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United Way marking 35 years in Martin County

SCHOOL DISTRICT MAKES THE GRADE FOR UW United Way of Martin County gives high marks to the creative thinking demonstrated by the campaign leadership in the Martin County School District. The district's United Way campaign raised $49,017 -- a 5.6% increase over last year. Special incentives and new strategies -- such as a “Penny War” among schools and special recognition lunches -- inspired district employees’ support of United Way. Read more >>		From left: Bob Fishbein, guidance counselor at Anderson Middle School and a loaned executive for United Way; Patty Winterburn, Martin County provost for IRCC and United Way campaign chairwoman; and Steve Weil, the school district’s campaign coordinator for United Way.

From left: Yacht & Country Club members “Driving for the Goal” include Bob Buhl, John Martenson, Bob Burton, Tony Alan, Hal Cleaver, Mike Ferrer, Don Van Gorp, Gene Amber and Roger Smart. COMMUNITY DRIVES FOR THE GOAL This is the time of year that United Way counts on individuals in Martin County communities to come through and help reach the year’s campaign goal. The Yacht & Country Club recently kicked off its United Way campaign, and community coordinator Mike Ferrer has put the golf committee to work to promote increased participation and donations among residents. The committee is “Driving for the Goal,” which is $35,000 at the Yacht & Country Club and is $2.3 million for the overall United Way of Martin County campaign.

COMPANIES BOOST UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN Martin Memorial: As one of the leading contributors to the annual United Way campaign, Martin Memorial Health Systems once again is embracing the call to help promote the common good. Read more >> Merrill Lynch: Merrill Lynch employees tasted success during a “thank you” luncheon for their support of United Way. Read more >> Publix: Employees have pledged $175,000 to United Way and its affiliated agencies. That’s about $22,000 more than last year. Read more >>		Campaign chairwoman Patty Winterburn and Publix store manager Curtis Coulter, with United Way cookies!

PEP RALLY/KICKOFF

United Way of Martin County held its annual campaign kickoff at IRCC on Sept. 28 with breakfast, a pep rally and a salute to the business community.

Here are the highlights of the hour-long event:

View a photo gallery.
The IRCC Rivercorps Pep Band played fight songs!
Campaign chairwoman Patty Winterburn, IRCC provost for Martin County announced the United Way of Martin County campaign goal, which will be $2.3 million.
United Way marked its 35^th anniversary in Martin County by honoring its founders – including Larry Buchanan and Ken Ferguson. The Stuart/Martin County Chamber also was recognized for its leadership at the inception of the local United Way.
Youngsters from Gertrude Walden Child Care Center, a United Way of Martin County affiliated agency, led the crowd in cheers.
Former Notre Dame and NFL football player Autry Denson gave a pep talk.

A little background on the honorees:

Larry Buchanan was a founding partner of the Crary - Buchanan law firm in addition to being the first president of United Way (then called the United Fund). He led the first board of directors, whose vision it was to encourage more agencies and businesses to participate. Buchanan was recently honored by the Business Development Board of Martin County with the Charlene Hoag award for community service.
Ken Ferguson was the owner of ERK Manufacturing (which is now TurboCombustor Technologies). He was the vice president and payroll chairman of the inaugural United Fund campaign and was the campaign chair and board president in the drive’s second year. He is now business services manager at the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce.

For more information about United Way of Martin County, call (772) 283-4800 or visit www.unitedwaymartincounty.org.

COMMUNITY LEADERS GOLF OUTING

United Way of Martin County hosted a Community Leaders Golf Outing on Friday, Aug. 17. at Martin Downs Country Club.

Pirtle Construction Co. sponsored the event, which resulted in seven new workplace campaigns for United Way as well as a dozen prospects.

See photo gallery of the event >>

You could win this car!

MASSEY-YARDLEY Chrysler Dodge in Hobe Sound has donated a 2008 Dodge Avenger to United Way of Martin County.

The car is being offered as the prize in the "Enter the United Way Step Up Challenge" sweepstakes. Details will come Aug. 1, 2007.

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Step Up Challenge

Bull Run 5K
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United Way

The Merrill Lynch office in Stuart held the second annual Bull Run 5K Run/Walk on April 21, raising about $5,000 to benefit United Way of Martin County.