It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself - Ralph Waldo Emerson

As we celebrate reaching the United Way Campaign goal, let us also celebrate the volunteers who helped attain it. We think we can speak for all who participated in this year's campaign in saying that we received much more than we gave. Knowing that critical services our neighbors need will remain in place, that we can continue to pursue Aging with Honor in Anderson County, that we will build on the relationships begun this year to make next year's campaign even better - all these things make the hours hundreds of volunteers contributed to this campaign worthwhile.

We want to especially thank the members of our dedicated and productive campaign cabinet: Ralph and Belinda Aurin, Gene Caldwell, Brenda Curtis, Pat Postma, Bob Smallridge, Ray Smith, Bear Stephenson, and Mike Watkins. The campaign also owes a debt of gratitude to our Loaned Executives: Michelle Davis, Beth Green, Don Hillis, Roger Kiger, Tom King, Sharon Ollis, Hal Osucha, Cindy Pyles, Yvonne Smith, Bert Tackaberry, and Rechell Wilson.

The United Way staff made it all come together - Rick Morrow, Tami Carroll, Kathy Freels and Cindy Von Achen. We are so thankful to have this talented, thoughtful and dedicated staff to work with

We welcome David and Sandy Bradshaw, their commitment to this community and their spirit of voluntarism. They will serve as Co-Chairs of the 2008 United Way Campaign. Thank you for the time, care, and energy you will put into this campaign. Our experience reminds us of another quote, and one we feel deeply, from an anonymous source: