The Business of Caring

Local executives give back to their community

More than 30 local executives have joined forces to create the 2006 Campaign Cabinet to help raise funds for the Brown County United Way 2006 campaign.

The Campaign Cabinet represents a joint venture between local businesspeople and BCUW staff to educate corporate leaders and small business owners about the social and economic benefits of giving to the United Way.

“Though they have only been together for a few weeks, our cabinet is already visiting with their peers to discuss how to better come together as a community,” said Alicia Van Straten, BCUW campaign manager. “It’s an excellent group of extremely dedicated professionals. We couldn’t have asked for better.”

The group is lead by eight executives appointed by 2006 Campaign Chair Paul Beideman, president and CEO of Associated Banc-Corp.

In advance of the official 2006 campaign kickoff in mid-September, the cabinet will have to meet with the representatives of more than 250 businesses involved in the campaign. The meetings, which last roughly an hour, will provide the cabinet with an opportunity to kick start the 2006 campaign by facilitating face-to-face dialogue with local business leaders, Van Straten said.

“These meetings are as much about creating a forum to receive thoughts and concerns from the public as they are to educate people about how important their investment in the United Way is,” Van Straten said. “It is a critical point of contact, and communications have to go both ways.”

By both informing and listening, Van Straten said the cabinet will provide a powerful conduit for increasing financial and volunteer resources, which will help make a better Brown County.

“The members of our cabinet are helping to provide a solid foundation of support for the United Way,” Van Straten said. “Their dedication and time commitment make them an invaluable resource for our community.”

The eight cabinet chairs and their divisions are:

Paul Beideman – Major Firms

Kelly Wolfe – Commerce & Industry

Tim Weyenberg – Professional, Technology & Communications

Ken Wachter and Steve Van Vuren – Wholesale, Entertainment & Retail

Dennis Hogan and Mark McMullen – Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Healthcare

Dan Nerad – Non-Profit & Education

Paul Jadin – Government

Click below for more information on the 2006 Brown County United Way Campaign Cabinet:

See the Cabinet Org Chart

Learn more about being a cabinet member by watching the 2006 Training Presentation

Read the 2006 Campaign Cabinet Division Chair Description

Read the 2006 Campaign Cabinet Chair Position Description

Read the 2006 Campaign Cabinet Division Team Member Description

2006 Campaign Calendar of Events

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