Over 200 community leaders attended United Way’s Annual Meeting at Missouri Western’s Fulkerson Center Feb. 9.

At the event, United Way announced three special award winners:
* Spirit of Community Award (honoring one exemplary business each year for outstanding community service and support of United Way)-Nestle Purina PetCare;
* Outstanding Partner Award (honoring one area business or organization each year that has shown an exceptional history of partnership with United Way)-Missouri Western State University;
* and the Volunteer Award (honoring exemplary volunteers each year for outstanding volunteer service through United Way)-Roger Martin.

Retiring United Way Board members are Curt Kretzinger, Terry McClatchey, Seann O’Riley, and Dick Sipe.

During the annual meeting, 2011 United Way Campaign donors in attendance elected the following people to serve on the United Way Board of Directors in 2012: David Cripe, Matt Dority, Roger Martin, Brad McAnally, Michael Pulido, Tom Richmond, Amy Ryan, Darren Steele, Adam Stein, and Seth Wright.

United Way of Greater St. Joseph operates under the direction of 31 members of a local Board of Directors. The 2012 Board elected their Executive Committee at Thursday’s Annual Meeting: Bill Severn, Chair; Todd W. Meierhoffer, Vice Chair; Brett Carolus, Secretary; and Jason Horn, Treasurer.

To learn more, visit United Way online at www.stjosephunitedway.org.