracts Advisor at Phillips 66.

In addition to his work with United Way, Dan has volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana.

Dan Losey

2012 Thomas J. Morris, Sr. Volunteer of the Year

2012 HARPER CLARK SPIRIT OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA AWARD

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resented for the first time in 2001 in loving memory of Harper Clark, this award is presented to someone who, like Harper, has a positive attitude towards life; is an enthusiastic, cooperative, happy and active volunteer; is concerned about southwest Louisiana residents; and is resourceful in helping others.

The recipient of the 2012 Harper L. Clark, Sr. Spirit of Southwest Louisiana award is Tammy Abraham.

Tammy has been a resident of the Lake Charles area her entire life, except for the 10 years when she served in the United States Army. During her military service, she reached the rank of sergeant.

Tammy earned a degree in Computer Operations from SOWELA Technical College and is currently employed by Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel.

In addition to serving as the United Way Campaign Chair for Delta Downs, she served on the Delta Downs Charitable Committee and also enjoys assisting others who have served in the armed forces.

Tammy Abraham

2012 Harper Clark Spirit of Southwest Louisiana

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CORPORATE CORNERSTONE COMPANIES Our Corporate Cornerstone Companies designate their annual gifts to underwrite the campaign, dues and administrative costs of United Way. Their support allows United Way to maximize the dollars donated through the many campaigns throughout Southwest Louisiana.

Air Products & Chemicals Alfred Palma American Press Axiall Corporation Beauregard Electric Co-Op BioLab, Inc. Packaging Corporation of America BP Biofuels Louisiana Business First Bank Calcasieu Refining Company CenterPoint Energy CertainTeed Corporation Chemical Waste Management CITGO Petroleum Corporation City Savings Bank DM Petroleum Dynamic Dimensions

E2E Technologies Entergy Excel Paralubes Firestone Polymers First Federal Bank of Louisiana GRACE iBERIABANK Jeff Davis Bank Lake City Trucking Lamar Outdoor Advertising Lonza Louisiana Pigment LyondellBasell McDonald’s Restaurant Merchants & Farmers Bank MidSouth Bank MWV

Performance Blasting & Coating Performance Contractors Phillips 66 Pumpelly Oil Company Rain CII Carbon, LLC Sasol North America, Inc. Shaw Maintenance & Construction Southern Ionics Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements & Shaddock, LLP TDC, LLC Trunkline Gas / LNG Turner Industries Group United Rentals Westlake Chemical Corporation Whitney Bank Williams Companies, LLC

2012 CORPORATE PRIDE AWARD

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he Corporate Pride Award is given to a company or organization that has dedicated their resources and efforts to help United Way make a significant impact on our community. This year’s award recipient, Louisiana Pigment, has a long history of supporting United Way and continues that support at every level. They have provided leadership to United Way both financially and through the volunteer efforts of their employees.

Louisiana Pigment Corporate Pride Award

2012 JIM LEIGH AWARD

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he Jim Leigh Award is presented every year to the campaign division that achieves the highest percent increase over the last year’s campaign.

Jim Leigh, a Plant Manager for Conoco, volunteered as a Campaign Chair and a United Way Board Chair. Jim was a great individual who was committed to community service.

This year’s recipient, finishing at 127% is Industrial Contractors Division, led by Jon Manns and Ben Bourgeois.

Ben Bourgeois and Jon Manns Jim Leigh Award

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ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY MEMBERS

$10,000

Patricia Prebula

Mike and Vickie Wicks

2nd Year Member

3rd Year Members

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lexis de Tocqueville Society is a national society that recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals/foundations whose generosity and dedication is motivated by the desire to improve the quality of life for all citizens in our community. The generous members of this society have contributed $10,000 or more annually to our United Way campaign.

Fleur de Lis Club Members

$5,000 to $9,999

Geoff Banta, Amerisafe Carl Bishop, CITGO Petroleum Corporation David Williams, CITGO Petroleum Corporation John Roark, CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Perry M. Morreau, Trunkline Gas/LNG Dr. Philip C. Williams, McNeese State University Arthur Hollins, III

Lagniappe Club Members

$2,500 to $4,999

Anonymous, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Eduardo Assef, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Joe Austin, Jr., CITGO Petroleum Corporation Brian Boudreaux, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Jamie Boudreaux, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Carol Chambers, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Vina Charles, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Eric Coleman, Firestone Polymers Anne Doss, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Lonny Doss, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Jerry Dunn, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Gary Foster, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Dana Garvie, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Jorge Gonzales, Entergy Gustavo Gutierrez, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Michael Hayes, Sasol North America, Inc. William Hollowell, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Dr. & Mrs. Richard LeBlanc Jon Manns, Axiall Corporation

Charles McZeal, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Debbie Myers, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Paul Myers, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Michael & Connie Nodier, Polaris Engineering Daniel O’Dell II, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Lynette Cormier Pitre, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Daniel T. Plummer, Sasol North America, Inc. Ronnie & Gwen Ringo, Firestone Polymers Victoria Stolarski, Sasol North America, Inc. Dr. Thomas Strong, Lake Charles Memorial Health Systems David Swinburn, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Benjamin Talbot, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Michael S. Thomas, Sasol North America, Inc. Ronald Tower, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Joshua Trahan, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Tomeu Vadell, CITGO Petroleum Corporation David Wilburn, CITGO Petroleum Corporation Ken Youngblood, Sasol North America, Inc.

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2012 PILLARS CLUB MEMBERS

The individuals listed below demonstrate their support with gifts of $1,000 or more.

Alcoa Carbon Products Jeffrey Broussard Elridge Clophus Wil Clophus, Jr. Debra Cunningham Damon Duplechian Bruce Lewis Doug Mosley Derrick Primeaux Mack Rousseau James Sargent, Jr. Steve Thompson Allen Council on Aging Patricia Jones American Press Thomas Shearman Ken & Carey Stickney Amerisafe Anonymous (2) Axiall Corporation Malek Abbas Jacqueline T. Anderson Andre Ardoin Trinidad Arrendondo Leonard Arsement William Art Shane Azam Joseph Barber & Lynette Cubero-Ponce Richard Barnett David Bellon Randy Berzas Jerry Boller Lisa Bourdeau Robert Brasher Hyun & David Brossett Peggy & Gary Brown Grizelle Brunet Timothy Brunson Ryan Burney Benjamin Burns John Burton Jason Campbell Erika & Brett Carlisle Jessie B. Casey Robert Castleberry Bobby Collins Roy Coniglio Lottie & Donnie Courvelle David & Colleen Couvillon John David Edna Delgado Ellen Deters Ben Drone Harold Duhon Susan East Kenneth Elkins Lindsey Elnikar Derek Ewing Nathan Ferrington George Foster William Goulet Janita Griffin Michael Guidry Annette Habetz Keith Habetz Janice Hagar Robert Handy, Jr. Harry Hank Rebecca Haraminac Thomas Hatfield John & Keri Hawkins John & Karen Henderson

Shane & Melonie Himel John Hines Gerred & Amy Hooper Joseph Howard Mike Huber Robert Jacobi Mark & Lisa Jakel Donald Johnson Nathaniel Johnson Joshua Kelley Field LaMotte La Techa Landry Stephanie LeBlanc Esther Liggio Thomas & Joanne Logston Mark & Teena McElveen Carmilite Miles Mitch Monic Benjamin Nunez Scott O’Blanc Stacie & Rico Orsot Kim & Paul Palermo Vickie Parker Ricardo & Tarra Parra Donald Pearson Nelson Perez Gerald L. Perry David Pittman Brandon Pollet Aaron & Frances Quinn Brian Reeves Emily & David Rentrop Benjamin D. Reynolds, Jr. Joseph Richard James Richardson Steve Rideaux Jennifer Robart Sherell & Craig Rodriguez Danny Rozas Mark Rumery Beverly Schalon Andrew Schmitt David Sebold Carolyn & Andy Sharp Rory Simmons Narvey Sims Mark Smith Keith Speaks John & Sharon Stephenson Charles Stewart Katie Tatum Ray Taylor Paul Terry Lisa & Dennis Tooke Travis Trejo Elliott J. Tullier, Jr. Michael Vincent Jessie Waller Marcus Watkins Lamar White Mark Wilburn Walter Williams Terry Williamson Seth Winn James Wyche Chris Zahm

Baggett, McCall, Burgess, Watson & Gaughan William B. & Gael Baggett Robert C. McCall Biolab, Inc. Pam Cheatwood Brenda Dellafosse Sarah Ellzey Robert & Dayna Gelinas

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Mindy Gregory John Noel Terry Turpeau

BP Biofuels Louisiana Anonymous Erika Barnes Joel C. Berzas Scott & Arlene Brown Michael Chapple Nicole & Chris Coffee Ryan & Leslie Luna Michael McArtor Kristie & Matthew Musial Ryan J. Schexnaydre Brask, Inc. - IEE Vicki Crotts Ted Ewing Jay Hennessey Bal & Rita Sareen Calcasieu Council on Aging John & Gwen Citizen Calcasieu Parish District Attorney Cindy Collins Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Johnny D. LaCombe Calcasieu Parish School System Assessment/Testing Dept Barbara I. Bankens F. K. White Middle School Doug & Kim DeVillier Frasch Elementary School Karen Clifton Lee Ann Stephens Maplewood Middle School Hope Myers Speech & Hearing Deidra Fitzgerald T.H. Watkins Pasqualina Charles Calcasieu Refining Company Russ Willmon Carboline Ed Yezic CenterPoint Energy Scott Faulk Chase Damon Abshire Chemical Waste Management Monica Crochet Wyman Deville Glenn Friday Chuck Grant Shannon Guillory Clint Longnion Floyd Mitchell Mark Moffat Steve Talbott Joel Vincent CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Katheryn Ackel Charles Alexander Kimberly Allison Marcus Arceneaux Timothy Ashworth Renee Atkins A. Aubert Charles Avery Sylvia Bailey George Baldauf, III Anthony Banta Craig Barber Corey Barlow Christopher Barnes Jimmy Bastow Diannah Baumgarten Matthew Beridon Robert Bertrand Deborah Bieber Joseph Bilbo, Jr. David Blaney Timothy Bloomfield Matthew Bonsall James Boverie Raymond Bowman Robert & Roxanne Boxie Gary Breg Perry Britt Scott Brooks Holland Broussard Mary Broussard Thomas Brown Mitchell Brown, Jr. E. T. Browning, Jr. Terry Buford Ronald Buller Robert Burgett Mary Burns Gary Bussell Kimberly Cagnolatti Nathanial Carter David Castro Carlos Chacin David Clark Irvin Clark Lester Coleman Allen Collins, Jr. Cleveland Collins, Jr. William Comeaux Linus Conner Brian Corbett Sandra Corkran James Cormier Reginald Courville Kasey Crowell Donald Culpepper II Bryan Curol Xavier Darbone Willie Dejean, Jr. Ricardo Deleon Nancy Doiron Michelle Dottolo Lisa Doucet Minda Doucet Charles Dronett Dennis Dugas Michael Dunbar Wiley Dunn Derek Duplichan Winston Ebarb Jason Ellender Bryan Entrekin Donald Etienne John Fayko Martin Flaherty Timothy Fontenot Michael Frazier

Derek Gammage Jonathan Garrett Gerald Gibbons Billy Gray Bradley Gray Erin Green Harry Green Toni Guarino William Guidry Debra Guillory Gregory Guillory James Guillory Shelley Hacker Mary Hardin Charles Harper Ralph Harris, Jr. Adam Hearod James Henagan Danny Hennigan Robert Hines David Hinton Jonathan Hornsby Tina Hudson Terry Hymel Michael Istre Philip Istre Augustus Jackson, Jr. John Jesina Richard Jester Ryan John Robert Jones William Jones Dana Keel Shawn Kelly Laura Kimball Ana Kiritsis Calvin Kiser Michael Klumpp Clint Labove Aaron Lack Robbie Lafosse Christopher Leach Christopher LeBlanc Diana LeBlanc Wendell Leboeuf Kurt Ledoux Kenneth Leger Alton Lindstrom Harold Lockett Marc Lucas Judy Malveaux Sam Mancuso Dawn Marcantel Trina Martinez Charles McMillan Michael Meacham Ryanette Melancon Christopher Menou Katherine Mercer Andrew Miles Joseph Miles Daniel Miller Gerald Miller Tamara Monsour Paul Moses Kevin Mothershed Doris Mudd Sterling Neblett James Nesbitt Stephen Newman David Newton, Jr. William Odom Gary Owens Ronald Parsons Michael Peal Vance Perkins Joseph Peron, Jr.

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Fredrick Perrodin Melissa Pettis William Pettis James Phipps II George Pickles Daniel Pillsbury Donald Piper Daniel Portie Alton Powell Harvey Pullard Darby Quinn Paul Reina Kermit Richard Ryan Richard Sidney Rideau, Jr. Virginia Riley Robert Rogers Cody Ross Christopher Salvador Lois Sanderford David Sears Andrew Sharp Jeremy Shaw George Shove Boyd Smith Connie Smith David Smith Leo Smith Matthew Smith Eric Sonnier Kevin Sonnier Debra Stanley-Sinner Alvin Strickland Stephen Stroderd Daniel Terro Martin Thomas Lyndsay Thomason Neal Thompson Jason Timman Roger Tucker James Vallier Susan Viator Michael Vice John Vining David Vogel Marshall Watkins Colleen Weeks Clinton Wheat David Whelchel Debra White Richard White Robert White Celina Wilburn Susie Wilridge Randy Woolwine Randy Worsham Jerry Wright Rayford Wright Mark Young Rick Zagar Alirio Zambrano

City Savings Bank Glen Bertrand John Bostick Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel Carol Core Adrian & Karen King Stephen & Ann Kuypers Stephan & Tammy Meier Darrell & Audrette Metoyer Cheryl Sandoval BJ Weeks Entergy Mike & Lynne Kolbus Michael Lavergne Paul & Marianne White Excel Paralubes Anonymous (6) Meagan Ardoin

Richard Cunningham John Rentrop Dusty & Lindsay Taylor Ronald & Alina Vanzandt

Family & Youth Counseling Agency Anonymous Firestone Polymers J. A. Bonvillain Ronald Boutte Neal Coddington Jacquelyn Collins Joseph Courville Henry Davis III William & Christine Dutridge Sherry Griffin William Gross L.J. & Rebecca Guillot Marie Hawkins Howard Hessifer, II Robert Hoffpauir Reginald Jenkins Brendan LaPointe Gene A. Lavengco Kenneth Moreland, II Kelvin Naylor Donald Pickle Michael Poullard William G. Stevens Carl Talley Stephanie Thompson Alice Wallace Michael Walls First Federal Bank of Louisiana Charles V. Timpa Frances Ferguson First National Bank of Louisiana Anonymous GRACE Bonnie & Eddie Brawner Larry Breaux Lawrence & Tina Courville Steve & Donna DeRouen Christine & William Dutridge David & Mary Nixon Chris & Abigail Richard iBERIABANK Karen Drewett Phil & Lucie Earhart Sarita Scheufens Robert J. Williamson Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Laverne Arceneaux Paul Bedford Don Caldwell Ashley Chancey Sandra Chapman Derrick Declouiet Carol Frabbiele Jacqueline Guillory Tabitha Hendrix Theresa Hoffman Anthony Holloway Paul Hutchens Tanyetta Johnson Hien Jordan Christie Labove Robert Lavergne, III Timothy Licht Betty Lott Maria Manuel Alana Melkild Brent Monette David Richardson Shannon Richardson

Chong Roberts Jeanne Rogers Damin Schexnayder Daniel Semenchuk Karen Shaw Paula Sheffield Mary Smith Kevin Stickland John Vandyke Yolandian Webb Hazel Williams

Jeff Davis Bank Boyd Boudreaux Dan & Penny Donald, Jr. Lacassane Company William D. Blake Lake Charles Memorial Health System Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leonard Ambrose Sabrina & Gary LeDoux Lakeside Bank Mary & Jeff Mancuso Lonza Jim Barnatt Daniel & Mary Corcoran Louisiana Pigment Anonymous Richard Cisneros Becky & Deus Darbonne Rebecca & Lenny Darbonne Liz & Tim Hall Pat Harris Yvonne Honore Kelly & Gary Keers Byron Keith Romine Terry Trahan Louisiana State Offices Anonymous Marilyn Pickles LyondellBasell Anonymous (5) Keith Faul Diane Fayard Sarah Marcantel Randy Ogea Johnathan Simien McNeese State University Dr. & Mrs. Toby Osburn MidSouth Bank John Nichols MWV Carlos & Debbie Arrambide Richard Houser Carl & Patricia Mike James & Naomi Parkinson Boyd & Renee Welch Packaging Corporation of America Mark Haser Harold Ray Lester Dick Myers Reggie Pitts John Reddin Johnny Sharp Larry Slaydon Phillips 66 Anonymous (11) Daniel Allen Mike Baumgarten Joe & Tanya Brewster

Burt Bure Daryll Carlson Conrad Carnes Chris Cassia Carol & Larrual Collins Charron Comeaux Monty & Starla Coody John & Enid Daniels Thomas Donald Barbara & Brett Downer Eric Ecter Robyn Elias TJ Ellzey Jennifer Farque Ethel Fields Ken George Edmond Hanney Mike Hardin Vernon Hill Karen Johnson Paul LaFleur Alberto Maxwell, IV Mike McCarble William P. Moore John Norris Nelson Nwozu Cindy Ortego Danny Paladino Troy & Tammy Palms Mitch Perkins Stephen Rideaux Les Roussel Tony Sensat John Simon Paul & Robin Steele Robert Stott Brian Sumner David Talabi Willie Tempton, Jr. David Thompson Anna Todd Scot Tyler Doug Vandyke Constance L. Weldon Cedric White

Polaris Engineering Bob Chandler Larry Chapman Randy J. Chonko Robert J. Chandler, Jr. Kenneth Gilbert Gerard Obluda Kevin Savoie Sadiel Triana Lee Zimmerman Rain CII Carbon, LLC Corey Burgin Leona Fletcher Marvin Lubin James & Theresa Marino David Rhoden ReCon Management Roger Boyette Bob Lyons James Martin Garrett Rogers Jim Savak Sasol North America, Inc. Carlton Avery Emery Babineaux Theresa Bell Robert Brown Curry Burk Walker Kerri Courville Joseph Duffel Loretta Gallien Gary Guidry Annette Habetz Christian Hancock Shannon Hanson

Allan Hauser Paul Hauser Myra Hebert Gregory Hill Steve Hookanson & Kathy Pettit James Jakubek Randall King Kenneth Lee Mathenson John Lin James & Teresa Marino Mike McHugh Kurt McWilliams Joseph Pawela Amy Penny Kip & Melanie Sharp Janice Shillow Ricky Stackhouse Donnie Stephens William P. Swan Nancy Tower Angela Watkins Tamra Weemes

Scofield, Gerard, Pohorelsky, Gallagher, & Landry John Scofield Technip David Nichols Shane Oblanc Turner Industries Group Richard Beeson Ben Bourgeois David Franks Trent Hastings Dale Lee Mike Pousson Jim Smith Daniel Truxillo Marcus Vidrine Andy Welch United Way of SWLA Denise Durel Michelle & George McInnis Catherine & Preston Thomas Westlake Chemical Corporation Wayne & Anita Ahrens Pierre & Jan Arceneaux Ken & Priscilla Istre Randy & Linda Nortman Bill & Bellin Yee Williams Companies, LLC Phil & Charlene Young James Barrow Women & Children’s Hospital Bryan Bateman Harold Willeford Individuals Virginia K. Pruitt William E. Rose Patrick Simons James Taussig, II Jim & Charlyne Wyche

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EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS Thanks to the following groups for their outstanding efforts!

GOLD AWARDS

Employee groups with a per capita of $200 or more American Red Cross Axiall Corporation BioLab, Inc. BP Biofuels Louisiana Brask, Inc. - IEE Business First Bank Calcasieu Parish School System Sales/Use Tax Office Chemical Waste Management CITGO Petroleum Corporation

City Savings Bank Moss Bluff CLECO Power, LLC Excel Paralubes Family & Youth Counseling Agency Firestone Polymers GRACE iBERIABANK Lonza Louisiana Pigment

LyondellBasell Polaris Engineering Rain CII Carbon, LLC Sasol North America, Inc. Southwest Louisiana Law Center, Inc. United Way of Southwest Louisiana Westlake Chemical Corporation Williams Companies, LLC

SILVER AWARDS

Employee groups with a per capita between $100 - $199 Frasch Elementary M.J. Kaufman Elementary Pupil Appraisal St. John Elementary Vincent Settlement Elementary Westwood Elementary Calcasieu Parish Tax Assessor’s Office Cameron Council on Aging, Inc. Care Counseling Services CenterPoint Energy CertainTeed Corporation Children’s Museum of Lake Charles City Savings Bank Countryside DeQuincy Lake Street

Alcoa Carbon Products Allen Council on Aging, Inc. American Press Arabie Environmental Solutions Beauregard Community Concerns, Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters of SWLA, Inc. Boys Village Foundation Brask, Inc. - IEE Calcasieu Community Clinic Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Human Resources Police Jurors Calcasieu Parish School System A.A. Nelson Elementary Assessment, Research, Speech & Hearing Dolby Elementary

Main Branch Sulphur Entergy First National Bank of Louisiana Jeff Davis Bank Administration Department MidSouth Bank MWV Phillips 66 SGS Petroleum SWLA Economic Development Alliance Trunkline Gas/LNG Turner Industries Group UPS

BRONZE AWARDS

Employee groups with a per capita between $50 - $99 Abraham’s Tent Association Acadian Ambulance Service AT&T Baggett, McCall, Burgess, Watson & Gaughan, LLC BeauCARE, Inc. Beauregard ARC, Inc. Beauregard Electric Co-Op, Inc. Calcasieu Council on Aging Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Government Channel Calcasieu Parish School System Adult Education Barbe Elementary Carver Elementary College Oaks Elementary Curriculum & Instruction DeQuincy Elementary DeQuincy Middle School F.K. White Middle School Henry Heights Elementary Maplewood Middle School

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Nursing Department Oak Park Elementary Prien Lake Elementary R.W. Vincent Elementary Risk Management Sulphur High School 9th Grade T&I Vocational Center T.H. Watkins Elementary T.S. Cooley Elementary Vinton Elementary W.T. Henning Elementary Warehouse/Textbook Services Westlake High School Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Calcasieu Refining Company Carboline CARC Chennault International Airport Authority City Savings Bank Grand Lake Highway 14 Leesville

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel First Federal Bank of Louisiana Foreman-Reynaud Community Center Girl Scouts of Louisiana Pines to the Gulf Jeff Davis Council on Aging Junior Achievement of SWLA, Inc. Lake Charles Coca-Cola Bottling Company Lake Charles Rubber & Gasket Literacy Council of SWLA, Inc. Louisiana Companies McElroy, Quirk, & Burch - APC Oasis A Safe Haven Packaging Corporation of America Parkinson Association of the South Praxair Recon Management Services Spectra Energy Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements & Shaddock, LLP The Salvation Army Union National Life Insurance Company Walmart

COMMUNITY IMPACT

VITA – VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

In 2013, 28 IRS certified tax preparer volunteers assisted low-to-moderate income families by preparing 1,654 federal and 1,675 state tax returns. The total economic impact of this free service to Southwest Louisiana was $2,787,316.

IMAGINATION LIBRARY

Imagination Library fosters a love of reading among preschool children and their families regardless of income. Partnering with Calcasieu Parish Schools and Sasol North America, preschool children in Southwest Louisiana receive high quality, age-appropriate books directly to their homes each month.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT CONTINUED...

SAFE SLEEP COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER

In an effort to decrease infant mortality rates in Southwest Louisiana, Cribs for Kids distributed more than 450 cribs to promote and increase safe sleep environments for babies.

SAFETY TOWN Safety Town was attended by over 700 local children and the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. for Children Resource Guide was distributed to hundreds of area parents and health professionals.

PHASE 30 Phase 30 FEMA Calcasieu Parish Emergency Food and Shelter Program through its local recipient organizations: Catholic Charities, Community Chest, Greater St. Mary Community Development Foundation and Salvation Army assisted 925 needy individuals/families with food, rent/mortgages, utilities and supplies in Southwest Louisiana.

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MESSAGE FROM THE ALLOCATION & REVIEW CHAIR

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he best part about developing an annual report is reflecting on the joys of the previous year.

The continued commitment of the United Way of Southwest Louisiana resulted in funding for 34 agencies. All of these agencies work hard to make this region a healthier and happier place to live, and I’m honored to be associated with an organization who helped make that happen.

Mostly, I applaud the agencies and their leaders, teams and volunteers. Because of them, the resources of our generous donors go directly to a greater good.

Robyn Elias Allocation & Review Chair

ALLOCATION & REVIEW COMMITTEE • 2012–2013

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hese individuals are responsible for the stewardship of the contributors’ dollars. These volunteers review agencies’ programs and budgets and recommend funding to the United Way Board. Thank you for all you do.

Robyn Elias, A&R Chair Phillips 66

Joanne Logston, A&R Vice Chair – Program Axiall Corporation

Vicki Sisson, A&R Vice Chair – Finance First Federal Bank of Louisiana

A&R Finance Committee Renee Stanley

Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel

McNeese State University

Dr. Michael Kurth

Steven Perez

Andy Buisson

Dru Sonnier

Eric Grueber

Shivley Verrette

Karen Harrell

Lynn Calles

Bonnie Connor

Steve DeRouen

Tom Baldassari

R&R Construction Lakeside Bank

Cameron Parish Police Jury

AFLAC

City of Lake Charles Steven M. DeRouen & Associates

iBERIABANK

Steven M. DeRouen & Associates Louisiana Mortgage Associates CSE Federal Credit Union

A&R Program Committee Mike Murray Chemical Waste Management

Floyd Mitchell Chemical Waste Management

Amy Veuleman McNeese State University

Keith Faul LyondellBasell

Carol Ponthieux Town of Iowa

Paula Koonce West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

Peggy Keys Jeff Davis Parish Head Start

Esther Vincent City of Lake Charles

Jason Guidry CITGO Petroleum Corporation

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2012–2013 ALLOCATION & REVIEW COMMITTEE CONTINUED...

Darrien Jackson Excel Paralubes

Beverly Schalon Axiall Corporation (Retired)

Calvin Jaetzold GRACE & Entergy (Retired)

Roger Cormier Axiall Corporation

Tammy Olivier Williams Companies, LLC

Thelma Dennis

Mayna Rougeau Marilyn Pickles Office of Behavioral Health Region V Tafford “James” Deshotel Faith Employees’ Employment Data Ronnie Bowers GRACE Donna Rubin Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Don Sigur Pat Sigur Alvin Stevens Kristi Morris LifeShare Blood Centers

Bobby Edmaiston, Jr. BioLab, Inc. Loretta Gallien Sasol North America Nancy Hamic Clara Duhon Calcasieu Parish School Board Member Bernadette Seaberry Sensational Creations Pris Bihm Ray Bowman CITGO Petroleum Corporation Sue Melvin Terri O’Hara Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel

Liz McManus Scott McManus State Farm Insurance

Bill Sutton

Sgt. Joey Adaway Louisiana State Police Troop D

Jeff Barker Axiall Corporation

Mary Jo Bayles City of DeQuincy

Diana Ross SWLA Center for Health Services

TFC Luke Leger Louisiana State Police Troop D Randy Magee Axiall Corporation Jeri Theriot Lyle Van Horn, Sr. MetLife

Judith Smith Aminah Trahan Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Misty Clanton City of DeRidder Nan Acuff Terry Austin Social Security Administration Linda Breaux City of Lake Charles Stacy Guillory Phillips 66 Miriam Melancon Air Products and Chemicals Ralph Wright Ted Shelton Ethel Bernard Ambrose Lake Charles Memorial Health System Melissa Portie Cameron LNG Lakeshia Thomas Coushatta Casino & Resort

Bobbie Williams

Tammy Lavergne Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Jason Martinez iBERIABANK Kim Palermo Axiall Corporation

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MESSAGE FROM THE AGENCY DIRECTORS CHAIR

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nited Way has been a dedicated supporter to Senior Citizens in Calcasieu Parish. Without this support we absolutely would not be able to service the number of Meals on Wheels, Homemaker and Culture Changes clients that we currently serve.

These services are vital to seniors in our community. It allows them the ability to remain in their homes, independent and assets to our communities. These services are a lifeline for those who receive them. Education, Income, Health & Safety Net target our community from new born infants to the older adults that we serve.

Jackie Green

Agency Directors Chair

We are blessed and thankful to be a part of the wonderful United Way Family.

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PARTNERS Association of Fundraising Professionals

Internal Revenue Service

Beauregard Chamber of Commerce

Interview for Life

Better Business Bureau of SWLA, Inc.

Jeff Davis Business Alliance

Books-A-Million

Junior Achievement of Southwest Louisiana

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Junior League of Lake Charles

Calcasieu Parish Schools

LA VOAD (Louisiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster)

Catholic Charities

LANO (Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations)

Chamber Southwest Louisiana

LAUW (Louisiana Association of United Ways)

City of Lake Charles

Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living

City of Westlake Recreation Department

Safety Town SWLA

Entergy

Southwest Louisiana SALT Council

Foreman Reynaud Community Center

St. Nicholas Center

Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce

SWLA Economic Development Alliance

Habitat for Humanity

SWLA Sane Program

Healthy Image Marketing

The Leader in Me

ICHRMA (Imperial Calcasieu Human Resource Management Association)

West Calcasieu Association of Commerce

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Nominating Committee Raymond Steiner, DDS, Chairperson Dana Keel Vickie Wicks Jim McGough

FEMA/EFSP BOARD United Way of SWLA established a local Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board to administer funds that come to our area through United Way Worldwide.

David Craddock Tony Credeur David DeWitt Alvin Hausauer James Mayo Michelle McInnis Clyde Mitchell Ellen Raley Elford Savoy Catherine Thomas Joe Toups Trish Trejo Shirley Walker Lorena Walls

Media Getting the United Way message out and making the public aware of what we are all about is vital to a successful campaign. United Way staff and volunteers can take that message only so far. Media is a strong and important link to people in the community who need help. With their involvement, we can reach individuals in their homes, at work, wherever they are, and let them know we care and will help them. We want to say thank you for their continued support and recognize those who gave us support in this year’s campaign.

Thrive Magazine KZWA Townsquare Media

United Way of Southwest Louisiana Staff Denise Durel

President & CEO

Becky Ainsworth

Resource Development Associate

Felicia Burke

Resource Development Associate

D’Ondrea Ceasar Finance Associate

Kimberly Graham

Senior Resource Development Associate

Melissa Hill Marketing and Event Coordinator

Melonie Himel Director of Finance & Administration

Michelle McInnis Director of Community Impact

Monette Kilburn

Community Impact Associate

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Sharon Plaisance Executive Assistant

Fabrina Reed Administrative Assistant

Paul Stuart Donor Data Analyst

Catherine Thevenot

Resource Development Analyst

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, INC. JULY 2012 - JUNE 2013 DISTRIBUTIONS 211 51,000 Abraham’s Tent 76,000 Allen Council on Aging 38,110 American Red Cross 103,877 BeauCARE 104,186 Beauregard ARC 30,900 Beauregard Community Concerns 130,000 Beauregard Council on Aging 48,347 Beauregard Special Olympics 5,000 Big Brothers/Big Sisters 112,518 Boy Scouts - Calcasieu Council 121,808 Boy Scouts - LA Purchase Council 5,000 Boys Village 151,800 CADA 20,000 Calcasieu Community Clinic 29,600 Calcasieu Council on Aging 106,922 Cameron Council on Aging 61,800 CARC 144,050 Children’s Museum of Lake Charles 26,310 Community Chest 6,828 Community Partners 15,784 Family & Youth Counseling Agency 295,808 Foreman Reynaud 108,424 Girl Scouts - LA Pines to the Gulf 10,620 Iberia Comprehensive 10,000 Jeff Davis Addictive Disorders 53,350 Jeff Davis Council on Aging 44,290 Jeff Davis Special Olympics 2,500 Junior Achievement 23,523 Literacy Council of SWLA 96,144 NAMI 18,922 Oasis 176,075 Second Harvest 9,359 SWLA Legal Services 63,922 The Salvation Army 128,100 United Way Community Initiatives 489,187 Membership Dues 69,619 Central Services 769,341 ——————————————————————————————————————

$3,759,024

Figures are taken from the audited Financial Statements for year ended June 30, 2013. Financial Statements were audited by the CPA firm Broussard & Company.

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United Way of SWLA Community Initiatives Cribs for Kids DEFY Emergency Food & Shelter Program Imagination Library Safe Sleep Community Baby Shower and Summit Safety Town VITA

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