The 2007
United Way Campaign Kickoff was a great success. September 12th at the
River Market Pavilion. We had over 900 guests, agency representatives,
and United Way personnel on hand to learn more about the agencies funded by
the United Way and enjoy the beautiful day.
Over 800 people enjoyed a Back Yard Burger at the United
Way Campaign kickoff
The Air Force Color Guard performs
The crew from Back Yard Burgers was able to keep up with the crowd this year
by grilling 60 hamburgers at a time.
Walt Coleman
was our featured speaker for the kickoff. Mr. Coleman is a well
respected NFL referee.
Sean Michel, former American Idol contestant, was the
entertainment for the kickoff.
Click here to see a
video from the kickoff.
Virginia Zuco, with The Arkansas Foodbank Network.
The golfing theme won them first prize in the booth decorating competition.
Joe Meyer and Joy Secuban representing Alltel, present John Nazzaro, of the
Heart of Arkansas United Way, with a check for $60,000
Francis Allen School for Exceptional Children.
Senior Citizens Activities Today
Sean Michel
Shelley, the Arkansas Travelers mascot.
The Literacy Action of Central Arkansas attracted visitors to their booth
with a mini bowling alley.
Everyone enjoyed the free lunch
The United Way football toss was a big hit with visitors.
Virgil Miller, Walt Coleman and Grover Evans.
The Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas
The YMCA brought a basketball goal.
Arkansas Enterprises for the Developmentally Disabled (AEDD)
was represented at the kickoff.
