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r- - JUN 51985 BOOK -7 Commissioner Scurlock did not believe that this is a matter of non -participation; we do have payroll deduction and do pass out the United Way pledge cards to the employees; but it is this one step further that he objects to. He noted that he personally would not want to be contacted in his workplace where he earns his living, but he did not have any problem with payroll deduction or the passing out of the literature. He did feel it is bad policy to get involved with direct solicitation at the workplace. The Chairman informed those present that Commissioner Wodtke submitted the following memo, indicating his support of the once -a -year solicitation. MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. DATE: June 5, 1985 SUBJECT: United Way These are my thoughts on the United Way item (Item 9) on today's agenda. The United Way organization is a strong representative for community-based operations. I have been closely associated with this organization in the past, and I feel that it is proper for us to cooperate with the United Way in allowing them to present the needs of the Community, and their organizations. I might suggest that we consider once -a -year presentations be made by organizations, similar to United Way, to County employee representatives at a scheduled time, not to exceed a total of 30 minutes. This would allow equal access to our employees. Chairman Lyons commented that for many years the large firm he worked for believed in the solicitation business and had very active campaigns and he did not have any active opposition to it. He did feel, however, that it is a personnel policy and would be very loath to override the Administrator's decision in the matter. He assured United Way that the County certainly would 99 M M