President's Message

I have been thinking about choices - we all make them each and every day...what type of car we drive, where we work, where we live and the list goes on... We also have a choice as to whether or not we want to take action and make a difference in someone else's life. I look at this as an opportunity. It appears as though many of you do too as year after year the United Way of Dodge County has met or exceeded our fundraising goal.

Why donate to the United Way? Because through your generosity we are able to fund agencies that can offer help and support to those in need. It's that simple. It might be your neighbor, a friend or even you some day. Your support is needed and appreciated.

I am a supporter of the United Way and believe that together we can make a huge impact within our community. My journey to this belief of "Living United" began to gain momentum a few years ago when I was evaluating my life (thinking about what I have accomplished, setting loftier goals, putting my "bucket list" together) and during this time I was fortunate in that I was a participant in a program where a great group of leaders from a wide variety of non-profit organizations gathered together to tell their story. It was life changing for me and I knew that it was time for me to step up and take action! I had already been donating my time and was an active participant in our community, which is so important, the more involved we are the stronger our community becomes.

So the next step for me was to work with the United Way of Dodge County directly as a board member, which brings me here today - talking to you as the President of the United Way of Dodge County about how WE can make a difference. When I think of the United Way I think of the word UNITED and how we all pull together to help those in need. This community that we live in is awesome. When there is a need, there is assistance. We all rally together and accomplish great things. While our economy might be sluggish, our hearts and helping hands are wide open. I am very proud to be a part of the United Way organization and this community that I live in. Through your generosity and commitment we are able to help so many people - I know we have and it is my hope we continue to do even more in the future.

I am looking forward to serving as your President and on behalf of the Board of Directors I want to thank the agencies for their tireless work, the donors for supporting our cause and the people for making a difference!

Thank you.

Pam Korth
2011 - 2012 President
United Way of Dodge County
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