2010 Campaign News

Jerry Vanderhorst, Shelby County United Way 2010 Campaign Chairman, has finalized the volunteer team that will lead the 53rd annual United Way fall campaign. The theme this year is "A Community of Helping Hands," with a goal of $1.275 million.

Vanderhorst is associated with Dale Peterson and Associates, Inc. and serves as Vice-President. His past United Way campaign experience consists of serving as Division Leader of Large Manufacturing and Co-Leader of the Service Division. Jerry has also served on our Allocation Teams during the past. Vanderhorst currently chairs the Human Resource Committee for the Sidney-Shelby County Y, and has served in various coaching positions at Holy Angeles School. In addition, Jerry serves as Cub Master for Knights of Columbus Pack 95.

The Large Manufacturing Division will be led by Dave DeVelvis, President of SiteMgr. Solutions, Ltd. DeVelvis was the Campaign Chair for the year 2008, thus he brings much experience and enthusiasm to our leadership team. Dave is a past trustee of the Shelby County United Way. Prior to his position with SiteMgr. Solutions, he served as the Information Technology Manager for the City of Sidney. DeVelvis is an OHSAA certified sports official for softball and volleyball and the President of Sports Officials Online, LLC. He and his wife, Linda, are lifelong residents of Shelby County.

DeVelvis will be assisted by Doug Borchers, Vice-President of Dickman Supply. Borchers is the Past President for Sidney Rotary. He currently serves as Committee Chair for Sidney Rotary's Charitable Foundation, is Chairman-Eastern Region of the National Association of Electrical Distributors, and is also on the advisory boards for the Upper Valley JVS Electrical Trades and Edison State College Engineering and Marketing Programs. He is an Advisory Board Member of Sinclair College Electrical Technology Program and a youth coach for various sports. He has participated as a division leader in the Shelby County United Way campaign for eight years and has also campaigned in the Small Manufacturing and Service Divisions. Doug is also a United Way allocations team member.

The Small Manufacturing Division leader will be Daniel McSweeney, Senior Lead Project Engineer at Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. This is his second year serving as Small Manufacturing Leader. He has served the United Way by being a Large Manufacturing Account Volunteer during five previous campaigns and has volunteered with the Holy Angeles youth group and the Knights of Columbus.

The Service Division will be chaired by Mark Shipman. He is the Distribution Manager at Amos Press Inc. This will be Mark's first leadership role in a United Way campaign.

The Retail Division will be chaired by Scott S. Barr, the Downtown Sidney Branch Manager of U.S. Bank. This is Scott's second year to lead the division and he has also served as an account volunteer during the three prior United Way campaigns.

Volunteering to serve his second year as The Division Leader for the Professional Division is John Deeds. John is an Associate Attorney with Faulkner, Garmhausen, and Keister & Shenk and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Shelby County United Way. At the United Way he also serves as chair of the Cornerstone Society Leadership Giving Committee, serves as Leader of the Promoting Health & Well-Being Allocation Team, and is a member of the Marketing Committee. John also serves as legal consul to the United Way board.

The Health Care Division will again be co-led by John R. Eve, Director of Human Resources at Wilson Memorial Hospital, and David Andrick, Director of Physician Recruitment for Wilson Memorial Hospital. Eve is participating in his second Shelby County United Way campaign. He has also served the Boy Scouts of America in various capacities for ten years and as scout master for 5 years. Andrick will also be participating in his second Shelby County United Way campaign. He has also served as athletic director of the Northmont Pee-Wee football program and past board member of the Family Service Agency in Clark County.

Duane Gaier and Jim Thompson will once again share the responsibilities for the Public Service Division. Gaier is Parks Director for the City of Sidney and a graduate of Lehman High School. This will be Duane's fifth year in serving in a leadership role for the campaign. Jim Thompson will chair the County Public Service Division. He is the former Manager of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Division of the Northern Miami Valley of the American Red Cross. Currently he serves on the Board of Trustees for Edison State Community College. Previously he was the Executive Director of the Shelby County American Red Cross. This is the fourth year that Thompson has campaigned for the Shelby County United Way.

The Education Division will be co-chaired by Heather Neer, Shelby County Educational Service Center Superintendent, and Steve Miller, Acting Superintendent of Sidney City Schools. Neer is a Board Member of the Sidney/Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Buckeye Association of School Administrators, Ohio Educational Service Center Association, the Ohio Association for Gifted Children, and the Athenian Literary Club. This is Neer's fourth campaign for the Shelby County United Way. Miller has served as the former Superintendent of Sidney City Schools, Botkins Schools, and Russia Schools. Miller is a Kiwanian and has worked on numerous Shelby County United Way campaigns. During the 2009 he served as Service Division Leader. He has served in the past as a United Way allocations team member.

Jeff Whitten is a newcomer to our United Way campaign and will chair the Nonprofit Division. He is the District Executive/Team Leader for the Miami Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, which includes Shelby County.

The Special Gifts and Retirees Division will be led by Jayne Smith. This is Jayne's first year being a Division Leader after having served two years as volunteer for the Non-profit Division. Smith is an active member of the Charity League and the Sidney visitors Bureau and has participated with the YMCA Community Partners. The Cornerstone Society Leadership Giving Division will be led by Shelby County United Way Enhanced Giving Coordinator, Jana Potts.

The 2010 campaign kick-off luncheon will be on September 16, 11:30 AM, at the American Legion, and the public is invited to attend. There is no charge for the luncheon, but reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 492-2101 or emailing tschaffer@shelbycounitedway.org. The campaign will continue through the finale celebration on November 04, 11:30 AM at the VFW.

Left to Right: Pam Jenkins, Honda of America, Ron Lietzke, Honda of America, Bobbie Jo Trittschuh, Honda of America, Cindy Helman, United Way, Jerry Vanderhorst, United Way, Bob Parker United Way

Shelby County United Way Announces Honda 2009 Campaign Results

Three Honda representatives visited the Shelby County United Way to celebrate the success of the 2009 HAM United Way campaign with Honda of America Mfg., Inc.  Together, Honda of America and its associates have pledged $111,243.36 during the 2009 United Way campaign. The breakdown of the gift was $74,162.24 associates and $37,081.12 corporate. This represents 8.8% of the Shelby County United Way’s 2009 goal.  “I am very grateful to Honda of America for their gifts,” stated Bob Parker, Executive Director of the United Way. “

Bob Parker, Cindy Helman (2009 SCUW Campaign Chair), and Jerry Vanderhorst (Large Manufacturing Division Leader), attended the presentation. Parker states, “The Honda Associates are essential partners of ours in the Shelby County community.  We are working together to build a better, stronger community.”
United Way provides help for people in need. “Last year, there were more than one service unit provided for every two people in the county. The services continue to be in great demand.”

28th COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER CELEBRATED

More than 1325 people attended the 28th Community Christmas Dinner on December 12 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. In addition, another 300 shut-ins had holiday dinners delivered to their homes. Shelby County United Way Executive Director Bob Parker stated, “The Community Christmas Dinner is a wonderful tradition. It brings the community together for one big holiday celebration. We had volunteers from throughout the county.  It is a great way to kickoff the holiday season. We want to thank all of our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, and participants who made this day a huge success.”

The dinner was coordinated and co-sponsored by the Shelby County United Way, Shelby County Commissioners, Elks Lodge #786, FISH of Shelby County, Temperance Lodge #73, Shelby County Fair Board, Bunny’s Pharmacy, American Legion Post #217, Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1403, The Bensman Foundation, Loyal Order of the Moose #586, The Spot Restaurant, Holloway Sportswear, Inc., Shelby Public Transit, Kiwanis Club of Sidney, Magnum Music, Merrill Asher, Adult Day Services, Stratford Strings, Anna Jazz Band, Stokes Mason Lodge No. 305, McDonald’s Restaurant, Burger King Restaurant, Arby’s Restaurant, Borchers Foundation, JM Green – H&R Block, Senior Center of Sidney & Shelby County, Campbell’s Meats & Deli, Rush Creek Christmas Tree Farm, AAA of Shelby County, Sidney Foodtown, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Center Auto Parts, Biker Bob’s Apparel, Adams Funeral Home, Mark & Suzie Harrod, Shaffer Insurance (Anna), Nell’s Antiques & More, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County, PJ General Store & Carryout and the Samaritan Works, all of whom donated supplies and/or financial support for the dinner. Many service organizations assisted with the dinner along with more than 160 community volunteers from the boy scouts, local companies and organizations, and residents of Shelby County in preparing and serving the dinner. The dinner was free, and the public was invited.

NEW TRUSTEE ELECTED TO 2010 UNITED WAY BOARD

Robert R. Rose, better known as Randy Rose and current Sr. Vice President of Scroll Operations at Emerson Climate Technologies has been recently elected to serve on the 2010 Shelby County United Way board.  His first three year term will end on December 31, 2012.  He will then be eligible for re-election to a final three year term.

Rose, a Sidney resident, is a past trustee and president of the S&H Products board, past member of the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Business Development committee and a member of the Sidney Moose Lodge #568.  He is married to Jackie Rose and they have two children.                 

He has chosen to serve the United Way by participating on the organization’s Family Field of Service team and the Special Project Committee.

UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES 2010 CAMPAIGN CHAIR

Bob Parker, Shelby County United Way Executive Director, has announced that the 2010 Campaign Chair will be Jerry Vanderhorst Jr.   Parker states, “We are very pleased to have Jerry as our 2010 Campaign Chair.  He was our Large Manufacturing Chair during the 2009 Campaign, a five year veteran of co-chairing the Service Division in past campaigns, and a current Allocations Team member.  He brings experience and great enthusiasm to lead our 2010 campaign.”

Vanderhorst is Vice President with Dale Peterson & Associates, Inc.  He is a graduate of Sidney Lehman Catholic High School, earned his BA in math and business from Bowling Green State University and achieved his MBA from the McGregor School of Business, Antioch University.  

Commenting about being campaign chairperson Vanderhorst states, “Being a long time witness to the incredible work and support that the United Way provides to our fellow Shelby County residents, I feel very honored for the opportunity to be this year’s Campaign Chair.  Every year provides me with greater hope and excitement that we can continue to make a huge difference in many of our neighbor’s lives!”

Vanderhorst is a member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church where he was a past Parish Picnic Chairman as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Currently, he is the assistant coach of the Holy Angels sixth grade boy’s 5-star basketball team, Head coach of the H.A. girl’s eighth-grade volleyball team, and a member of the Sports Committee.  Also, he is the Cubmaster for the Knights of Columbus/H.A. Pack 95 and serves on the current Board of Directors for the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA.  Jerry and his wife, Angie, have three children and reside in Sidney.

NEW TRUSTEE ELECTED TO 2010 UNITED WAY BOARD

Anthony Brown, better known as Tony Brown and employed by the Ohio Department of Transportation has recently been elected to serve on the 2010 Shelby County United Way board.  His first three year term will end on December 31, 2012.  He will then be eligible for re-election to a final three year term.

Brown, a Sidney native, is a graduate of Sidney High School where he was active with the tennis program.  He currently serves as a volunteer with the Community Tennis Association and is the tennis coach at Sidney High School for both the boy’s and girl’s teams.  He is married to Tambra Brown and they have one child.                  

Tony will be participating on the United Way’s Promoting Health & Well being team during this spring’s allocation process.