With a theme of “The Power of One,” United Way of White County has kicked off its 2020 campaign today [Friday, Oct. 25], unveiling a thermometer sign showing a fundraising goal of $85,000 to help enrich thousands of lives in White County.
The local United Way already has gained backing of White County government and schools, as well as numerous businesses, in its payroll deduction effort and is continuing its outreach throughout the community.
In recent years, United Way of White County has depended upon annual events such as the spring Darrel Chaney Invitation Charity Golf Tournament and the Christmas season Festival of Trees for most of its budget, which furnishes direct funding to more than a dozen not-for-profit organizations serving the people of White County.
In its 2020 campaign, United Way of White County is engaging local employers, seeking funds via employee payroll deductions, as well as corporate contributions.
Agencies receiving United Way of White County funding in 2019 include: Community Helping Hands Clinic, White County Caring & Sharing, Boy Scouts of America Northeast Georgia Council, Caring Hands Ministries, Circle of Hope, Family Promise of White County, White County Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity of White County, Rape Response Inc., Charles Smithgall Humane Society, White County 4-H, White County Food Pantry, South Enotah Child Advocacy Center, Enotah CASA Inc. and Sisu of Georgia Inc. Integrated Early Learning.
Through these not-for-profits, United Way of White County meaningfully touches more than 20,000 lives a year.
Special appreciation to the White County School District, Superintendant Dr. Laurie Burkett and, in particular, White County High School metals and welding instructor Mark Adams, for quite literal support efforts. Adams voluntarily fabricated the frame for the thermometer goal sign, which is to be alternately displayed between the south side of Cleveland’s Courthouse Square and the northwest corner of Main Street and Helen Highway.
United Way of White County greatly appreciates all support, through monetary gifts; investments of time, services and materials; and prayers. Embodying the spirit of “The Power of One,” United Way of White County recognizes that giving takes a little but means a lot, helping to deliver meaningful results in improving lives right here in White County.
NOVEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 7JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED EVENING ON DECEMBER 6 FOR THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CELEBRATION AT UNICOI LODGE WHERE YOU CAN HAVE ONE LAST CHANCE TO BID ON THE MANY TREES AND WREATHS SPONSORED AND DECORATED BY BUSINESSES AND NON PROFIT AGENCIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
THIS IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE UNITED WAY OF WHITE COUNTY AND WE DEPEND ON OUR SPONSORS AND BIDDERS TO HELP US HELP WHITE COUNTY!!
WHEN, WHERE.....
NOVEMBER 11 TO DECEMBER 7
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARTY (FREE ADMISSION) DECEMBER 6 AT 6PM
(APPETIZERS, OPEN BAR, HOT CHOCOLATE, SMORES, BONFIRE, MUSIC AND SANTA CLAUS WITH PHOTOGRAPHER)
BIDDING ENDS ON DECEMBER 6TH BY 7.45 PM - WINNERS CALLED
We have this poster of our host Darrel Chaney up for Auction as part of the Invitational Charity Golf Event
Current bid is $500 To bid on this contact or txt Carol Powell, 706 878 1084
Pre bidding will continue until 8pm April 16.
Signed by Darrel Chaney in person! Photo OP available!
Riverfront Posters - The Sequel.
Darrel Chaney is our first selection for this new series to resurrect the feel of the 1970's Riverfront Posters.
Darrel broke into the Big Red Machine lineup in 1969 as a 21 year old, playing in 93 games at shortstop. Over the next 7 years, he showed great versatility around the infield, playing SS, 2nd and 3rd base.
What a great photo! The ball jumping off the bat, the red stirrup socks, the jet black shoes, his teammates in the dugout.
We welcome Nick Green to our event for the first time this year. Nick had an outstanding 8 year Major League career with the Braves, Rays, Yankees, Mariners, Red Sox, Dodgers, Blue Jays and Marlins. Nick is now a TV Analyst for the Braves on The Fox Sports Network.
Nick was selected by the Braves in the 1998 draft and spent 4 years in the minors, making his debut in May of 2004 against the Brewers. He batted .273 with the Braves.
Many would have seen Nick on Fox Sports in recent times covering the Braves games. On July 2nd, 2004, Green hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 12th inning to lead the Braves to victory over the Boston Red Sox.
We are pleased to have former Georgia Bulldog QB Great, Eric Zeier, joining us this year for the first time. Eric finished 7th in the Heisman voting in 1994.
Over his four years at Georgia, Eric Zeier completed 877 of 1461 attempts for 11,153 yards, 67 touchdowns, and 37 interceptions.
Eric went on to play 6 years in the NFL. First drafted by Cleveland Browns, he continued on to the Baltimore Ravens and then Tampa Bay Buccaneers, before coming back home to Atlanta.
Since retiring from the NFL, Eric is now the Analyst on radio for all the Dawgs games and is a Regional Sales Leader for Academy Mortgage Corporation.
Prime is supporting our consultant and former Major League Baseball player Darrell Chaney with the Darrell Chaney Golf Invitational in Helen, GA at Innsbruck Golf Club, coming up in April of this year! ⛳️
Watch our in-house produced video to hear Darrell talk about his story and what his hopes are for this event. 👀
To find out more follow the link below to see what Darrell's hard work has been all about:
http://www.unitedwaywhitecounty.org/
Posted by Prime Retail Services, Inc. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Dave Bristol is a former manager in Major League Baseball in the 1960s and 1970s. He managed the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants during this period.
Many give Dave a lot of credit for building The Big Red Machine of the Cincinnati Reds in the 1970's. Dave took over the club as manager on July 13 1966. At 33 years of age, and was the youngest manager in the Major Leagues that season, through to 1969. Dave guided the Reds through 3 & 1/2 winning seasons,
In 2018 Dave Bristol was inducted into Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
Dave has been a participant at the Darrel Chaney Invitational for United Way of White County for 17 years and we welcome him back again!
Thank you Dave.
Photo: Dave Bristol on a mound visit with Catcher Johnny Bench at Wrigley Field 1969
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro will return to The Darrel Chaney Invitational, once again. Phil has been at every tournament since we started it 17 years ago. Phil's Baseball highlights include;
• Baseball Hall of Fame 1997
• Milwaukee Braves / Atlanta Braves 1964-1984
• New York Yankees 1984-1985
• Cleveland Indians 1986-1987
• Atlanta Braves 1987
Phil is a consultant and enjoys mentoring young pitchers and other outdoor hobbies in his retirement.
Through thick and thin, we can always count on Phil’s support of our event for United Way of White County. Phil has literally helped raise millions of dollars for charities all over the country. We are honored to have this Hall of Famer and great guy and, his wife Nancy coming again.
