United Way of Santa Barbara

Michael Brown (left) of County of Santa Barbara and United Way's 2003-2004 Community Campaign Chair, and Ron Werft of Cottage Health System,United Way's 2002-2003 Community Campaign Chair

Santa Barbara County's United Way announced the results of its 2002-2003 Annual Community Campaign at a Victory Celebration held at the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort in Montecito on February 20, 2003.

A crowd of over 200 supporters enjoyed the festive Mardi Gras event, sponsored by John Indrieri, General Manager of the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort, which included a short program, campaign reports, and entertainment provided by the Swizzle Sisters.

Ron Werft, President & CEO of Cottage Health System and United Way's 2002-2003 Campaign Chair recognized the efforts of nearly 2,500 volunteers, as well as organizations and companies that were especially supportive. Star Awards were given to the following companies for their accomplishments during December through February.

4Rising Star-Best New Campaign - Bacara Resort & Spa

4Quasar-Brilliant Increase - The Territory Ahead

4Supernova-Reaching New Heights - UCSB

4North Star-Steady & Leading - Santa Barbara City Schools

4Shining Star-Brilliant Support - Jordano's

4Comet-A Fast Campaign - Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation

4Star Light-Non-Profit Leader - The Rehabilitation Institute

United Way will officially thank and recognize all donors and organizations at the 80th Annual Awards Luncheon at the Cabrillo Arts Center on May 21st.

Members of the Annual Campaign Cabinet were lauded for their outstanding volunteer efforts when they reported their respective Division accomplishments. Volunteer leaders present were:

4Top 25 A Division - Jim Votaw, Regional Manager, Clear Channel Communications

4Top 25 B Division - Henry Dubroff, CEO, Pacific Coast Business Times

4Health Division - David Lamkin, Executive Director, Santa Barbara Regional Health Authority

4Leadership Circle at Workplace - Tom Thomas, President & CEO, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust

4Leadership Circle at Home - Barbara Randall

4High Tech Division - Chuck Bischof, CEO, Agile Materials & Technology

4Finance Division - Linda Armstrong, Vice President, Wells Fargo Private Client Services

4Non-Profits Division - Cynder Sinclair, Executive Director, Girl Scouts of Tres Condados

4Education Division - Lynda Fairly, Vice President, Santa Barbara City College

4UCSB Division - Dr. John Wiemann, Vice Chancellor, Institutional Advancement, UCSB


Perry Ritenour (left) of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust & Charles Caldwell of S.B. United Way share a toast to campaign success	Henry Dubroff of Pacific Coast Business Times (right) announcing division results along with Barbara Randall, and Yezdyar Kaoosji of S.B. United Way

While staff unveiled a giant thermometer used to monitor the campaign, Werft announced that a record $2,934,516 had been raised, exceeding last year's $2,903,858 total as well as this year's campaign's goal of $2,933,000. He also announced that the average gift amount was $232, exceeding the goal of $208. United Way Board President Rick Nightingale of Damitz Brooks Nightingale Turner & Morrissett, CPAs, credited Werft for his leadership of an outstanding campaign.

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(l to r) Carolyn Snyder, Susan Cavalli, and Elizabeth Griffin of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust