The general public is invited to attend United Way’s Annual General Meeting at “The 425” – United Way’s Centre for Community Innovation on Wednesday, 2013 April 30 at 5:30 p.m.
The late afternoon meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. with a social gathering and light refreshments.
At 6:30 p.m. the official welcome by President Tony Walsh will be followed by a brief business meeting and introduction of new board members.
The evening will also include appreciation to 2013 campaign co-chairs, William Grin and Cecily Coppola, and introduction of the 2014 campaign co-chairs and their campaign team.
Highlights of community impact work undertaken in 2013 and planned for 2014 will be provided by United Way’s CEO, Karen Kirkwood-Whyte.
Featured speaker for this year’s AGM will be Lori Newton.
Her address is entitled “Engaging Youth – For a Better World”.
Lori is a communications consultant in Windsor. She teaches public relations at the St. Clair College MediaPlex and works extensively with non-profits and community organizations. She believes youth engagement is the key for the health and long term vitality of community organizations.
Those wishing to attend United Way’s Annual General Meeting are urged to call Amanda at 519-354-0430 or email amanda@uwock.ca.
Established in 1948, the local United Way organization’s mission is “to improve lives and build community” throughout Chatham-Kent.
