The United Way of Central Missouri will work to raise $1,620,000 during its 2010 annual campaign. Campaign Co-Chairs Bernie Fechtel and Debbie Snyder acknowledged the long history of the United Way in the Jefferson City community. “We believe, together with donors and organizations, that the United Way can improve lives and build a stronger community”, said Snyder. “The $20,000 increase in the campaign target is a result of the ever growing needs in the community. Our agencies have to do more with less due to budget cuts.”
“The focus of the United Way is to make a positive difference in our community,” added Fechtel. “We are honored to serve as Co-Chairs this year because other than the United Way, where can one donation impact the needs of so many in our community”. The theme of this year’s campaign is “I don’t just wear the shirt I Live it,” to continue the Live United mantra from last year. This slogan epitomizes the fact that United Way volunteers don’t just talk about making our community a better place to live, we put those words into action by giving, volunteering, advocating…Living United.
The 30 member Campaign Leadership Team kicked off last week with a Campaign Leadership team rally. Along with the co-chairs team members include: Dave Turner, Hawthorn Bank, Amy Berendzen, Capital Region Medical Center, Brandy Bryant, Jefferson Bank, Sharon Campbell, Regions Bank, Christine Ellinger, Central Bank, Andy Fechtel, Fechtel Beverage & Sales, Ryan Freeman, Freeman Mortuary, Lori Hoelscher, AmerenUE, John Kehoe, Osage Industries, Jim Perch, Missouri Farm Bureau, Kathy Scheulen, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce, Cyndy Schnieders, Central Bank, Gaye Suggett, AmerenUE, Kyle Trimble, Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Janet Wear-Enloe, Jefferson City Medical Group, Dan Westhues, Central Bank, Ron Fitzwater, Missouri Pharmacy Association, Terra Parris, Jefferson City Public Schools, Didier Aur, Helias Catholic High School, Mike Downey, KJLU, Lincoln University, Duane Schreimann, Schreimann, Rackers, Francka & Blunt, LLC, Bill Reichard, Ann Whaley, Al Able, Jay Kersting, Susie LeRoy, Sharon Naught, and Leslie Verslues. They will help to solicit donations and pledges from businesses and individuals throughout the service area.
Twenty-eight area businesses and the United Way partner agencies will jumpstart the fundraising during the Pacesetter Campaign, which will be held throughout the month of August. Those organizations are:
ALPLA, Inc.
Brown Printing
Capital Region Medical Center
Central Bank & Central Technology Services
Coca Cola Bottling Company
County of Cole
Dillard’s – Capital Mall
Fechtel Beverage & Sales
Hawthorn Bank
Jefferson Bank and Central Mortgage Company
Jefferson City Medical Group
Learfield Communications, Inc.
Lutheran Senior Services
Mid-America Wireless
Mike Kehoe Automotive Group
Missouri Automobile Dealers Association
Missouri Hospital Association
Modern Litho-Print
Modine Manufacturing
Premier Bank
Schnucks
Septagon Construction
St. Mary’s Health Center
Target, Jefferson City
UMB Bank
United Parcel Services
United Way Agencies
Wallstreet Financial Group
Wal-Mart Supercenter in Jefferson City
The United Way of Central Missouri’s community campaign is held annually to help fund the work of its 25 member agencies and programs. The United Way of Central Missouri serves Cole, Miller, Moniteau, Osage, and southern Callaway Counties.
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