On September 18th, United Way Fox Cities kicked off its 2009 Community Campaign with a Mexican themed outdoor luncheon sponsored by SECURA Insurance.  The event was attended by nearly 250 business leaders and campaign volunteers.

"Hans and Franz" (Co-chairs Greg Bell and Dean Gruner, M.D.) got the crowd "pumped up" about coming together to solve the issues facing our community.  And, Deb Wetter of Valley Transit spoke about the United Way Fox Cities initiative "The Connector."

Gracias to "Tres Amigos y la Amiga" (SECURA employees) for their lively entertainment.

John Bykowski, CEO of SECURA Insurance, tries to get his "friend" to the kickoff on time.

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Joe Williamson, UWFC Campaign Volunteer, Radisson Paper Valley, and Mary Baker and Kurt Anderson, Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

Doug Collins, UWFC Finance and eWay Administrator, Sandy Drexler, UWFC Vice-President Resource Development, and Kevin Krull, UWFC Emerging Leaders Marketing Committee Chair, Alta Resources.

Jan Davey, UWFC Campaign Director, and Tim Higgins, UWFC Campaign Volunteer.

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Guests enjoy a feast of tortilla wraps, chips and salsa, fruit and salad.

Terrie Pohjola, left, Regional VP of SECURA Insurance and United Way Fox Cities Board Chair, welcomed the guests and spoke about SECURA's dedication to improving the community and their long time support of United Way.

"Hans and Franz" (aka 2009 Co-chairs, Greg Bell and Dean Gruner, M.D.) get the crowd "pumped up."aign amp

Peter Kelly, UWFC President and CEO.

Here comes the entertainment - "Tres Amigos y la Amiga!"

Several SECURA Insurance employees entertained the crowd with with their renditions of "La Bamba," "Guantanamaro," and "Tequila." 

ADIOS!