For the first time reader of River City's United Way newsletter, or for the seasoned supporter and volunteer, welcome and thank you for being a part of such a caring and dedicated organization.  As the outgoing Board Chair, I want to say thank you to the staff who keep the doors open and the support flowing to those in need and to all the dedicated volunteers which are so many it would be hard for me to thank each one individually.

 

For the past 35 years I have been involved with supporting Lake Havasu City both as a firefighter and as a person who donated to the community by being a part of United Way.  I have given of my time and money to support efforts of our local United Way and I hope others will continue to support them way into the future.  As I enter retirement and actually move, I will always keep River City's United Way in my mind.  It's been interesting to watch the United Way grow throughout the region over the past 35 years and to watch the once called Community Fund transform into the River City's United Way.  I've had the privilege to work with every CEO United Way has had here in Lake Havasu City and in doing so I got to say Lyn is doing a great job and needs more volunteers.  She and her staff cannot do it all alone and volunteers are the key.  Thank you to the Advisory Committee's, the Finance Committee's, the Allocation Committee's, the Board, and all the teams that are developed to support United Way at special events.  Everyone has a key part in the process and if you are not involved, but want to join a group of people who are making a difference in people's lives, then  VOLUNTEER as a committee member, at special events or wherever you can; GIVE of your time and hopefully of your finances, and last but not least ADVOCATE by telling others what your United Way is doing in your communities and how they are making a difference in so many lives.