United Way Services of Geauga County announces the 2008 Campaign Co-Chairs

 

United Way Services of Geauga has announced Michelle Piscopo of Pentair Water Treatment and Beth Lestock of Fairmount Minerals as co-chairs for the agency’s 2008 fundraising campaign.  The Co-Chairs will lead the Campaign Cabinet members throughout the 2008 Campaign season. 

 

 “We are very fortunate to have Michelle and Beth, with their exceptional leadership and history of community involvement, to head this year’s campaign.  We look forward to their guidance, which will ensure that the United Way continues to be the success story that it is. Together with the Resource Development Campaign Cabinet, we will have another exciting and successful campaign as a great team.” Stated Kathleen Munch, Resource Development and Communications Manager at United Way Services of Geauga County stated,

 

Michelle Piscopo has been a United Way supporter and contributor for many years. In 2007, she was co-chair of the United Way’s fund-raising campaign together with Mia Moore of FirstEnergy  which raised $678,465  from area companies, organizations and residents. She took the lead in Pentair Water Treatment’s campaign last year by raising $5,061 which was an increase of 73.1 % over the prior year.  An active leader in the community, Piscopo is affiliated with many civic and philanthropic organizations.

 

Beth Lestock was a member of the 2007 United Way Fund Allocations committee and is a long time advocate for United Way. She was a member of the Fairmount Minerals - Best Sand planning committee for the Inaugural Bill Conway Founders Golf Classic in 2007 that raised nearly $70,000 for United Way. Additionally, Beth represents the largest contributor to United Way, with Fairmount Minerals – Best Sand donating a total of $148,020 during last years campaign.

 

The 2008 campaign starts with the Pacesetter Campaigns that will begin on Monday June 25th and run through the first week in September.  In addition, the traditional campaigns that run from early September through mid-December will kick off on Thursday, September 4th with the official event details to follow.

 

As you are aware, the 2008 campaign begins with many foreseeable challenges that have affected our economic climate.  Because we recognize that these obstacles do exist, you can be sure that United Way has a strategic plan in place and are prepared to rise to the occasion to meet these challenges with the help of perseverance and the strength of the community that we are proud to call home.  We are committed to growing the campaign and are hoping to surpass our goals and all expectations.  

Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people.  Connected, interdependent, united.  And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.  That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future.  Together, we can accomplish more than any single person or group can on its own.  We urge you to join us, make a contribution to the United Way.  Become a part of a movement to LIVE UNITED and energize and inspire the people around you to make a difference.

 

Both Michelle and Beth are seeking other dedicated community leaders to assist in the 2008 campaign.  If you are interested call Kathleen Munch at 440-285-2261 ext 223.