Campaign Cabinet

Hey everyone,

Thursday, we held the annual United Way campaign cabinet retreat. The campaign cabinet consists of all of the different division chairs for the campaign. Anyway, we fellowshipped some and got to know each other. There are several new faces on the cabinet who’ve been involved with United Way, but not at the campaign cabinet level.

We learned about the set-up of United Way, how we raise funds, why we raise funds, what the different divisions are, how the board’s set-up, how to utilize the office staff folks, and how this is all gonna’ come together for each division. It was really just an opportunity for everyone to share and ask questions early, early, early on before it’s time to start actually going out there to raise contributions.

I’m thankful so many attended. We had a great time and learned a lot about United Way and the campaign. This is my sixth campaign cabinet, and I gotta’ tell you this is the best one I’ve been on. Of course, that’s because I got to pick 'em!

Seriously, we’ve got a great, great bunch of folks put together who’ve got great hearts and lots of energy, and we’re going to be able to do some really good things for this community. The team we’ve put together is gonna' be tremendous. I’ve said it time and time again, but I’m just the head cheerleader. I may even put a cheerleader outfit on for the victory, and Julie Talbott’s gonna’ hold me to that promise!

Ya’ know, I have a lot of fun in life, and I cut up a lot. But I believe if you do things that are really in your heart, and you do things for the right reasons, they ought to be fun. None of us are forced to volunteer. But this is a wonderful group. I mean just go back and read some of these blog entries and look at the things we’re able to do. I think everyone of the folks that we’ve got together on this campaign cabinet has a great giving spirit, and that’s what it’s all about at the end of the day.

But this campaign is comin' up quick, so hold on tight, it’s gonna’ be a fast ride!

Blog you again soon,
Dave Bennett

P.S. Just so everyone knows who's on the cabinet, here's the list:
Dave Bennett, Campaign Chair
Denny and Cindy Mayes, Pacesetter Chair
John Hinkle, Major Firms Chair
Kevin Clayton, The Alexis de Tocqueville Society Chair
Fred and Carolyn Forster, The Pillars Society Co-Chairs
Joe Huff, Public Service Chair
David Conner, Commerce Chair
Bryan Daniels, Industry/Building Trades Chair
Andy White, General Business Chair
Joe Dawson, Professional Chair
Brenda Pilson, Special Gifts/Residential Chair
Boyce Smith, New Business Development Chair
Cathy Cate, Loaned Executives Chair
Brickey Beasley, Labor Participation Chair
Melissa Copelan, Communications & Marketing Chair
Mike Lewis, Golf Tournament Chair
Tom Hatcher, Public Service Hamburger Luncheon Chair
Lea Anne Law and Boyce Smith, Gas Day Co-Chairs
Julie Talbott, Day of Caring Chair

P.P.S. Send me some comments! I know there are some people readin' this thing, but everyone's bein' quiet. Don't be shy - even if it's just to say hello!