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The Posey County United Way held its annual meeting Wednesday evening in the Mount Vernon High School cafeteria.
President Jon Neufelder welcomed those in attendance before introducing Father Jack Durchholz for the invocation.
Following the dinner, Neufelder made the introductions.
First Vice President Larry Williams recognized the Leadership Givers in the 2006 campaign. Leadership Givers were recognized on various levels, including Titanium ($1,250 or more); Platinum ($1,000-$1,249); Gold ($750-$999); Silver ($500-$749); and Bronze ($250-$499).
Williams will take over as president in 2007. He will have the task of running the campaign to raise the money to support all of the agencies the United Way helps fund.
Executive Director Elizabeth Baier then introduced the agency recipients.
The 2006 agencies of the United Way of Posey County that were recognized that the dinner include The Albion Fellows Bacon Center, American Red Cross-Posey County Chapter, Buffalo Trace Council-Boy Scouts of American Inc., Catholic Charities, Children’s Learning Center of Posey County, Christian Church Day Care Center, Community Emergency Assistance, ECHO Health Center, Goodwill-Resources & Advocacy for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Homeless Shelter of Mount Vernon Inc, Indiana Legal Services Inc., Lampion Center, Mental Health Association in Vanderburgh County, New Harmony Ministry Association Inc., Posey County Council on Aging Inc., Posey County Domestic Violence, Posey County Group Homes Inc., Posey County Rehabilitation Services Inc., Posey County Steps Ahead, The Rehabilitation Center Inc., The Salvation Army, Visiting Nurse Association of Southwestern Indiana Inc. and WNIN Radio Reading Program.
Mike Walsh, General Manager of Mount Vernon Manufacturing for GE Plastics, was the keynote speaker at the event.
He has worked for GE since 1983, after graduating from Clarkson University with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering. Walsh relocated to the Mount Vernon facility in 2001.
Walsh is an active member of the community. He serves the community in many ways through local organizations and through various economic development boards in the area.
Members of the United Way also recognized General Electric for its significant support of United Way and other community organizations and programs. They presented a special award to Walsh.
“General Electric is a large supporter of Posey County and its people. I can’t remember the last time they were recognized for all they do to help people in this community. This isn’t much, but it’s a small token of our appreciation for all the company does for Posey County,” said Second Vice President M. Michelle Hudson.
Williams then returned to talk about pledges for the 2006 campaign.
Neufelder offered a few remarks before closing the annual meeting.
The dinner was solely made possible by the following sponsors: APEX Engineering Inc., Consolidated Grain and Barge, Countrymark Cooperative Inc., Expressway Auto World and Expressway Ford, Fifth Third Bank, GE Plastics, Bill and Muriel Gillenwater, McKim’s IGA, Old National Bank and WSI.