The United Way of Garrett County has five volunteer committees in addition to the Executive Committee.  These committees include a Community Response (Allocations) Committee, a   Campaign Committee, a Marketing Committee, a Bylaws Committee and a Volunteer Development Committee.  These committees perform the functions of a volunteer United Way of Garrett County as described under the Committee Bylaws section which can be viewed by clicking here.  A brief description of each committee’s role is outlined below. 

The Community Response (Allocations) Committee of the Garrett United Way meets with affiliated agencies several times each year to review the progress each agency has made  in projects approved the previous year and to learn about proposed projects for the next year.  Each agency is visited at their main site, usually by two committee volunteers who try to learn all they can about the projects underway and those to be proposed for the future.  Then, at the Community Response Committee meeting, a staff and/or Board member from the submitting agency presents their proposal with assistance from the committee members who had visited with them.  The committee volunteers who visited the site explain what they have learned.  Then the entire committee asks questions for clarification and elaboration.  This process insures that the monies provided to the agencies are used for projects benefiting Garrett County.  It also enables many community people to get first hand information about the agencies and their projects. 

After all proposals have been examined over the course of several meetings, a final meeting of the committee is held to make a recommendation for those projects which should be funded and a dollar amount for each.  The committee takes into account the value of the projects to Garrett County and the level of giving possible in any given year. This recommendation goes to the Executive Committee for a final decision. 

The following community volunteers currently serve on the Community Response (Allocations) Committee:

Tel. (301) 533-2217

The Campaign Committee is composed of a Campaign Chair and Vice Chairperson, division heads  and any other members of the United Way of Garrett County who wish to work on the annual campaign.  The campaign is split into divisions including automotive; business professionals; civic, social and service organizations; civil service; construction; Deep Creek Lake Property Owners;  direct marketing; education; entertainment; finance; food and beverage; health care professionals; health services; hotels, motels and travel agencies; human services; industrial/manufacturing;   legacy; personal care; religious; special events; service and other businesses. 

 Garrett County’s United Way Campaign goes into full swing in the fall and lasts until the end of April.  During that time, the Campaign Committee seeks payroll deductions and direct donations from the community.  In addition, the proceeds (or a portion thereof) from special events that are committed to the campaign help to reach the annual goal. 

The 2009 - 2010 campaign is being lead by:

The Marketing Committee works to inform the community about the work of the agencies that     make up the United Way.  Volunteers write press releases, radio spots and speak before community groups in order to spread the word about United Way of Garrett County.   The Marketing Committee develops marketing initiatives and prepares various media for fund-raising campaigns.  The following volunteers are serving on this committee:

Tel. (301) 616-1964

The Bylaws Committee annually reviews the Bylaws of the United Way of Garrett County and   makes recommendations to the Executive Committee for revisions deemed necessary.   The Bylaws Committee is responsible for drafting any proposed changes to the Bylaws that may be requested at any time by any member of the United Way of Garrett County and submitting such change together with a recommendation to the Executive Committee.  The Bylaws Committee is most fortunate to have attorneys and members of the Executive Committee direct this effort.

Members of the United Way of Garrett County are strongly encouraged to volunteer for committee participation.  Each individual, firm, association or corporation who makes a contribution to or for the benefit of United Way of Garrett County is a member of the United Way of Garrett County.   

There is a wonderful team of volunteers currently involved in a myriad of activities supporting the United Way of Garrett County.  These community volunteers receive a great deal of satisfaction in helping their neighbors and making Garrett County a better place to live.  Please contact any of the chairmen or volunteer members listed above if you have an interest in serving on one of these committees or learning more about these committees.   Also, please feel free to contact any of the Executive Committee officers or members to make your interest known.   A list of the Executive Committee volunteers can be viewed by clicking here.