BB&T Run 5K to benefit the Rowan County United WayTo register go to http://active.com/Wait......Nominate! Celebrating 15 Years of Service Above Self Youth Awards Go to http://rowanserviceaboveself.com/ to nominate a worthy young person grades K-12.Rowan County United Way Receives Grant for Teacher EffectivenessRowan County United Way has received a grant from United Way Worldwide (formerly United Way of America) for teacher effectiveness. The grant is for $137,500 and will be used to promote "Teachers Matter", a local theme. Our United Way was one of eleven in the country to receive this grant. The money will be used to help educators be more effective in keeping students from dropping out of school during their ninth grade year. There will be a group of individuals who will oversee the work and serve as the Teachers Matter Advisory Committee. United Way Elects New Officers and Board Members Rowan County United Way held their 54th Annual Meeting on February 17 at the Holiday Inn. President Burt Brinson presided over the meeting. Dr. Grant Harrison provided the invocation. Dr. Alan King, Campaign Chairman, reported a total of 1.5 million was raised through the fall campaign. He recognized the Campaign Cabinet, companies and others who made it possible.The following officers were elected:President, Dr. Grant HarrisonSecretary/Treasurer, Burt BrinsonVP of Planning, Guy HoskinsVP of Public Relations, Penny Greer-LinkVP of Allocations, Don ConnerVP of Agency Relations, Dr. Jerry ChandlerBoard members to serve 3 year terms include:Bill Burgin, Ramsey, Burgin, Smith ArchitectsDr. Jerry Chandler, Rowan Cabarrus Community CollegeDon Conner, RetiredDean Fields, United States Postal ServiceGuy Hoskins, F&M BankDr. Alan King, UNCCMichelle Patterson, Patterson's Farm Mike Williams, Freightliner, LLCBurt Brinson,outgoing President, spoke about the agency's accomplishments over the past year. He highlighted the help that was provided through United Way for layoff assistance. He said homes were saved from foreclosure, rent payments, utility payments and many other services were provided by partner or United Way agencies. He announced Rowan County United Way has received a grant of $137,500 from United Way Worldwide for teacher effectiveness. Our United Way was one of eleven in the country to receive this grant.2009 Helping Hand AwardPenny Greer-Link received the 2009 Helping Hand Award. This award is given to the United Way volunteer who rises above the rest to help meet the goals and objectives of our local United Way. Ms. Greer-Link is currently serving her third year on the United Way Board of Directors. She is the Vice President of Public Relations, serves on the Service Above Self Committee and has served on the Campaign Cabinet for the past three years. After the awards Mr. Brinson passed the gavel to incoming President Dr. Grant Harrison. Dr. Harrison said he was honored to serve and asked the community for their prayers as he takes on this important role.
United Way Elects New Officers and Board Members
Rowan County United Way held their 54th Annual Meeting on February 17 at the Holiday Inn. President Burt Brinson presided over the meeting. Dr. Grant Harrison provided the invocation. Dr. Alan King, Campaign Chairman, reported a total of 1.5 million was raised through the fall campaign. He recognized the Campaign Cabinet, companies and others who made it possible.The following officers were elected:President, Dr. Grant HarrisonSecretary/Treasurer, Burt BrinsonVP of Planning, Guy HoskinsVP of Public Relations, Penny Greer-LinkVP of Allocations, Don ConnerVP of Agency Relations, Dr. Jerry ChandlerBoard members to serve 3 year terms include:Bill Burgin, Ramsey, Burgin, Smith ArchitectsDr. Jerry Chandler, Rowan Cabarrus Community CollegeDon Conner, RetiredDean Fields, United States Postal ServiceGuy Hoskins, F&M BankDr. Alan King, UNCCMichelle Patterson, Patterson's Farm Mike Williams, Freightliner, LLCBurt Brinson,outgoing President, spoke about the agency's accomplishments over the past year. He highlighted the help that was provided through United Way for layoff assistance. He said homes were saved from foreclosure, rent payments, utility payments and many other services were provided by partner or United Way agencies. He announced Rowan County United Way has received a grant of $137,500 from United Way Worldwide for teacher effectiveness. Our United Way was one of eleven in the country to receive this grant.2009 Helping Hand AwardPenny Greer-Link received the 2009 Helping Hand Award. This award is given to the United Way volunteer who rises above the rest to help meet the goals and objectives of our local United Way. Ms. Greer-Link is currently serving her third year on the United Way Board of Directors. She is the Vice President of Public Relations, serves on the Service Above Self Committee and has served on the Campaign Cabinet for the past three years. After the awards Mr. Brinson passed the gavel to incoming President Dr. Grant Harrison. Dr. Harrison said he was honored to serve and asked the community for their prayers as he takes on this important role.