Pictured (R-L): Bob Ringer (2013 Campaign Chair), Pete Sigmon (2007 Campaign Chair), Kevin Sanders (2012 Campaign Chair) at the 2012 Campaign Kickoff.
Meet Bob Ringer - 2013 United Way Campaign Chair
We are happy to announce that Bob Ringer, Innovation Leader at Shaw Industries, is our 2013 Campaign Chair. Bob has lived in Dalton and worked for Shaw Industries for 23 years. Bob is a native of South Carolina and graduated from The University of South Carolina. Bob and his wife Jo have a son and two beautiful grandchildren. In 1977, Bob began working with his company's United Way campaign in South Carolina.
Bob moved to Dalton in 1990 and began seeking out how he could become involved in our local United Way. He saw United Way as an opportunity to get to know his new community better and to meet more people. In the mid 90s, Bob began serving on a Community Investment Panel and saw the need first hand for more resources to maximize the impact. Bob has seen some of our United Way agencies grow from humble beginnings into flourishing agencies serving more individuals and families each year.
Bob began working as a campaign volunteer in 2008. He has been an instrumental part of our campaign team for five years and began serving as a division co-chair last year.
Bob states that his guiding principles are to be a giver - not a taker and to leave each situation and day better than when he encountered it. Over the past 20 years we have seen Bob live out these principles in his work with United Way and the community.
We are so excited to welcome Bob as our 2013 Campaign Chair and are looking forward to a great year!
"Leadership: What Works and What Doesn't Work" Thursday, April 25th 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Speaker: Dixie Kinard, Co-Founder of Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty, Georgia Bright from the Start Board member Special Real Estate Update by Mike Maret
Location: Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty, 704 South Thornton Ave. Dalton, GA
Lunch with Leaders with Vance Bell, CEO of Shaw Industries Thursday, May 16th 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Dalton Golf and Country Club 333 Country Club Way, Dalton, GA
Spring Into Volunteerism
Spring is the perfect time to get out and try something new through volunteerism. United Way's AmeriCorps VISTA members have three projects coming up.
Readers 2 Leaders: Children Corner @ Pre-K Registration
April 15th and 16th volunteers will provide literacy activities to children while their parents register them for Pre-K. The children will be able to participate in several activities including: three reading circles where volunteers will read to the children and three activity stations such as craft s for Pre-K preparedness and learning skills such as ABCs, numbers, and shapes. The Children's Corner will also offer nutritious refreshments. Register on our website.
The Mural Project at Westwood Elementary
April 16th, 22nd, and 23rd volunteers will cleanup the breezeway at Westwood, prime the hallway, and help students make a handprint on the wall mural. Register on our website.
Trash To Treasure Recycling Week at Friendship House
April 22 - 23 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!! Help the students at Friendship House learn how to make the world a better place! Register on our website.
Volunteering 101!
Save the dates for the upcoming Lunch 'n Learns: Volunteering 101. Bring a sack lunch and stop by United Way for an overview of local volunteer opportunities! This session is held from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. on the following dates: April 10th May 1st June 6th