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Alternative Council Training Session a HUGE Success!

Posted November, 2013 by: UCT

  The first ever UCT Alternative Council Training Session, held at the home office in October, was a huge success! Over 18 alternative council officers and members from across the U.S. attended and walked away with valuable information about UCT including our history, traditions and structure; our insurance aspect and products; our member benefits and scholarships; and officer duties, council expectations and more! … Continue Reading…

UCT Gives Back…AGAIN! Nominate Your School to Win $10,000!

Posted November, 2013 by: UCT

UCT Gives Back…AGAIN and this time we’re giving away $15,000! We want YOUR school to submit a video for a chance to win. UCT Gives Back is a video contest open to schools with programs for people with intellectual disabilities, or universities with programs to train special education teachers. The first-place winner will receive $10,000 and the second-place winner will receive $5,000! … Continue Reading…

Some meaningful ways to celebrate and remember veterans on November 11

Posted November, 2013 by: David Knapp

Monday, November 11, is Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. In the U.S. it’s a day to thank active duty military and returned veterans for the sacrifices they’ve made to make their country safer. In Canada it’s a day to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Whichever country you live in, here are some… Continue Reading…

New Scholarship Program

Posted October, 2013 by: UCT

UCT members have a long history of working to improve their local communities.  Over the past 125 years, our members have volunteered to support a wide variety of charitable causes.  One long term effort of the organization has been to help young people pursue higher education. UCT has been awarding scholarships to deserving students for over 50 years.  Over that time, the… Continue Reading…

Families for a Cure Council #2007 is Fighting, and Riding, for a Cure!

Posted October, 2013 by: UCT

I wanted to share the recent success of one of our new Alternative Council’s last charity event.  On September 14th 2013, Families for a Cure Council #2007 hosted the first annual Charity Ride / Poker Run to benefit Families for a Cure Foundation.  The council began planning the event more than six months ago and was able to gain great partners like… Continue Reading…

If You Know a School that Could Use $10,000 Read This!

Posted October, 2013 by: UCT

UCT gives back…AGAIN by sponsoring a video contest to award $15,000! Helping people with intellectual disabilities has been UCT’s number one community service project for over 50 years. Following up on the success of last year’s “UCT Gives Back” video contest, we’re giving back AGAIN by sponsoring a video contest for schools with programs for people with intellectual disabilities or universities with… Continue Reading…

UCT steps up to help The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Posted October, 2013 by: David Knapp

On October 12, UCT employees and members will step up to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) battle against blood cancers by participating in the society’s annual Light The Night Walk fundraiser. This will be UCT’s 11th consecutive year of supporting this worthwhile cause.   One person in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma… Continue Reading…

Food for Thought

Posted October, 2013 by: UCT

Social media have had a significant impact on how we interact with each other.  People routinely learn about major events online.  There is real time information that keeps people informed, but there are often cases of misinformation.  People also have the opportunity to post information and comment online, and discussion comments range from thoughtful and constructive to irrational rants and vicious name… Continue Reading…

October: The Month of Giving

Posted September, 2013 by: UCT

As each month of the year is used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something, October gives support to more causes, groups and events than any other month.  As October is just around the corner, here is a list of notable observed upcoming issues, causes and groups that you… Continue Reading…

Want Money For College? Check Out UCT Scholarships

Posted September, 2013 by: UCT

UCT members are so passionate about giving back – especially to students in need – that we have a variety of scholarships available! Just check out what a UCT scholarship has meant for one of our many scholarship recipients… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHsYW3B7WSM Don’t let the cost of college prevent you from furthering your education…instead check out the UCT Scholarship options available to EVERYONE!  … Continue Reading…

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