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Volunteer Spotlight: Edwin L. Welch, Jr.

Edwin L. Welch, Jr. is president of I.L. Long Construction Company, a large, general contracting firm with projects in more than 20 states. In addition to his many business commitments, Ed gives generously of his time, talent and resources to numerous worthy causes.

A native of Winston-Salem, Ed graduated from Wake Forest University. He also holds the first-ever honorary degree conferred by the North Carolina State University College of Engineering.

A long-time United Way volunteer leader, Ed served as chair of the very successful 2005 United Way Campaign, which raised $16.4million. That year Ed was also recognized by the United Way of North Carolina as the statewide volunteer of the year.

Ed also served as chairman of the United Way board of directors for 2008 and 2009. In recognition of Ed's outstanding service to United Way and its 34 partner agencies, in 2008 Ed received our United Way's most prestigious honor, the Alexis de Tocqueville Leadership Society Award.

Exemplary of Ed's exceptional commitment to community service, during that same period he also chaired the Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce board of directors and co-chaired Forsyth Technical Community College's capital campaign.

He has been active with numerous United Way partner agencies and other human service organizations, including Exchange SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), Salvation Army, YMCA, Senior Services and Hospice. And in early May 2010, he was honored with the Boy Scouts Distinguished Service Award for his invaluable assistance.

Ed is a champion of education, having served on the board of North Carolina State University's Engineering Foundation and on the Wake Forest University Babcock School of Management's Board of Visitors.

Ed has also chaired the local Better Business Bureau and served on its national council.

He is a past chairman of the board of trustees of the Children's Home of the United Methodist Church. He also serves on the board of Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community.

Even more remarkable than his impressive resume, Ed has remained faithful to a philosophy of servant leadership. Servant leaders have an enlightened understanding of their role and impact. They always serve, never preside. They achieve results by giving attention to the needs of their organization, especially its volunteers, staff and, most importantly, the clients whose lives they are dedicated to improve.

Ed consistently acts as a humble steward and takes a caring and empathetic approach in all his relationships.

For those of us fortunate enough to work with United Way, Ed's example and consistent encouragement serves as an inspiration in all we do and is the source of deep satisfaction for knowing that our efforts truly do change lives

April 2010 Volunteer of the Month: Kim Stogner

In addition to her work as an attorney at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, Kim Stogner is dedicated to the Winston-Salem Community. Among the many boards of directors that Kim currently and previously served, United Way of Forsyth County is privileged to benefit from Kim’s vision and passion as she serves as on the Board of Directors and is a Founding Member of United Way of Forsyth County’s Foundation Board of Directors.

Over the last seven years, Kim has provided critical leadership on United Way’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Kim served as Chair of the Community Planning & Investment Division during the transition from program category funding to issue-focused funding. In addition, Kim led the effort to introduce and implement the Breakthrough Initiative work of the organization. She galvanized the volunteers and helped clearly communicate the direction the United Way needed to take to create greater success for our community. As a direct result of her vision and leadership, United Way’s Breakthrough Initiative in education — Graduating Our Future — is producing phenomenal results that are drawing national attention. For example, the number of 9^th graders failing the 9^th grade at Parkland Magnet High School where the Initiative is being piloted has been reduced by 40 percent over only two years. Kim continues her involvement with United Way’s investment process through the Breakthrough Initiative evaluation committee.

As a Founding Member and Secretary of the United Way of Forsyth County’s Foundation Board she has provided countless hours of advice and guidance surrounding the strategic direction of the Foundation. Kim also serves as the Chair of the Policies and Procedures committee that has laid the foundation for future work.

United Way of Forsyth County is so thankful for all that Kim has given to our organization and many others across the community. It is our honor to recognize her as our Volunteer of the Month.

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March 2010 Volunteer of the Month: Susie Campbell

Susie Campbell is a caring, compassionate and committed community volunteer. For over a decade, she has generously given of her time to make Forsyth County a better community for us all.

Susie joined Shelco, Inc. in 1988 and became director of public relations and special events in 1990. In 1995, she was promoted to vice president of business administration. When Susie isn’t overseeing the office staff between five offices in North and South Carolina, she makes time to give back to her community.

She is a board member of United Way of Forsyth County, and served two one-year terms as Chair for United Way’s Community Investment Cabinet. As Chair of the Investment Cabinet, Susie has led our United Way in addressing the root causes of our community’s needs. She now serves as vice-chair of our Women’s Leadership Council and will be attending United Way of America's Community Leaders Conference in March to learn more about how to best serve our community

By giving of her time, talent and treasure, Susie’s passionate commitment to her community has benefitted thousands of individuals in Forsyth County.

Give the gift no one else can give - YOU

Join with thousands of your friends and neighbors who are helping young people achieve their full potential, who are promoting financial independence and stability for individuals and families, and who are helping people maintain their health.

United Way of Forsyth County partners with Hands On! to improve the quality of each of our lives. In order to continue to do their work, they need something no one else can give. They need you. There are volunteer opportunities that fit your special interests, talent and time. LIVE UNITED and volunteer today.

Project Blueprint

United Way’s Project Blueprint is a leadership development program that aims to increase the number of professionals of color providing leadership in local health, government and human services organizations. This marks the 20th year that our United Way has provided this valuable service.

The 2010 Project Blueprint class began on January 26 and ended on March 23. Classes were on Mondays from 12:00 noon to 2 p.m. Graduation will be on April 20.

Graduates include:

Bridgett Brown, Purolator Faucet, Inc.

Monica Brown, Downtown Health Plaza

Trisha Coleman, Novant Health

Bryant Foriest, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Alyson Francisco, Community Volunteer

Kim Hutchinson, WFU Baptist Medical Center

Chaka Jordan, WFU Baptist Medical Center

Cindy Keating, Inmar, Inc.

Montez Lane, WFU School of Medicine

Deanna Leonard, Williams Roberts Young

Kenneth Love, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.

Greta Gray Webel, Community Volunteer

Temeca Wilson, WFU Baptist Medical Center

Delvon Worthy, Novant Health

Sue and Danny Vandiver are two of the over 1,400 Forsyth County residents who have secured live-saving medications valued at more than $3 million for free from pharmaceutical companies through Med-Aid, a United Way-funded initiative. Click on the photograph to view their story.

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