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DEC 2QS1 1 BOOK DISCUSSION REGARDING COUNTY ADMINISTRATION PARTICIPATION IN I• UNITED WAY Administrator Balczun announced that two representatives of the United Way were here this morning with a request to be allowed to hold a fund-raising presentation in this building. Chairman Scurlock noted that he has always voted against a presentation, because he feels attendance at the presentation should be on a strictly voluntary basis. Commissioner Eggert stated that she has never known United Way not to function on a voluntary basis. Commissioner Wheeler advised that he serves on the Board of United Way and believes it is a great program because the money is spent wisely and the organization is run very efficiently. He wished to see United Way give the opportunity to County employees to participate in the program. Commissioner Bowman felt the question last year was whether the department heads would be going around twisting arms or whether department heads would even know whether or not people working under them contributed or not. Charley Blaney of Dodgertown, Chairman for this year's campaign, explained that they are simply asking for the opportunity to work with the County Administrator and the department heads to show a 90 -minute film and pass out some volunteer cards and brochures that explain about the United Way and the 25 agencies in the county that benefit from the contributions. There is no pressure, no arm twisting, etc.; it is totally on a voluntary basis. Mr. Blaney felt it is certainly more effective to be able to show a little film and give a little talk than to include a brochure in the payroll. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved the request by the United Way to be allowed to make a presentation in the County Administration Bldg., attendance to be strictly on a voluntary basis.. 55