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Terry Worthington President
President’s Message: United Way of Central Florida understands local needs and drives lasting change to build better lives and stronger communities. Mission statements are designed to distill complexity into bite-size simplicity. Something like the Cliff Notes for War and Peace. But unlike notes summarizing the novel, simply memorizing the mission statement doesn’t make the test any easier to pass. To identify the strengths and weaknesses of our community, United Way’s Community Impact Cabinet was formed n 2006. This group of leaders representing business, education and government gathered monthly to understand local needs and determine where a concerted focus and effort could make the most lasting difference. They concluded that many of the issues that weaken our community have their root cause in our high school graduation rate. Experts in education at all levels agree that high school graduation is largely determined by how prepared a child is to enter school ready to learn. Vocabulary and the ability to communicate are key determiners of school readiness. An intense focus on early learning is in United Way’s future. Through partnerships, including fund-raising, this issue will be elevated community-wide.
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A Board Member that we sorely miss, Dr. Clint Wright, taught us that lasting change results when all involved are provided the opportunity to drive change in their own lives. This is what United Way will facilitate. This is what our community will sustain. Cliff Notes provide a short-term fix. For lasting change, read the book. Best regards,
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Terry Worthington President United Way of Central Florida
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ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF
The United Way of Central Florida is in the business of creating a meaningful and tangible impact. If it requires fundraising, policy change or just getting people to work together, that’s what we do. We look at root causes - it’s not enough to feed a hungry family, we work to change the conditions that led to their hunger in the first place. We are united in the belief that what matters is RESULTS. Volunteers representing all aspects of the community identified three primary areas of significant need in central Florida. While the United Way will always work with partners to stabilize lives in crisis, three focus areas were prioritized: KIDS, FAMILIES & WELLNESS. KIDS
KIDS Helping Kids Succeed in School In the 2006-2007 school year, 22 United Way of Central Florida funded programs serving more than 3,000 children in Polk County utilized the DIME system (Data Integrated Monitoring & Evaluation) to measure academic and behavioral performance. Polk County Schools partnered with us to analyze academic and discipline measures for children participating in UWCF funded programs. These results were compared to children who did not participate in United Way programs.
Children participating in programs funded by the United Way: * Out-scored non-participants on FCAT achievement tests in reading and math * Demonstrated greater increases in reading achievement throughout the school year * Demonstrated higher levels of comprehension upon entering kindergarten * Had lower occurrences of school discipline problems and fewer in-school suspensions
More than 3,000 children participated in United Way funded programs that help kids to succeed in school. Students in UWCF programs out-scored non-participants in FCAT reading and math scores and were less likely to exhibit problem behaviors in school.
United Way programs measure sustainable RESULTS. We help kids succeed in school.
FAMILIES Keeping Families Strong Many of us are a paycheck or two away from homelessness. A family’s stability can be threatened when jobs are lost or unexpected medical expenses deplete savings. Ten of the United Way partner programs in the focus area of “FAMILIES” help to stabilize those who face financial crisis. At one time, programs provided rent or mortgage assistance so that a family would have a place to live for 30 days. That’s not good enough. United Way funded programs work with traditional and non-traditional partners to address the root cause of a family’s financial stress. When local companies downsized last year, United Way and its partners worked with the companies and with Polk Works to help employees avoid the financial disaster that often follows a job loss.
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CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS - FOCUSING ON RESULTS 5 In 2006, United Way programs offered rent or mortgage assistance to 12,579 families in need. Case managers combined that financial help with counseling services and appropriate referrals. More than 90% of the hardworking families who received financial assistance made it through the crisis and were still in their homes six months later. Edward Henderson worked for the same company for 21 years and earned a good wage. An accident resulted in acid burns that required skin grafts on his arms, legs and torso. Medical expenses and time away from work quickly exhausted his savings. With short-term help from a United Way program, Mr Henderson recovered from his injuries and was able to return to work. “I had never had to ask for help before the accident. My family is grateful for the help that got us through this difficult time.” -Edward Henderson
United Way programs measure sustainable RESULTS. We help keep families strong.
WELLNESS Promoting Wellness and Independence We take our health for granted. It’s hard to remember to appreciate a short conversation with a friend, the ability to work for a living, or just the satisfaction of feeding ourselves when we’re hungry. For senior citizens in declining health and disabled adults, these daily routines can be a challenge. Sixteen of the partner programs in the focus area “WELLNESS” help over 4,000 frail seniors and disabled adults to fight for their dignity and independence every day. Whether it’s delivering a meal to a shut-in, training a blind or hearing-impaired adult to use adaptive equipment or teaching a profoundly disabled adult to use a communication device, United Way programs help individuals in need to meet their maximum potential. Partner programs collaborate to offer a full range of assistance and to avoid duplication of services. Each program measures its ability to improve conditions for the individuals they serve. Success may be a return to the workplace, the ability to attend to daily living skills or the capacity to communicate thoughts and needs.
United Way programs measure sustainable RESULTS. We promote wellness and independence. KidsFamiliesWellness
Milton Turner was a personal chauffeur for Mr. Badcock when glaucoma caused him to lose his vision. He attended daily living skills classes and mobility training from a United Way partner program. Now legally blind, Mr. Turner is constantly on the go. A frequent rider of the Citrus Connection, he is superintendent of Sunday School at his church, active at the Medulla Community Center and volunteers on an advisory council for the program that restored his independence.
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Success By 6
KIDS Now in its 12th year, United Way Success By 6 helps parents provide their children with a strong foundation to succeed in school and in life while helping to improve school readiness through community change. Our local Success By 6, founded by Carol Jenkins Barnett, brings together business, government and non-profit leaders to make early childhood development a top priority in Polk, Hardee & Highlands counties. Working with local partners, Success By 6 strives to improve school readiness by focusing on three major areas. 1. Helping Parents, Grandparents & Caregivers to Encourage Early Literacy 2. Engaging Business in Family Friendly Work Environments 3. Increasing the Quality of Early Education & Care
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Expand the Born Learning national public engagement campaign focused on creating early learning opportunities for young children. Public service advertising, a website (www.bornlearning.org) and research-based educational materials give parents and caregivers easy, ‘doable’ action steps to help young children learn. Many of the materials and the website are also available in Spanish. In 2006-2007, over 50 Success By 6 partners distributed Born Learning materials to caregivers. Advertisements and features were seen in newsletters, websites, the Lakeland Magazine, and newspapers. At least four partners use Born Learning materials in counseling sessions and parent education classes. Publish an updated, comprehensive list of resources and valuable articles for parents & caregivers through the Parent Resource Guide. In 2006, these guides were published in March, July and November and each publication reached over 107,000 people. It was distributed with the Sunday edition of The Ledger and was given directly to parents by partners in communities throughout Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. Continue to honor businesses that provide family friendly policies and benefits in their workplaces with the Spirit of the Family Awards. The winners of this award demonstrate an investment in our children by helping employees to balance work and family commitments. In 2007, 13 winners and finalists were recognized with 2006 Spirit of the Family Awards at the Success Rally held in partnership with Polk Works WorkForce 2020, who also recognized their 2006 Best Places to Work winners.
2006 Spirit of the Family Winners Small Companies WINNER: Keith and Schnars, P.A. Finalists: Carter, Belcourt & Atkinson P.A. Lanier Upshaw Medium Companies WINNER: Bright House Networks Finalists: Lockheed Martin Financial Svcs. Polk County Clerk of Courts Coca-Cola North America Marriott Vacation Club Large Companies WINNER: Polk County Board of County Commissioners Finalists: State Farm Insurance Lakeland Regional Medical Center Polk County Sheriff’s Office WS Badcock
2006 Best Places to Work Winners Small Companies WINNERS: Keith and Schnars, P.A. Carter, Belcourt & Atkinson, P.A. Lanier Upshaw Medium Companies WINNERS: Bright House Networks Lockheed Martin Financial Svcs. Polk County Clerk of Courts Coca-Cola North America Marriott Vacation Club Large Companies WINNERS: Polk County Board of County Commissioners State Farm Insurance Lakeland Regional Medical Center Polk County Sheriff’s Office WS Badcock Winter Haven Hospital
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Success By 6
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“Being involved in your child’s education is more than dropping them off at school. Get involved.” -Jim Rhodes SB6 Management Committee Chair Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Success By 6 Strategies continued: w Build on the success of the School Readiness Initiative by expanding the Master Teacher pilot, Parent Lending Libraries and Parent Education. These three components of the School Readiness Initiative, targeted neighborhoods where kindergartners did not demonstrate school readiness. Master Teachers supervise internships for the preschool teachers and Parent Lending Libraries increase opportunities for parents to read to their children. In addition, peer learning opportunities were provided through a Parent Education series. In 2006-2007, there were 85 fully operational libraries in childcare centers and over 19,000 books were borrowed. A series of free parent education classes were held in seven locations this year through a partnership with Devereux Kids, Healthy Families and Youth & Family Alternatives. (see pg.10 for results on the Master Teacher pilot program) w Increase access to resources and services for parents & caregivers through Family Fundamentals, a family friendly environment that empowers, supports, and inspires parents to be the best parent they can be, while helping prepare children to enter school ready to succeed. In 2006, this Success By 6 “one-stop” parent resource center collaborated with over 50 partner agencies to provide services onsite. Visitors to the center were encouraged to take advantage of the variety of services offered to meet diverse needs. Attendance at all 2006 classes and events topped 20,000 children, parents and caregivers. Family Fundamentals coordinated a Back to School Bash, attended by over 6,000 parents and children who received school supplies, health screenings, and school readiness services.
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33805 Phone: 863.686.1221
“Our partnership with Family Fundamentals has allowed Devereux Kids to better meet the needs of the children and families within our communities by being located in the center where parents are coming for other services.” -Kylia Carswell Family Fundamentals Committee Chair Devereux Kids
51 Non-profit Partners provided services on-site making Family Fundamentals an ideal one-stop resource center Achievement Academy, Inc. Bolesta Center, Inc. Camp Fire USA Catholic Charities Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc. Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Citizen CPR City of Lakeland Dr. Clint Wright Foundation Devereux Florida Drug Prevention Resource Center Early Learning Coalition of Polk Explorations V Children’s Museum Family Focus Ministry Florida Dance Theatre Florida Department of Children & Families Girl Scouts Heart of Florida Council
Gulf Coast Community Care Healthy Families Polk Healthy Start of Polk, Highlands & Hardee Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society, Inc. Heartland for Children Helping Hands Lending Library Infants & Young Children of West Central FL Junior League of Greater Lakeland, Inc. Lakeland Regional Medical Center Learning Resource Center Le’Azon Technology Institute, Inc. Leland Ministries LifePath Hospice LusterAll Pastoral Care National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Peace River Center Polk Community College
Polk County Cooperative Extension Polk County Health Department Polk County School Board Polk County Sheriff’s Office Polk Education Foundation Polk Museum of Art READ Lakeland St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind USF Early Steps West Area Adult School Wings of Eagle International Winter Haven Hospital -Behavioral Health Women’s Resource Center Word Alive Community Service Corporation Writer’s Inc. Youth & Family Alternatives
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2-1-1 United Way 2-1-1 is excited to announce the formation of a partnership with Peace River to handle evening, weekend and holiday calls fulfilling the goal of becoming a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week Information & Referral Service. Residents of Polk County can dial 2-1-1 anytime day or night and get directed to a human service resource to help with the caller’s particular need. In 2006-07, United Way received a total of 27,770 calls. Referral Specialists case managed 3,612 calls. With the addition of a bilingual specialist, 263 calls from Spanish speaking residents were able to obtain assistance. “Every day someone needs essential services that your local 2-1-1 system can provide. The 2-1-1 system connects people with needed human services through an easy to remember three-digit phone number. When faced with the recovery of a large-scale disaster the 2-1-1 system automatically links you to existing resources that are critical in rebuilding a community. We are fortunate here in Polk County to be able to get connected and get answers.” -Debbie Burdett Community Volunteer Mosaic
Polk Vision
Colleen Burton Executive Director Polk Vision
Early in the evolution of Polk Vision, the Polk Vision Steering Committee adopted a guiding principle “to create a Polk County sense of community that fosters pride in our county, emphasizes our sense of place, celebrates our heritage and recognizes and includes our many physical assets and diverse cultures.” Each year, residents from across Polk County have the opportunity to further that sense of community by becoming active participants in one or more of the initiatives of a variety of vision partners. The choices are as varied as volunteering as a reading tutor, participating in a branding process focus group or contributing time and talent as a member of the United Way of Central Florida’s Community Impact Cabinet. United Way of Central Florida’s partnership with Polk Vision was highlighted in the application and presentation which led to Polk County receiving the All-America County designation from the National Civic League on June 8, 2007. “Polk County’s All-America County designation is an affirmation of the value of the vision and goals we have as a community and is a confirmation of the vision of the many volunteers who met regularly at the United Way of Central Florida offices over four years ago to plan the community process we know as Polk Vision. United Way of Central Florida continues to be a leading organization in the implementation of a variety of Polk Vision strategies.”
Polk Vision - PO Box 1506 Highland City, FL 33846
- Colleen Burton Executive Director Polk Vision
863.646.0439 - FAX 863.619.7307 Email: info@polkvision.com www.polkvision.com
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Leadership Giving Association
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Twenty years ago, four community leaders came together with a mission: to create a way to honor and recognize those individuals who were making a significant contribution of $1,000 or more to our community through United Way of Central Florida. Their efforts resulted in the creation of the Leadership Giving Association. Today, more than 1,400 individuals invest in our community through leadership giving to build better lives. Thank you founders! Guy Bostick R.L. “Buddy” Fletcher The late George W. Jenkins The late P. Scott Linder
“Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. takes pride in making wise investments on behalf of our clients. Leadership gifts to United Way of Central Florida are invested wisely in the community to make the greatest impact. Together, we are building better lives.” - Ralph Allen 2006 Leadership Chair Allen & Company of Florida, Inc.
Tocqueville “On behalf of the Tocqueville Committee, we are pleased to announce the Maxwell Challenge Match! Through a generous gift to the community, the Maxwell Family has extended a challenge grant to encourage individuals to join the United Way Tocqueville Society. This national level association recognizes understanding, commitment and support of our community. Each member of the Tocqueville Society invests $10,000 or more annually to build better lives and stronger communities. The United Way of Central Florida currently has 55 members of this prestigious group.” - Ron Clark & Cindy Alexander Tocqueville Co-Chairs Ron Clark Tocqueville Co-Chair Clark, Campbell & Mawhinney, P.A.
Cindy Alexander Tocqueville Co-Chair Community Volunteer
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EMERGE Lakeland would like to thank the following 2007 sponsors: ASC geosciences, inc. Cipher Integrations Clark, Campbell & Mawhinney, P.A. Heacock Insurance Group Madden Corporate Services Register Construction Watson Clinic, LLP
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In 2004, the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Central Florida partnered to form a young professionals organization called EMERGE Lakeland. Their mission is to create a venue for young professionals to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically aware and philanthropically active, and contribute to the economic development and quality of life in Lakeland. This year’s EMERGE Lakeland programs gave members the opportunity to learn from community leaders and educators, network with each other during social events, and participate in hands-on volunteer projects with local non-profit organizations. “Throughout this year, the EMERGE Lakeland Steering Committee has worked to formalize a strategic plan for the organization as the membership increases and their identity continues to evolve. EMERGE Lakeland helps engage young professionals today to help develop tomorrow’s leaders in our community.” - Brian Altman Community Volunteer
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Mobilizing Volunteers Around Real Issues
2006-2007 COMMUNITY IMPACT CABINET “The Impact Cabinet was created to focus the United Way’s priorities on the most critical needs in our community. We were asked to identify a problem, that when resolved, would improve lives in a meaningful way. 63% of the children entering kindergarten are not ‘consistently demonstrating’ the skills they need to succeed. Research shows that the children who start behind, stay behind. The Impact Cabinet is excited about working with community partners to tackle this root cause of school failure” -Cindy Price 2006 Community Impact Chair Tampa Electric Cheryl Beckert Cheryl Beckert Insurance
Jose Farinas Polk County School Board
Paula Leftwich Polk County School Board
Terry Brigman City of Lakeland
Wilma Ferrer Polk County School Board Superintendent’s Office
Teresa Martinez Institute of Spanish Communication
Kim Brock Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland
Steve Moore Universal Building Specialties
Matti Friedt Polk County School Board
Joe O’Leary Community Volunteer
Debbie Burdett Mosaic
Marcia Ford Polk County School Administration
Colleen Burton Polk Vision
Kris Giordano Early Learning Coalition - Polk
Kathryn Owen Girl Scouts Heart of Florida Council
Elba Cherry Neighborhood Revitalization, BOCC
Sandy Hightower Polk Community College
Judith Ponticell University of South Florida
Stephen Koch Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
Cindy Price Tampa Electric
Sherry Kragler University of South Florida - Lakeland
Dell Quary Polk County School Board
Pam Craven Learning Resource Center
Gay Ratcliff Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Tom Reuschling Florida Southern College, Retired Larry Ross Florida Southern College Sandra Sheets GrayRobinson, P.A. Sue Snover A.C.E. Charter School Kay Stefanski Community Foundation of Winter Haven Ed Vogel Holland & Knight, LLP
Master Teacher The Master Teacher training program, which began in March 2006, was piloted as part of the School Readiness Initiative to improve the quality of pre-kindergarten experiences, helping children to enter kindergarten ready to succeed. The Master Teacher provided intensive on-the-job training for pre-K teachers in preschools serving children at risk of school failure. Working side by side with the teacher for five weeks, the Master Teacher demonstrated effective early childhood education practices, conducted daily naptime workshops and introduced practical activities to enhance the learning experience for the children. “Formal assessment scores show us that we make a difference in the childcare centers, but what we see is even more rewarding. Teachers change their methods of engaging children and the children respond with an eagerness to learn. The success of the Master Teacher pilot shows us that we are making strides toward improving graduation rates by starting with the little ones -Virginia Robinson Master Teacher
In 2006-2007, the quality of eight pre-kindergarten classrooms was measured before and after training. With a range of 17-60% improvement, the Master Teacher internships produced an average increase of 41% on the Florida Child Care Program Assessment and an average improvement of 32% on the Reddy Focus-In-Time Assessment. The success of the Master Teacher pilot resulted in the expansion of the pilot from one to four Master Teachers, thanks to a gift from the Jenkins Barnett Family.
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Mobilizing Volunteers Around Real Issues HIGHLANDS COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD “The United Way volunteers in Highlands County understand local community needs. Growth in our community challenges us to meet growing needs. Our programs, events and projects improve lives in measurable ways. We carefully analyze each program to ensure that every dollar makes a difference. The bottom line is results. We hope the community will work with us this year to raise the dollars we need to produce those results.” - Bill Benton 2007 Highlands County Advisory Board Chair NCT Group CPA’s, LLP Annie Alexander-Harvey South Florida Community College
C. Guy Maxcy Community Volunteer
Jeffrey Roth Children’s Services Foundation
Bill Benton NCT Group CPA’s, LLP
Dan McAuliff South Florida Community College
Shannon Sapp Highlands Independent Bank
Wallace Cox Highlands County School Board
Jeffrey Mechlin EMBARQ
Robin Scheck SunTrust Bank, Mid Florida-MidTown
Tami Dowden Wachovia - Sebring
Steve New Highlands County Sheriff’s Office
Donna Snyder Florida Hospital Heartland Division
Eric Keiber Eric Keiber, Raymond James Financial Svcs.
Marjorie Peer Heacock Group Incorporated
Linda Wells Ridge Area Arc
Cindy Marshall Ridge Area Arc
Gene Polk Heartland National Bank
The citizens of Highlands County support the efforts of the United Way and their continuous goal of understanding local needs and driving lasting change to build better lives and stronger communities. Whether you have contributed financially, served on the Advisory Board or the Community Investment Team, or donated your time, you have made our community stronger. United Way of Central Florida knows we’re making an impact in Highlands County. We know kids in our programs are succeeding in school, families are staying strong and seniors and disabled adults are able to remain in their homes. We are making a difference right here where you live.
United Way of Central Florida Highlands County Division would like to thank the sponsors and participants for making the United Way 2007 Day of Caring a tremendous success! Participants: Alan Jay Automotive Network atlanticblue BOCC/Highlands County Buttonwood Bay Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Florida Hospital Heartland Division Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.
Glades Electric Charitable Trust, Inc. Heacock Group Incorporated Heartland National Bank Highlands County Health Dept. Highlands County School Board Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Highlands Independent Bank
United Way of Central Florida 2006 Highlands County Volunteer of the Year Kevin Roberts
United Way of Central Florida 2006 Highlands County Citizen of the Year Sharon Gunthorp
Kevin Roberts with United Way’s Highlands County Area Director, ShareenLynn Childs
Sharon Gunthorp with United Way’s Highlands County Area Director, ShareenLynn Childs
Highlands Today JRWENT, Inc. Lykes Bros., Inc. Lake Placid NCT Group CPA’s, LLP Publix #0078, Sebring Publix #0219, Lake Placid
Publix #0321, Highlands Plaza Reflections on Silver Lake South Florida Community College SunTrust Bank, Mid Florida-MidTown The Academy of Youth Care Lane Wachovia Bank
Your investment at work improving lives and our commun Helping Kids Succeed in School 63% of children entering Polk County kindergartens were not ‘consistently demonstrating’ readiness skills. Kids who start behind, stay behind in school. United Way brought together people from across the community to identify and develop strategies to address the root cause of this critical community issue.
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We instituted a School Readiness Initiative with supervised internships for teachers in pre-schools. After the teachers completed intensive training, the children increased time spent involved in readiness activities by an average of 32%. With your help, United Way’s Success By 6 has installed close to 100 Parent Lending Libraries at childcare centers serving low-income children. As a result, parents and caregivers have read over 30,000 books to their children. Reading to children increases vocabulary and improves language skills. By working with United Way supported programs to measure impact, we now know the children in 18 United Way of Central Florida programs scored higher on FCAT’s , attended school more often, and were more likely to be promoted than their peers who did not participate in these programs.
Community Partners with KIDS programs Achievement Academy, Inc. ● Alpha Omega Crisis Center ● Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay ● Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast ● Boys & Girls Clubs of Lakeland ● Boy Scouts of America Gulf Ridge ● Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council ● Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center ● Children’s Home Society of Florida ● Children’s Services Foundation ● Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club ● Drug Prevention Resource Center ● Early Learning Coalitions ● Florida Environmental Institute ● Girl Scouts Heart of Florida Chapter ● Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida ● Girls Incorporated of Winter Haven ● Girls Incorporated of Lakeland ● Hardee County Family YMCA ● Highlands County Family YMCA ● Lake Wales Family YMCA ● Learning Resource Center of Polk ● Success By 6 ● Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind ● The Salvation Army Serving Western Polk ● YMCA of West Central Florida ● Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc.
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Alpha Omega Crisis Center ● American Red Cros Charities ● Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc. ● Service Center, Inc. ● Family Emergency Service Center ● Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society ● He Service Center ● Talbot House Ministries of Lake Salvation Army Serving Western Polk ● United W Care Center ● Women’s Resource Center
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Promoting Wellness and Independence Hearing loss affects 86,694 people in our tri-county area. United Way of Central Florida supports the only interpreting service center in our community for individuals with severe hearing loss. Interpreters helped 630 hearing impaired individuals in situations such as communicating with an ER doctor, enrolling a child in school, applying for a job and with group experiences such as workplace training. 25% of Polk’s residents lack health insurance. 1,875 uninsured individuals working full-time reported that they maintained or improved their health after receiving services from United Way funded programs. 22% of Florida’s poor elderly do not get the food they need. Over 56,000 home delivered and congregate meals were provided to senior citizens in Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties last year. These meals allow these seniors to receive the adequate nutrition, maintain their dignity and remain independent in their homes.
Community Partners with WELLNESS programs American Cancer Society ● American Red Cross ● Caring People Ministries ● Catholic Charities ● Central Florida Deaf Services ● Central Florida Speech & Hearing ● Citizen CPR, Inc. ● Epilepsy Services, West Central Florida ● Good Shepherd Hospice ● Hardee Association for Retarded Citizens ● Heartland Horses and Handicapped ● H.O.P.E. of Hardee County ● Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine ● National Alliance for the Mentally Ill ● Neighborhood Service Center, Inc. ● NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc. - Highlands ● Peace River Center ● Alliance for Independence ● Ridge Area ARC ● Sunrise Community of Polk County ● Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland ● Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind ● Tri-County Human Services, Inc. ● Volunteers in Service to the Elderly ● YMCA of West Central Florida
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If your organization does not have a United Way workplace campaign, please contact Shirlee Jones, United Way Resource Development Director 863.648.1500 ext. 238. In Highlands County, contact Shareen Childs, Area Director 863.453.3401
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Employee Support
HONOR ROLL OF WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS Each year, United Way recognizes employee groups of 10 or more who have gone above and beyond in their contributions. The honor roll is based on annual per capita gifts and companies are listed in order of their per capita accomplishment. PLATINUM Per Capita Gifts of $100 PLATINUM Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. Alliance for Independence American Red Cross, Polk ArrMaz Custom Chemicals Atlantic Blue Group, Inc. Baylis & Company, P.A. CPA’s Beckert, Price & Rowse, CPA’s, P.A. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Boring Business Systems Burris Logistics, Lakeland Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council, Inc. Cargill Juice North America, Inc. Carter, Belcourt & Atkinson, P.A. Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Century Realty Funds, Inc. CF Industries, Inc. Chastain-Skillman, Inc. Citrus & Chemical Bank Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club Clark, Campbell & Mawhinney, P.A. Colonial Bank Crown Printing, Inc. Dillard’s, Lake Wales Edgen Murray Corporation English Auto Enterprise Rent-A-Car Family Emergency Services Federal Express, Lakeland Florida United Methodist Foundation, Inc. Frostproof Care Center GEICO Girls Incorporated of Lakeland Girls Incorporated of Winter Haven GrayRobinson, P.A. Heacock Group Incorporated Heartland National Bank HESCO Highlands Independent Bank Highlands Today Holland & Knight, LLP
GOLD Per Capita Gifts of $50-99.99
BRONZE Per Capita Gifts of $25-$34.99
SILVER Per Capita Gifts of $35-$49.99
Hudson Pump & Equipment Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. James F. McCollum, P.L. Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce Lakeland Automall Lanier Upshaw, Inc. Macy’s, Lakeland Madden Corporate Services Merrill Lynch, Lakeland Metalcoat, Inc. of Florida Mosaic Company Mulling Insurance Agency, Inc. NCT Group CPA’s, LLP Pepperidge Farm, Inc. Polk Co. School Board, Superintendent’s Office Publix, 540A Lakeland Publix, Auburndale Publix, Bartow Shopping Center Publix, Berry Town Center Davenport Publix, Griffin Road Lakeland Publix, Grove Park Lakeland Publix, Haines City Publix, Harden Blvd. Lakeland Publix, Highlands Plaza Shopping Publix, Lake Gibson Lakeland Publix, Lake Miriam Square Lakeland Publix, Lake Placid Publix, Lake Wales Publix, Northgate Winter Haven Publix, Sebring Publix, Shepherd Road Lakeland Publix, Socrum Loop Lakeland Publix, Southgate Lakeland Publix, South Gate Lake Wales Publix, Spirit Lake Crossing Winter Haven Publix, Winter Haven So. East Plaza Publix, Winter Haven Square RG Crown Bank Ring Power Corporation Sale Insurance Agency, Inc. Seminole Electric Cooperative
State of Florida *Auditor General *Children & Families, Sebring Stedem Ford, Inc. SunTrust Bank, Mid-Florida-MidTown SunTrust Bank, Mid-Florida Talbot House Ministries of Lakeland, Inc. Tampa Electric Company Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, Polk The Ledger The Ruthvens Universal Building Specialties Volunteers in Service to the Elderly Watkins Associated Industries
GOLD A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Achievement Academy, Inc. Advanced Handling Systems, Inc. Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. Alan Jay Automotive Network Alpine Engineered Products Auto Owners Insurance Company Bank of America BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. Boys & Girls Clubs of Lakeland & Mulberry Burris Logistics, Haines City Carlton Palmore Elementary Catholic Charities CenterState Bank, Main Branch Central Florida Gas Company Chemical Containers, Inc. Children’s Home Society of Florida City of Auburndale City of Fort Meade City of Lakeland Community National Bank Country Hearth Breads Dillard’s, Lakeland Federal Express, Lake Wales
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Employee Support HONOR ROLL OF WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS FedEx National LTL Florida Metallizing Service, Inc. FMC Food Tech GE TFS Modular Gillum-Waddell Plumbing Company, Inc. Girl Scouts Heart of Florida Council, Inc. Givaudan Flavors Heacock Insurance Group IBM JC Penney, Lakeland JC Penney, Lake Wales Jefferson-Allsopp, Inc. Land Span, Inc. Lockheed Martin Financial Services Lowe’s Flatbed Distribution Center Lykes Bros, Inc., Lake Placid M E Gose Construction Incorporated Morgan Stanley Financial Services Mulberry Middle School PBS & J Polk County School Board *Exceptional Student Ed School *Human Resource Services Division *Title I Instructional Polk Works Protel, Inc. Purcell Elementary Ridge Community Senior High Riverside National Bank, Winter Haven Rodda Construction, Inc. Saddle Creek Corporation Southern Wine & Spirits State Farm Insurance State of Florida *Child Support Enforcement, Lakeland & Sebring *Children’s Medical Services Dept. *Department of Citrus *General Tax Administration *Florida Wildlife Conservation *Probation & Parole Circuit Office *Public Defenders - 10th Circuit Target Store, N. Lakeland Target Store, Harden Blvd. Lakeland The Salvation Army of East Polk The Salvation Army Serving Western Polk Town & Country Real Estate, Inc. Trans-Phos, Inc. United Parcel Service, Lakeland United Parcel Service, Lake Wales Washington Mutual Wicks, Brown, Williams & Co., Sebring
William Marston Insurance Women’s Resource Center YMCA of West Central Florida Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc.
SILVER Advance Auto Parts Bartow Chevrolet Company, Inc. Bartow Ford BOCC/Highlands County BOCC/Polk County Bright House Networks CCC Group, Inc. Citizens Bank and Trust, Lake Wales Clerk of Courts, Polk County Florida Labor Solutions, Inc. Florida Southern College Flow Components GIW Industries, Inc. Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring Highlands County School Board Highlands County Sheriff’s Office J H Ham Engineering, Inc. JC Penney, Sebring JC Penney Distribution Warehouse Lake Alfred Addair Middle School Met Pro Supply, Inc. Peace River Center Phoenix Industries Progress Energy Property Appraiser, Highlands County Property Appraiser, Polk County Ridge Area ARC Sebring International Raceway, Inc. South Florida Community College State of Florida *Children & Families District 14 Office Supervisor of Elections Vogel Bros. Building Co. Wachovia Watson Clinic, LLP West Area Adult School
Clerk of Courts, Highlands County Cleveland Court Elementary Doculex East Area Adult Education George Jenkins High School Georgia Pacific, Highlands Harrison Arts Center Heartland for Children Highland City Elementary School Hill Nissan, Inc. HSBC - North America Lakeland Highlands Middle School Marshall’s Department Store, Lakeland McDonald Construction Corp. Mulberry Senior High School Penn Pro, Inc. Polk City Elementary School Polk Community College Publix, Spirit Lake Road Quality Petroleum Roosevelt Academy Ridge Career Center Southwest Middle School State of Florida *Department of Health, Sebring *Department of Transportation Tax Collector, Highlands County Traviss Career Center Valleyview Elementary School
Employee Coordinator of the Year
BRONZE Alturas Elementary Best Buy, Lakeland Bethune Academy Boy Scouts of America Gulf Ridge Council Central Florida Health Care, Inc. Chastain-Skillman, Inc., Sebring City of Lake Placid
2006 Winner, Tom Braaten III with United Way’s Jack Barnhart Awarded February 23, 2007 at the Annual Employee Coordinator Breakfast. Tom organized the City of Auburndale’s annual workplace campaign resulting in an increase in giving and donations.
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Corporate Support
HONOR ROLL OF INVESTING CORPORATIONS “The generosity of businesses and their employees exemplify what a caring community we have. Fundraising is one of the strategies we use to drive community change and truly make a difference in people’s lives. Thanks to all who support and participate in workplace campaigns.” - Joe Tedder 2006 Campaign Chair Polk County Tax Collector
In recognition of Corporate Gifts Gifts of $200,000 and Over Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Mosaic
Gifts of $30,000 to $199,999 Cargill Juice North America, Inc. Century Realty Funds, Inc. City of Winter Haven Crispers Fed Ex National LTL GEICO State Farm Insurance SunTrust Bank, Mid-Florida Watson Clinic, LLP
Gifts of $10,000 to $29,999 Bank of America CF Industries, Inc. Country Hearth Breads McDonald Construction Corporation Moretrench Services Pepperidge Farm, Inc. Southeastern University Tampa Electric Company The Ledger Wachovia Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. W.S. Badcock Corporation
Gifts of $5000 to $9999 Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. Alpine Engineered Products ArrMaz Custom Chemicals Citrus & Chemical Bank City of Auburndale Clark, Campbell & Mawhinney, P.A. EMBARQ Corporation Enterprise Rent-A-Car Flagler Development Group Gessler Clinic, P.A. Henkelman Construction Highlands Independent Bank Hudson Pump & Equipment Lockheed Martin Financial Services
Lykes Bros, Inc., Lake Placid Saddle Creek Corporation SunTrust Bank, Mid-Florida-MidTown
Gifts of $2000 to $4999 Bartow Chevrolet Company, Inc. Bartow Ford Boring Business Systems Brown International Corp., LLC Burris Logistics, Lakeland Cannon Automotive Group Cantex, Inc. Carter, Belcourt & Atkinson, P.A. Cement Products & Supply Co., Inc. Central Florida Gas Company Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc. Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Winter Haven Florida’s Natural Growers FMC Food Tech Heacock Group Incorporated Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center JC Penney, Lakeland JC Penney, Sebring JC Penney Distribution Warehouse MIDFLORIDA Federal Credit Union Nationwide Insurance NCT Group CPA’s, LLP, Lakeland NCT Group CPA’s, LLP, Sebring PhosChem Supply Company Progress Energy Ring Power Company Sam’s Club, Lakeland Seminole Electric Cooperative Trans-Phos, Inc. Vogel Brothers Building Company Wal-Mart, Sebring
Gifts of $1000 to $1999 American Vulkan Corporation Ardaman & Associates, Inc. Atlantic Scaffolding Bartow Regional Medical Center Battery USA, Inc. Baylis & Company, P.A., CPA BCI Engineers & Scientists, Inc. Belk, Lakeland Burris Logistics, Haines City Chamber of Commerce Winter Haven
COMANCO Environmental Corporation Comcast Cablevision Community National Bank Dillard’s, Lakeland Doculex Dolime Minerals Company Fleetwing Corporation Florida Labor Solutions, Inc. Home Depot, Lake Wales Home Depot, Winter Haven International Paper J. Everett Allen & Sons, Inc. JH Ham Engineering, Inc. JC Penney, Lake Wales Kovacs Bros., Inc. Lakeland Toyota Lowe’s Flatbed Distribution Center Lowe’s, Lakeland Macy’s, Lakeland Macy’s, Winter Haven Metalcoat, Inc. of Florida Packaging Corporation of America Payne Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. Penn Pro, Inc. Register Construction Rinker Materials Sale Insurance Agency, Inc. STALCON Sunco Carriers, Inc. Target Stores, Harden Blvd.. Lakeland Target Stores, N. 98 Lakeland Tucker Construction & Engineering, Inc. United Parcel Services, Lake Wales Wal-Mart, Bartow Wal-Mart, N. 98, Lakeland Wal-Mart, S. Florida, Lakeland Wal-Mart, Super Center, Mulberry Williams Company WONN/WPCV/WLKF/WWRZ Radio
Gifts of $500 to $999 Anthony’s Health Hut, Inc. Auto Owners Insurance Company Beckert, Price & Rowse, CPA’s, P.A. Belk’s, Sebring C.J. Bridges Railroad Contractor Claussen’s Fine Furniture, Lakeland Dillard’s, Lake Wales Florida Distillers Hauger-Bunch Inc. Realtors Heath Funeral Chapel HESCO Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Lakeland Animal Nutrition Lowe’s, Lakeland Highlands Road Maintenance & Machinery Erectors, Inc. Protel, Inc. RW Summers Regal Automotive Group Rita Staffing, Inc. Riteway Food Brokers, Inc. Robinson Fans Florida, Inc. Wal-Mart, Wauchula
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2006 LOANED EXECUTIVES “In 1985, United Way of Central Florida developed the Loaned Executive program by partnering with community minded organizations for assistance with the annual fundraising campaign. The Loaned Executives multiply United Way staff resources to support over 600 corporations who host employee workplace campaigns. These sponsored associates reduce fund-raising costs, helping to better serve and educate donors, so more dollars go directly to funded programs that support those in need in our communities.” - Tom McLaughlin Loaned Executive Chair Publix Super Markets, Inc. Jason Butler GEICO 9th year Sandra Wheeler Sponsored by Mosaic 2nd year
Karen Locks Sponsored by LRMC 14th year Kourtni Morrow CCC Group 1st year
Lindy Duncan Publix Super Markets, Inc. 17th year
Alan Ramsey (not pictured) USPS 13th year Jerome Simpson State Farm Insurance 19th year
Charyl Nichols Publix Super Markets, Inc. 17th year Janis Mosley State Farm Insurance 19th year
Diana Bertz (not pictured) Sponsored by Watson Clinic, LLP 3rd year
Volunteer & Citizen of the Year 2006 AWARD WINNERS 2006 George W. Jenkins Volunteer of the Year Edie Yates
George W. Jenkins Volunteer of the Year Since 1980, the United Way of Central Florida has been honored to have some of the most outstanding volunteer leadership and through this award recognizes a past or current board member whose long service to the United Way in a variety of roles is exemplary.
Edie Yates with “Tip” Fowler, 2005 winner
Citizen of the Year
2006 Citizen of the Year Jim Lobinsky
Jim Lobinsky with Debbie Burdett, 2005 winner
Since 1994, the United Way of Central Florida has chosen an outstanding citizen whose personal commitment to helping others sets an impressive example. When asked to take on additional responsibilities, the individuals volunteer efforts on behalf of UWCF have proven to be unselfish and enthusiastic while demonstrating leadership and a caring spirit.
Past Award Winners George W. Jenkins Volunteer of the Year 2005 T.P. “Tip” Fowler 2004 Raymond L. Graber 2003 Sharon Miller 2002 Malcolm Scott 2001 Rick Stephens 2000 David Hallock 1999 Carol Jenkins Barnett 1998 Charles McPherson 1997 Hoyt R. “Barney” Barnett 1996 John Attaway, Jr. 1995 F. Robert Becker 1994 A.L. “Judge” Holmes 1993 Paul B. Cate
1992 Kelly B. Hardwick III 1991 John T. Cannon III 1990 Bernadine Spanjers 1989 Robert L. Madden 1988 Buddy Fletcher 1987 Richard Clark 1986 Jack Pines 1985 Dudley P. Towne 1984 Thomas Taunton 1983 Sam P. Marshall 1982 Lanier Upshaw 1981 Charles T. Thrift 1980 James W. Sikes
Citizen of the Year 2005 Debbie Burdett 2004 Jim Rhodes 2003 Maxine Culpepper 2002 Sgt. Mary Campbell 2001 Joe O’Leary 2000 Irene Dobson
1999 Dana English 1998 Gary Braun 1997 Judi Sneesby 1996 Michael Daniels 1995 Frank Spinosa 1994 Dewayne McCarty
Volunteer Impact Partners
18 2007-2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ronald L. Clark Clark, Campbell & Mawhinney, P.A.
Linda Pilkington Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
Gary “Bo” Davis Mosaic Company
Cindy Price Tampa Electric Company
Justin Davis Bartow Regional Medical Center
Rev. Tim Rice Trinity Presbyterian Church
J. Larry Durrence Community Volunteer
Dan Richardson Wachovia
Jose Farinas Polk County School Board
George Rogers GEICO
John Fitzwater Community Volunteer
Larry Ross Florida Southern College
Marshall Goodman USF Lakeland
Sandra Sheets GrayRobinson, P.A.
Mike Herr Polk County Manager
Weymon Snuggs Bank of America
Cindy Alexander Community Volunteer
Eileen Holden Polk Community College
Jennifer Strickland Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Brian Altman Community Volunteer
Randy Hollen Bank of Central Florida
Joe Tedder Polk County Tax Collector
Hugh Autry Lakeland Regional Medical Center
James Horton State Farm Insurance
Nancy Thompson Arbor Employment & Training
Todd Baylis Cipher Integrations
Mary Lu Kiley Peace River Center
Edward W. Vogel III Holland & Knight, LLP
Bill Benton NCT Group CPA’s, LLP
Stephen Koch Big Brothers Big Sisters
Michael Walker Allen & Company of Florida, Inc.
Bob Bertrand Community Volunteer
Dave MacDougall Winter Haven Hospital
Sylvia Blackmon Roberts Blackmon Roberts Group
Todd Maxwell Century Realty Funds, Inc.
Special Thanks to those board members whose term expired in 2007
David E. Bornmann Publix Super Markets, Inc.
John McKnight Community Volunteer
Mary Birge Highlands Independent Bank
Terry Brigman City of Lakeland
Tom McLaughlin Publix Super Markets, Inc.
George Brooks City of Lakeland
Kim Brock Community Foundation of Greater Lakeland
Steve Moore Universal Building Specialties
Mike DelBovo Saddle Creek Corporation
Debbie Burdett Mosaic
John Motis Chemical Containers
Pamela W. Hicks Florida United Methodist Foundation, Inc.
Mike Carter NCT Group CPA’s, LLP
Sam Nimah Southern Wine & Spirits
Kathryn Owen Girl Scouts Heart of Florida Council
Elba R. Cherry Neighborhood Revitalization, BOCC
Bonnie Parker SunTrust Bank
Daniel Risener Publix Super Markets, Inc. - Retired
Executive Committee Cindy Price, Chair Ron Clark, Chair Elect Dave MacDougall, Vice Chair/Treasurer Sandra Sheets, Secretary Bill Mutz, Resource Development Todd Maxwell, Strategic Planning Terry Brigman, Community Investment Ed Vogel, Community Impact Kim Brock, Communications/Marketing John Fitzwater, Past Chair
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2006-2007 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CABINET Resource Development Chairs Joe Tedder, Chair Polk County Tax Collector
Jeffrey Roth, Highlands County Co-Chair Children’s Advocacy Center
Greg Masters, New Business Co-Chair Southern Homes of Polk County
Bill Mutz, Vice Chair Lakeland Automall
Sharon Gunthorp, Highlands County Co-Chair SunTrust
Randy Hollen, New Business Co-Chair Riverside National Bank
Bill Dorman, East Chair Lanier Upshaw, Inc.
Tom McLaughlin, Loaned Executive Chair Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Ralph Allen, Leadership Chair Allen & Company of Florida, Inc.
Lyle Philipson, West Chair Alphagraphics
Butch Rahman, First Team Chair Citrus & Chemical Bank
Ron Clark, Tocqueville Chair Clark, Campbell & Mawhinney, P.A.
Resource Development Volunteers Taylor Abel Mosaic
Kevin Cook City of Lakeland
Jeff Hock Citrus & Chemical Bank
Karen Mikkola Mosaic
Jack Rollins Mosaic
Marvin Alford Mosaic
Rod Crowley Southern Wine & Spirits
Mike Miller Mosaic
Charlie Ross CF Industries
Brian Altman Community Volunteer
Bo Davis Mosaic
Jim Horrisberger Cargill Juice North America, Inc.
Wendy Morris Bright House Networks
Al Smith Mosaic
Carol Asbill Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Georgia Davis SunTrust Bank, Mid-Florida
Tom Myers Mosaic
Diane Smith Mosaic
Brian Atwater Hudson Pump
Mike Davis Mosaic
Karolyn Nunnallee Community Volunteer
Ron Smith Southern Wine & Spirits
John Bakach CF Industries
June Diem Polk County Tax Collector
Stephen O’Dell Southern Wine & Spirits
Cheryl Beckert Cheryl Beckert Insurance
Bonnie Dodson Mosaic
Max Stout Hughes Supply Industrial Sales
George Brooks City of Lakeland
Russ Dyer Merrill Lynch
Debbie Burdett Mosaic
Patrick Fagan RG Crown Bank
John Burton Sun ‘n Fun
Tim Farnell CF Industries
Fred Butler Colonial Bank
Drew Gillan Bright House Networks
Richard Carlton Mosaic
Ray Graber Bright House Networks
Mike Compton Citrus & Chemical Bank
Debbie Harsh Colonial Bank
Jennifer Cone Tampa Electric
Allen Hearn CF Industries
Dave Houston RG Crown Bank David Jellerson Mosaic Janice Jones NCT Group CPA’s, LLP Nelson Kirkland The Ledger Terry Lamy CF Industries Don Laroche Southern Wine & Spirits
Greg Ostberg Dillard’s, Lake Wales Amy Purvis Citrus & Chemical Bank
Lana Swartzwelder Sylvan Learning Center Gary Tarr Pepperidge Farm, Inc.
Damon Lawrence CF Industries
Linda Rada-Pilkington Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
Dave MacDougall Winter Haven Hospital
Jim Rhodes Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Dave Townsend Mosaic
Bob Madden Hollingsworth Group
Joe Rice Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Ben Tucker Colonial Bank
Jennie Maretti Citrus & Chemical Bank
Daniel Risener Publix Super Markets, Inc., Retired
Debbie Waters Mosaic
Scott McFee Southern Wine & Spirits Bob McQuaig CF Industries
Edna Rohland Bright House Networks
Mark Thompson CenterState Bank
Walt Wolverton CF Industries
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Volunteer Impact Partners
2006-2007 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE “The Community Investment Volunteers are focused on changing lives. They use their time, talents and a rigorous process to fairly analyze programs ensuring that every donor dollar makes a positive impact in our community. Thanks to all the Community Investment Team Volunteers! You are truly appreciated.” -Terry Brigman 2006 Community Investment Chair
Coe Ann Ashley State Farm Insurance Steven Beck Community Bank of Florida Kelvin Blasingame Publix Super Markets, Inc. Terry Brigman, Chair City of Lakeland Matthew Butz Citrus & Chemical Bank Robin Butz Publix Super Markets, Inc. Becky Bywater, Vice-Chair By-Room Interiors
Jeff Chamberlain Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Gene Gelb Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Greg Chambless Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Barney Gentry Clark, Campbell & Mawhinney, P.A.
Ann Claussen State Farm Insurance
Michell Githens Michell Githens State Farm Agency
Susan Denney Social Security Administration
Terry Lamy CF Industries
Dave Duncan Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Jim Lobinsky Publix Super Markets, Inc.-Retired
Linda Foote Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Mike Lucas Publix Super Markets, Inc. - Retired
Ike Fountain Your Home Solutions, Louisiana LLP
Amy McGee State Farm Insurance
John Frazier Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Eileen Nutt Mosaic
Heather O’Connor Watson Clinic, LLP Marty Oliver Publix Super Markets, Inc. Rex Perry Boys & Girls Clubs of Lakeland & Mulberry Gay Ratcliff Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Daniel Risener Publix Super Markets, Inc.-Retired Mitch Rohde State Farm Insurance David Skiles Publix Super Markets, Inc. Michael Tamney Smith Barney, Inc. Justin Troller Polk County School Board Diana Woodhead Family Emergency Services of Winter Haven
2006-2007 SUCCESS BY 6 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Marcia Andresen Healthy Families
Howard Drake LifePath Solutions
Dr. Daniel Haight Polk County Health Department
Pam Mutz Children’s Advocate
Ann Berner Department of Children & Families
Bernice Evans Writer’s Inc.
David Hallock Families Polk
Mary Jo Plews Healthy Start
Maria Bravo-Uvanni Circuit Court-10th Circuit
Matti Friedt Polk County School Board
Mercedes Hardee Writer’s Inc.
James Rhodes Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Kylia Carswell Devereux Kids
Josephine Gabriel Little World
Sandy Hightower Polk Community College
Malcolm Scott US Agri-Chemicals Corp. - Retired
Georgann Carlton Explorations V Children’s Museum
Kris Giordano Early Learning Coalition - Polk
A.L. “Judge” Holmes Early Learning Coalition - Polk
Paula Sullivan Achievement Academy, Inc.
Linda Clinton Circuit Court-10th Circuit
Ray Graber Bright House Networks
George Magrill Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc.
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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STAFF Administration
Highlands County
Resource Development Team
Terry Worthington President 863.648.1500 x245
ShareenLynn Childs Area Director, Highlands County 863.453.3401 863.453.3405 FAX
Shirlee Jones Director 863.648.1500 x238
Sandi Honeycutt Executive Assistant 863.648.1500 x232
Communications & Marketing Team Susan Clayton Black Director 863.648.1500 x240 Jennifer Denham Communications Manager 863.648.1500 x257 Kandy Stanton Marketing Graphic Designer 863.648.1500 x243
Human Resources
Dale Stills Sr. Resource Development Manager 863.648.1500 x267
Robi Cashbaugh Office Manager 863.648.1500 x223
Heather McCarter Resource Development Manager 863.648.1500 x222
Receptionist
Melissa Innella Resource Development Manager 863.648.1500 x251
Sally Reames 863.648.1500 x221
Information & Referral Team
Jan Askey Administrative Assistant 863.648.1500 x254
Success By 6®
Community Impact Team
June M. Barnett Director 863.648.1500 x231
Penny Borgia Chief Operating Officer 863.648.1500 x275
Nola Albers Referral Specialist 863.648.1500 x230
Debbie Wilson Manager, Community Impact 863.648.1500 x236
Dominic DelBovo Referral Specialist 863.648.1500 x261
Scott Lonsberry Manager & Analyst, Community Projects 863.648.1500 x241
Anthony Dunning Referral Specialist 863.648.1500 x262
Joe O’Leary Community Volunteer 863.648.1500 x266
Nita Moody Referral Specialist 863.648.1500 x229
Shawna Butler Program Director 863.686.1221 x222
Finance Team
Peggy Terrell Facilities Manager 863.686.1221 x221
Jill Martin Vice President 863.648.1500 x256
Ellie Correa Bilingual Referral Specialist 863.648.1500 x263
Information Technology
Heidi Hook Finance Assistant 863.648.1500 x258
Keely Pesch Director 863.648.1500 x247
Noemi Pareja Receptionist 863.686.1221 x221
Cheryl Pierstorff Finance Assistant 863.648.1500 x233
Leadership Giving Association
Amanda Red Finance Assistant 863.648.1500 x242
Kristin Tripoli Director 863.648.1500 x246
Jodi Tucker Director 863.648.1500 x265 Amber Qureshi Administrative Assistant 863.648.1500 x228 Lee Shupsky Project Manager 863.648.1500 x248
Family Fundamentals
Master Teachers Barbara Alfredson 863.648.1500 x402 Layla Cribb 863.648.1500 x403 Mary Stowers 863.648.1500 x404 Virginia Robinson 863.648.1500 x401
Financial Report
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United Way of Central Florida, Inc. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION June 30, 2007 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents.........................................$ 2,727,658 Investments...................................................................1,854,344 Accounts receivable...................................................................34,917 Pledges receivable..............................................................14,966,035 (Less allowance for uncollectible)..................................(3,761,000) Contributions receivable - lead trusts....................................1,759,597 (Less discounts).................................................................(763,224) Other Current Assets.................................................................56,976 Long-term Investments.............................................................129,032 Beneficial Interest...................................................................1,076,332 Property & Equipment, net of depreciation...............................772,748 TOTAL ASSETS
$ 18,853,415
“Your United Way Board members and staff are fully committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve. That committment includes being trusted stewards of donated funds and putting those funds to work with partner agencies in accordance with our mission and focus on Kids, Families, and Wellness. Efficient processes, a secure systems environment and the benefit of highly competent volunteers, advisors and staff, enable your United Way to deliver year after year. Thank you for allowing us to earn your trust in making a positive community impact.” -Dave MacDougall 2007 Board Treasurer Winter Haven Hospital
LIABILITIES Allocations and designations payable.................................$8,142,866 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities...................................48,445 Designations payable-lead trusts, net of discount.....................255,722 TOTAL LIABILITIES
8,447,033
Special thanks to the following 2006-2007 Finance Committee Members:
NET ASSETS Unrestricted Undesignated.....................................................................1,526,519 Board designated...............................................................5,915,396 Total unrestricted assets........................................................7,441,915 Temporarily restricted .............................................................1,742,405 Permanently restricted ............................................................1,222,062 TOTAL NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
10,406,382 $
18,853,415
Dave MacDougall, Vice Chair/Treasure Winter Haven Hospital Pamela W. Hicks Florida United Methodist Foundation, Inc. Mary Lu Kiley Peace River Center Sam Nimah Southern Wine & Spirits Mike Carter (incoming 2007-2008) NCT Group CPA’s, LLP
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23 United Way of Central Florida, Inc. STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES For the Year Ended June 30, 2007 PUBLIC SUPPORT AND REVENUE Gross Campaign Results - current year Gross Campaign Results - released from restrictions Less estimated uncollectible pledges Less donor designations Net Campaign Revenue - current year Gross Campaign Results - prior & future years Less donor designations Net Campaign Revenue - prior & future years
Unrestricted $ 7,789,941 22,224 (366,855) (761,365) 6,683,945
Temporarily Restricted $
(22,224) (22,224)
Permanently Restricted $
Total
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$ 7,789,941 (366,855) (761,365) 6,661,721
37,750 (218) 37,532
20,361 20,361
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58,111 (218) 57,893
Gross Jenkins Family Grant & Publix Charities Match Gr Jenkins Fam Grant & Publix Char Match - released from restrictions Less donor designation Net Jenkins Family Grant & Publix Charities Match
557,589 200,000 (75,000) 682,589
319,036 (200,000) 119,036
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876,625 (75,000) 801,625
Special Events Other Contributions Designations from Other United Ways Service Fees Grants & Contracts Net Interest Income Miscellaneous Income Net Assets Released from Restrictions
70,384 51,051 35,124 480,350 48,603 423,879 45,525 334,205
5,650 125,977 2,117 13,717 6,513 73,311 (334,205)
240,978 -
76,034 418,006 35,124 482,467 62,320 430,392 118,836 -
$ 8,893,187
$ 10,253
$ 240,978
$ 9,144,418
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$ 6,770,208 (836,583) 5,933,625
TOTAL REVENUE EXPENSES Program Services Gross Funds Awarded/Distributed Less Donor Designations Net Funds Awarded/Distributed Gross Hurricane Disaster Relief Funds Distributed Less Donor Designations Net Disaster Relief Funds Awarded/Distributed (a)
$ 6,770,208 (836,583) 5,933,625
$
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$
82,051 82,051
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-
82,051 82,051
Other Program Services Community Impact Disaster Relief Success By 6 Master Teacher Family Fundamentals 2-1-1 Other Program Services
345,327 41,554 239,597 138,055 317,845 246,652 1,329,030
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345,327 41,554 239,597 138,055 317,845 246,652 1,329,030
Supporting Services United Way of America Dues
1,424,356 81,358
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1,424,356 81,358
TOTAL EXPENSES
8,850,420
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8,850,420
Changes in net assets Net assets, beginning of year
42,767 7,399,148
10,253 1,732,152
240,978 981,084
293,998 10,112,384
$ 7,441,915
$ 1,742,405
1,222,062
$10,406,382
Net assets, end of year The audited Financial Statements are available upon request.
$
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