To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the
Lincoln and Lancaster
County community.
Vision
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County will be the organization
that inspires and engages all citizens to support and solve human services
needs.
2008 United Way Golf Classic
Monday, June 9th, 2008
Firethorn Golf Club
4-Person Scramble
9:30 a.m. - Check In
11:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start
6:00 p.m. - Dinner & Awards
Details contact Chad Hood at 441-7174 or
email
chood@unitedwaylincoln.org
Cornerstone Sponsor
Sponsors Include
Allied Insurance
Cada, Froscheiser, Cada & Hoffman Attorneys at Law
Lincoln Drywall
Venue
State Farm Insurance
UNITED WAY CELEBRATES RECORD YEAR
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Receives President’s Award
Captain Joy Citta Receives Spirit of United Way Award
On Thursday, February 21, 2008, United Way recognized local volunteers, donors and business and community leaders and praised a caring community that helped it raise $5,701,417 during its 2007 campaign.
The 2007 community campaign had a 7 percent increase over the 2006 campaign, 2007 Campaign Chair, Bill Schmeeckle of Assurity Life Insurance Company, announced to a sold out crowd at the Embassy Suites. “The 2007 campaign was a tremendous experience. A record number of local organizations and a strong campaign cabinet made this year outstanding.” The top ten corporate and employee investors included Pfizer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., State of Nebraska, Allied Insurance, Union Bank & Trust Company, Federal Government (CFC), Nelnet, Inc., and FACTS/Nelnet Business Solutions, Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., and the City of Lincoln.
Honored for outstanding commitment to the mission of United Way through its leadership commitment, resources, and time spent to solve community issues, AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP., received the 2007 President’s Award.
Captain Joy Citta, Lincoln Police Department received the 2007 Spirit of United Way Award. This award recognizes an in individual that demonstrates strong community involvement and support through United Way. They not only provide greatly needed human services to the community, but they are also an active partner working to solve critical problems facing the community.
John Maher, Publisher, Lincoln Journal Star and Scott Morton, General Manager of Lamar Outdoor Advertising accepted the 2007 Media Partnership Awards on behalf of their organizations.
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