United Way Kicks Off 2010 Pacesetter Campaign
Wednesday June 30, 2010
The 2010 United Way of Central Florida (UWCF) Pacesetter Campaign is in full swing after Wednesday’s breakfast event hosted by Polk State College (PSC). Fifty-one organizations and partner agencies will participate in the summer campaign that runs from June 30 through August 20, 2010. These organizations run model campaigns to set the pace for other companies to follow and create momentum for the community’s annual United Way Campaign.
After breakfast and a brief video, Jerome Ferson, publisher of The Ledger and 2010 campaign chair, discussed plans and strategies for the upcoming year. He emphasized the importance of CEO support and involvement and announced the $9 million campaign goal.
Dr. Eileen Holden, 2010 pacesetter chair and president of Polk State College, thanked everyone for their participation and announced the pacesetter goal of $605,000. She also invited pacesetter organizations to celebrate their success at the campaign kickoff event scheduled for August 31.
Owen Heatwole, QMI and Heather Tchipanov, GEICO, both recipients of outstanding coordinator awards for 2009, shared best practices from their successful campaigns. They emphasized the importance of an involved coordinator, communication with staff, special events and making the campaign a fun experience.
Finally, Dr. Holden closed the event by encouraging the pacesetter companies to provide the momentum for a successful campaign in 2010.
Companies Running as Pacesetters:
Alpha Graphics
Baylis & Company P.A. CPA
Central Florida Regional
CF Industries, Inc.
Cipher Integrations
Citizens Bank & Trust
Crown Printing, Inc.
Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
Lykes Brothers
Madden
NCT Group CPA’s, LLP
News Chief Publishing Group
Payne Air Conditioning
Polk Vision
Progress Energy
Sale Insurance Agency, Inc.
The Ledger
Winter Haven Hospital
Watson Clinic
Agencies Running as Pacesetters:
Achievement Academy. Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters (Polk)
Boys & Girls Clubs Lakeland/Mulberry
Camp Fire USA
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center
Children's Home Society of FL - Bartow
Church Service Center
Citrus Center Boys & Girls Clubs
Early Learning Coalition - Highlands
Early Learning Coalition of Polk County
Explorations V
Family Emergency Services
Family Fundamentals
Girls Inc of Lakeland
Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society, Inc.
HELP of Fort Meade, Inc.
Highland County YMCA
InnerAct Alliance
Learning Resource Center
NAMI Polk County
Neighborhood Service Center
Ridge Area Arc
Talbot House Ministries
Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind
The Salvation Army Serving West Polk
Tri-County Human Services
United Way of Central Florida
VISTE
Women's Care Center Of Bartow, Inc.
YMCA of West Central Florida
Youth & Family Alternatives, Inc.
