The Tioga United Way held its annual meeting and awards luncheon in the Carriage House of the Pumpelly Estate in Owego, N.Y. on Thursday, April 25. The ceremony started off with an insightful speech by the owner of State Farm Insurance – Owego and Tioga United Way Board member, Buffie Arhbal.
The message was loud and clear, “Sometimes life doesn’t turn out the way you plan but thankfully, there are agencies in our county to help us along the way to get us back on track.”
Jackie Bogart, of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, was elected to the Tioga United Way Board of Directors. The slate of officers elected for one year was Gilbert Knapp, Jeri Sarrge, David Astorina, Robert Jensen, and Jane Maas. Board members elected for three-year terms include Jane Maas, Gilbert Knapp, Barbara Patten, and Shawn Yetter.
The Tioga United Way announced the retirement of Daniel Sloat and Georgianna Horvath, who have brought a wealth of knowledge and history to the Board. Combined, Sloat and Horvath have dedicated over 50 years of service and the Tioga United Way will remain forever grateful for their time and commitment.
The Executive Committee was presented and approved; members include David Astorina, Robert Jensen, Gilbert Knapp, John Knowlton, Dale Larson, Jane Maas, Jeri Sarrge, and Shawn Yetter.
Awards were given to major contributors: Lockheed Martin Corporation and employees, IBM employees and retirees, The Owego Kitchen, Tioga State Bank and employees, Tioga County employees, Chemung Canal Trust Company, Guthrie Healthcare Systems, Visions Federal Credit Union, Best Buy employees, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Gural and Tioga Downs Casino and Resort.
Also recognized for their community contributions were Madison Hornick, Connie Sternberg, Barbara Patten, Teresa McNamara, Anne Grant, Jana Bowen, Betsy Snyder, Zoe Ann Zielinski, Tyler Brown, Sarah Darling, Kara Conrad, Geraldo Iglesias, Mike Kania, Charlie Otto, Jamie Holliday, Karen Harriell, and Sabrina Slater.
If you would like to join the 2018-19 campaign or make a contribution, visit tiogaunitedway.com or call the office at (607) 687-4028.
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