Board of County Commissioners Orange County United Way Golf Tournament Discussion Item July 14, 2009
Presentation Outline Purpose Background Recommended Guidelines Action Requested
Purpose Orange County is a leading contributor to the Heart of Florida United WayOrange County is a leading contributor to the Heart of Florida United Way The County sponsored United Way Golf Tournament is a successful fund-raising eventThe County sponsored United Way Golf Tournament is a successful fund-raising event ● Discuss Proposed Golf Tournament Guidelines
Background Current Economic Times ● Challenging to United Way Agencies ● Increased Demands ● Challenging for Fundrai sing
Background (Continued) l Continue to do more with less reduce campaign expenses l Focus on community needs l Focus on Leadership l 100% Participation l Heighten Awareness of Ethical Issues l Goal…$450, Campaign Kick-Off
Background (Continued) l Adult Literacy League, Inc. l B.E.T.A. Center, Inc. l Center for Drug Free Living, Inc. l Edgewood Children’s Ranch, Inc. l Harbor House l Legal Aid Society, Inc. l Lighthouse of Central Florida l RSVP of Orange County l The Salvation Army of O.C. l Seniors First, Inc. l United Cerebral Palsy l Winter Park Day Nursery, Inc. United Way Organizations
l Flea Markets l Creeper Races l Barbecues/Bake Sales l Convention Center Lunches l Bowling Tournament l Golf Tournaments Background (Continued) Fundraising Activities
Background (Continued) Raised $509,411Raised $509,411 Fifth largest donor in Heart of Florida United WayFifth largest donor in Heart of Florida United Way Over 3000 donors…47% participationOver 3000 donors…47% participation ● Largest donation from County government in Florida Orange County’s 2008 Campaign
Background (Continued) 2008 Campaign Breakdown Payroll Deductions $387,618 Special Events $121, Total $509, Total $509,411
Background (Continued) The Orange County Golf Tournament is the Single Largest Special Event in the United Way Campaign. The 2008 United Way Golf Tournament Raised $39,311.
Recommended Guidelines United Way Umbrella All checks payable to United Way Use United Way Letterhead United Way follow-up with sponsors Use County’s United Way Web Page Broad Spectrum of Sponsors/ParticipantsBroad Spectrum of Sponsors/Participants Orange County Employees use Personal Leave to participateOrange County Employees use Personal Leave to participate On-going County Attorney’s Office reviewOn-going County Attorney’s Office review Consulted with State Commission on Ethics
Recommended Action Approval of Orange County’s United Way Golf Tournament
Board of County Commissioners Orange County United Way Golf Tournament Discussion Item July 14, 2009