Fayetteville-Gregg Ogden will host the 2004 United Way of Washington County Pillars Party at his Fayetteville, home from 6:30-08:30 p.m. August 24. This year’s theme will be “Gardens and Galleries.
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The annual event recognizes Pillars Club members, who are individuals or couples who donate at least $750 in a given year to the United Way of Washington County.
The 2003 Pillars Club made up 31 percent of last year’s fund-raising campaign, said Linda Brown, president of the United Way of Washington County. She added that the Pillars Club is critical to the United Way’s success because the money helps the 36 organizations the United Way supports. Some of those agencies include: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas, Faith in Action, Youth Bridge, Ozark Literacy Council and the Single Parent Scholarship Fund.
“(United Way) is such a wonderful organization because it supports so many agencies,”said Patricia Clinton, 2004 Pillars Committee chairwoman. “It’s always such a fun event.”
Members of the 2004 Pillars Committee include: Tammy Hudson, Patricia Clinton, Ashley Garcia, Carol Lynn Gibson, April Shy, Pat Harrison, Denise Gardner, Debra Broyles, Nicole Claesen, Tracy Crude, Carrie Eggart, Angie Graves, Barbara Noland, Merry Lee Phillips, Jennifer Ross, Ann Rosso and Mary Beth Sherman.
The Pillars Club began in 1979 with 31 Pillars, That number grew significantly to 456 Pillars members in 2003. The first Pillars Party was held in 1987. Since then, it has been held in various homes and other locations in Washington County. About 250 people are expected to attend this year’s poolside party.
Anyone interested in United Way is welcome. For more information about the Pillars Club or the United Way of Washington County, call 750-1221 or visit http://www.unitedway.org
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