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Agenda

Reception with Saxophone Quartet & Raffle Sales Welcome and Introductions ................................ MC Mark Reid

Invocation Dinner

Introduction of Speaker ...................................... Don Morel Jr., CEO West Pharmaceuticals

............................................... Video Project Founding Board Member Recognitions ................ Mark Reid

Original Employee Campaign Recognitions Past Board Members Past Presidents Past Campaign Chairs Original Agency Recognitions

Current Campaign Recognitions .......................... Kent & Michael

Employee Campaigns Leadership Givers Prize Drawings

President's Report .............................................. Mark McBride Minutes, Financial Statements ............................ Denise Neill, Andy Wichelt Retiring Board Members ..................................... Mark McBride Introduction, Election of New Board Members ..... Shawna Erbsen Introduction of New Board President ................... Mark McBride Raffle Winners & Adjournment ............................ Rob Cunningham

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365 days sure does go by fast. It's already been a year since our last annual meeting for the United Way of the Kearney Area. It has been a busy and productive year for our partner agencies and board members. The board and staff at the United Way work very hard to support and promote the 21 agencies we work with in our six-county area.

-chairs Kent Barney and Michael Schnieders for their commitment to the United Way. They've gathered duck adoptions, shot free throws, and served a great meal or two for the betterment of the communities we serve. Also, a big thank you to our board members, campaign volunteers, and agencies for all of your hard work this past year. Whether you donated as an individual, small

business, corporate gifts, or one of 476 first time givers, you all took the challenge of BEING THE ONE!!

The United Way can look back on 50 successful years with raising over $14 million dollars for those in need. I look forward to the United Way of the Kearney Area to continue their support in the areas of Education, Income, and Health. With the collaboration of our board members, campaign

chairs, and our community, the organization can continue to improve the lives of those we serve.

I appreciate all the time, effort, and talent that Lisa, Dawn, and Ashley give to the United Way. With all of their hard work, they

keep the United Way running smoothly.

It is with heartfelt gratitude that I have had the opportunity to serve as your Board President. My term as President may be over, but my family and I will continue to Give, Advocate, and Volunteer.

Thank you,

Mark R. McBride 2013-2014 President of Board United Way of the Kearney Area

Message from the President

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1964 F.A. (Bud) Curry

1965 Richard Kizzier

1966

1967 J.R. Clodfelter

1968 Ward Schrack

1969 Dr. Roger Jurgens

1970 Dan Stump

1971 Jeff Orr

1972 Dr. Charles Pickens

1973

1974 Gordon Morrow

1975 Sam Metcalf

1976 Gary Mowrey

1977 Mrs. Peg Pollard

1978 Bob Schwarting

1979 Gary Wood

1980 George Bohn

1981 Ron Bielenburg

1982 George Bohn

1983 Mary Jo Morrow

1984 Steve Trybus

1985 Jerry Bank

1986 Nelta Melton

1987 Dirk Christensen

1988 Janice Coon

1989 Neal Lewis

1990 Jody Stenehjem

1991 Gary Hammack

1992 Terri Harder

1993 Tim Shada

1994 Terry Volker

1995 Robert Moncrief

1996 Judi Sickler

1997 Tim Hughbanks

1998 John Prescott

1999 John Stumbo

2000 Corey Mann

2001 John Rademacher

2002 Mike Kalb

2003 Tim Mannelein

2004 Paul Rahe

2005 Kimberly Covi

2006 Cory Kruse

2007 Lee Fritson

2008 Mike Kathol

2009 Lydia Pierson

2010 Bryan Kuntz

2011 Aaron Bishop

2012 Shawna Erbsen

2013 Mark McBride

Dr. Charles Pickens

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Board of Directors 2012-2013 Officers

Mark McBride President Horner Lieske McBride Funeral Home & Cremations

Rob Cunningham Vice President Good Samaritan Hospital

Dave Brandt 2nd Vice President ABC Drug

Andy Wichelt Treasurer Contryman Associates PC

Shawna Erbsen Past President City of Kearney

Denise Neill Treasurer Platte Valley State Bank

Kelly Bartling University of Nebraska-Kearney

Tammy Blankenship Intellicom

Nick Buda Jacobsen Orr Lindstrom & Holbrook Jim Bunger Kearney Media

Dustin Favinger Viaero Event Center/Tri-City Storm

Becky Feltz Platte Valley State Bank

Jill Green Kearney Hub

Nick Johnson Johnson Imperial

Caroline Lace West Pharmaceuticals

Bev Larsen Target

Bill Musick Baldwin Filters

Terry Nitsch New West Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation

Jennipher Olson Barney Insurance

Joe Oravecz University of Nebraska-Kearney

Tony Purvis Gary Thompson Agency

Ryan Redinger

Home

Carol Renner Kearney Public Schools

Rusty Rhynalds Rhynalds Auction & Realty LLC

Jana Roper Eaton Corporation

Abby Rosenbaum UNK Student Representative/Coldwell Banker

Lisa Willson Nebraska Public Power District

Retiring Board Members

Andrea McClintic Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development

Scott Olson KAAPA Ethanol

2014 Board Nominees

Sally Bernard Advantage Financial

Jeff Cooper Eakes Office Plus

Kara Fisk Deputy Buffalo County Attorney

Dana Harmony Hellman, Main, Coslor & Kathol

Tom Heacock Buckle

Bill Stroud ResCare Workforce

Jill Washington Wells Fargo Bank

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Ron Cope Orba Brink

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Building Blocks to a Better Life

Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. United Way and their agencies help create better opportunities by focusing on a quality education that leads to a better job United Way invests in proven programs that improve academic development and outcomes. Our agencies also provide services to support good parenting and a stable home environment. This ensures that the next generation is fully prepared to lead and work in our community.

See what United Way & our Agencies are accomplishing in Health:

342 individuals were able to participate in ARC of Buffalo County programs

946 children and adults received education about child abuse, bullying and parenting classes through C.A.R.E.

76 individuals with developmental disabilities had an advocate to protect, promote, and defend the rights of the clients and make the best decisions for the client

Phelps/Harlan and Kearney/Buffalo County CASA served 108 children who are going through the court system and works towards the best interests of the child

Immunization clinic administered 2,828 doses of vaccines to children between the ages of birth and 19 years

Over 4,600 people were helped with disaster and fire, in addition to scrubby bear programs, and military assistance

Whether it is a neighbor without health insurance, a victim of abuse, or someone struggling with mental illness or an addiction, United Way and our agencies are working to ensure everyone has access to affordable and quality care. Access to quality health care and knowing how to make healthy choices keeps children on track in school and adults productive at work. In addition, we make sure we are helping those with disabilities, and seniors, overcome challenges, maintain their social connections an support their overall wellness.

See what United Way & our Agencies are accomplishing in Income:

1,948 clients monthly were served 11,682 food packages at 24 donated clinic sites

48 seniors receive in-home services to remain independent and 7 seniors receive an increase in income by helping out other seniors

1172 individuals, or 674 households received assistance for rent, deposit, or utilities from Homeless Prevention

Jubilee Center assisted 113 individuals with rent, utility or deposits and 15 families received help with small medical needs

249 seniors were able to get nutritional meals through the Minden Senior Center for little or no cost

transitional housing program/facility that helps homeless families to achieve self-sufficiency

Salvation Army gave over 3,000 people assistance for shelter, transportation, food, clothing, and other social services

See what United Way & our Agencies are accomplishing in Education: 168 children had mentors through the Friends Program

Over 2,000 youth developed leadership skills, built character, self confidence and other important traits through Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts

116 individuals worked towards a GED, and took classes in literacy and English as a Second Language

181 low-income children were able to get a quality early-childhood education through Head Start programs

54 scholarships were given to children from low-income families to participate in various educational programs

Over 1,000 backpacks full of school supplies were distributed to low-income children with the partnership from the Dobytown Kiwanis

Many American area working in low-paying jobs without basic health and retirement benefits.

strengthen job skills and equip people with budgeting and financial tools to build for that unexpected emergency and their future.

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Education, Income & Health

Education $109,014

Adult Basic Education $8,292

Boy Scouts $14,952

Girl Scouts $15,612

Head Start $14,580

Friends $19,798

KidZone $7,967

Recreational Scholarships $3,115

"2-1-1" $1,561

Outside Designations $2,334

United Way Services through Back2School, scholarship processing, and other referrals

$20,803

Income $114,734

Homeless Prevention $9,911

Jubilee Center $12,738

Compassionate Connections $4,746

Lutheran Family Services $476

Commodity Supplemental Food Program $1,941

Minden Senior Center $6,478

RAFT $8,016

Salvation Army $34,953

"2-1-1" $1,561

Community Impact Grant $10,000

Outside Designations $2,334

United Way Community Services Support of Toys 4 Tots, Days of Caring, and other referrals $21,580

Health $160,399

Arc of Buffalo County $17,522

Child Abuse Resource Education C.A.R.E. $15,403

Citizen Advocacy $13,751

Kearney/Buffalo County CASA $6,321

Phelps/Harlan County CASA $4,384

Red Cross $49,761

S.A.F.E. Center $26,477

Immunization Clinic $4,086

"2-1-1" $1,561

Outside Designations $2,334

United Way Support to COAD, Buffalo County Community Partners and other referrals $18,799

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United Way Agencies - Then & Now

United Way of the Kearney Area Agencies - 2014

Adult Basic Education American Red Cross Arc of Buffalo County Boy Scouts Buffalo/Kearney County CASA CARE

Commodity Supplemental Food Program Friends Program Girl Scouts Head Start Homeless Prevention Program Immunization Clinic Jubilee Center KidZone- Museum Lutheran Family Services Minden Senior Center Phelps/Harlan County CASA RAFT Recreational Scholarship Fund S.A.F.E. Center Salvation Army Senior Companions

Kearney United Fund Agencies - 1964

Salvation Army

American Red Cross

Little League

Boy Scouts

Girl Scouts

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Be the One - Campaign 2014

It takes just

ONE person to

change ONE

life

January-February 2014 - Dining Outs Five teams of local celebrity servers at five separate

restaurants raised a record amount of $9,871.24 for United Way

September 27, 28 & 29 - Casablanca United Way partnered with the World Theatre for the

first time to help celebrate our 50th Anniversary with a weekend of Casablanca.

December 11 - Campaign Update End of the year campaign update and volunteer thank you lunch with soup and sandwiches.

June 1 - Duck Race Nearly $20,000 was raised to benefit the United Way and many other community organizations that helped sell ducks.

August 5 & 6 - Back-2-School program Over 1,000 backpacks full of school supplies were

given to low-income children in our six-county area thanks to our partnership with the Dobytown Kiwanis.

September 26 - Campaign 2014 Kickoff

Our co-chairs Michael Schnieders and Kent Barney

played a game of one-on-

Charlie Pickens as the referee.

February 23 - Jersey Auction United Way raised $15,389 through its auction of 27 game-worn player and team jerseys Saturday. Trevor

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United Way of the Kearney Area

Early in 1964 a group of Kearney businessmen including Plant

Shoes Owner Ron Cope, Spelts Lumber Company Owner Carl

Spelts, Bob Anthes, and Real Estate Agent Rod Johnson.

On July 22, 1964 a group of Kearney citizens charged with

organizing a community fund drive gathered to discuss the

formation of an organization they referred to as the Community

Chest. Bob Anthes acted as chairperson for the organizational

meeting where the Executive Director the Grand Island United

structure. Members of the group included Al Mathis, Rod

Johnson, Orba Brink, Dick Kizzier and Pat Nefzger.

By September of the same year, the Kearney United Fund had its first Board of

Directors meeting on September 16 where they ratified Articles of Incorporation and

Agency Agreements for what was officially named the

Kearney United Fund.

The first Campaign Kickoff was held at the Fort Kearny Ho-

tel on October 14. Mike Yanney returned to Kearney to

speak at the event. The greatest challenge was gaining

acceptance of the concept of payroll deduction. Almost 20

businesses stepped up to encourage employee giving.

Kearney was also linked to Interstate 80 in 1964.

Over the first decade the campaign results went from

$33,013 to $64,276.

By 1974 the United Fund provided funds to 9 agencies including the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Buffalo Count Association for Retarded Citizens, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Arthritis Foundation, Little League Baseball and the Crisis Line. Each agency was required to provide volunteers for the annual campaign based on the dollars requested. At the annual meeting in January 1976, a

motion was passed to join United Way of

America under the name Kearney United Way. Membership in

the United Way system allowed a brand identity with the

logo. The campaign exceeded $100,000 for the first time in

1979. That same year United Way hired Pat Munro as its first

full-time Executive Director.

By 1984 volunteers and the media were

referring to the organization as United

Way of the Kearney Area although a

formal name change was not filed with

the State of Nebraska until 2000.

In 1989, United Way shattered their

campaign goal of $288,571 with a

grand total of $321,174. This

milestone marked the first time

United Way had broken the $300,000

mark.

1996 at the direction of United Way of America, United

Ways begin measuring

outcomes and funding individual

programs instead of total agency

operations. That same year,

hosted the Olympic Torch Run,

including a route through

Kearney.

In 2001 the Tri-City Storm hosted the first Jersey Auction to Benefit

United Way raising $7,500.

1964-1973

1974-1983

1984-1993

1994-2003

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Celebrating 50 Years

By 1984 volunteers and the media were

referring to the organization as United

Way of the Kearney Area although a

formal name change was not filed with

the State of Nebraska until 2000.

In 1989, United Way shattered their

campaign goal of $288,571 with a

grand total of $321,174. This

milestone marked the first time

United Way had broken the $300,000

mark.

1996 at the direction of United Way of America, United

Ways begin measuring

outcomes and funding individual

programs instead of total agency

operations. That same year,

hosted the Olympic Torch Run,

including a route through

Kearney.

In 2001 the Tri-City Storm hosted the first Jersey Auction to Benefit

United Way raising $7,500.

In 2007, United Way of the Kearney helped bring the Americorps project to Kearney

providing 14 members to work at partner agency sites, community

organizations, and Kearney Public Schools.

In 2010, United Way brought the Duck Race back to Yanney

for 4 years before the Board of Directors voted to

discontinue it.

the state of Nebraska launched the

211 service.

In 2008,

United Way

Worldwide launched its new tag line LIVE

UNITED and began a long process of

looking outward and measuring the total

impact of programs funded through the

United Way as a system.

1984-1993

1994-2003

2004-2013

United Way celebrates 50 years as a

After the 5th annual Dining Out for

Untied Way, five teams of

local celebrity wait staff

raised a record amount

of over $9,000.

We look forward to

many more years of

serving the community!

2014 & Beyond

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Beacons of Hope

Founding Board members

Richard G. Kizzier, Owner Kizzier Chevrolet Dr. J.A. Cullen Jr., Dentist Harold Oldfather, President First National Bank L.C. Steffens, Physician Kearney Clinic A.E. Payne, Owner Payne Larson Furniture Kenneth S. Gotobed, Attorney Mrs. J.A.Baldwin, Baldwin Filters Joseph W. De Bord, Platte Valley Bank Mrs. Helen Downing, Kearney Laundry Milton J. Hassel, Kearney State College Donald H. Hein, Bankers Life Insurance (Salvation Army) Marvin. C. Hill, Consumers Public Power District Arthur Johnson, Mid-States Reclammation Rodney Johnson, Mathis and Johnson Real Estate (Boy Scouts) George P. Kotsiopulos, Liberty Cleaners Jack Lederman, Jack Lederman Co. Gale M. Leitner, Kearney Daily Hub Carl C. Spelts, Spelts Lumber Company Mrs. J. Karr Taylor, Meadowlark Shop (Red Cross) Orba Brink, Executive Director (Girl Scouts) Dale Cushing, Kearney Loan Campaign Chair

Campaign Vice Chair

Founding Business Campaigns J.A. Baldwin Manufacturing/Baldwin Filters Consumer Public Power District/NPPD First National Bank/Wells Fargo Bank Investors Life Insurance Agency Jack Lederman Company Kearney Clinic Kearney Daily Hub/Kearney Hub Kearney Loan Kearney Public Schools Kearney State College/UNK Kizzier Chevrolet Liberty Cleaners Meadowlark Shop Payne Larson Furniture Platte Valley Bank Rockwell International Spelts Lumber Company West Company/West Pharmaceuticals

FA “Bud” Curry

Carl C. Spelts

A.E. Payne Orba Brink

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50 Years of Campaign Chairs

1964 1965 1966 Rod Johnson 1967 Dan Stump 1968 Jim Hellman 1969 K.N. Bauman, John Keenan, & Jim Bain 1970 Larry Swanson & Bill Jensen 1971 Jim Hellman 1972 Gordon Morrow 1973 Dennis Russell 1974 Dr. Charles Pickens 1975 Wendall Nut 1976 Gary Wood & Steve Masher 1977 Bob Schwarting 1978 Terry Lamb 1979 Bernie Boyle & Pat Munro 1980 Tom Michels 1981 Mike Nolan 1982 Rich Skelton 1983 Steve Trybus 1984 Mike Bryson 1985 Craig Steensland, Honorary Ron Cope 1986 Jody Stenehjem 1987 Ron Eckloff 1988 Kim Smith 1989 Jay Edwards 1990 Terry Schutte 1991 Nancy Newman & Marv Heckman 1992 Karen Lueck & Wayne McKinney 1993 Paul Sorkness & Judi Sickler 1994 Robert Moncrief & Dr. Charles Pickens 1995 Bob Wilson Jr. & John Cannon 1996 Brad Kernick & Jana Peterson 1997 Frank Vetter & John Prescott 1998 Steve Chatelain & John Lakey 1999 Tim Hughbanks 2000 The Kalb family: Mary, Jim, Mike & Shannon 2001 Paul Rahe & John McCammond 2002 Paul Rahe & Dr. Charles Pickens 2003 Paul Rahe & Dr. Charles Pickens 2004 The Meister family: Matt, Kim, Jennie & Harry 2005 Twyla Andrus & Johnna Tesmer 2006 Dave & Diane Keiter 2007 Brad Kernick & Gary Straatmann 2008 Bruce Blankenship & Tim Shada 2009 Ken Anderson & Andrea McClintic 2010 Troy Brockmeier & Bob Lammers 2011 Ed Berglund & Dave Chally 2012 Lanny Gerdes & Gary Anderson 2013 Kent Barney & Michael Schnieders

Brad Kernick

Matt & Kim Meister

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Awards of Excellence

$50,000 & Up

Buckle

$20,000 - 49,999

Baldwin Filters

Eaton Corporation

Good Samaritan Hospital

$15,000 - 19,999

Kearney Public Schools

Tri-City Storm Jersey Auction

University of Nebraska at Kearney

$10,000 - 14,999

Community Action - Mid Nebraska

Kearney Hub

$5,000 - 9,999

Chief Agri Industries

City of Kearney

Intellicom

KAAPA Ethanol LLC

McDermott & Miller

Platte Valley State Bank & Trust

Royal Engineered Composites

State of Nebraska

Target

West Pharmaceutical Services

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Business Leadership Givers

Gold $2,000 - 4,999 Barney Abstract & Title Co. Brown Transfer Company Buffalo County Employees Cash-Wa Distributing Co. Contryman Associates PC Cummins Central Power LLC Eakes Office Plus Educational Service Unit #10 Farm Credit Services of America Farmers & Merchants Bank Five Points Bank Hellman Main Coslor & Kathol PC, CPA Herbergers Miller & Associates Monsanto Company Nebraska Public Power District New West Sports Medicine Center Pramac

Union Pacific Railroad U.S. Bank UPS Kearney Wal-Mart #598 Wells Fargo of Nebraska Younes Conference Center/Holiday Inn

Silver $1,000 - 1,999 Barney Insurance & Financial Ceridian Edward Jones & Co. McKenzie Great Western Bank Heritage Bank Hilltop Mall office Jacobsen, Orr, Lindstrom & Holbrook PC LLO JC Penny Johnson Controls Foundation Johnson Imperial Kearney Area Community Foundation Killion Motors Morris Printing Group Nebraska Central Telephone Co.

Funeral Home Prince of Peace Catholic Church Region 3 Behavioral Services Shopko Holdrege United Way of the Kearney Area

Bronze $500 - 999 Ace Hardware & Garden Center Andy Gibson Music Broadfoot Sand & Gravel, Inc. Buffalo County Community Partners Central Nebraska Auto Club Charter Communications Coldwell Banker Dobytown Kiwanis Edward Jones & Co. -Homan Eli Lilly Company Heartland Building System Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral & Cremation Services Kearney Clinic Kearney Eye Institute, PC Kearney Sertoma Club Lowe Investments Nationwide Insurance Enterprise

New West Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation

Parker, Grossart, Bahensky & Beucke Principal Financial Group RE/MAX Executives, Inc. Town & Country Bank Tye & Rademacher, P.C. L.L.O. UPS-Broken Bow Valley Pharmacy

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Leadership Givers Gold $3,000 & Up Jerry & Edith Marlatt Karen Rhoads Mr & Mrs. Michael Schnieders Daniel & Jo Slawski

Silver $2,000 - 2,999 Jerry & Diane Applegate Dale M. Gibbs Barbara Johnson Jim & Mary Kalb Evan Kenney & Dr. Lissa Woodruff Natalie Netzer Dr. Basil M. Stevenson Craig & Nancy Weber Pat Whisler

Bronze $1,000 - 1,999 Kristina Baldwin Kevin D. Barker Jerry & Debra Colvert Rob Cunningham Sam Ferrise Sarah Fritzler-Zulkoski Rod & Jane Gangwish Lanny & Cheryl Gerdes Kyle Hanson Dr. Richard & Kathleen Hranac Peggi Jenkins Arun Kashyap Jeff & Amber Kennedy Brad Kernick Scott Krause & Tawnia Wood Tom Kruger Gerry and Arlene Loschen Karen Lueck Landon A. Lueshen Judson Majdell James & Kathleen McKenzie Joanne M. Mueller Bill Musick Dennis Nelson Don & Lisa Parish Bill Seibert Dan & Julie Speirs Harold Stanton Omar B. Whitfield Dr. David & Lorma Wiebe Ed Wiltgen Amy Wood

$500 - 999 Jon & Leslie Abegglen Jim W. Anderson Devin Anderson Gary & Pat Anderson Dr. Ken & Janet Anderson Beth Baxter Lisa A. Biancalana Ron Bielenberg Candace Bolt Tom Bridges Rachelle Bryant Elias B. Bules Carrie Callan Steven Claeys Steve Clark Lori Cody Meredith Collins Errol & Kathy Coslor Darren Deterding Billy J. Dittmer Brenda Dunkel Shelly Dunn Ron Eckloff Dennis Edwards Shawna Erbsen Kent Ericksen Don Erickson Don Frank Lee Fritson Jimmie Fulks Jonathan Garrelts Rocky & Carmie Geiser Matt Gellenbeck Phillip & Nancy Hammar Jan Hankey Don Hasbrouck Jerry & Tami Hellman Judy A. Henning Shannon R. Hinrichs Ben & Christie Hirschfeld Dan Hirschfeld Lisa Huerta Kristine M Hughbanks Jennifer Intravaie Mike Isaac Tammy Jackson Bradley Jacoby Stan K. Johnston Mike & Rhonda Kathol Audrey & Richard Kauders Eileen King Lori Koeppe Douglas A. Kristensen Bryan & Candy Kuntz Caroline Lace Bob & Marilyn Lammers Ron Larsen

Carol Lindstrom Marty Madden Michael & Judy Main Mark & Jennifer McBride Dr. John & Shirley McCammond Ken McGuffin Janet McKee Wayne & Virginia McKinney Reed Miller Allen Mitchel Robert & Sandi Moncrief Brian Moore Michael Morgan Scott Morris Brian Mosbarger Casey Mosher Alan Oldfather Lynelle L. Oliver Ms. Penny Parker Rodney & Rhonda Peters Tim & Lydia Pierson Anthony Putnam Paul & Kimberly Rahe Jim & Faye Rasmussen Paula Reider Carol S. Renner Tammy T. Reutzel Beth Reynolds-Lewis Gregg Roe Jana Roper Alfred Saldana Kathleen Schmitt Robyn Schultheiss Tim & Tracey Shada Greg Shafer Tonya Skiles Betty J. Smith Kim N. Smith Jeffrey Steenson Eric J. Stenehjem Timothy G. Sutherland Mike and Rita Uldrich Landis Vinchattle Carol Wahl Darrold Walters Jr. Julie Weir David Westesen Andy & Lexi Wichelt LaVella Wubben Brent S. Yaw J Thomas York

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Minutes - 2013 Annual Meeting

The 2013 Annual Meeting of the United Way of the Kearney Area was held Tuesday, March 23, 2013, 6:00 pm at the Kearney Holiday Inn. President Shawna Erbsen, called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m., with 58 people in attendance. President Erbsen introduced the executive board members and other special guests in attendance. The board reviewed the minutes from the Annual Meeting held on March 27, 2012. Lisa Willson made a motion to approve the minutes, Dave Brandt seconded the motion, motion carried. Treasurer Andy Wichelt reviewed the financial report highlighting the United Way finished 2011 fiscal year with very much the same cash on hand, with $45,000 of it

Receivables were slightly less than the prior year due to a couple campaigns did not report by December 31. Liabilities are higher than the prior year in the areas of payroll taxes and accrued sick and vacation time. Overall, our financial report for 2011 shows a strong organization. Andy Wichlet made a motion to accept the financial statement and was seconded by Lisa Wilson, motion carried. President Shawna Erbsen gave a report of the year, highlighting many of the successful events and fundraisers held throughout the year such as the Jersey Auction, Duck Race, and Dining Outs. A special thank to Lisa, Dawn and Ashley for their work they do daily for the United Way. New to this year is the Kernels Club and

was $10,000 and they raised over $17,258.75. President Erbsen handed out United Way t-shirts to the board members that completed 40 or more hours of service to the United Way this last year. Retiring board members were recognized for their years of service with the United Way board: Linda Clark, Curt Carlson, Joey Cochran, Bryan Kuntz, Joy Redden, Adam Wegner, and Kellie John. Shawn then introduced current co-chairs Lanny Gerdes and Gary Anderson, thanking them for a job well done, Lisa Parish with the help of Lanny and Gary did the presentation of campaign awards. Lisa announced the final campaign total is a little over $521,000. Lanny and Gary were presented with Campaign Jackets. Gary Anderson thanked everyone for their contribution to this

-chairs Kent Barney and Michael Schnieders were introduced. Following the recognitions, Rob Cunningham announced the slate of nominees for the board of directors serving through 2015. Rob made a motion to accept Bill Musick, Nick Buda, Tammy Blankenship and Becky Feltz. Andy Wichelt seconded, motion carried. Rob made a motion to accept the group serving a second term through 2015 including Denise Neill, Rusty Rhynalds, and Andy Wichelt. Linda Clark seconded, motion carried. President Erbsen introduced President Mark McBride. Mark said a few words, and thanked Shawna for all her hard work this past year. Following a slideshow presentation and few comments from Executive Director Lisa Parish, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 pm. Denise Neill Board Secretary United Way of the Kearney Area

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2013 Financials

United Way of the Kearney AreaStatements of Financial PositionDecember 31, 2012 and 2011

CURRENT ASSETS 2011 2012Cash & Cash Equivalents $362,455 $354,358

Interest Receivable $66 -

Prepaid Expenses $2,285 $1,909

Contributions Receivable, net $298,073 $280,037

Other Receivables $69 $34

Property and Equipment, net $5,199 $4,467

TOTAL ASSETS $668,147 $640,805

LIABILITIESAccounts Payable $11,547 $11,937

Accrued Compensated Absences $10,255 $13,531

Sales Tax Payable $115 -

Payroll Taxes Payable $5,098 $3,318

TOTAL LIABILITIES $27,015 $28,786

NET ASSETSUnrestricted:

Undesignated ($2,238) ($10,290)

Designated by Board for Operations $168,000 $160,000

TOTAL UNRESTRICTED $165,762 $149,710

Temporarily Restricted $475,370 $462,309

TOTAL NET ASSETS $641,132 $612,019

TOTAL LIABILITIES and NET ASSETS $668,147 $640,805

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Stopping to look back at the last 50 years has been good on many levels.

I am reminded that there have always been challenges.

In 1964, the country was mourning President Kennedy, investigating President Johnson, worrying about our troops in Vietnam, and frustrated that the Soviets appeared to be winning the race to space. Today I hear disagreements about the economy, accusations about our President, concerns over our involvement in other countries, and other day-to-day worries.

None of the worries of the day stopped our founding board members from starting

After 50 years of support, we need to renew our commitment to the community and our donors to seek the best possible solutions to the issues our people face.

Not only have thousands of people been helped by the United Way Partner Agencies, but thousands have supported and joined in the work of the United Way.

memorabilia, it strikes me that this United Way is much more than a non-profit; it is a family of caring people in our community. Dedicated beyond belief, the Kearney Area is blessed to have every single supporter of the United Way. There are no better people to do this work than the ones sitting beside you right now.

Together we give hope to so many people. Together we LIVE UNITED.

It is a privilege to serve with you all.

Lisa Reese Parish Executive Director

Executive Directors of United Fund/United Way 1964 Orba Brink 1965 1968 Bonnie Bernholtz 1969 Juanita Stephenson 1970 1973 Sandi Gintzler 1974 1976 Mary J. Morrow 1977 1978 Judy Norblade 1979 2006 Pat Munro 2006 Marsha Wilkerson 2007 Cathleen Torpey-Abels 2007 present Lisa Reese Parish

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Message from the Co-Chairs

Greetings Friends, Wow! What a ride! The 2013-2014 United Way campaign was an exciting and humbling time for both of us. It has been an honor to head up this most important task for the last 12 months. We are so grateful for the outstanding job that Lisa, Ashley and Dawn do for the United Way of the Kearney Area. They put in countless hours, and work with dozens or more volunteers

but they always have a smile on their faces for us.

men and women who are dedicated to this cause and give so freely of their time and talent. From the individuals who deliver campaign packets, make calls, and helped with presentations, to the businesses who allowed us to have breakfasts, jersey auctions, duck races, and dining outs, we salute you.

their employees and give them the opportunity to contribute to this important campaign. We are amazed that many people who have benefited from United Way in the past, are leaders in the area of giving or volunteering. They truly know from first-hand experience how vital these agencies are in improving the quality of life in our communities. We can only hope that the number of these selfless individuals and businesses continues to increase, as their support is critical to our success.

And what binds us all together are the 23 partner agencies supported by our local United Way. They continue to provide services for individuals in need, and the need for those services keep growing. They provide this help in

spite of the fact that allocations are trimmed, and the competition for grants and new dollars is fierce. We are so proud of the work these agencies do, and we are confident that the needs in our building blocks of Education, Income and Health will continue to be met. We are pleased to know that the agencies supported by UWKA continue to fulfill the critical needs of those persons who struggle to meet basic human needs. We see those people improving their lives and

the lives of their family by learning new skills from those agencies. In conclusion, we have received far more blessings than the time we gave during this campaign. We have met so many wonderful people who truly and simply care for the cause, and only want everyone in our

communities to have the same opportunity to better themselves. We feel strongly that UWKA is crucial to the well-being of the communities it serves and it is our commitment to assist them in this work. Thank you for giving us this opportunity and we wish continued success for

Kent Barney Michael Schnieders 2014 Campaign Co-Chairs

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Kent Barney & Michael Schnieders

Intellicom

Thank You to Our Sponsors

United Way of the Kearney Area 4009 6th Avenue, Suite 19 Kearney, Nebraska 68845

Phone:308.237.6840 fax:308.237.5660

www.uwka.org unitedwayka @uwka

Keynote speaker Don Morel Jr., CEO of West Pharmaceuticals, is a leader in global technology innovation. He also serves as a trustee, council member, volunteer, fundraiser and supporter for various causes, including United Way.

Thank you for joining us this evening!