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CAMPAIGN CABINET & 2011 CAMPAIGN KICK OFFS
July 14, 2011When companies commit to running a workplace campaign for United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, they are backed by an impressive team of corporate and community leaders known as the Campaign Cabinet. This group of volunteers is a critical component to having a well-run Campaign. Working closely with executive staff of Nashville-area companies, they assist in setting campaign goals and strategies which ultimately set the tone for the entire United Way Campaign. The cabinet informs, educates and excites key company representatives on the impact their dollars have on the community through United Way initiatives, as well as provide oversight and monitoring to ensure campaign success. The Campaign Cabinet delivers the tools and guidance needed to empower employees at all levels through the duration of the drive.
The cabinet consists of:
Cabinet Co-Chairs:
Bob Dennis, President & CEO, Genesco Inc.
Jim Schmitz, Middle Tennessee Area President, Regions Bank
Members:
Kent Adams, President, CAT Financial
Dennis Delaney, Executive Vice President, Ingram Industries Inc.
David Freeman, CEO, 36 Venture Capital
Gary Garfield, President & CEO, Bridgestone Americas
John Gauder III, Market Vice President, Comcast
Ken Harms, President - Mid South District, UPS
Kate Herman, President & Publisher, Nashville Business Journal
Steve Hinegardner, District Team Leader, Target
Damon Hininger, President & CEO, CCA
Carol Hudler, President & Publisher, The Tennessean
Rob McNeilly, President & CEO, SunTrust Bank
Gregg Morton, President, AT&T Tennessee
Mike Shmerling, Chairman, XMi Holdings and Choice Food Group
John Stein, President, Bank of America Tennessee
David Tehle, Executive Vice President & CFO, Dollar General
Now is the time to kick off your company’s United Way Campaign. Did you know that about half of the companies in Nashville who run United Way Campaigns have already begun planning their fall campaigns? Nearly 50 companies have increased their goals in both funds raised and employee participation. As a matter of fact, one company has already wrapped up their 2011 Campaign and exceeded their dollars raised from the previous year by 6% and reached their goal of 100% participation!
We appreciate all companies who run workplace campaigns for United Way of Metropolitan Nashville and are looking forward to an exceptional 2011. The value and impact of your participation is boundless. For more information on how to make your workplace campaign a success, please visit www.unitedwaynashville.org. If you’re ready to kick off your 2011 Campaign, please contact Nicole Langlois at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 615.780.2422.
