2008 Agency Relations and Allocations (ARA)
Chair: Greg Beck, O'Reilly Auto Parts
The following ARA panels have been assigned specific United Way member agencies and will conduct on-site visits and budget reviews in order to make informed recommendations regarding funding and operational issues. The process begins in April and concludes in May, with United Way Board of Directors approval in June.
Panel I
Chair: Jennifer Purvis
United Way Staff: Nicki Bascom
- Boy Scouts of America, Ozarks Trails Council #306
- Girl Scouts of Dogwood Trails Council
- Ozarks Regional YMCA
Panel II
Chair: Mark McCarty
United Way Staff: Steve Kessler
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Ozarks
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
- Ozarks Literacy Council
Panel III
Chair: Bill Zaslow, Katie Schear
United Way Staff: Steve Kessler
- Family Violence Center
- Ozarks Counseling Center
- The Victim Center
Panel IV
Chair: Bill Hixon
United Way Staff: Nicki Bascom
- The Arc of the Ozarks
- Developmental Center of the Ozarks
Panel V
Chair: Carl Haworth
United Way Staff: Susan Boyd
- Habitat for Humanity
- NAMI of SW Missouri
- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Panel VI
Chair: Kim Batson
United Way Staff: Ann Dare
- American Red Cross, Greater Ozarks Chapter
- The Salvation Army
Panel VII
Chair: Ryan Stack
United Way Staff: Susan Boyd
- Boys & Girls Town of Missouri
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
- Lutheran Family & Children's Services
Panel VIII
Chair: Debi Harper
United Way Staff: Ann Dare
- Child Advocacy Center
- The Kitchen, Medical & Dental Clinic
- Underprivileged School Children's Fund
Review by Executive Committee
- Gifts-In-Kind
- United Way Community Service Fund
- USO