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United Way Campaign - 2009-2010
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Plans are well underway for our 2009-2010 campaign and we would like to advise you of these dates. We are very excited about the campaign and anticipate a very successful fund-raising drive. Our goal is $215,000 which is what our agencies say they need to provide the services necessary for Johnson County. Our campaign is scheduled to officially begin on August 27 and end on November 1. Listed below are activities that have been scheduled:
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On-going events
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Country Kitchen Fund-Raiser. Country Kitchen has provided the Johnson County United Way with a great fund-raising opportunity. We have "Good Deal" cards which are for sale for $10.00. Each card provides ten opportunities for you to purchase one entree and two drinks and receive a second entree up to the value of $10 free of charge for a savings of up to $100 in food purchases with each card.
For those supporting their schools when Country Kitchen has a fund-raising night for their school, this would be a wonderful opportunity for you to eat for a more reasonable cost and help two different groups at the same time.
These cards can be purchased from the Johnson County United Way by contacting our agencies or calling
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Saturday, June 20
Coed Slow-Pitch
Softball Slam
Cave Hollow Park
Amount Raised: $1,009.66
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The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation and Johnson County United Way teamed up to have a fund-raising event to help all Johnson County United Way agencies. The day was extremely hot with temperatures in the 90s but the event had thirteen teams participating and raised $1,009.66. Kingsville Recreation provided umpires for two games and David Curtis and Terry Berkland donated their day to serve as umpires as well. Brad from Survival Adult Abuse Agency was also on board serving as a timekeeper.
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| Thursday,
August 27
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
County Courthouse Lawn
Amounted donated:
$382.94
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The 2009-2010 Johnson County United Way fund-raising campaign kick-off took take place on Thursday, August 27 at the County Courthouse Lawn. with an outside event on the lawn of the Courthouse. The weather was cool and the rain held off for a very enjoyable day for those in attendance.
Introduced by the Campaign Chairman Delbert Bodenhamer, Melissa Gower opened the ceremonies with the Star Spangled Banner. Chuck Appleton presented the High School Jazz Band who entertained the crowd with a variety of selections
A free lunch (donations were accepted) was provided, consisting of burgers, hot dogs, chips, sodas and/or water underwritten by Embarq and ice cream treats donated by DQ Grill & Chill. A group of employees from Embarq assisted the United Way board members in serving the crowd. KOKO radio with Marion Woods provided a live broadcast and Gary Grigsby from Central Band and Piano provided the necessary equipment for the event. Dave Rest provided lively interludes of music and Larry Keisker with a group of gentlemen provided some delightful sing-along which the crowd joining in.
Heart-touching testimonials were given by some clients from different agencies supported by the United Way. The majority of agencies supported were available to explain the services they provide to those attending the event.
Agencies with booths present to explaining their services to those in attendance were the American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson County, Catholic Charities, Boy Scouts of America/Heart of America Council, Girl Scouts of Mid-Continent Council, Holden Sports Association, Johnson County Adult Literacy, Johnson County HELP, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Pathways Behavioral HealthCare, Salvation Army of Warrensburg, Show Me-Christian Youth Home, Survival Adult Abuse Center, The Food Center, Warrensburg Parks for the 21st Century, Warrensburg/Holden Senior Centers, 4-H Assistance, and Warrensburg Parks for the 21st Century.
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| Saturday,
September 12
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Amounted donated:
$7,719
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Johnson County United Way Celebrity Waiter Kickoff.
The Johnson County United Way and 26 celebrity waiters entertained over 200 guests at the Celebrity Waiter Dinner at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on September 12th; the seventh annual event. Food for the event was donated by Sodexho along with dessert donated by Bi-Lo Country Mart. Use of the Youth building was donated to the JCUW by the Johnson County Fair Association.
After set-up assistance from agencies (The American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson County, the Food Center, Survival Abuse, Show Me Christian Youth Home, board members and local volunteers), a Hospitality Hour was held beginning at 5:30 PM with guest being seated by representatives from the Red Cross, Survival and JCUW board members. Dinner was served promptly at 6 PM. Serving that many people is a challenge but the food was served quickly to all present by the celebrity waiters. They were aided by board members with assistance from the Cub Scouts, Legal Aid, Warrensburg Parks for the 21st Century, and several community volunteers. Kitchen help was provided by the Kingsville Recreation, Food Center, Show Me-Christian, the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. During the dinner hour guests were entertained with music provided by the Country Ordaras.
Celebrity Waiters for the year included Rep. David Pearce, State Senator 31st District; Denny Hoskins, State Representative 121st District; Scott Largent, State Representative 120th District; Mike McGhee, State Representative 122nd District; Linda Rankin filling in for Jacqueline Cook, 17th Judicial Presiding Circuit Judge; Sue Dodson, 17th Judicial Associate Judge; Mike Wagner, 17th Judicial Judge; Stephanie Elkins, Circuit Clerk; Nancy Jo Jennings, Public Administrator; Jan Jones, Recorder of Deeds; Jeff Terry, Warrensburg Mayor; Lloyd Stever, Kingsville Mayor; Lou Sharp, Bi-Lo Country Mart; Charlie Rutt and Linda Fischer, HELP Board Members; Barbara Carroll, City of Warrensburg; Scott Crist, President UMB Bank; Phil Shumard, Enersys and United Way Board Member; Kathy Loyd, Warrensburg Manor and United Way Board Member; JoAnn Alpert, Holden Chamber President; Pat Zvacek, Holden Community Leader; Deborah Orr, Warrensburg School Superintendent; Dennis Long, WWMC; Rosemary Olas filling in for the Warrensburg Senior Center and Melisa Gower; Julie Perron & Judy Jett, CMCCU; Diane Thompson, Deputy County Clerk; Courtney Cole, Morgansites.com; and Delbert Bodenhamer, United Way Campaign Chair
Delbert Bodenhamer, campaign chair, welcomed the guests and introduced Bob Lotspeich who has been the host emcee for the entire seventeen years the JCUW has held this event.
Of the $7,719.52 gross amount reported at the end of the evening from the dinner and activities, $3,619 of that amount was raised by tips to the celebrity waiters from their guests. Top celebrity waiters who won the chance to serve the first three tables at next year’s event were Delbert Bodenhamer with $679 in tips; Lou Sharp with $469 and Representative David Pearce $425. Next runner up was Dennis Long with $240 in tips.
As part of the evening’s entertainment, guests also received tickets to the Johnson County Rodeo being held.
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Saturday, November 14
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sweets auctions -
5 & 6 PM
Warrensburg Community Center
445 E. Gay Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Amount raised: $3,109
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Johnson County United Way Annual Chili Cook-Off.
The Johnson County United Way and sixteen of their agencies provided an evening of good food and a large supply of sweets and other items at their seventeenth annual Chili Cook-Off. Additionally, the Warrensburg Manor Care Center and KWKJ 98.5 joined in the fun by presenting their chili full of brisket to help in the festivities.
Guests were welcomed by Dick Sliwka, chili chairman. The chili’s ranged from a Wild chili with venison made by the 4-H Assistance Fund to Confession chili which was lasagna-not chili (they had to confess) from Catholic Charities, all served with condiments such as cheese, onions, chips, jalapeno peppers and crackers. Kingsville Recreation Program’s Grand Slam chili outranked the Johnson County Adult Literacy’s ABC chili to take the title of Grand Champion Chili with Warrensburg Manor Care Center’s You Just Can’t Eat One Bowl chili coming in a close third. The chili portion of the event raised $1,437.
Agency chili’s competing this year are: CPR-Can’t Possibly Resist and Red Cross Needed (American Red Cross-Warrensburg Chapter sending two kinds); The Big Chill (Big Brothers/Big Sisters); Show-Me’s Sensational Savory Chili (Show-Me Christian Youth Home); ABC Chili (Johnson County Adult Literacy); Habeas Corpus Chili (Legal Aid of Western Missouri); Melting Pot Chili (The Food Center); Red Kettle Chili (Salvation Army); Black Diamond ReRun Chill (Another One’s Treasure-Pathway Community Behavioral Healthcare); Grand Slam Chili by Kingsville Recreation Program; S’More Chili (Girl Scouts); Confession Chili (Catholic Charities); On the WILD Side Chili (4-H Assistance), The FUN Chili (Warrensburg Parks for the 21st Century), Hobo’s Delight Chili (Johnson County HELP), Señor Chili (Warrensburg/Holden Senior Centers) and an unnamed chili from Homemaker HealthCare. In addition, Radio KWKJ 98.5 and Warrensburg Manor Care Center provided You Can’t Eat Just One Bowl Chili.
Senator David Pearce served as auctioneer for the two separate auctions which took place at 5 and 6 PM. In amazingly active actions, many that came purchased items which were more than just sweets. Items donated in addition to the many homemade cakes, pies, cookies, fudge, breads and donuts were seasonings and jam baskets, a flower photo by Andrew Pearce, and an autographed framed picture of DeWayne Bowe, the Chiefs most productive wide receiver for the past two season. The auction netted $1,672.
Delbert Bodenhamer, campaign chair, thanked everyone for attending.
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Sunday, December 6
Various Locations
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Amount raised: $580
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Johnson County United Way Sixth Annual Homes Tour. Five homes were on the tour this year They were the homes of Woods & Carla Prael, Lynn & Caren Miller, Steve & Pat Higgins, Darin & Missy Baldwin and the Warrensburg Manor Care Center who greeted all on the tour with a wonderful selection of treats which were enjoyed by all.
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