United Way of Dutchess County kicked-off its 2007 campaign on Friday, September 7, at 7:30 a.m. at
the Grandview in Poughkeepsie. An enthusiastic audience joined Campaign Chair Michael Graham, and Vice Chair Sheila Appel of IBM as we inaugurated our 2007 campaign to make measurable differences in people's lives through our Community Fund.

Geoffrey Canada, President and CEO of the Harlem Children's Zone in New York City, was the keynote speaker at the event. Mr. Canada lead the event with contagious enthusiasm through his passion for preparing young children for sucess. Thank you Geoff for a truly captivating address!

Anne Beaulieu, President and CEO, United Way of Dutchess County, Geoffrey Canada, President & CEO, Harlem Children's Zone, and Master of Ceremonies Joe Daily from 92.1 Lite FM.	Joe Daily, William Steinhaus, Dutchess County Executive, and Betty Fanelli from Marshall & Sterling.
Anne Beaulieu and Steve Lant present the 2007 Alexis de Toquevile Award to Tim Massie who accepted the award on behalf of the Dyson Foundation.	The staff of the Dyson Foundation stand to be recognized.
The Michael Dell Orchestra performed the campaign theme song "I Can Help".	Denise Doring Van Buren from CH Energy Group with Deke Rothacker from United Way.

2007 Campaign Chair Mike Graham.	Keynote Speaker Geoffrey Canada gave an enthusiastic and heartwarming speech about preparing young children for sucess.	Master of ceremonies, Joe Daily.
Chair of the Board, Rick Mitchell.	Joe Daily with Charlie North, past Campaign Chair and President of the Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce.	Anne Beaulieu and Geoffrey Canada

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