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United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties

278-C Spruce Street

Morgantown, WV 26505-7500

Phone: (304) 296-7525

Fax: (304) 296-6370

E-mail: unitedway@teamunitedway.org

Website: www.teamunitedway.org

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Mission Statement

The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties enhances the quality of life in our community by helping those in need.

Vision Statement

The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties will be the leader in building a stronger and healthier community by developing resources and

creating partnerships to empower individuals to improve their lives.

Core Values

The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties’ role as a leader in the health and human services sector requires all persons involved with United Way to assume responsibility of maintaining the public’s trust.

To fulfill this obligation to the community, and ourselves, the following Core Values provide the foundation on which we operate and base our

actions and decisions.

Dynamic Leadership Integrity Caring & Compassionate Impact Collaborative Volunteerism Accountable Inclusiveness Responsive Excellence

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Milan Puskar Health Right 341 Spruce Street Morgantown, WV 26505 292-8234 / 284-0133 (f) www.mphealthright.org Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center, Inc. 1266 Pineview Drive Morgantown, WV 26505 598-0344 / 598-0558 (f) lcapage@comcast.net www.moncocac.org Morgantown Area Youth Services Project 160 Chancery Row, Suite 4 Morgantown, WV 26505 284-7321 / 284-9993 (f) riivald@aol.com Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club 300 Court Street Morgantown, WV 26505 292-7510 / 292-7511 (f) www.mbgclub.org PACE TEC PO Box 4241 Star City, WV 26504 599-0513, ext.128 / 598-2224 (f) www.pacetec.org Preston Co. Sheltered Workshop PO Box 146 Reedsville, WV 26547 864-6446 / 864-6447 (f) pcwcrp@aol.com RDVIC PO Box 4228 Morgantown, WV 26514 292-5100 / 292-0204 (f) www.rdvic.org

Raymond Wolfe Center PO Box 407 Kingwood, WV 26537 329-3644 / 329-3644 (f) leolon11@aol.com Rock Forge Neighborhood House PO Box 847 Dellslow, WV 26531 292-3286 / 284-9508 (f) www.rfnh.org Scott’s Run Settlement House PO Box 398 Osage, WV 26543 599-5020 / 599-8016 (f) www.srsh.org The Salvation Army 1264 University Avenue PO Box 753 Morgantown, WV 26507 296-3525 / 296-2742 (f) richard_hathorn@uss.salvationarmy.org The Shack Neighborhood House PO Box 600 Pursglove, WV 26546 599-5466 / 599-5469 (f) www.the-shack.org Visiting Homemaker Services 382 Broadway Ave Morgantown, WV 26505 599-7743 / 599-5922 (f) vhs8@juno.com

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Member Agency List

Alzheimer's Assoc. 1299 Pineview Dr. Suite 3 Morgantown, WV 26505 599-1159 / 599-6473 (f) http://www.alz.org/wv/ American Red Cross 1299 Pineview Dr, Ste. 300 Morgantown, WV 26505 598-9500 / 598-9580 (f) www.rivervalleyarc.org Bartlett House PO Box 315 Morgantown, WV 26507 292-0101, ext. 7 / 292-0031 (f) www.bartletthouse.org Big Brothers Big Sisters 500 Mylan Park Lane Suite 2 Morgantown, WV 26501 983-2383 / 983-2318 (f) 1-800-747-6094 www.bbbs-ncwv.org Boy Scouts MA Council PO Box 388 Fairmont, WV 26555-0388 366-3940 / 366-3944 (f) www.macbsa.org

Caritas House, Inc. PO Box 4066 Morgantown, WV 26504 985-0021 / 985-0025 (f) www.caritashouse.net CASA for Kids, Inc. 440 Elmer Prince Drive Morgantown, WV 26505 599-1087/ 599-1098 (f) moncasa@comcast.net preston_casa@hotmail.com Christian Help 219 Walnut Street Morgantown, WV 26505 296-0221 / 225-3445 (f) www.christianhelpinc.net Compeer 601-3 East Brockway Ave, Suites A & B Morgantown WV 26501 296-6091 www.compeer.com The Connecting Link 235 High Street, Rm 211 Morgantown, WV 26505 296-3300 / 296-3320 (f) www.theconnectinglink.com

CRISS-CROSS 1299 Pineview Drive, Suite 3 Morgantown, WV 26505 800-498-6681 291- 6819 / 291-3878 (f) www.criss-crosswv.org Girl Scouts Black Diamond 210 Hale Street, PO Box 507 Charleston, WV 25322 304-284-0427 http://www.bdgsc.org In Touch and Concerned 693 Fairmont Road Westover, WV 26501 296-6109 / 296-6169 (f) itac247@hotmail.com Literacy Volunteers 977 Tyrone Road Morgantown, WV 26508 296-3400 / 296-3400 (f) www.monliteracyvolunteers.org Mental Health America 364 High Street, Suite 224 Morgantown, WV 26505 292-0525/ 292-0525(f) friendshiproom.blogspot.com/ mha_mon@yahoo.com

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2008 Annual Report

Table of Contents

Message from 2009 Campaign Chair……………………………………4 Message from United Way Executive Director……………….…………5 Message from 2008-09 Board President……...…………….……………6 Board of Directors 2009………………………….……………………..7 Committee Lists………………………………………………………8-9 Message from Volunteer Connection Chairs………………..….………10 Volunteer Connection Committee…………………………………..…11 Message from 2009 Treasurer………………………………………….12 Financial Report……………………………………………………….13 Leadership Giving Association……………………………….……..14-15 Campaign Awards…………………………………………….…….16-17 Agency List……………………………………………...……….…18-19

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A message from Steve Walker

2009 Campaign Chair

Dear Friends of United Way: 2008 was a challenging year. On many occasions during the year I commented on "the thrill of victory versus the agony of defeat" as Jim McKay used to say on the 60's TV sports show, Wide World of Sports. Some of you will remember the alpine skier veering off the ski jump to a hard landing below. It was my job to do everything I could to assure our campaign would soar off the end of the jump to a 10 point landing. Thanks to every one of you we not only achieved but surpassed our 2009 campaign goal of $1,425,000. and for that effort I am deeply grateful. More importantly, the organizations and persons who constitute the recipients of your hard labors are also grateful as they can now go into our community knowing that they are equipped to provide the services that are required by those who are most in need in our community. We are fortunate to live in a place called Morgantown, WV, a caring community that answers the call of helping our fellow citizens through United Way year after year. This year's theme "Lead the Way..." reflected the responsibility of both individuals and groups to step up to the task of doing what needed to be done in the best interests of our community. Despite the challenges the year brought our way, we achieved great success. It has been a privilege serving as 2009 United Way Campaign Chair and working side-by-side with you, the generous citizens of a great community. Sincerely, Steve Walker 2009 United Way Campaign Chair

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Recognizing companies achieving 85% or higher employee participation in their

campaigns:

Bowles, Rice, McDavid, Graff & Love LLP CITYNET

Centra Bank Clear Mountain Bank

CLG Creative Services Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Dixon Hughes PLLC The Dominion Post

Edventure Group Gianola, Barnum, Wigal & London LC

Glenmark Holding Huntington National Bank

Jackson Kelly PLLC KLM Properties

Mon. County Assessor’s Office Mon. County Clerk’s Office

Recognizing companies that increased their employee campaign totals by 50%

or more, or $5,000 or more:

Allegheny Power Connecting Link

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Dixon Hughes PLLC

Gianola, Barnum, Wigal & London LC HealthWorks

Insurance Centers JS Walker Associates

Kendle Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

University Health Associates Waterfront Pharmacy

West Virginia University

COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

Outstanding CFC Key Worker:

Michael Kaye

Recognizing companies having total campaign growth of $1,000 or more:

FCI Morgantown

NETL USDA-Forest Service

Campaign Chair’s Choice:

USDA-Forest Service

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2009 Campaign Awards

United Way’s traveling award recognizing the one company who exhibited the “Best of the Best” em-

ployee workplace campaign:

West Virginia University

Recognizing the one company whose partnership with United Way goes far beyond running the annual giving

Campaign:

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Recognizing the most improved employee campaign:

Dinsmore and Shohl LLP

Recognizing our largest contributing employee groups:

West Virginia University

West Virginia University Hospitals Inc. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Recognizing the Media Embracing the Community Team members for their

time and talent:

All Pro Photography Comcast

Design Style The Dominion Post

Morgantown Printing and Binding Pikewood Creative

WBOY WCLG Radio

West Virginia Radio Corp.

Recognizing the following companies for their generous corporate gifts of

$5,000 or more:

Allegheny Power BB&T

Centra Bank Huntington National Bank

The Dominion Post

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. University Health Associates

WVU Hospitals Inc.

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A message from Tina Zeff

United Way Executive Director

Dear United Way Friend:

Thank you for leading the way to success. We achieved and surpassed our $1,425,000 goal to fund 28 local health and human service agencies in Monongalia and Preston Counties. Thanks to your exceptional leadership and generosity, thousands of friends and neighbors in need received services. Be-cause of you, United Way continues to fund agencies that can offer safe before and after school care, keep at risk youth engaged in school, prevent homeless-ness and create economic opportunities for our most at risk residents. Because of our economic times and due to the continued increased need in services, it is even more vital that we work together to strategically raise and allocate resources for continued change in our communities Together, we are effectively and efficiently leading the way to lasting change for our future generations. On behalf of all of us that are apart of the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, thank you for leading the way to success. Regards, Tina Zeff Executive Director

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A message from Kim Barnum

United Way Board President

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Dear Friends: The United Way leads through a unified effort. Thanks to the collaboration and teamwork of hundreds of individuals and companies a family in crisis can receive support from a wide range of community resources. Our local United Way and its’ 28 member agencies work together to provide a network of services to help our neighbors when times are tough. Through our community’s leadership and generosity, every contribution, large or small, makes a difference through United Way. Your leadership has a direct impact on our successes. Your knowledge and commitment is essential to move forward with our mission and vision for a better tomorrow. Thank you for leading the way in Monongalia and Preston Counties. Kim Barnum President, Board of Directors

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Russ and Shelia Lorince Ms. Denise Myers Linda M. Patterson Ruthellen Hill Phillips Mike and Margaret Roberts Tim and Joy Saab Lisa Salati and Brad Hillgartner Bob and Daphne Schreiber Linda J. Stark Robert and Tina Tallaksen 5 Anonymous

Dering Club Gifts of $1,250 - $1,499 Margaret and John Atkins Richard Colebank Bryan and Kristin Edwards William and Ann Fremouw Trish Garlow Kurt W. Gottschalk Jay and Cindy Hanna Terri and Tony Howes Wayne and Mary King Roger E. King, MD Gerald and Joyce Lang William and Holly Mattingly In memory of Jake Mullet George Roeder and Kathy Snyder Steve and Susan Tancin Lydotta and Larry Taylor Judy and Ron Wilkinson Tom S. Witt and Grethe A. Myles 7 Anonymous Madera Club Gifts of $1,000 - $1,249 Ray and Holly Adams Chris and Kim Barnum Diana Beattie Christopher J. Bise Gerald and Eleanor Blakely Jay Bonfili and Megan Hanburger Carole Harris and Drew Bradlyn Laura Brady and Tim Sweet Tim and Margaret Carr Ann Chinnis Ken and Kim Clarke Russ and Betti Clawges Sandra L. Cotton Bob and Debra Cyphert Dottie Dotson Darlene Dunn

Dave Feicht Norman and Nancy Ferrari Dr. Deborah Fulton Andrew G. Fusco Brian D. Gallagher Jeffery Gibson Ella Grimm LJ and Jane Haines Jean and Jack Hammersmith Susan and David Hardesty Tim and Becky Hardwick Jeffery P. Hogg Boyd Holtan Bob Huggins Dale Marie Hunt Chuan Fang Jin J. Thomas Jones Margaret M. Kearney Judy Abbott and Ralph LaRue Ms. Mitzie L. Martin James F. Matuga Betty Louise Miller Robert W. Milvet, Jr. Jeffery and Elizabeth Neely Avonell S. Painter Jeff and Ginny Petersen Curt and Judy Peterson Parry and Kathy Petroplus Roxann Powers and David Moreland Sandy and Mark Price David and Becky Rees Brent and Cathy Robinson Tom and Janet Rogers Milan Roh David and Cindy Rosiello Harry M. Rubenstein Shelly Shaffer Richard and Mary Jo Shahan Elliot Shulman Doug and Sheri Smith Ward and Kathryn Stone Gary and Sharon Stoops Craig and Nancy Walker Bernie and Marion Westfall Mary and C.B. Wilson J. Fred & Audrey E. Wilson Mary Lynne Withrow Kevin and Tina Zeff 24 Anonymous

The Founders Society President's Club Gifts of $750-$999 John Baliker and Ellen Harris Baliker Paul and Roz Becker Ed and Lu-Ann Wagner Neil Bucklew Randy Casteel Diann Clark Wayne Cochran Todd and Patty Eckels Roger M. Eitelman Paul and Cindy Elmer John Fahey Carol Game Dick and Ruth Gardner Chris and Beth Halterman Stacey Harper Edward Dan Hastings John and Linda Hickman Richard and Sharon Hilleary Dave and Kari Sand-Jecklin Michael and Royce Keller Tom and Donna Kelley Sandy and Paul Kokoska Kevin Lemley George Lilley and Mavis Grant Lilley Betty Maxwell Paula and Michael Mays Roger and Kim Metheny Randy and Kathy Miller Gary and Vanessa Murdock Gabriel and Anne Nardi EveAnne and Alan Nicholas Ann O`Neal Mark and Stephanie Randalls Patricia M. Riggie Patricia and David Robertson Vanessa Smith Teresa VanNorman Randy and Megan Williams Bob and Stephanie Wisman Lisa and Bob Zeller 11 Anonymous Director's Club Gifts of $500-$749 362 Givers

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Leadership Giving

Association

Gifts of $10,000 and above Lynch Foundation, Inc. Milan Puskar David and Kathleen Raese Julie Smith and Michael Heston David and Judith Scott Club Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999 Laurence and Jean DeLynn Hagans Club Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999 Glenn and Susan Adrian Billy and Carolyn Atkins Michael Attfield Russell and Roberta Dean Elizabeth and Ken Fones-Wolf David Graf and Patricia Harrison Dr. C. Andrew Heiskell Ellen Hrabovsky James and Beverly Laurita Douglas and Dana Leech Bill and Sharon Maloney Jim Helmkamp and Suzanne Marsh Mr. and Mrs. James R. McCartney

Andrea and Bruce McClymonds David and Claudia Morgan Mark & Peggy Nesselroad Robert and Karen Reuther Don and Carrie Robinson Susan Straight Tim and Carrie Stranko Steve and Laura Walker Arthur and Barbara Weldon 3 Anonymous Kerns Club Gifts of $2,000 - $2,499 Mr. and Mrs. Curtis H. Barnette Joe and Marian Fisher John Forester and Dr. Corrie A. Mancinelli Bill and Judy Frame James L. Green Bob and Beverly Haden Patrick and Kathy Martin E. Jane Martin Peter and Jena Prokopchuk Mr. and Mrs. John & Nancy Raley James A. Russell Dr. David A. Stoll

Susan Straight Stephen and Rita Tanner Royce J. and Caroline B. Watts 3 Anonymous

McCleery Club Gifts of $1,500 - $1,999 Brent and Brenda Armstrong Robert and Paula Brandfass Gary and Nancy Cain Randy and Beth Cober Bob and Marge Craig Sue Day-Perroots Alan and Barbara Ducatman John and Susan Flynn Ken and Carolyn Gray Robert and Kelly Gustafson Susan Hardway Hilda R. Heady Mrs. Martha J. and Dr. Mark D. Hoo-ver Jodie and Pam Hughes George and Kristi Kelley Stephen and Lynn LaCagnin Dr. Hugh and Helen Lindsay Roger and Nancy Lohmann

The membership of the Leadership Giving Association of the United Way represents the highest example of generosity, a group of citizens assuming a distinguishing role in meeting the major social challenges of our region. Their support, directed

specifically to the United Way and its 28 local agencies, provides a foundation of strength and purpose essential to the United Way mission.

As of December 31st, the Leadership Giving Association has contributed $573,899 with 608 members reporting and one foundation for the 2009 campaign.

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Board of Directors

Glenn Adrian, Glenmark Holding

Will Armistead, WVU Foundation

Brent Armstrong, Performance Results Corp

Laura Blake, University Health Associates

Stephanie Bock, WVU Hospitals

Robert Brandfass, WVU Hospitals

Shelly Duncan, Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute

Brian Gallagher, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Jay Hanna, NETL

Susan Hardesty, Community Volunteer

Stephen LaCagnin, Jackson Kelly PLLC

Russ Lorince, WVU

Suzanne Marsh, NIOSH

Shelly Martin, KLM Properties

Lisa Matthews, BB&T

Mary Ellen Mazey, WVU

Jon McCurdy, Community Volunteer

Alex McFadden, WVU Hospitals

Robert Milvet, Dixon Hughes PLLC

Barbara Parsons, Monongalia Health System

Linda Patterson, University Health Associates

David Raese, The Dominion Post

Mike Roberts, Community Volunteer

David Robertson, Monongalia Health System

Gordon Savage, BB&T

Alicia Dalton Tingler, NETL

Frank Vitale, Clear Mountain Bank

Nancy Walker, Morgantown Internal Medicine Group

Steve Walker, JS Walker Associates Realtors

Julie Westfall, Mylan Pharmaceuticals

Seth Wilson, Bowles, Rice, McDavid, Graff & Love LLP

President Kim Barnum—Huntington Bank

Secretary Shelly Martin—KLM Properties Inc.

Treasurer Craig Behr—Citynet

Assistant Treasurer Don Robinson—Huntington Bank

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United Way Committee Lists

Agency Relations

Robert Gross Jay Hanna Margaret Kearney Suzanne Marsh Jon McCurdy Homer Ruckle Greg Starliper Frank Vitale

Campaign Steering

Glenn Adrian Michelle Bechtel Robert Brandfass Stephen LaCagnin Linda Little Shelly Martin Jim Matuga Shelly Montgomery David Raese Mike Roberts Tim Saab Cheryl Stout Reed Tanner Nancy Walker Steve Walker Barbara White Randy Williams

Citizens’ Review

Dan Boroff Robert Brandfass Denetta Dowler Amanda Griffith Penix

Jay Hanna Lisa Matthews Alex McFadden Jennifer Millstone Denise Myers Doug Smith Leslie Snyder Lester Alicia Dalton-Tingler Julie Westfall Seth Wilson Paul Zepp

Citizens’ Review Liaisons

Will Armistead Mary Biggs David Bolyard William Brewer Timothy Crowe Jennifer Fidler Laura Greene Robert Gross Tim Hairston Ashley Hardesty Robbie Harter Matthew Heiskell Margaret Kearney Michelle Keith Russ Koon Sheila Lorince Mindy Mayfield Clint McCabe Jon McCurdy Roberta Mroz Thomas Mroz

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Cash Basis Financial Report Revenues (for the year ending December 31, 2008)

Campaign Revenue: 2007 Campaign 65,998

2008 Campaign 1,402,262

2009 Campaign 511,698

CFC Administration Fee 16,650

AmeriCorps Program Income 127,740

Rent Revenue 49,298

Interest Income 9,603

Volunteer Connection Revenue: 55,009 Volunteer Connection 3,975 Youth Volunteer Connection Grants 8,287 Youth Volunteer Connection Fundraisers 5,867 Blue & Gold Mine Sale Fundraiser 14,580 Warming Hands& Hearts 22,300

Revenue Carrying over to 2009 35,001

Total Revenues: $2,273,259

Expenditures:

2008 Agency Allocations 1,082,078

Donor Designations to Outside Agencies 52,072 Administrative Expense 308,907

Fee to the United Way of America for Services 9,424

GMCT Endowment 18,400 AmeriCorps Program Expense 144,665

Reserved Funds: (2009 Campaign Allocations) 511,698

Building Specific Expenditures: 54,831

Interest Expense 18,000 Utilities 6,730 Misc. Expenses- maintenance, fire fees, insurance 20,401 Depreciation Expense 9,700

Volunteer Connection Specific Expenditures: 48,451

Volunteer Connection 8,193 Youth Volunteer Connection 17,481 Blue & Gold Mine Expenses 577 Warming Hands & Hearts 22,200

Total Expenditures: $2,230,526

Excess/(Deficit) Revenues $42,733

Fund Balance, Beginning of Year $441,401

Fund Balance, End of Year $398,668

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A message from Craig Behr

Treasurer

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Dear Friends: Under the direction of the United Way’s staff, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, I am happy to report that the United Way saw a strong financial end to 2008. Your United Way had a successful year managing available financial resources even though the year 2008 was a difficult one economically for our community. Even through difficult economic times, we are rewarded for upholding high standards of accountability as we continue to exceed campaign goals. We will, however, never take this trust lightly and will continue to make every effort to efficiently use donors’ contributions. The board and staff continue to work hard to minimize operational costs and effectively manage cash flow. The resources that are raised by United Way volunteers and staff each year are carefully and responsibly managed. A key goal for United Way is to ensure the ongoing sustainability of our investment in the community. It is essential that we meet our commitments, as the services, programs and initiatives we support are vital. For many agencies, United Way is the single largest source of long term funding. It is anticipated that the upcoming year will continue to present financial challenges; however, your United Way remains committed to the employment of the resources entrusted to its stewardship to achieve maximum benefit to our community. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and the Board of Directors for all of your support. I would also like to thank the United Way finance committee for their dedicated efforts during the year. In addition, special thanks to the United Way staff for their commitment to keeping administrative and fundraising costs low. Sincerely, Craig Behr Treasurer

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Gary Murdock John Myers Julia Phalunas Patrick Pickenpaugh Richard Saul Shelly Shaffer Greg Starliper Theresa Turner Mary Zuercher

Finance

Meena Ahluwalia Michelle Bechtel Craig Behr Judith Brennen Randy Christopher Tim Hairston Suzanne Marsh Keith Myers Don Robinson Homer Ruckle Doug Smith Lisa Varner Randy Williams

Leadership Giving

Glenn Adrian Meena Ahluwalia Billy Atkins Kimberly Barnum Darlene Dunn Brian Gallagher Stephen LaCagnin Bruce McClymonds Jeffrey Neely David Raese David Robertson Don Robinson Tim Saab Gordon Savage

Samuel Stone Nancy Walker Steve Walker

Nominating

Glenn Adrian Will Armistead Kimberly Barnum Darlene Dunn Kenneth Gray Ashley Hardesty Russ Lorince Don Robinson Tim Saab Frank Vitale Nancy Walker

Planning and Policy Kimberly Barnum Stephanie Bock Keri DeMasi Shelly Raymer Duncan Sharon Jackson Laura Jones Stephen LaCagnin Russ Lorince Paula Martinelli Mary Ellen Mazey Jon McCurdy Alexis McMillen Dennis Poluga

Personnel

Kimberly Barnum Shelly Raymer Duncan Suzanne Marsh Barbara Parsons Nancy Walker

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A message from the Volunteer

Connection

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Dear United Way Friend:

The Mission of the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties is to enhance the quality of life in our community by helping those in need. In 2008, the United Way Volunteer Connection helped meet this mission and Led the Way by engaging volunteers through community projects and special events. Business volunteers working through the Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) Led the Way by participating in monthly service and collection projects. During July, CVC members collected 300 backpacks for Christian Help’s annual back to school distribution for local children. Youth volunteers working through the Youth Volunteer Connection Led the Way by organizing and participating in many service projects. One project was preparing and serving a winter meal during a community wide homeless count. Many other volunteers Led the Way by giving time, energy and talents while participating in special events such as the Blue and Gold Mine Sale, the Greatest Garage Sale, Day of Caring and Random Acts of Kindness. The Volunteer Connection also Led the Way through our Referral Service, Education and Training Programs, and student and adult volunteer recognition efforts. Volunteers: Leading the Way. Volunteers: The Heart of Our Community.

Linda Patterson & Suzanne Marsh Co-chairs, United Way Volunteer Connection

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Volunteer Connection

Committee

Volunteer Connection Committee Members

Over 300 backpacks were collected by the Corporate Volunteer Council for Christian Help to distribute to local children for back to school.

Volunteers sort food at the WCLG/CSA Holiday Food Distribution at the Armory.

United Way’s AmeriCorps

volunteers gave The Shack’s recreational

equipment room a fresh coat of

paint on Make-A-Difference

Day.

Marsha Barr

Melissa Carr

Monica Everly

Sharon Jackson

Greg Kealey

Suzanne Marsh

Denise McGinty

Nancy Moore

Kelly Nix

Linda Patterson

Brandi Potock

Lucy Rosati

Shelly Shaffer

Donna Tennant

Kristi Wood Turner

Brett White