United Way of Central Missouri Announces President's Retirement

The Board of Directors of the United Way of Central Missouri announced the retirement of Linda McAnany, President/CPO effective mid-year. Linda will continue to actively contribute and serve our community while enjoying more time with family and friends. "Beacause of Linda's commitment to the United Way of Central Missouri, she did not want the spotlight to shift on her during the local United Way annual meeting held on Friday, February 12th, stated Dave Turner, 2010 Board Charman. "However, in December she told the Board of her plans."

Under McAnany's leadership the last nine years, the United Way has raised over $15 million to benefit and improve the lives of people in the Central Missouri community. She was also responsible for guiding local United Way volunteers in the formation of the 2001 and 2005 strategic plans and the establishment of the United Way of Central Missouri Foundation in 2003.

It is important that Linda's successor has a tie to the Jefferson City community" added Turner. "Understanding and collaborating with the local community and its leadership is essential to the sucess of our organization."

The United Way of Central Missouri helps fund the work of 25 partner agencies and programs serving Cole, Miller, Moniteau, Osage, and southern Callaway Counties. Over 90,000 individuals were served by these agencies last year.

A search committee has been formed. Interested parties may send a resume to the United Way CPO Search Committee at PO Box 0779, Attn: Human Resources-CPO UW, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0779.

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United Way Holds Annual Meeting

The United Way of Central Missouri officially began the 2010 business year with the Annual Meeting, held February 12 at Capitol Plaza Hotel. During the luncheon event, elections were held for the 2010 Governing Body and Board of Directors. Also, businesses and individuals were recognized for their commitment to the United Way in 2009.
Nineteen members of the Governing Body were elected to three-year terms. Five new members of the Board of Directors, Darla Porter, Modern Litho-Print, Bob Scruggs, Scruggs Lumber, Janet-Wear Enloe, Jefferson City Medical Group, Scott Vernon, Unilever, and Stan Koenigsfeld, Learfield Communications were also elected to three-year terms. Three board members, Dr. Carolyn Mahoney, Lincoln University, John Sheehan, Williams-Keepers LLC, and Dr. Bert Kimble were re-appointed to another three-year term.
The United Way of Central Missouri recognized five outgoing Board members, Don Perdue, Central Bank, Bernie Fechtel, Fechtel Beverages & Sales Inc., Darrell Moore, Modern Litho-Print, Mike Kehoe, Mike Kehoe Auto Group, and Gene Peterson, IBEW Local #2. Jeannie Moore, United Way of Central Missouri Foundation Board Member was also honored for her years of service. Dave Turner, Hawthorn Bank, will serve as the 2010 Board Chairman. Also, the 2009-2010 Campaign Co-chairs, Mike Kehoe, Mike Kehoe Auto Group and Warren Krech, Zimmer Radio Group were honored for their service and leading the community campaign by achieving the goal of $1.6 million.
Several individuals and businesses were recognized for their service to the United Way. Brenda Doyle, Senior Nutrition Council, 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. “She has done a great job and tirelessly works to find new resources for financial support for our program. She has met with local churches, civic organizations, City Council members and even the Mayor in efforts to make our community aware of this program. She is well thought of by all of us because of her concern for the well being of the elderly served by the Senior Nutrition Center. We are blessed to have her as our administrator”, said a volunteer from Senior Nutrition Council.
Bernie Fechtel, volunteer for Council for Drug Free Youth, United Way and many other United Way agencies, received the Volunteer of the Year Award. “Bernie has been instrumental in providing leadership of our agency. He has served as President, Coordinator of our strategic plan, and has made valuable contributions of time, energy, and finances to help the youth of our community. He has done just about everything from cleaning our office to providing free tickets to events for less fortunate children in our community”, said a volunteer from Council for Drug Free Youth. “In addition, Bernie has served on the United Way board for 7 years, having held the position of Vice-chair, Chairman, and Past-Chairman. He has also volunteered on the Nominating Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, and the Strategic Funding Committee to name just a few. He has been a past campaign co-chair. Actually he has probably served on every volunteer committee of the United Way at one time or another”, said Linda McAnany, President of United Way of Central Missouri.
Two central Missouri businesses received honors for their outstanding efforts during the Community Campaign. The William W. Quigg Awards were presented to Elsevier and Osage Industries both of Linn, 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.
The United Way also recognized Missouri State employees for an outstanding Missouri State Charitable Campaign. In addition, five local companies were recognized for their workplace employee campaigns. This year, the top five workplace employee campaigns were: first place, Central Bank & Central Technology Services, second place, AmerenUE, third place, Scholastic Inc., fourth place, Jefferson City Public Schools, and fifth place was Jefferson Bank /Central Mortgage Company.
The United Way of Central Missouri Annual Meeting was sponsored by KOMU-TV8.