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UNITED WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE |
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Special Edition:
United Way of Lincoln County
2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
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Welcome to the United Way of Lincoln County (UWLC) 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting! Each year the UWLC holds an Annual Meeting as a time to recognize and thank previous year's campaign donors, elect prospective UWLC board members, and discuss any business that is pertinent to the proceedings of the UWLC.
Due to social distancing and masking requirements due to COVID-19, the UWLC 2021 Annual Meeting will be held in a hybrid format with an in-person Awards Ceremony and a virtual voting and reporting component. This newsletter, in conjunction with the information available on the UWLC 2021 Annual Report webpage, will serve as the 2021 Annual Meeting for voting and reporting purposes. UWLC members are encouraged to review all information below and on the UWLC 2021 Annual Report webpage found here: https://www.unitedwayoflincolncounty.org/2020-2021-annual-report. The new 2021-2022 officers along with the new committee chairpersons are included below. There is a voting process included in the newsletter to allow for all members to cast their votes for the proposed new board members electronically. Members will need to vote on the NINE proposed board members using the voting platform below each of the NINE candidate by selecting YES or NO for poll. An applicable voting member is any individual who is a donor and contributing member to the UWLC. Voting will close at 5 PM on Monday, October 25.
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Thank You to Our Sponsor: |
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2021/2022 UWLC Slate of Officers &
Committee Chairs
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Treasurer of the Board
and Finance Chair
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Allocations Committee Chair |
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Governance and Nominations Committee Chair |
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Prospective Board Members
The Governance and Nominations Committee vetted and recommend the following nine people to serve as board members on the UWLC Board of Directors.
Action Needed by UWLC Membership: Please review the NINE proposed board members below and vote on each.
Voting closes at 5 PM on Monday, October 25.
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Julie A. Byrne
Why would you like to become a United Way board member?
I have long had an interest in and thought I could be most helpful to my community by serving on a board. I have a warm, exuberant and helpful personality, combined with a CPA and solid financial and organizational skills. In deciding where to be helpful, as noted above, I’ve observed that if there is good happening, the UW is usually connected, so it seemed like the best place to start!
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I vote for Julie A. Byrne to serve as a UWLC Board Member.
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Casey Gilbert
Why would you like to become a United Way board member?
I feel strongly about serving the community members of Lincoln County and would like to be able to continue to work for all of our community outside of a direct healthcare setting.
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I vote for Casey Gilbert to serve as a UWLC Board Member.
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Natalie W. Graham
Why would you like to become a United Way board member?
I have lived in Lincoln county for the majority of my life. I want to give back to the community by providing leadership and financial support. My dad was a big advocate for United Way and I learned through him how much United Way helps a community grow.
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I vote for Natalie W. Graham to serve as a UWLC Board Member.
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Jennifer Green
Why would you like to become a United Way board member?
I would like to assist the community and help make a difference.
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I vote for Jennifer Green to serve as a UWLC Board Member.
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Lauren A. Heavner
Why would you like to become a United Way board member?
There are many reasons that I would like to join the United Way board. For starters, I love United Ways mission and vision. “An organized capacity of people to care for one another”. When I think about what that means to me, it is simply.. be a resource to others. In Lincoln County, I love the small town vibe and how everyone knows, everyone. I have enjoyed becoming a part of that small town and being able to connect with many different people that come from many different backgrounds across the county. I feel that because of that, I would be able to help link individuals to resources and build further relationships for United Way and individuals/businesses. I enjoy serving my community and making it a better place, as cliche as that sounds. I enjoy being able to bring new ideas to table, and I consider myself a very innovative and creative person. I believe that my outgoing personality, and go-getter attitude would be beneficial for the United Way board.
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I vote for Lauren A. Heavner to serve as a UWLC Board Member.
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Chrystal Hoyle
Why would you like to become a United Way board member?
I would like to serve to help improve the lives of others in our community. To give a voice to those that need it most, and help them become self-sufficient members in our community. I have always worked with non-profits and know the value of United Way funding. I believe in the fight for the education and health for everyone in our community, and feel that serving with United Way is the best way to meet these goals.
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I vote for Chrystal Hoyle to serve as a UWLC Board Member.
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Jennifer Raimey
Why would you like to become a United Way board member?
To invest more into Lincolnton.
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I vote for Jennifer Raimey to serve as a UWLC Board Member.
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Why would you like to become a United Way board member?
Since I do work in another county I am always looking for ways to serve my county. I’ve been privy to presentations and information that have shown me the great work performed by United Way.
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I vote for Elizabeth "Joy" Smith to serve as a UWLC Board Member.
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Jonnika N. Wilson
Why would you like to become a United Way board member?
The biggest factor of my interest in becoming a board member is seeing the financial impact that the Organization has had for existing programs in the community and state. I would like to share ideas to continue this path of success, seek additional companies to partner with United Way and organizations that can use the resources.
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I vote for Jonnika N. Wilson to serve as a UWLC Board Member.
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Our Sincerest THANK YOU to our
outgoing Board Members!
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2020/2021 Campaign Awards |
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Please Join Us in Congratulating the following Individuals and Organizations for their contributions to the 2020/2021 UWLC Campaign! |
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The Leadership Award:
Duke Energy
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The Corporate Champion:
The Timken Company
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Representing Duke Energy
Danny Hipps
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The Leadership Award is awarded to the company with the highest number of leadership contributions per capita. |
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Representing The Timken Company
Natalie Ducharme
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The Corporate Champion Award is given to the Corporation or organization that contributes the largest corporate contribution on behalf of the company and its employees. |
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The Eagle Award:
First Federal Savings
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The Spirit Award:
Asbury Academy
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Representing First Federal Savings
Wayne Hoyle
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The Eagle Award is given to the companies or organizations that experienced the greatest increase in employee giving over the previous year. This does not include the corporate gift, just the employee contributions; therefore it is an employee award. |
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Representing Asbury Academy
Susan McKee
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The Spirit Award is given to the company/ campaign chair who implements new ideas, incentives, company or organization contest, and a heaping dose of spirit to their workplace campaign in an attempt to improve the outcome of the workplace campaign |
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Cristina Arlow Award:
Helping Hands
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Representing Helping Hands
Carol Brown
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This award is given to an individual or organization that exemplifies the spirit of community, leadership and service to their community. |
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Elementary School Award:
GE Massey Elementary
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Secondary School Award:
Lincolnton Middle School
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Representing GE Massey Elementary
Kelly Withrow
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An Elementary Plaque will travel to a winning school each year. This plaque will recognize the school that has the highest number of points based on the following criteria:
- 10% increase in the total number of employees who contribute to the campaign
- 50% or more employee participation in the campaign
- 10% increase in the average employee contribution amount
- Sponsoring a special activity to encourage additional giving
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Representing Lincolnton Middle School
Allison Rhyne
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A Secondary Plaque will travel to a winning school each year. This plaque will recognize the school that has the highest number of points based on the following criteria:
- 10% increase in the total number of employees who contribute to the campaign
- 50% or more employee participation in the campaign
- 10% increase in the average employee contribution amount
- Sponsoring a special activity to encourage additional giving
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Elliott Beal Award: Co-Recipients |
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The Elliott Beal Award is one of prestige named after a long-time volunteer of United Way. This is given to a Professional volunteer, who has gone above and beyond the call of service and dedication to United Way and the community. |
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Governor Volunteer Service Award Winners |
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Wayne Howard
Congratulations, Wayne!
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Kathy Vinzant
Congratulations, Kathy!
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The Governors Volunteer Service Awards are awarded to an individual who has been engaged in volunteer activities for a minimum of one year in North Carolina and benefited a community or communities in the state in a substantial, important or unique way. |
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Time to KICK-OFF the 2021-2022 United Way of Lincoln County Campaign!
Let Us Remember we are "Stronger Together"!
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The yearly United Way Campaign provides much needed funding for our 13 partner agencies each year. Without your contribution, United Way would not be able to financially support these agencies and their good works would be stifled. Please consider donating to the 2020-2021 Campaign.
The 2019-2020 Campaign, which wrapped up in April of this year, brought in $415,980.68 to be used in YOUR community to provide funding, resources, and assistance to our 13 Partner Agencies listed below:
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- A Place to Grow
- Communities in Schools of Lincoln County
- Kintegra Health
- Hesed House of Hope, Inc.
- Hospice and Palliative Care of Lincoln County
- Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse
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- Lincoln County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Lincoln County Family YMCA
- Lincoln County Senior Services
- Piedmont Council, Boy Scouts of America
- Sally's YMCA
- Salem Industries (Division of Gaston Skills, Inc.)
- Special Olympics of Lincoln County
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