United Way Events

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Recurring Annual Events:

Annual Chair Auction
Unique chairs are painted by local artists and auctioned for charity.  Click here to find out more.

Golf Tournament

The Annual United Way-Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is held the first Saturday after Labor Day at either the Oaks Country Club or the Murray Country Club. This tournament is a 4-person scramble and the entry fee is $50 per person. Prizes will be awarded. For more information about this year's tournament or to sign up, please call Peggy Billington at 270-753-0317. All proceeds go to support the United Way and the Chamber of Commerce.

Kick-Off Dinner

The Annual Kick-Off Dinner is held in late August at the Curris Center on the campus of Murray State University. The dinner is a fun-filled event where each of the United Way Agencies recognizes their "Volunteer of the Year". The dinner is the Kick-Off for the United Way Annual Giving Campaign. If you'd like to buy tickets for the United Way Banquet, give us a call or send us an e-mail.

Kathie Gentry Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2001 the Board of Directors of the Murray Calloway County United Way initiated a lifetime achievement award named for Kathie Gentry, long-time director of Needline. Kathie was the first recipient of this award. This award is presented at the United Way Kick-Off Banquet. Click here for criteria and a nomination form.

5-K Run

During the month of October, on a Saturday, the United Way holds a 5-K Fun Run sponsored by Pella. There are separate divisions for men, women and children. The entry fee is $10 per person and all participants will receive a t-shirt. The exact date and location have not been determined yet. Send us an e-mail for more information.

Annual Giving Campaign

The United Way of Murray Calloway County raises money on an annual basis to help various agencies in our community. The Annual Giving Campaign begins with the Kick-Off Banquet at the end of August each year and runs through December. In January/February we announce the final amount of money raised at our Celebration Breakfast. Money is raised through individual giving, payroll deductions and business/corporate donations.

The 2005 Annual Giving Campaign was a tremendous success and through the hard work of our many volunteers, the United Way met its goal of $305,000. This money supports our 12 member agencies and other local targeted community needs. So when the 2006 campaign rolls around and someone asks you to give, please remember that we need your help to continue our goal of "local people supporting local people". And be rest assured that your contribution to the United Way benefits people in need.

Softball Tournament

The United Way holds an adult co-ed softball tournament each year in July. The entry fee is $125 per team and the roster is limited to 15 players. The winning team and the second place team receive t-shirts and the winning team gets the traveling trophy. For more information about the tournament or to sign your team up, call the United Way Office at 753-0317 or send us an e-mail.

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