The importance of local community service organizations is the featured topic for the July Power in Partnership monthly breakfast of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. Local non-profit health and human service related organizations that are Chamber members will have displays at the breakfast and be recognized for their service. Kevin Middleton, President of United Way of Kentucky and Helen Carroll, United Way of Kentucky Bornlearning Academy Coordinator, will be the featured speakers. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 a.m. at the Julian Carroll Convention Center.  Peel & Holland is the sponsor. 

Kevin Middleton serves as President for United Way of Kentucky, which promotes and supports the work of the 22 United Ways across the Commonwealth. He has over 17 years of non-profit expertise.  Middleton is a skillful communicator, facilitator, trainer and fundraiser, and has helped executives, boards and staff shape their work to improve lives and change communities. He is a graduate of Missouri State University with Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. 

Helen Carroll retired from Toyota as Manager of Community Relations for Kentucky after 27 years with the auto manufacturer. Shortly following her retirement, she joined United Way of Kentucky first as interim president and then in a part-time role as Bornlearning Academy Coordinator. While at Toyota she played an active role in many community initiatives including the development of United Way Bornlearning Academies, driven by Toyota. The company agreed to a five-year, $1 million commitment for the statewide expansion of Academies that help parents prepare their children for kindergarten. In her current role with the United Way, Carroll manages the continued growth of Academies across the state until the completion of Toyota’s grant commitment. 

The United Way of Paducah/McCracken County is assisting with the event. Leadership Paducah Class #29 will present the funds raised from their special event to West Kentucky Easter Seals Center for their adult garden. This charity was selected by the class members to receive the proceeds of their funds raised.

Here are the details:

What:  Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce July Power in Partnership Breakfast

When:  Thursday, July 7, 7:30 a.m.

Where:  Julian M. Carroll Convention Center, Ohio Room

Speakers:  Kevin Middleton, United Way of Kentucky President and Helen Carroll, United Way of Kentucky Bornlearning Academy Coordinator

Special Recognition:  Chamber members that are non-profit health and human service organizations will be recognized

Sponsor: Peel & Holland

Cost:  $15 for all tickets both members and non-members for this event

If you are not a Power Card holder, please make your reservations by Tuesday, July 5, by

5 p.m. to the Chamber at 443-1746 or info@paducahchamber.org