United Way
United Way
of Sumner County
MARCH 2014 ENEWS - IN THIS ISSUE:
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2013-2014

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

OFFICERS

 Jud Broome -

Chair

ITW-Dynatec

 

Regina Bartlett -

Chair Elect

Hendersonville Medical Center

 

Mark Lowhorn -

Treasurer

Mark Lowhorn, CPA

 

Michele Owens -

Secretary

Capital Bank

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Don Ames 

Community Volunteer 

 

Mark Bristol

ServPro

 

Leisa Byars

The Goddard School &  
Village Day Spa

 

Laura Cole

The Farmer's Bank 
 

Matt Corcoran

Publix Super Market

Curtis Daniels

ITW-CIP

 

Tina Davis

Community Volunteer

 

Justin Fontenot

ServisFirst Bank 

 

Johnny Garrett

Bone McAllester Norton, PLLC

 

Pat Gizelar

Retired, Deloitte & Touche

 

Betty Hilgadiack

Retired, Sumner County Schools

 

Jerry Keen

Commodore Express

 

Mike Newton

Kirby Building Systems

 

Dr. Del Phillips

Sumner County Schools

 

Bill Stolz

Macy's Operations & Logistics

 

Dana Swinea

City of Hendersonville

 

Joe Thompson

City of Gallatin

 

Dr. Jenny Uhl

Orgain Eye Care

 

Mark Walker

Farm Bureau Insurance
SAVE THE DATE!
Awards Breakfast 
set for April 11
   Mark your calendar now to attend the United Way of Sumner County 2013 Campaign Awards and Recognition Breakfast. The Breakfast will take place from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, at the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club in Hendersonville.
   Make your plans today to be a part of our annual celebration of outstanding workplace campaigns, our Volunteer of the Year, and our Fundraiser of the Year.
   Online registration will be available March 12 at www.unitedwaysumner.org.
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   With 372 followers on Facebook today, we hope to reach 500 followers soon. Visit our page, click LIKE, and share us with your friends today. You can find us on Facebook by clicking HERE. 
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Sumner Soir�e ticket deadline
extended through this weekend!

   The deadline to purchase tickets for United Way of Sumner County's signature fundraising event, the Sumner Soir�e gala and auction, has been extended through Monday, March 3, on the United Way of Sumner County website. 

   The 2014 Sumner Soir�e will be held at the Depot Square in Gallatin on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Tickets are $75. Dinner for the event will be catered by Chef's Market, and the "NashTones" will provide the evening's musical entertainment.
   The Sumner Soir�e is made possible by the support of local businesses who have stepped up to sponsor this night of dinner, dancing, and fundraising to support United Way programs. Presenting Sponsors are Tri-Star Hendersonville Medical Center and ITW (Dynatec and CIP); Wilson Bank & Trust is a Gold Sponsor; and Mark Lowhorn C.P.A. and Capstar Bank are our  Silver Sponsors. We are also pleased to be working with our Media Partners, The News Examiner and The Hendersonville Star News. Other partners include Broadway Discount Liquors, Liberty Party Rental, and F.A.D.D.S. Entertainment.   

   Don't delay! Buy your tickets to be a part of this great event today at www.unitedwaysumner.org!   
Sumner Soir�e to feature variety of items
for purchase at silent, live auctions
   Exciting items are still coming in for sale at the live and silent auctions that will take place at the March 8 Sumner Soir�e to benefit United Way of Sumner County.
   In addition to art, collectibles, and practical items, the auction will feature a stay on the Gulf Coast and much, much more!
   Watch our page on Facebook for the latest auction items as we catalog them, and check our website beginning on March 4 for more details on the items to be offered at the live auction. 
Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Dinner raises
$3,000+ for UWSC in Westmoreland

   Approximately 125 people braved threatening weather to come out and  support United Way of Sumner County at the Celebrity Waiter and Waitress Fundraiser Dinner at Nana's Kitchen in Westmoreland on Feb. 20.

   In addition to good food and a fun atmosphere, slightly more than $3,000 was raised for United Way of Sumner County at the event.

   United Way would like to thank Jan Braun of the Westmoreland Expo Center for suggesting and organizing the event; Vicky Gregory Harrison and Nana's Kitchen for closing for the night and hosting the activity; Caroline Moss for her contributions to the making the event a success; and all of the celebrity waiters and waitresses who brought fun and excitement to the entire evening. The following awards were given at the end of the night:

  • Top Fundraiser: Tobi Lee;
  • Friendliest Table: Mike Akins and Moe Taylor;
  • Most Fun Table: Stan Hall and Mary Ann Rigney;
  • Most Elegant Table: State Sen. Ferrel and Kay Haile;
  • Best Theme: Jacqueline Wix and Paul Roberson;
  • Most Original Theme: Tobi Lee.

   For more information about the celebrities who participated and to see photos from the event, visit www.unitedwaysumner.org! 
United Way of Sumner County thanks
Publix for donations totaling $138,201!
Gallatin Publix

Goodlettsville Publix

Hendersonville Publix

   United Way of Sumner County officials visited associates at three Publix Super Markets over the past week to say "Thank You!" for donating more than $138,000 during the 2013 fundraising campaign.
   Associates at each store were thanked for their commitment to the community with a celebration including balloons, cake, and fellowship.
   The following amounts were given by Publix Associates in 2013:
   * Publix Store # 1033 in Gallatin - $20,922;
   * Publix Store #1141 in Goodlettsville - $35,438; and 
   * Publix Store #119 in Hendersonville - $22,841.

   Combined with a $59,000 corporate contribution from Publix Charities, Publix was respsonsible for contributing a total of $138,201 to make Sumner County a better place to live in 2013!

   "Publix is annually one of our top campaigns and supporters," said UWSC President/CEO Dana M. Given. "It is always a highlight of the year to go into our Publix stores to express our appreciation and say 'Thank You' to Publix associates for their generosity. Their donations go a long way toward helping us achieve our goal of making Sumner County a better place to live for all of us." 

    Thank you to everyone at Publix who is helping Sumner County LIVE UNITED! 
Fundraising campaign tops $730,000!
   With just 31 days remaining in its 2013 campaign, United Way of Sumner County has raised just over $730,000 for the year, creating an uphill climb to exceed the $816,628 raised in the record-setting 2012 campaign.  
    According to UWSC President and CEO Dana M. Given, $734,070 has been pledged to the 2013 campaign that officially ends March 31, an amount totaling 89.9% of the charity's 2012 total. As of March 1, the fundraising total is running approximately 3.1% behind collections received a year ago. 
    According to UWSC President/CEO Dana M. Given, the local charity remains optimistic that it can match the fudraising total from 2012.
    "At this point we are working diligently to identify new sources of revenue in hopes that we can raise at least a little more than the $816,628 we raised last year," Given said. "The number of needs in Sumner County continues to increase, so the work we are doing is more important than ever."
    The 2013 United Way of Sumner County fundraising campaign continues through March 31. If you or your business are interested in contributing to help improve the quality of life in our community, contact Given at 461-8371 to find out how you can give today!  
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