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2010/2011 Annual Campaign Raises $2.39 Million
Over 150 community volunteers and business leaders announced that the United Way of Indian River County raised $2,387,062.50 this year to support the health and human service needs in Indian River County, just shy reaching it’s goal of $2,400,000. The announcement was made by United Way Campaign Co-Chairs Michael Kmetz and Melissa Medlock at the annual United Way Campaign “Landing” and Thank You event held at Piper Aircraft.
“Even in tough economic times this is a profoundly generous community,” stated CEO Michael Kint. “There is no better testament to the heart of this community than the results we celebrate tonight,” stated Campaign Co-Chair Michael Kmetz, “with so many people in need in this community – it is truly gratifying to be able to help.” United Way recognized 15 Torchbearer companies for putting the campaign on an early road to success. Torchbearer businesses set the standard for giving early in the campaign by pledging to run Employee Giving and/or make a Corporate Gift that yields a minimum of $12,000. Those companies honoured were: Bank of America, City of Vero Beach, CVS/pharmacy Distribution Center, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, Fellsmere Farms, Florida Power & Light, Indian River County, Indian River Medical Center, IRC School District, IRC Sheriff’s Office, Northern Trust, Piper Aircraft, Publix Super Markets, Rossway Moore Taylor & Swan, Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company. In addition, over 50 community leaders including campaign cabinet members and Loaned Executives were honored for their part in making the annual campaign a success.
United Way also welcomed Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH) as a new partner agency. Citing their overall fiscal and organizational health, CEO Michael Kint praised the organization for its commitment to providing access to health care for some of the most vulnerable of our community. “United Way has a commitment to ensure access to health care services for those in need in our communities, our partnership with TCCH is in direct line with our vision for this community.”
Outgoing Board Chair, Tom Manwaring of Indian River State College facilitated the Annual Meeting portion of the event. One out-going board member was honored for his service: Michael Kmetz. Elected to the board was: Melissa Medlock. Re-elected for a second three year term on the board were four members: Sheryl Koenes, Chris Loftus, Chad Morrison, Gerry Thistle, Tammy Vock Chad Morrison of Florida Floor Fashions was introduced as board chair for the 2011/2012 administrative year.
Last year, United Way volunteers announced that they had raised $$2,332,062.50 for community programs meeting the $2.325 goal.
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You may think volunteering means picking up a paintbrush, planting trees, or working in a soup kitchen. But many nonprofits need professional services like answering phones, writing a business plan, doing their books or board governance.
Volunteering is open to any individual or group thats ready make
Four Things You Can Do
1. Start a food drive at your work to benefit the Treasure Coast Food Bank.
2. Clean your closet and donate items to the Homeless Family Center or the Samaritan Center.
3. Give $2 a week through your paycheck at work to support United Way partner agencies.
4. Mentor a kid! (Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Youth Guidance, Boys & Girls Clubs & more).
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Featured FUN Workplace Campaign: IRMC
American Idol in the Cafeteria
IRMC employees got to strut their best stuff during the 2006 campaign. They held an IRMC American Idol/Your Best Talent competition during lunch time in their cafeteria. Each contestant had a jar, if you wanted to vote for your favorite, singer, dancer, odd talent, you put your donation in that contestant's jar. The winner, was the one who raised the most money. Designed by 2006-2007 Loaned Executive Vickie Hansen, the American Idol competetion was a real lunchtime hit.