With Memorial Day coming up at the end of the month, it’s a great time to think about ways to serve veterans who have so bravely served us – and to help soldiers still serving. Whether it’s giving time through volunteering or needed funds through donations, there are a number of organizations and projects for veterans and soldiers that can use your… Continue Reading…

As the weather finally begins to get warmer, my wife and I have begun our training.  This past Saturday we did a 30 mile bicycle ride on some country roads just north of Columbus.  We are training to prepare for a ride we will be doing this summer for the third time.    The ride is called Pelotonia, and it is a… Continue Reading…

I just spent 4 days in the lovely town of Minneapolis at the Non-Profit Technology Conference (NTC) and experienced a life changing moment during the opening session led by Beth Kanter on the last day.  I learned that FAILURE IS AN OPTION! Not only is it an option, but it is inevitable, powerful, perhaps even enviable, and it can change your organization and… Continue Reading…

Autism Awareness Month is recognized each April to highlight the growing need for awareness and understanding about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects the ability to communicate and interact with others to different and varying degrees. The autism spectrum includes Asperger’s syndrome. Autism prevalence is now one… Continue Reading…

On Saturday I will be heading to Washington DC to attend the American Fraternal Alliance mid year Presidents’ meeting.  UCT’s Marketing Manager, Heather Darling will also be there as a presenter to talk about our Social Media efforts. The meeting is a good opportunity to discuss issues all Fraternals are facing, and to hear how other organizations are dealing with those issues.… Continue Reading…

UCT is excited to welcome another new alternative council – Families for a Cure Council #2007! This is our eighth alternative council formed since November with more potential councils on the way! Families for a Cure is a group of friends that have been united through their collective experiences supporting family and friends as they have battled cancer. Together, as a family… Continue Reading…

It’s officially spring! At least that’s what the calendar tells us. While many of us are getting ready for spring break travels, others might be planning to spend the time just kicking back and taking it easy. If you’re in the latter category, you can still get in the spring break spirit and have a little fun by taking in some of these classic (and… Continue Reading…

The UCT Gives Back contest was meant to provide $10,000 to a school with a program for students with developmental or intellectual disabilities – but for Galax Elementary the reward was much greater.  A small town in Virginia came together to support the school and created a sense of community that exceeded all expectations. When Sonia Truitt submitted their video entry for… Continue Reading…

I read an article recently describing some leading-edge ideas in finance, and it discussed a new type of corporation called a “Benefit Corporation”.  Intrigued, I went to the Benefit Corporation website to learn more.  On the landing page of the website was a description of what a Benefit Corporation is:   “Benefit Corporations are a new class of corporation that 1) creates… Continue Reading…

This week we have a guest post from UCT Community Outreach Manager Jen Szymczak, who’s going to chat about the American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) and our partnership with this fantastic organization. Thanks, Jen! UCT is in its third year as the national sponsor of ASHA to help grow special hockey programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our three-year donations… Continue Reading…