FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

United Way Campaign Cabinet Aims for $725,000 Goal

Kickoff event is a community affair

Chillicothe, OH (October 11, 2007) More than 100 volunteers are working this year to raise funds for United Way of Ross County’s 2007-2008 Community Campaign.  Representing five campaign divisions, these volunteers have accepted the challenge to raise $725,000 in pledges and donations to fund programs provided by 18 agencies.

Campaign leadership

Community Campaign Chair Bob Gallagher, director, Ross County Job & Family Services;  Vice Chairs Ed and Kim McKell. Ed is vice president of operations, Horizon Chillicothe Telephone.

Campaign divisions

Manufacturing: Chair Mitzi Anderson, Glatfelter; Vice Chairs Linda Madison and Justin Jenkins, Kenworth Truck Company.

Professional: Chair Sue Ott, Caldwell, Ott & Co, CPAs; Vice Chairs Herbie Strange and Susie Natoli, agents, State Farm Insurance.

Public Service: Chair Jerald Byers, Ross County treasurer; Vice Chairs Duane Adams and Monica Drake, supervisors, Ross County Job & Family Services.  

Retail/Services: Chair John Williamson, retired.

Community: Chair Jewell Lallier, general manager of communications, Horizon Chillicothe Telephone; Vice Chair Tammy Perry, regulatory assistant, Horizon Chillicothe Telephone.

Loaned executives

Young Professional: Spencer Bradley, marketing manager, iPCS/Sprint Store

Campaign Support: Marcus Bost, Chief Information Officer, Adena Health System

Volunteer Training: Teresa French, human resources manager, iPCS/Sprint Store

A local company that has conducted a “pacesetter” campaign will be introduced Sunday at 5 p.m. during closing ceremonies for the “Community Day” kickoff event in Yoctangee Park.  

Community Day: United Way volunteers and agencies are hosting a variety of fun family events, including a “Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest,” Petland Pet Fair, pumpkin painting, face painting, children’s games, displays and concessions. “Mike Boyle & Friends” will provide musical entertainment. And the 40 & 8 fish stand will be open.  

Registration for the Sidewalk Art Contest opens at 11 a.m. at the Water Street entrance to Yoctangee Park; judging begins at 4:30 pm.  Other activities and entertainment begin at 1 p.m. at or near the new Rotary Shelter.

United Way of Ross County works to match community resources with community needs by raising awareness and funds for programs and services provided by 18 local partner agencies:

• Altar
• American Red Cross, First Capital District Chapter
• Assistance House
• Bainbridge Senior Citizens
• Boy Scouts, Simon Kenton Council
• Carver Community Center
• Child Protection Center
• Frankfort Senior Citizens
• Girl Scouts, Seal of Ohio Council
• Goodwill Industries
• Homeless Shelter Assistance
• Interagency Child Care Center
• Reinstorm Therapeutic Riding Center
• Ross County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Salvation Army
• South Central Ohio Big Brothers/Big Sisters
• YMCA of Ross County

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