United Way of Alexander County

News Release - July 1, 2010
Gail Drum recognizes Thomas Insurance Services
(Photo courtesy of The Taylorsville Times)

Gail Drum, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director recently recognized Thomas Insurance Services for their continued support to the annual fall campaign. Ms. Drum stated, “their employees’ contributions and their corporate donations have increased every year. Thomas Insurance has supported United Way campaigns for over 20 years”. Cindy Sellers, Agency with Thomas Insurance proudly reports, “Nationwide Insurance matches employees’ contributions dollar to dollar”. Ms. Drum says, “our United Way is very blessed to have companies such as Thomas Insurance and Nationwide to be a big supporter every year. Ms. Sellers has served on the United Way Board of Directors for three years. Thomas Insurance and Nationwide Insurance combined is our largest contributor in Alexander County”. For more information about the United Way and funded agencies contact Gail Drum at 632-9565 or email at uwalexco@charter.net.

Gail Drum recognizes Thomas Insurance Services, Inc.
Pictured, left to right:
Stan Thomas, Associate Agent; Cindy Sellers, Agent and
Gail Drum, Executive Director United Way of Alexander County

News Release - June 30, 2010
Gail Drum recognizes Schneider Mills
(Photo courtesy of The Taylorsville Times)

Gail Drum, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director recently recognized Schneider Mills for their continued support to the annual fall campaign. Ms. Drum stated, “their employees’ contributions and their corporate donations have increased every year. Schneider Mills have conducted employee campaign meetings for over10 years but have supported United Way campaigns for over 30 years”. Mr. Schneider approves corporate match to the employee contributions”. Ms. Drum says, “we appreciate his generosity. Schneider Mills is our second largest contributor in Alexander County”.
For more information about the United Way and funded agencies contact Gail Drum at 632-9565 or email at uwalexco@charter.net.

Gail Drum recognizes Schneider Mills

News Release - June 24, 2010
Gail Drum recognizes Alexander County Partnership for Children
(Photo courtesy of The Taylorsville Times)

Gail Drum, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director recently recognized Alexander County Partnership for Children for their continued support to the annual fall campaign. Ms. Drum stated, “this campaign year the staff contributions increased 200.2%. It’s admirable they give so generously. The staff willingly gives their time also to help United Way conduct company campaigns by talking to their employees at scheduled meetings”. Ms. Drum says, “I am the only staff and it is so important to have the agencies’ support to provide assistance during the fall campaign. United Way is very fortunate to have agencies there when we need them”. The Partnership is funded by United Way to provide car seats and first aid and CPR to daycare providers in Alexander County.

Gail Drum recognizes Alexander County Partnership for Children
Pictured, left to right:
Alexander County Partnership for Children (ACPC) Provider Support Coordinator Rhonda Branton, ACPC Fiscal Manager Leah Bumgarner, ACPC Executive Director Susan Cogdill, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director Gail Drum, and ACPC Child Health Consultant Charity Reese. Not pictured: Tiffany Shumate, ACPC's CCR&R Coordinator.

News Release - June 24, 2010 & June 28, 2010
Gail Drum recognizes Alexander County Partnership for Children
& Alexander County YMCA
(Photo courtesy of The Taylorsville Times)

Gail Drum, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director recently recognized Alexander County Partnership for Children and Alexander County YMCA for their continued support to the annual fall campaign. Ms. Drum stated, “this campaign year the staff at ACPC and YMCA combined contributions increased over 235%. It’s admirable they give so generously. The staff willingly gives their time also to help United Way conduct company campaigns by talking to their employees at scheduled meetings”. Ms. Drum says, “I am the only staff and it is so important to have the agencies’ support to provide assistance during the fall campaign. United Way is very fortunate to have agencies there when we need them”. The Partnership is funded by United Way to provide car seats and first aid and CPR to daycare providers in Alexander County. The YMCA funds support their summer camp with scholarships. For more information about our agencies contact Gail Drum at 632-9565 or email at uwalexco@charter.net.

Gail Drum recognizes Alexander County YMCA

News Release - June 15, 2010
Ensure Classic at Rock Barn Donates to United Way

Jim Correll, Executive Tournament Director, presented a $1500 check to United Way from the proceeds of the 2009 Greater Hickory Classic Golf Tournament. Mr. Correll stated “2010 set to be ‘MILLION DOLLAR YEAR’ FOR TOURNAMENT. Total contributions for 2009 exceed $900,000 mark.

Gail Drum, Executive Director, stated “how fortunate our United Way is to be included in receiving proceeds from this great tournament. This is our 6th year as a recipient and hope we will continue to receive funding. We also have the opportunity to receive additional donations through ticket sales. When you purchase tickets or a golf package you have the opportunity to write the charity you wish to donate the sale of your ticket. Our United Way will receive 100% of all ticket sales that are designated to our organization. We appreciate all the financial support we have received during these 6 years. Economy is tough and this goes to the general campaign that helps us fund our local agencies.”

The Greater Hickory Classic Foundation today named a diverse list of charities to receive proceeds from the 2009 Ensure Classic at Rock Barn (formerly known as the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn Presented by Kia Motors). United Way was one of the many non-profit organizations was a recipient of these funds. This year’s donations total $109,915, bringing the Foundation’s overall charitable contribution to more than $900,000 since the tournament’s inception in 2003.

“We are grateful to our community for enabling the Ensure Classic at Rock Barn, through the Greater Hickory Classic Foundation, to have a sustained charitable impact,” said Gary Laws, Manager, Business & Customer Relations, Duke Energy and Chairman, Greater Hickory Classic Foundation. “Every ticket buyer plays an important part in our charitable mission, as do all our volunteers and sponsors. As we continue to build on this vital community support for our 2010 event, we hope to reach the million-dollar mark in overall contributions this year.”

The Greater Hickory Classic Foundation, a registered nonprofit, oversees the Ensure Classic at Rock Barn and its annual charity contributions.

(pictured left to right)
Steve Hunt - Greater Hickory Classic Foundation Board Member,
Ward Warren - Sales Associate, Jim Correll - Executive Tournament Director,
Gail Drum - Executive Director of United Way of Alexander County
Dr. Jeff Peal - Associate Superintendent of Alexander County Schools &
United Way of Alexander County Board President,
Jack Hoke - Superintentent of Alexander County Schools






			News Release - July 1, 2010 Gail Drum recognizes Thomas Insurance Services (Photo courtesy of The Taylorsville Times) Gail Drum, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director recently recognized Thomas Insurance Services for their continued support to the annual fall campaign. Ms. Drum stated, “their employees’ contributions and their corporate donations have increased every year. Thomas Insurance has supported United Way campaigns for over 20 years”. Cindy Sellers, Agency with Thomas Insurance proudly reports, “Nationwide Insurance matches employees’ contributions dollar to dollar”. Ms. Drum says, “our United Way is very blessed to have companies such as Thomas Insurance and Nationwide to be a big supporter every year. Ms. Sellers has served on the United Way Board of Directors for three years. Thomas Insurance and Nationwide Insurance combined is our largest contributor in Alexander County”. For more information about the United Way and funded agencies contact Gail Drum at 632-9565 or email at uwalexco@charter.net. Gail Drum recognizes Thomas Insurance Services, Inc. Pictured, left to right: Stan Thomas, Associate Agent; Cindy Sellers, Agent and Gail Drum, Executive Director United Way of Alexander County News Release - June 30, 2010 Gail Drum recognizes Schneider Mills (Photo courtesy of The Taylorsville Times) Gail Drum, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director recently recognized Schneider Mills for their continued support to the annual fall campaign. Ms. Drum stated, “their employees’ contributions and their corporate donations have increased every year. Schneider Mills have conducted employee campaign meetings for over10 years but have supported United Way campaigns for over 30 years”. Mr. Schneider approves corporate match to the employee contributions”. Ms. Drum says, “we appreciate his generosity. Schneider Mills is our second largest contributor in Alexander County”. For more information about the United Way and funded agencies contact Gail Drum at 632-9565 or email at uwalexco@charter.net. Gail Drum recognizes Schneider Mills News Release - June 24, 2010 Gail Drum recognizes Alexander County Partnership for Children (Photo courtesy of The Taylorsville Times) Gail Drum, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director recently recognized Alexander County Partnership for Children for their continued support to the annual fall campaign. Ms. Drum stated, “this campaign year the staff contributions increased 200.2%. It’s admirable they give so generously. The staff willingly gives their time also to help United Way conduct company campaigns by talking to their employees at scheduled meetings”. Ms. Drum says, “I am the only staff and it is so important to have the agencies’ support to provide assistance during the fall campaign. United Way is very fortunate to have agencies there when we need them”. The Partnership is funded by United Way to provide car seats and first aid and CPR to daycare providers in Alexander County. Gail Drum recognizes Alexander County Partnership for Children Pictured, left to right: Alexander County Partnership for Children (ACPC) Provider Support Coordinator Rhonda Branton, ACPC Fiscal Manager Leah Bumgarner, ACPC Executive Director Susan Cogdill, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director Gail Drum, and ACPC Child Health Consultant Charity Reese. Not pictured: Tiffany Shumate, ACPC's CCR&R Coordinator. News Release - June 24, 2010 & June 28, 2010 Gail Drum recognizes Alexander County Partnership for Children & Alexander County YMCA (Photo courtesy of The Taylorsville Times) Gail Drum, United Way of Alexander County Executive Director recently recognized Alexander County Partnership for Children and Alexander County YMCA for their continued support to the annual fall campaign. Ms. Drum stated, “this campaign year the staff at ACPC and YMCA combined contributions increased over 235%. It’s admirable they give so generously. The staff willingly gives their time also to help United Way conduct company campaigns by talking to their employees at scheduled meetings”. Ms. Drum says, “I am the only staff and it is so important to have the agencies’ support to provide assistance during the fall campaign. United Way is very fortunate to have agencies there when we need them”. The Partnership is funded by United Way to provide car seats and first aid and CPR to daycare providers in Alexander County. The YMCA funds support their summer camp with scholarships. For more information about our agencies contact Gail Drum at 632-9565 or email at uwalexco@charter.net. Gail Drum recognizes Alexander County YMCA News Release - June 15, 2010 Ensure Classic at Rock Barn Donates to United Way Jim Correll, Executive Tournament Director, presented a $1500 check to United Way from the proceeds of the 2009 Greater Hickory Classic Golf Tournament. Mr. Correll stated “2010 set to be ‘MILLION DOLLAR YEAR’ FOR TOURNAMENT. Total contributions for 2009 exceed $900,000 mark. Gail Drum, Executive Director, stated “how fortunate our United Way is to be included in receiving proceeds from this great tournament. This is our 6th year as a recipient and hope we will continue to receive funding. We also have the opportunity to receive additional donations through ticket sales. When you purchase tickets or a golf package you have the opportunity to write the charity you wish to donate the sale of your ticket. Our United Way will receive 100% of all ticket sales that are designated to our organization. We appreciate all the financial support we have received during these 6 years. Economy is tough and this goes to the general campaign that helps us fund our local agencies.” The Greater Hickory Classic Foundation today named a diverse list of charities to receive proceeds from the 2009 Ensure Classic at Rock Barn (formerly known as the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn Presented by Kia Motors). United Way was one of the many non-profit organizations was a recipient of these funds. This year’s donations total $109,915, bringing the Foundation’s overall charitable contribution to more than $900,000 since the tournament’s inception in 2003. “We are grateful to our community for enabling the Ensure Classic at Rock Barn, through the Greater Hickory Classic Foundation, to have a sustained charitable impact,” said Gary Laws, Manager, Business & Customer Relations, Duke Energy and Chairman, Greater Hickory Classic Foundation. “Every ticket buyer plays an important part in our charitable mission, as do all our volunteers and sponsors. As we continue to build on this vital community support for our 2010 event, we hope to reach the million-dollar mark in overall contributions this year.” The Greater Hickory Classic Foundation, a registered nonprofit, oversees the Ensure Classic at Rock Barn and its annual charity contributions. (pictured left to right) Steve Hunt - Greater Hickory Classic Foundation Board Member, Ward Warren - Sales Associate, Jim Correll - Executive Tournament Director, Gail Drum - Executive Director of United Way of Alexander County Dr. Jeff Peal - Associate Superintendent of Alexander County Schools & United Way of Alexander County Board President, Jack Hoke - Superintentent of Alexander County Schools

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