The United Way of Central Missouri officially began the 2009 business year with the Annual Meeting, held earlier today at Capitol Plaza Hotel. During the luncheon event, elections were held for the 2009 Governing Body and Board of Directors. Also, businesses and individuals were recognized for their commitment to the United Way in 2008.
Twenty seven members of the Governing Body were elected to three-year terms. Four new members of the Board of Directors, Vicki Myers, Department of Corrections, Dan Westhues, Central Bank, Laurie Roach, Premier Bank, and Ed Farnsworth, Capital Region Medical Center were also elected to three-year terms. Two additional new board members, Warren Krech, Zimmer Radio Group, and Barbara Prasad, JCMG Laser & Vein Center were appointed to fill two year incomplete terms. Four board members, Mark Towner, Towner Communications, Maurice Ledin, Modine Manufacturing, Mitch Rohrbach, Missouri Farm Bureau and Dr. George McElroy, St. Mary’s Pediatrics were re-appointed to another three-year term.
The United Way of Central Missouri recognized five outgoing Board members, Mark Kaiser, Missouri State Office of Administration, John Marquart, Schnuck’s, Gary Wilbers, Mid-America Wireless, Mike Moscato, River City Florist, and Scott Boltz, Zimmer Radio Group. Duane Schreimann will serve as the 2009 Board Chairman. Also, the 2008-2009 Campaign Co-chairs, Lori Hoelscher, AmerenUE and Greg Gaffke, EMBARQ were honored for their service and leading the community campaign by raising $1,603,444, which exceeded the campaign goal.
Several individuals and businesses were recognized for their service to the United Way. Don Smith, Clinic Coordinator, Family Counseling Center, was presented with the Ruth C. Meloy Award for Distinguished Service. That award recognizes a staff member of a United Way agency whose work and dedication exemplifies the mission of the United Way of Central Missouri. “His integrity and dedication are demonstrated daily as he reaches out to members of our community who are in need. He is resourceful and inspiring, yet especially kind. Most of us could only dream of being as selfless and professional as Don Smith”, said a staff member from Family Counseling Center.
Mark Kaiser, long time United Way volunteer, received the Volunteer of the Year Award. Mark has volunteered over 20 years for the United Way in many roles including board chair, campaign co-chair, strategic funding and fund allocation committee. He stated, “It’s beginning to sink in that after all these years and all the wonderful memories of remarkable people coming together to help those in need in our community, my time has come to move on. Please know that I’m not far away and you can count on me to help you and our beloved United Way any time you ask.”
Two central Missouri businesses received honors for their outstanding efforts during the Community Campaign. The William W. Quigg Awards were presented to GFI Digital and Cargill of California, Missouri. These awards were named after an individual who was not only a strong supporter of the United Way of Central Missouri but also the entire business community. Lutheran Senior Services was awarded the Outstanding Pacesetter Award.
The United Way also recognized the employees of five local companies for their workplace employee campaigns. This year, the top five workplace employee campaigns were: first place, Central Bank & Central Technology Services, second place, Missouri State Charitable Campaign, third place, Scholastic Inc., fourth place, Ameren UE, and fifth place was Jefferson City Public Schools.
A complete list of the nominees who were elected to office today is attached. The United Way of Central Missouri Annual Meeting was sponsored by KOMU-TV8. For more information about the Annual Meeting, please contact Theresa Verslues or Linda McAnany at 573-636-4100
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2009 Nominating Committee
Board Members Nominees:
Board of Directors:
3 Year Term – (2009-2011)
Vicki Myers
Dan Westhues
Laurie Roach
Ed Farnsworth
2nd 3-year term:
Mark Towner
Maurice Ledin
Mitch Rohrbach
Dr. George McElroy
Two-year Incomplete Term
Warren Krech
Barbara Prasad
Governing Body
3-year term (2009-2011)
Al Able
David Acree
Matt Alsager
Corey Backues
Brian Berhorst
Gary Collins
Kathy Crow
Jeff Davidson
Alicia Embley-Turner
William R. England III
Greg Gaffke
Barry Gentile
Sally Graham
Jayne Gratz
Jan Haviland
Lori Hoelscher
Dan Lenger
Bob Leonberger
Ken Littlefield
Bob Mazur
Terra Parris
Jim Perch
Dr. Bryan Pope
Jon Roberts
Dr. Jeffery Sanders
Donna Short
Lonna Trammel
Executive Committee 2009: (Voted on by United Way BOD on December 16, 2008)
Chairman: Duane Schreimann
Vice-Chairman: Dave Turner
Former Chairman: Bernie Fechtel
Secretary: Darrell Moore
Treasurer: Don Perdue
At-Large: Faye Edwards
Maurice Ledin
Gaye Suggett
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