2012 Community Investments Volunteer Delegate
Below are quotes from our 2012 Community Investment Delegates. We hope that you find reading about their experience(s) to intrigue you to volunteer next year! We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the January 2013 investment process. If you are interested, please call our offices to learn more: 641-673-6043
Nick Smith, Chair
Musco Lighting; United Way of Mahaska County Board Vice President
Jennifer Peterson
Oskaloosa Community Schools
“It was nice to hear from the different groups that United Way serves. I was not aware of the impact that all these services have on our community.”
Pam Pothoven
MidWestOne Bank
“For someone who is new to the community, this experience provides a great overview of all the various needs in the community and the associated programs that serve those needs.”
Robb Beane
Department of Education—Iowa Learning Center
“Stretching the dollars to all of the quality applications was both difficult and enjoyable. I learned a great deal about the community of Oskaloosa and Mahaska County. There are a lot of great people doing great things.”
Amy Shafer
Hawkeye Real Estate
"Fascinating...everyone in the community who cares about our community should participate in this process. I have told all my clients that if they have the opportunity, they need to go to United Way and sign up for the process next year."
Mike Gipple
Musco Lighting
“The process provided an excellent opportunity to learn and discuss the many needs of our community. It was a great chance to learn about the often overlooked needs of our community.”
Mary Jo Almond
Cablevey Conveyors
“I was interested in participating in the process so I would be able to contribute to my community with knowledge gained through business and personal experiences.”
Kerra Strong
William Penn University
“The Community Allocations process has made me realize how much need there is in the community. It has also given me a greater understanding of agency activity in Mahaska County.”
Jenna Sytsma
Mahaska County
“I was surprised to learn how many organizations were funded, in some way, by United Way funds.”
Malinda Ratliff
Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc.
“I had no idea what to expect. It has been quite an eye opener both to the extent of need in the community and the vast array of agencies. I feel the process is streamlined and runs very efficiently. I would be happy to participate again next year.”
Dustin Hite
Heslinga Law Office
“I have always been interested in nonprofits and this provided the opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of the local nonprofits.”
Polly Ehret
Oskaloosa Community Schools
“There are so many worthy organizations in Mahaska County that I did not know even existed. United Way provides such a huge service to this community. I would encourage everyone to give and give generously!”
