April 2021 Newsletter - Announcing the new Executive Director of the UWLC!

April 2021

UNITED WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Announcing Alisha Dameron Friday as Next Executive Director of United Way of Lincoln County

Please join us in welcoming Alisha Friday to the United Way of Lincoln County!

The United Way of Lincoln County, NC has selected Alisha Dameron Friday as the next executive director. She will succeed Kathy Vinzant who retired March 18^th after nearly nine years leading the organization. Kathy is currently serving as Interim Executive Director in order to make the transition between herself and Alisha successful.

Alisha is no stranger to Lincoln County. She graduated from Lincoln County Schools and went on to earn a B.S. in Communications, Public Relations from Appalachian State University. Alisha has served in many leadership positions with her current employer, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, and continues to serve on many community boards and committees. Most recently, she served the YMCA as Multi-branch Senior Director of Membership Experience.

“Alisha is a positive and energetic leader. Her warmth, mutually respectful style, knowledge of the community, and passion for helping those in need are essential attributes to ensure continued success of the United Way of Lincoln County. The board is excited to work with Alisha as our new executive director and confident that the United Way will be well positioned under her guidance to thrive in the years to come,” said Fred Jarrett United Way Board Chairman.

As executive director, Alisha will work closely with staff, the board, and the community to connect people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community characterized by financial stability, educational success, and healthy members of our community. Her first day as Executive Director of the United Way of Lincoln County will be May 3^rd, 2021.

The Timken Company is presented with prestigious Pacesetter Award!

The Timken Company has been awarded with the Pacesetter Award for the 2019-2020 Campaign year. THANK YOU, TIMKEN!

This award recognizes the organizational campaign donor that has the highest number of points based on the following criteria:

10% increase in employee per capita contribution 10% increase in average contribution amount
10% increase in corporate gift per capita Participation in Week of Caring
50% or more employee participation in campaign
Increase in the amount of this year’s total contribution in comparison to their average total contribution over the last two years

Natalie Ducharme accepted the award on behalf of all Timken Company employees for the 2019-2020 Campaign year.

First Citizens Bank is at it again!

Thank You to our United Way of Lincoln County Board Members for their hard work and dedication to connecting people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community characterized by stability, educational success, and healthy members of our community.

UWLC Board Members:

Fred Jarrett
Jordan Frye
Anthony Simpson
Lindsey Huffman
Ritchie Haynes
Natalie Ducharme
Dr. Heath Belcher
Isabelle Wadsworth
Neal Alexander
Daniel Hipps
Rick Thompson
Marsha Ivey
Cassie Hansley
Katie Saine
Janet Lopez
Charlie Reep
H.D. Reid
Jamel Farley
Dr. Jim Watson

Neal Alexander - Audit Chair

Neal joined the United Way Board of Directors in April 2017. Neal quickly jumped in and served as the Campaign Chair in 2019 -2020 helping to bring one of the largest campaigns in the history of the United Way since 2012.

Neal also continued his leadership role serving the United Way of Lincoln County as the Audit Chair for the 2020/2021 fiscal year, as well as his involvement in serving on the hiring committee bringing to closure the hiring of the new Executive Director.

The Covid19 Pandemic ushered in a very challenging time for many organizations and thanks to Neal's involvement and his service on the Foundation for a Healthy Carolina's, $25,000 was donated to the United Way of Lincoln County to assist with emerging needs related to the pandemic.

Lincoln County has been very blessed by Neal's involvement on the United Way Board of Directors and we are grateful for his service.

Thank You to these Local Businesses for being faithful Campaign Contributors!

Your Business Can Be Here Too!