Leaders In Giving by Mitzy Little

2022

Leaders In Giving

Who are United Way Leaders? Leaders in giving are individuals who understand the importance of community support. These donors have demonstrated exceptional leadership by contributing at a leadership level to the organization. Their contributions have significantly impacted the lives of those in need within our community. This leadership recognition book is a tribute to these individuals and their commitment to making a difference. Their generosity has helped fund critical programs addressing issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare. Their actions serve as an inspiration to others and demonstrate the power of collective giving. We are grateful for their leadership and their positive impact on our community.

Leadership Giving Levels The individuals listed in this book are leaders in philanthropy whose wholehearted generosity supports the health, education, financial stability, and crisis needs of individuals in the communities served by the United Way of Fort Smith Area. The vanguard of the United Way Leadership Groups is the Alexis de Tocqueville Society, members of which annually contribute gifts of $10,000 or more. Other premier donor groups include the Cornerstone Club, giving a minimum of $2,500 each year to United Way’s network of community partner agencies, and the Pillar Club, which gratefully acknowledges those making vitally important gifts starting at $1,000. Finally, serving as fertile ground from which all ascending United Way leadership groups bloom, the Foundation Club recognizes contributors who make gifts from $500 to $999

Leadership Giving Levels At the core of every worthwhile endeavor are leaders whose generosity and dedication set the course for others. Members of the Alexis De Tocqueville Society generously give $10,000 or more to help find lasting solutions that address the diverse and complex needs of our community. Members for the year 2022 include: Matt Beasley Chris and Lori Burton Carl Corley Jim and Peggy Hadley Jack Jones 1 Anonymous

We never cease to be amazed by the kindness and generosity displayed by the members of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society.

Leadership Giving Levels Membership in the Cornerstone Club recognizes an annual gift between $2,500 and $9,999, reflecting a significant investment in United Way, an organization that is proven in its efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. Members for the year 2022 include: Dennis and Fionna Anderson Murray and Nicki Babb James Carpenter Andy Chancellor Marty and Gina Clark Scott and Deborah Clark William and Mary Cooper Jayme Copher Atalie Crider Robert and Leslie Curran Robert Dawson and Dr. Judy Boreham Dawson Mont and Ann Echols Joan Farnam Shea and Kristi Foldvary

Members in the Cornerstone Club continued...... Taylor and Erin Gattis Jeff and Tracey Geren Dr. Benny and Martha Gooden Jason and Kim Green Mary Gurule Eddie Lee and Amber Herndon William and Lori Hines Roger and Bonita Holroyd David Humphrey Jada Jenkins Katie Lejong John and Tracy Long Leslie McBride Lance and Judy McReynolds Lee Morris Lavon Morton and Dr. Brenda Yelvington Michael Morton Blair and Muriel Parnell Terry Robbins Maria Rodriguez Donny and Danielle Rogers Janey Samis Retired Judge David Saxon Shannon Schmidly Rodney and Lisa Shepard Alex Shipley Sam and Jennifer Sicard Les and Monica Smith

Members of the Cornerstone Club continued...... Stormy Southern Dustin Starr Sherry Turner Amanda Van Wyk Jim and Jane Walcott Nancy Wenderoth Richard and Jo Ella Yaffee 6 Anonymous

Leaders in Giving support life-changing programs for children, adults, and seniors in our community. Hundreds of leaders donate annually to United Way of Fort Smith Area to build stronger, healthier communities and, by pooling their resources with others, make a difference that none of us could achieve alone.

Leadership Giving Levels Membership in the Pillar Club recognizes an annual gift between $1,000 and $2,499 and reflects a group with a strong social conscience that is passionate about creating opportunities for a better life for all. Members for the year 2022 include: Jeffrey Aldridge Trace and Amy Andres Russell and Hui Apple Sunshine Bartlett Donald Bigham Laura Bogner Andrea Brand Chris Bristol Tommy and Shanti Camp Andy and Kristen Carroll Sandra Clark Kirby Cockrum Aleece Craig David Cravens

Members of the Pillars Club continued...... Harold and Marcia Davis Brian and Rosie Delung Susan Devero Allyn Donaubauer Terry Duvall Dwivedi Shubhasheesh Daryl Ernest Robyn Fair Retired Judge Harry and Eleanor Foltz Mrs. Tom Foltz Kyle Gilliam Matthew Godfrey Bill and Melissa Hanesworth Bill and Adrienne Hanna Jesse Henson Cecil and Amy Hood Barry and Jayne Hunter Mike Jacimore Michael Johnson Lisa Klein Charles Konzelman Chris Krafft Richard and Jackie Krutsch Lance and Laura Lanier Kim Linam Drew and Paula Linder Charlie and Mitzy Little Calvin Mastin

Members of the Pillars Club continued...... Jennie Mathews Johnny and Brandie McKusker Jeffrey Monks Michial Moore Bobby Neissl Jeremiah Perryman Dalton and Claire Person Joe and Liz Powers Dr. Taylor and Mary Prewitt Dr. Dana Rabideau Larry Randall Daryn and Terry Rasberry Ron Robbins Bobby Rodgers Seth Runser Jeremy and Angie Ruth Sandy and Dr. Sandi Sanders Danielle Scheurer Jeff Shelton LeAnn Simms Lance Smith Eddie Sorg Amanda Tolbert Trang Tran Jason Turner George Weihrauch Karen Wuthrich Kevin Yoder 17 Anonymous

Leadership Giving Levels Membership in the Foundation Club recognizes an annual gift between $500 and $999 and reflects a group that has taken a stand for a community made stronger by programs that result in changed lives. Members for the year 2022 include: Joseph Adams Tina Appleyard Jamie Asplund Ron and Cindy Barker Brian Beasley Lance Becker Darren Blazic Erica Brigance Chris Brown Ashley Burcham Jennifer Caldwell Jesica Campbell Gina Cannon Callerie Cargill

Members of the Foundation Club continued...... Sharon Chapman John and Elise Cooley Robert Cope Lee Easley Josh Ebersviller Kaylee Edwards Amanda Evenson Tyler Farrar Zena Featherston Selena Fincher LaTonya Fisher Ryan Fitts Dudley Flanders Aaron Fleetwood Jim and Holly Fourmy William French Ron Gallegos Owen Graham David Green Rance Greer Nick Griffin John and Susan Grobmyer Mark Hampton Keith Hayes Landon Hetherington Shawn Hickman Angela Hill Daniel Hill Tim and Lori Hull

Members of the Foundation Club continued...... Lance and Deanna Infield Dayanna Jackson Derrick Joe Bridget Jones Eric Jones Sheldon and Joy Kannady Terrell King Randy Kock Cynthia Koenigseder Kari Kohler Alaric Leblanc Angie Lensing Kelli Martin Tony Matlock Dr. Elizabeth McClain Dr. Rance McClain Michelle McCurry Sherry McTyre Roger Meek Patrick Mickle Michelle Mings Dana Moore Jennifer Moore John Moose Frank Morrison Christopher Meyers Edward Myers Jr. Shirley Myers Andrew Naegle

Members of the Foundation Club continued...... Steven Newberry Dyllan and Reagan Newell Mike Newman Timothy Owen Jason Parks Shirley Pendergraft Anna Perry Justin Perry Adam and Jeannette Pham Bradley Pogue Heather Polk Darryl and Beth Presley Chris and Lori Raible John Reith Richard Rieske Linda Riley Michael Rogers Danielle Sainer Mike Saitang Steve Schaal Kimberly Scherrey Don Sefolk Jackie Shamblin Dolores Shelby Tim Shields Chanda Shirley Jose and Gina Shores Beth Solomon Kevin Stites

Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. Dr. Seuss

Members of the Foundation Club continued...... Carrie Terry Lance Thompson Mike Thompson Bradley Truitt Susan Tucker Cynthia Tutton DeAnna Velasquez Marc Weidner Lynette Woodie James Wright III 63 Anonymous

Our leadership donors create opportunities for a better life for all. Their gifts are leveraged with hundreds of other leadership gifts to create long-lasting and sustainable change in the sixcounty area we serve.

Corporate Leadership Corporate Leaders show their support to the community through United Way, resulting in shared values with their employees. Thank you to each of the companies that provide their employees the opportunity to support the community through a payroll deduction campaign and promote leadership giving among their employees and retirees. The numbers below represent the number of $500 and above donors at each company. ABB - 39 ArcBest - 90 Arkansas Colleges of Health Education - 16 Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus - 1 Arvest Bank - 25 BHC Insurance - 8 Cadence Bank - 6 Carco Rentals - 1 Central Arkansas Nursing Center - 1 Citizens Bank & Trust - 1 Coca-Cola - 2

Corporate Leaders continued...... Correll, Inc. - 1 Crisis Intervention Center - 2 Cuarzo - 1 Farrell-Cooper Mining - 1 First National Bank of Fort Smith - 13 Firstar Bank - 9 Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club - 1 Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce - 1 Fort Smith School District - 6 Gerdau - 4 Graphic Packaging International - 3 Hanna Oil & Gas - 2 International Paper - 1 Landmark - 6 Littlefield Oil - 1 McDonald’s - 1 Mickle Griffin LLC - 2 Next Step Homeless Services - 1 Ok Foods - 5 Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. - 23 Propak Logistics - 6 Raymond James - 1 Regions Bank - 1 Rockline Industries - 1 Stepping Stone School - 1 Trane Custom - 10 United Way of Fort Smith Area - 5 WeatherBarr Windows & Doors - 1 Weldon, Williams & Lick - 5 Yaffe Iron & Metal - 1

Endowment Fund United Way of Fort Smith Area Endowment Fund A planned gift to United Way's Endowment Fund represents a thoughtful and imaginative way to make a lasting contribution to people in need. Donors of all levels have the opportunity to create a meaningful legacy that will assure a safe and healthy community for years to come. The endowment's purpose is to provide ongoing assistance to people in the United Way service area. The endowment was established in December 1990 by the United Way Board of Directors. Since its inception, the money donated to the endowment has been invested and maintained in perpetuity. Giving to United Way is the most powerful way to make a difference in our community. A gift to United Way's endowment could be the most meaningful of all the things you leave behind. Your leadership contribution will help us address key area issues in lasting ways.

ENDOWMENT OPTIONS: Wills and Testamentary Bequests Personal Property Real Estate Life Insurance Policies, Dividends, or Benefits Charitable Trusts Gifts of Cash or Securities

Shea Foldvary, President & CEO Angie Ruth, Director of Finance and Administration Mitzy Little, Marketing Director Carrie Terry, Resource Development Director Reagan Newell, Community Impact Coordinator

Note: United Way of Fort Smith Area makes every effort to acknowledge our friends and benefactors accurately. If we have accidentally omitted or incorrectly listed your name, please contact us at 479-782-1311 so we can update our records.

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