United Way of Clallam County raised $900,715 for local nonprofits during its 2010 campaign, falling $99,285 short of its $1 million goal.
Despite the shortfall, the amount “is truly amazing for our community during this era,” said Jody Moss, executive director.
“As always, Clallam County residents are incredibly generous, and our volunteers worked hard to make this happen,” she said in a statement released Friday.
Including donor designations, the 24 United Way Partner Agencies and Community Solutions Initiatives will receive $626,583 in 2011, Moss said.
Another $46,331 will be distributed to nonpartner agencies as requested by donors, she added.
“United Way board members and staff wish to thank community members and volunteers for a very successful United Way campaign during such a significantly trying year,” Moss said.
Donations to the United Way in the 2009 campaign totaled $953,000, Moss said.
Tom Baermann of Pacific Office Equipment and his wife, Jackie Baermann, have volunteered as co-chairs fora the 2011 campaign, Moss said.
The United Way board approved allocations from the fund drive, which was chaired by Port Angeles Fire Chief Dan McKeen, at its March 8 annual meeting.
Live United Champion
At the meeting, John Skow, who is retiring from the board after 13 years, was recognized as the first Live United Champion.
A Live United Champion is someone who lives the United Way values and has exhibited exemplary service to United Way and to the community, Moss said.
The United Way board also elected officers for the coming year.
Serving as president is Patrick Deja, marketing manager for the Port of Port Angeles. Lisa Meyer, Port Angeles branch manager of US Bank, is vice presdeint.
Richard Ecker, program manager at Sequim Marine Research Operations, which is known as Battelle, will remain on the board as past president.
Board members continuing their board terms with United Way are Simon Barnhart, Don Bradley, Corey Delikat, Betsy Fulwider, Tricia Gormley, Trisha Haggerty, Cmdr. Tony Hahn, Elizabeth Helwick, Josh Johnson, Sandy Long, Paul McHugh, Sarah Methner, Karen Meyer, Jenna Moore, Larry Morris, Grant Munro, Stacie Neff, Robert Porrazzo, Jane Pryne, Rod Weekes and Jamye Wisecup.
