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United Way has been very successful and has had a long tradition of being a volunteer driven organization working to make our community a better place to live.
As we our proud of our history we also look to improve our way of bringing about lasting change.
The Community Impact model is centered on addressing our community's needs with the most effective programs to have the greatest impact.
The Community Impact Steps are:
1. Identify the Needs
2. Raise the Resouces
3. Invest in Partnerships and Collaborations
4. Show Results
Impact Areas
• Successful Children & Youth: To provide children and youth opportunities for growth, development, safety, supplemental education, physical exercise and leadership skills to prepare for adulthood.
• Community Wellness: To help ensure that all residents in our community can meet their basic needs for food, health care, clothing and emergency assistance.
• Strengthening Families: To increase the ability for our community residents to live independently and self-sufficiently to their maximum potential through opportunities for education, counseling, employment, affordable housing, transportation and quality childcare.
*Taken from the Community Investment Plan prepared by volunteers on United Way’s Redesign Task Force
Community Leaders in Action
United Way is an organization governed by a 23-member Board of Directors. Volunteers serve on committees, task forces, and as fund raisers ensuring that United Way belongs to the community and that the decisions made reflect the wishes of those who live and work in Grayson County. Click on contacts to see the names of our Board of Directors. Below are lists of other volunteers. When you see them, thank them for their commitment and diligence in providing courageous leadership surrounding what matters most.
Executive Committee:
Exercises the powers of the Board of Directors by staffing, administering, directing and controlling the governance of the UWGC activities.
Chuck Kraemer, Chair; Sam Ciani; Judy Gharis; Tohnie Hynds; Pete Kloppers; Wanda Shea; Terry Tombaugh; Pam Wagener and Diana Williams.
CIT Oversight Committee:
Administers the allocation process and manages the community initiative grant program. The Committee provides guidance to the Community Impact Teams and is responsible for policies regarding agency relations, the fund agreements with agencies, notification of allocation amounts, and significant process changes.
Tohnie Hynds, Chair; Pete Kloppers, Team Leader; Keith Lightfoot, Team Leader; Rad Richardson, Team Leader; Marie Avery; Janie Bates; Sam Ciani; John Boswell; George Hatfield; Hattie Powell and Wendell Williams.
Planning Committee:
Establishes mission and vision, formulating a “blueprint” for developing and implementing goals. The Committee confirms that functions align with strategic focus and performance and promotes community impact. In addition, the Committee reviews and ensure compliance with requirements and standards from United Way of America, including the periodic completion of a Board self-assessment.
Sam Ciani, Chair; Pat Flynn; Brett Graham; Horace Groff; George Hatfield; Clyde Hepner; Vince Jones; Harry Kirshman; Pete Kloppers; Chuck Kraemer; Todd Lowe; Steve Matheny; and Rad Richardson.
Finance & Facilities Committee:
Directs the fiscal affairs of United Way of Grayson County and recommends related policies to the Board of Directors. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, initial approval of the annual budget, safeguarding and investing the monies of UWGC, monitoring pledge collection, reviewing internal controls and authorizing the annual audit by a firm of certified public accountants. In addition, the Committee oversees matters related to facilities management such as repairs, insurance and public usage.
Wanda Shea, Treasurer; Diana Williams, Assistant Treasurer; Pat Flynn; Margaret Hill; and Craig Watson.
Community Impact Teams
Successful Children & Youth:
Keith Lightfoot, Team Leader; Gerri Bandemir; Molina Cheek; Randy Hudson; John Kyker; Amy Lay; Karen Nelson; David Snyder.
Community Wellness:
Rad Richardson, Team Leader; Lana Bernardin; Kate Boyle Whitfield; Todd Lowe; Regina Pruitt; Lee Salinas; David Spindle.
Strengthening Families:
Pete Kloppers, Team Leader; Jennifer Becherer; Alexine Deans; Alvis Dunlap; Judy Gharis; Bryan Lambert; Steve Matheny; Julia Shahid.
Marketing Committee
Judy Gharis, Chair; Rick Dean; Tony Dean; Joey Francks; Donna Perry; Kathy Williams; Jack Windlow; Mayor Bill Goodson; Mayor Frank Budra; Sam Ciani; and Scott Fuhrman.
Campaign Committee
Terry Tombaugh,Chair; Al Bremers; Mike Gerleman; Camey Vonbergen; Mayor Bill Goodson; Sam Keeler; Tina Warner; Lana Bernadin and Pam Wagener.
Campaign Volunteers
Campaign Cabinet
Mayor Bill Goodson, Chair; Pam Wagener Co-Chair.
Terry Tombaugh, 2007 Past Chair.
Leadership & Professionals
Chuck Kraemer; Pat Rowland; Deana Wagner.
Direct Mail
United Way Staff
Industry Division Team
Mike Gerleman; Al Bremers; Camey VonBergen; Todd Lowe.
Retail Division Team
Lana Bernadin; Debra Bohuslav; Amy Lay; Deron McGraw.
Public Service Team
Terry Tombaugh
Finance Division
Tina Warner
Interested? If you would like to become a volunteer for United Way of Grayson County, please contact Dave Cortinas at 903-893-1920, ext. 0.
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