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Weller named interim executive director of Burke County United Way
$720,000 raised to date
By Julie N. Chang
jchang@morganton.com
Thursday, February 14, 2008

Jennifer Frew (The News Herald)

Edna Weller, left, has been named the Interim Executive Director of Burke County United Way, following the departure of Thaddeus Huff this month. Weller is pictured with Marc Sholar during the organization's annual meeting Thursday in Morganton. 

Morganton - A changing of the guard took place Thursday at the United Way's annual meeting.

Edna Weller was named interim executive director of the agency. She will replace Thaddeus Huff, who resigned this week.

Jeff Morse took over as incoming president of the board. He replaces Marc Sholar who completed his term as president Thursday.

Members of various agencies attended the luncheon, which also addressed fundraising efforts from the past year.

Weller is the director of outreach and development and volunteer coordinator for Burke Hospice and Palliative Care.

Phil Howerton Jr., a retiring board member, gave the nominating committee report revealing the new slate of board members.

Both Robert Belville and Weller are retiring from the board.

Six members were proposed for the new term, which ends in 2011.

Rod Harrelson, the second vice president and the campaign chair for 2007, reviewed the 2007 campaign results with the attendees.

With the goal set at $850,000, the United Way managed to raise $720,000 in 2007. Participating agencies were recognized according to the amount raised per employee corresponding to bronze, silver and gold categories.

Toner Machining received special recognition for its increased effort in raising funds in 2007.

The business experienced a 42 percent increase in donations per employee, totaling $550 per employee.

Harrelson said the first question he asked himself when appointed the chairman was, "Can we have fun?" In an effort to have fun, Harrelson initiated the ACC Challenge. Volunteers created teams, which they named after regional college teams.

Sholar continued the luncheon by discussing the community assessment performed by the United Way. Each attendee received a summary report of the Road Map for Impact and the complete report can be accessed online.

R.L. Icard was the recipient of the T. Henry Wilson Community Builder Award. Wayne Abele Sr. the recipient in 2007 presented the award.

Abele said the award goes to a person who has an impact on the community impact reflects the diversity of the community through active leadership.

The luncheon concluded when Morse applauded Sholar for his dedication as the 2007 president and thanked the audience for attending.

Morse said the United Way will be looking at new direction and was confident the leadership in the room will guide the agency in the right direction.

 

Rev. R.L. Icard was the recipient of the T. Henry Wilson Community Builder award presented by Burke County United Way on Feb. 14.

The award is given to an individual who facilitates community impact in efforts or in initiatives in the community. This person must energize and inspire people to make a difference and build relationships and coalitions that make a difference in human services and public policy agendas. This person ensures that basic human needs are met through the human services network in the community and increased investments in policy and in human service agendas by expanding and diversifying local efforts, and by supporting those of others. This person must reflect the diversity of the community, must be a problem-solver who causes positive outcomes, and must provide active leadership in developing solutions to public policy and community issues.

Icard is the executive director of Foothills Service Project as well as pastor of Lail Road Community Church in Glen Alpine. He is a Burke County native and a graduate of Western Carolina University with a B.S. in Education. He holds a master of divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and a doctor of ministry degree from Christian Bible College. He serves on numerous committees and boards throughout the area.

He was recognized in 2004 as the Citizen of the Year by the Glen Alpine Citizens Corps Council.

He was one of 10 people in North Carolina recognized for the 2006 H. Glenn Williams Power of One Award presented by Progress Energy as an outstanding education hero.

He was also named to the 2007 Biltmore List of Who’s Who among business leaders.

 

 

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