Score some great gifts at the UW Auction!

Need to pick up some gifts for Christmas? We'll you're in luck!
Next week is the United Way's one-week only Auction!

Some category and item highlights include:

- University of Tennessee Collectibles like a Peyton Manning autographed #16 jersey and autographed football, Pat Summitt autographed basketball, Bruce Pearl autographed basketball, Derek Dooley autographed football, autographed Todd Helton photo, Dane Bradshaw autographed t-shirt and skirt from SKIRT! magazine photo shoot, and “Basketball Century of Champions” autographed poster featuring the All-Century Basketball team.

Music – Autographed guitars from Kenny Chesney and Rodney Atkins, and Clay Aiken tickets

Food – Breakfast with Robin Wilhoit (WBIR), Dinner with Lori Tucker and Gene Patterson (WATE), Copper Cellar gift card, dinner for four at the Crown and Goose, gourmet cooking class for 10 by the Knoxville Convention Center and dinner and a movie combo packs

Spa & Beauty- Certificates for Salon Visage and Modern Salon for haircuts, manicures and massages.

Sports –tickets to the Titans/Redskins game on Nov. 21, tickets in the new Tennessee Terrace for the Kentucky football game, a pair of Lady Volunteers season tickets, and a round of golf Gettysvue Country Club.

Business services – corporate identity package by Bluegill Creative, custom designed website and career counseling.

Event services – DJ services, wedding planning and ball room dance lessons

Host a sports talk radio show for a day with Wes Rucker on ESPN 1180 AM

Two night cabin rental in Pigeon Forge with four tickets to Ripley’s Aquarium

Behind the scenes experience at WBIR-TV including sitting in on editorial meeting and creating a video of you doing the weather and reading the news.

Behind the scenes tour for 20 of McGhee Tyson Airport.

An evening at Greystone (WATE) with Lori Tucker and Gene Patterson – sit in on an evening newscast and have dinner with Lori and Gene after.

Roll as an extra in a Jupiter Entertainment production.

Grab a piece of UT Football History. The 8’ letters ‘VOLS’ that used to hang over the stadium’s jumbotron are yours for the taking! The remodeling project left them in the cold. Do you know someone who could give them a good home?

Bid to enjoy a pre-game meal with the Lady Vols Basketball team and check out the locker room. Sit just behind the bench- it’s the best seat in the house!



Don’t forget to check out the Ever After Package!

Wow your family and friends at Christmas- BID!
Planner Girl:)

Tennessee Terrace Opens!

The United Way of Greater Knoxville 2010 Campaign Kickoff was the first official event hosted by the new Tennessee Terrace at Neyland Stadium.

Our campaign chair, Mike Hamilton, set a high, but needed campaign goal of 12 million dollars! Supporters agree that our community needs the funds and is worth the cost! Donations go to support Health care, education, basic needs, and efforts to pull individuals and families from poverty. Last year the United Way helped more than 100,000 people!

This Sunday you will find an insert in the News Sentinel describing the work of United Way and a card you can return to pledge your support! Tomorrow Neyland Stadium will be packed with as many people as are in need of your support in our community.

Today’s event drew speakers from the TN athletics department: Derek Dooley, Pat Head Summit, and Bruce Pearl pledged their support.

Coaches Summit and Pearl were generous to give autographs to fans.

Coach Summit said that the United Way is her biggest charity. She said "to whom much is given, much is required".

Mike Hamilton stressed the needs in our community and how each of us can help!

Large orange banners with photos of players, fans, and the field decorate the terrace. Here are a few more photos of the new terrace and the view to the field!

Give,
Planner Girl:)

United Way of Greater Knoxville

Ever After is a supporter of The United Way of Greater Knoxville

What is the United Way? They focus on critical issues like healthcare, education for adults and children, and the rising number of working people living on the edge of poverty.

Organizations they support: American Red Cross, Goodwill, Helen Ross McNabb, Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Center for the deaf, Kidney foundation, emergency rescue squad, Safe Haven center, Salvation Army, and many more.


Upcoming Events

Tennessee Terrace, Neyland Stadium, Sept. 3rd
2010 Campaign Kickoff! This event will signal the start of the campaign. It’s time to start caring a little, giving a little, and helping a lot!

Downtown United, Market Square Sept. 24th
$5 hot dogs are back! This event will feature local UT athletes and coaches. Come on down to get your picture made with Smokey, watch the MJ Thriller group perform, etc.

Spare Change Drive, Fall 2010
Local schools and businesses will be collecting spare change. So, dig into your couch cushions and check your pockets! A little change goes a long way.

Online Auction, Nov. 8th
This event will run for one week only! Pick up your Christmas gifts online. The auction will feature signed items by UT coaches, trips, and yes even an Ever After Planning package!

How are monies used:

Give back!

Planner Girl:)