Congratulations to our 13 Semi-finalists in the Car Voucher Program!
The Final Drawing will be Feb. 7th.

January 19, 2012

United Way of Laramie County announces 2012 Board of Directors and President

CHEYENNE, WYOMING -- United Way of Laramie County is pleased to announce Janet Tilton as President of the 2012 Board of Directors in addition to a roster of several notable Board members. Tilton came to STRIDE Learning Center in June 2011 as Human Resource Manager. Prior to coming to STRIDE she held positions as a financial advisor, real-estate loan processor, manager, trainer, to compliance, to her current position as the manager of human resources.

Janet's community volunteer involvement includes Wyoming State Council of Society of Human Resource Management, Board of Adjustment-City of Cheyenne and United Way of Laramie County. Janet holds her B.S. degree in business management and human resources. She has over 26 years of managerial experience, 18 of which is in the human resource field. She attained certification in Employment Law and a Trainer Certificate in 1994 with the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) in 2008.

United Way of Laramie County - 2012 Board of Directors
Ted J. Adams, CRMC; Matthew J. Ashby, City - Planning Department; Vicci M. Colgan, State Auditor's Office; Gregory C. Dyekman, Dray, Dyekman, Reed & Healey P.C.; Kathy A. Joannides, Halladay Motors, Inc.; Timothy J. Joannides, Halladay Motors, Inc.; Gregg D. Jones, Jonah Bank of Wyoming; Aimee L. Lewis, University of Wyoming; Steve G. Lovas, US Bank; John E. Lynch, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Julie A. Malm, Coldwell Banker - The Property Exchange; Brandy M. Marrou, McGee, Hearne &
Paiz, LLP; Chris S. McRady, Wyoming State Bank; Phillip R. Noble, WAGAN; Robert R. Prentice, Cheyenne Children's Clinic; Randall B. Reed, Dray, Dyekman, Reed & Healey P.C.; Susan Anne Samuelson, Warren Livestock; Steven D. Secrest, Spradley Barr Motors, Inc.; Renee Swisher, Taco John's International; Barbara Stafford, Rocky Mountain International; Marc Stout, Traders Shoppers Guide; Sandra Surbrugg, Cheyenne Skin Clinic & Adora Day Spa; Julie N. Tiedeken, McKellar, Tiedeken & Scoggin, LLC; Janet M. Tilton, STRIDE; Kenneth Vaughn, Cameco Resources; Rachelle K. Zimmerman, Wyoming Tribune-Eagle.

January 19, 2012

For distribution through April 11, 2012.

Wyoming Free Tax Service Provides Free Community Tax Preparation Service

Free tax preparation, for those who qualify, and information about Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) will be available at Laramie County Community College, 1400 E. College Dr., Training Room #103 Jan. 28 through April 14, 2012 at the following dates and times.

• Mon. and Wed., 5-7:30 p.m., Jan. 30 – April 11, 2012
• Sat. 9-11:30 a.m., Jan. 28 – April 14, 2012

Local volunteers will answer questions about EITC eligibility and free tax preparation through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. Basic income tax preparation services will be available to qualified Laramie County residents with low- to moderate-incomes, $50,000 total family income or less.

Taxpayers are asked to bring identification, income documentation, deductible expenses, and 2010 tax return, if available.

If you want to get involved and would like more information about the VITA program contact the United Way of Laramie County at 638-8904. For more information about EITC contact Tom Patras, Internal Revenue Service at 633-0866, or Gene Kasper, Internal Revenue Service at 633-0887.