Marshall 10, ECU 37 (#2)

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –- Dominque Davis Saturday threw 208 yards and two touchdowns for an East Carolina victory over the Marshall University Thundering Herd 37-10 in the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

     East Carolina boasts a 4-0 Conference USA record, while Marshall has yet to defeat a league team this season (0-3).

     Marshall had more yardage than East Carolina in the first half (186-167) but with three interceptions thrown by Brian Anderson, the Thundering Herd came up short offensively.

     East Carolina not only had 261 passing yards to Marshall’s 234, but also 100 more rushing yards.

     East Carolina struck first with a five-yard touchdown from Davis to Lance Lewis for a five-yard touchdown.

     A 22-yard field goal by Tyler Warner put Marshall on the board (7-3) with over two minutes left in the first quarter.

     Marshall appeared to have gained momentum when Donald Brown intercepted Davis. The opportunity was wasted three plays later when Anderson threw his first interception at the 10-yard line.

     The Pirates used the turnover to kick a field goal within half a minute into the second quarter, pushing the lead 10-3.

     Marshall tied the game 10-10 with a throw from Anderson to Troy Evans six minutes before half time.

     Jonathan Williams, who ran for a total of 111 yards on 10 carries, regained the lead with a 29-yard run. Barbour posted three more points with a 40-yard field goal. East Carolina increased its lead early in the third quarter with a 27-yard touchdown by Davis.

     Barbour went 3-3 for field goal attempts during the game. His third field goal extended the Pirates’ lead to 30-10.

     Davis threw to Mark Price two minutes into the fourth period, making the score 37-10.

     Davis ended the game with an average 5.3 yards per carry and 208 passing yards. Anderson had a 4.6 average yards per carry and three interceptions.

     The Thundering Herd takes on UTEP (5-3) next week for homecoming.

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Marshall 10, East Carolina 37

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Marshall falls to ECU

     Dominque Davis threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns for an East Carolina victory over the Marshall University Thundering Herd 37-10 Saturday in the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

     East Carolina boasts a 4-0 Conference USA record, while Marshall has yet to defeat a league team this season (0-3).

     Marshall had more yardage than East Carolina in the first half (186-167) but with three interceptions thrown by Brian Anderson, the Thundering Herd came up short offensively.

     East Carolina not only had 261 passing yards to Marshall’s 234, but also 100 more rushing yards.

     East Carolina struck first with a five-yard touchdown from Davis to Lance Lewis for a five-yard touchdown.

     A 22-yard field goal by Tyler Warner put Marshall on the board (7-3) with over two minutes left in the first quarter.

     Marshall appeared to have gained momentum when Donald Brown intercepted Davis. The opportunity was wasted three plays later when Anderson threw his first interception at the 10-yard line.

     The Pirates used the turnover to kick a field goal within half a minute into the second quarter, pushing the lead 10-3.

     Marshall tied the game 10-10 with a throw from Anderson to Troy Evans six minutes before half time.

     Jonathan Williams, who ran for a total of 111 yards on 10 carries, regained the lead with a 29-yard run. Barbour posted three more points with a 40-yard field goal. East Carolina increased its lead early in the third quarter with a 27-yard touchdown by Davis.

     Barbour went 3-3 for field goal attempts during the game. His third field goal extended the Pirates’ lead to 30-10.

     Davis threw to Mark Price two minutes into the fourth period, making the score 37-10.

     Davis ended the game with an average 5.3 yards per carry and 208 passing yards. Anderson had a 4.6 average yards per carry and three interceptions.

     The Thundering Herd takes on UTEP (5-3) next week for homecoming.

United Way Luncheon

For 88 years, the United Way has been dedicated to providing communities assistance in learning, family, wellness and basic needs, said Laura Gilliam, executive director of the United Way of the River Cities (UWRC).

Gilliam spoke Thursday at a Marshall University luncheon in the John Marshall room where one hundred people attended.

The Student Government Association (SGA) and the Faculty Senate contacted Gilliam to educate Marshall students about the organization. Gilliam’s speech focused on the UWRC and the organization’s mission to “live united.”

“People know the United Way name and the logo but they aren’t always sure about what exactly we do,” Gilliam said.

The organization has many various events year round like the West Virginia 5K Walk and “Out on the Town” fundraiser in September that local businesses donated a portion of their proceeds from the busy Friends of Coal Bowl weekend, said Gilliam.

The United Way started in 1922 and since then the goals and approach to community success has changed.

             “Instead of trying to help people already in a bad situation, we want to be on the preventive side,” said Gilliam.

Gilliam also said the formula has changed from the United Way raising money, administering it and giving it back to addressing the root of the problem and fixing it.

The UWRC serves Mason, Cabell, Lincoln and Wayne counties of West Virginia as well as Lawrence County, Ohio.

Partnered with 30 other charities and organizations, the UWRC is focused on two main issues in Huntington; obesity and substance abuse, said Gilliam.

Gilliam said, each year the UWRC raises about one million dollars through donations and fundraisers that is then distributed throughout the community.

Gilliam also said the UWRC fundraising goal for 2010 is 1.25 million, which is five hundred thousand dollars less than it was in 2009.

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Non-Profit Interview Assignment

I will ask the following questions:

1) After looking at your 990 form, your organization received (x) last year. What programs and/or activities were you able to conduct because of it?
2) What activities do you have planned for the rest of the year?
3) In your opinion, what is the most beneficial aspect of the YMCA?
4) What is the most challenging part of running a non-profit organization?
5) On average, how many donors do you have each year?

Three research websites:

1) www.guidestar.org
2) www.independentsector.org
3) www.huntingtonymca.org

Three documents:

1) Tax returns from the last three years
2) Business brochures
3) Tax-exempt letter