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EDUCATION HEALTH The foundation for success in school and life begins early. United Way invests in programs that enhance school readiness and strengthen family dynamics. United Way programs provide meals for the elderly, adult day services, and trainings for families battling dementia. United Way funded agencies assist children with birth defects, those needing speech and hearing services, as well as developmentally and physically disabled adults. BASIC NEEDS United Way programs provide food, shelter, and utilities for families facing homelessness. United Way helps those coping with domestic violence, drug addiction, and teen pregnancy become self-sufficient. 2012 Board of Directors A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR What a busy year we have had at United Way! I want to thank those who have been a part of the many successes. In 2012, Campaign Chairman Kevin Sanders challenged each of us to “go the extra degree” in our efforts to raise more money and awareness of United Way programs and services. In 2012, we launched our Corporate Volunteer Council to encourage year-round, hands-on engagement of corporate volunteers. We currently have eleven individuals representing seven companies on the committee which strives to meet additional local needs through volunteerism. We also launched the Women’s Leadership Council co-chaired by Lynn Whitworth, Dixie Kinard, and Karen Townsend. Beginning with agency tours and ending the year with a holiday social, the WLC is off to a great start. Finally, Kevin Sanders and his team reached our campaign goal of $3.35 million. At a time when our local economy continued to struggle, our strongest corporate supporters rose to the challenge with creative and informative campaign practices. Our Alexis de Tocqueville Society and other Leadership members continue to provide a strong foundation on which our success is built. Thank you for the honor and the opportunity to serve as your Chair. Sincerely, Delyn Ellis, Board Chair Tim Ausmus, Shaw Industries Group William Bronson, Dalton Daily Citizen Brian Carson, Mohawk Industries Celeste Creswell, Miller & Martin, PLLC Bill Davies, BB&T Juanita Edwards, Community Volunteer Howard Elder, J&J Industries Delyn Ellis, Shaw Industries Group Haley Fletcher, Tandus Flooring Jim Gordon, Community Volunteer Angela Moss Gordy, CPA David Gregg, Alliance National Bank Kim Harper, Beaulieu of America Jim Hawkins, Dalton Public Schools David Jolly, J&J Industries Brenda Knowles, Shaw Industries Group Lori McDaniel, Dalton Utilities Shawn Molsberger, Hamilton Health Care System Matthew Moore, Shaw Industries Group Monica Palacios, Dalton Public Schools Tom Pinson, Dalton Parks & Recreation Brian Ramsey, Shaw Industries Group Pat Sain, Material Handling Inc. Kevin Sanders, Shaw Industries Group David Simmons, Capital Research Advisors Tom Starnes, Community Volunteer Jerry Watkins, Jr., Morehouse Group Lynn Whitworth, Brown Industries Audrey Williams, Whitfield County Schools
