Honorary Chair of the United Way of St. Mary’s County Campaign 2008, Captain Glen Ives USN (ret.), former commanding officer of NAS Patuxent River, and the United Way of St. Mary’s County Board of Directors announce the Campaign 2008 Kick-off Breakfast at the J. T. Daugherty Conference Center at 7 a.m., Friday, Sept. 5. where Senator Ben Cardin will address those assembled for this annual event.
In addition to Captain Ives speaking about the spirit of giving in our community, Senator Cardin, who’s family has been dedicated to community service for generations, will draw upon his own experience and that of his family in commending those in attendance for the services the United Ways and their member agencies provide throughout the State of Maryland and especially in St. Mary’s County.
Admission to the buffet breakfast is $25 per person and reservations are required. Call United Way of St. Mary’s County at (301) 862-5577 or email uwsmc.ed@gmail.com. Entertainment prior to the Breakfast will be provided by the Leonardtown High School Chamber Orchestra.
Captain Ives will enthusiastically host the morning’s festivities where nominees from the United Way of St. Mary’s County’s agencies will by recognized for their outstanding volunteer services to the community. In addition, one time Merit grants will be awarded to 7 agencies. United Way of St. Mary’s County will also recognize local businesses for their participation in Campaign 2007 at this event.
In addition to Captain Ives and Senator Cardin, attending the Annual Breakfast and helping to start Campaign 2008 are local business and community leaders, government officials, Member Agency Council members, and local volunteers sand supportive citizens of our community.
Giving in the 2007 Campaign were the following organizations and their employees: Best Buy Lexington Park, The Boeing Company, Bowhead Technical & Professional Services, Burch Oil Car Wash division, CACI, Computer Sciences Corporation, Century 21, Chaney Enterprises, Chesapeake Custom Embroidery, College of Southern Maryland, Community Bank of Tri-County, Constellation Energy, CSC Range & Engineering Services Division, DACES Corporation, Dugan, McKissick, Wood & Longmore LLC, Norris and Dudderar LLC, Dyson Lumber, Eagan, McAllister Associates, Inc., Enterprise Newspaper, GMAC Mortgage, The Greenery, Guy Distributing Company, HTW Hospitality, J.F. Taylor, Inc., J..T. Daugherty Conference Center, Lexis Nexis, Maryland Bank & Trust Company, N.A., National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Naval Air Station Patuxent River PMA 276, Northrop Grumman, PNC Southern Maryland Bank, Quality Built Homes, Ryken High School Girls Soccer Team, SMECO, Sentel, St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Mary’s County Public Library, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, State Farm Insurance: Lloyd Chesley, Target, Titan, W.M. Davis, Inc. General Contractors, Walden Sierra, Wyle Labs, 84 Lumber along with hundreds of individuals in St. Mary’s County and surrounding areas.
United Way of St. Mary’s County is a local, non-profit organization that dedicates its support to local charities. The 42 United Way member agencies provide health care services, food, housing, emergency aid, youth programs, education and job training to St. Mary’s County residents. Unless otherwise directed, money that is raised in St. Mary’s County stays in St. Mary’s to assist in providing needed services to our community neighbors.