Agenda 09/13/2016 R Item # 4A 4.A
09/13/2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proclamation recognizing the United Way of Collier County for their contributions to the
community, and to wish them yet another year of great success as they kick off the 2016-2017
campaign. To be accepted by Steve Carnell, Public Services Department Head; Steve Sanderson,
United Way Executive Director; Tom Donahue, United Way Board Chair; Ann Bares, Vice
President of Volunteer Engagement for the United Way; Elizabeth A. Morano, Vice President,
Resource Development for the United Way; and other members and partners of the United Way.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since 1957, the United Way of Collier County has sponsored and funded
qualified, non-profit community agencies to advance the common good by
providing essential health and human services to our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, throughout the 59-year history of the United Way of Collier County, the
organization has helped hundreds of thousands of citizens, demonstrated
continued growth, and is currently funding hundreds of programs and services
through 34 community agencies that serve all areas of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, the services of the United Way of Collier County have resulted in assisting
one in three citizens of Collier County each year via the utilization of the
funding it provides member agencies and the administration of Collier 211 - a
non-emergency helpline and has established Volunteer Collier to help match
volunteers to our local non-profits and agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk of Courts, the Collier County
Sheriff's Office, the Office of Elections, the Property Appraiser's Office and
the Collier County Tax Collector gratefully acknowledge and support the fine
work of the United Way of Collier County and its member agencies; and,
WHEREAS, as never before, the challenges facing citizens of Collier County have resulted
in the United Way of Collier County straining its resources to be able to meet
the escalating demands of over 100,000 residents; and,
WHEREAS, as never before, the United Way of Collier County needs both citizens and
visitors to help respond to the funding appeals, as the numbers of families and
individuals grows, so please reach deep and give generously.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that
THE UNITED WAY OF COLLIER COUNTY
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is formally recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community
and we wish them yet another year of great success as the organization kicks
off its 2016-2017 initiative to positively impact our community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of September, 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the United Way of Collier County for their
contributions to the community, and to wish them yet another year of great success as they kick off the
2016-2017 campaign. To be accepted by Steve Carrell, Public Services Department Head; Steve
Sanderson, United Way Executive Director; Tom Donahue, United Way Board Chair; Ann Bares, Vice
President of Volunteer Engagement for the United Way; Elizabeth A. Morano, Vice President, Resource
Development for the United Way; and other members and partners of the United Way.
Meeting Date: 09/13/2016
Prepared by:
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner—Board of County Commissioners
Name: Michael Brownlee
08/25/2016 2:16 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications &Cust. Relations—Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
08/25/2016 2:16 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer RelationsMike Sheffield Level 1 Sim.Reviewer 1-8 Completed 08/25/2016 3:15 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 08/28/2016 11:26 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/13/2016 9:00 AM
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