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and in fact, by all the major employers' in the county. He did not see it as having that much of a detrimental effect on the normal workload of the employees involved. He noted that the employee who is going to volunteer to do this certainly is not going to jeopardize his job. Administrator Wright continued to stress that this is just one event, but it will compound itself - what about the people who sell apples for the high schools, for instance? Commissioner Wodtke left the meeting at 11:20 o'clock A.M. to catch a plane. Mr. Beindorf emphasized that West Palm Beach County has 2,200 employees who are participating in the program and Brevard County has 800 who participated. All those working with the United Way are volunteers and 98% of these funds go back to the community. Administrator Wright believed it cannot be denied that there also is an intimidation factor involved in having such solicita- tion at someone's work place. Commissioner Bird stated that the only way this program can work is for the bulk of the money to come through the business community; and if every business in the County took this attitude, United Way would fall flat on its face. Administrator Wright noted that the Board knows how he feels about this, but they certainly have the option to overrule him. Commissioner Scurlock stated that he agreed with the Administrator's stand, and Commissioner Bowman commented that she felt this could really snowball because there are many agencies in this county not covered by the United Way. Charles Searcy, 1985 Campaign Chairman, pointed out that, on the other hand, they do represent 25 agencies who will not have to come back to the Board and make requests; they do not represent any one special interest group. He emphasized that there is a great need for these funds and most other counties participate in this way. 98 Boos 61 F�„f 154 LAN51985