It was an evening of celebration as United Way of Cass County’s donors and volunteers gathered last night at the State Theatre to celebrate the end of the 2014 fundraising campaign. 2014 campaign chair Josh Hopper said members of the community pledged donations of more than $630,000 that will help fund eleven agencies and programs.
“Carter Fuel had 94 new donors and an additional 92 employees that increased their giving that impacted an increase of over $15,000 with total giving of over $63,000 from Carter Fuel, so they were awarded the Outstanding Pacesetter this year,” Hopper said.
Incoming board chair Chris Gaumer was named United Way of Cass County’s Volunteer of the Year.
“Chris was instrumental in helping us find our new office location,” executive director Joyce Mayhill said. “He’s always all in. He’s all-inclusive. Everything we have going on at United Way, Chris volunteers to help.”
Arden Cramer joined Mayhill on stage to announce the recipient of a humanitarian award created in his honor.
“The Arden Cramer Humanitarian Award is given on years when we see a volunteer that has earned a humanitarian award,” Mayhill said. It was created a number of years ago in honor of Arden because of all the hats he wore in our community for volunteering, not only for United Way, but many many organizations. He’s been a mentor and a leader and a role model in our community for years.”
Mayhill described this year’s recipient, Vicki Byrd, as a “volunteer extraordinaire.”
“Vicki is well known as a kind and giving person, and a leader in our community – just a wonderful humanitarian.”
Michael Bowditch, who just completed his term as board president, will serve as the 2015 United Way campaign chair.
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