History has shown that everything is cyclical. In ages past, neighbor took care of neighbor because life’s rule was “together we stand, divided we fall.”
Through the years, however, people turned more and more to government to take care of social ills. In this age of businesses downsizing, government now is requiring communities to take more responsibility for taking care of their own. We have come full circle.
Over the past years, an evergrowing group of individuals has seen the needs of those in Toombs, Montgomery and Wheeler Counties and have shown their caring attitude through membership in the Highlander Society of the United Way of Toombs-Montgomery-Wheeler Counties.
The Highlander Society, named for the group of settlers from the highlands of Scotland who, banned their homeland, found a refuge in the wilderness of Georgia in the 1700s and carved out a home, is the embodiment of one of the most valuable traditions of our community, that of people caring for people.
This tradition has not developed by chance, but by the dedication and efforts of concerned leaders who have foreseen the needs of this community and, in turn, provided the direction and resources to meet these needs long before government deemed it “fashionable.”
In joining the Highlander Society, you will be declaring a sincere interest in our community by making a significant personal investment. It is through such a firm commitment to the United Way and its mission of human caring that we assume the leadership roles vital to helping our community’s health and social service needs.
The return on your investment will be significant – a community resilient to change and responsive to new challenges.
The Highlander Society, with its various levels of commitment, represents an opportunity for you to follow in the proud tradition of these great leaders.
You are cordially invited to join this outstanding group of caring citizens at the level of your choice: Alexis de Tocqueville Society, Highlands Level, Clan Chiefs Level, Bagpipers Level, Brave Heart Level, Coat of Arms Level, Heather Level or Tartan Level.
* George & Sarah Chapman Bagpipers Level ($3,000 to $4,999)
John & Sandy Schoell * Marsha & Dent Temples Bonnie L. Goodwin Bob & Joni Moore Paul & Kathy Underwood Brave Heart ($1,500 to $2,999)
Walter & Patsy Bowden Dr. & Mrs.Lloyd Darby J. Alan Kent
Coat of Arms Level ($1,000 to $1,499)
Mark & Lisa Aljuni Mr. & Mrs. W. L. , Jr. Bargeron Jennifer I Blount
Wayne & Karen Brantley Mr. & Mrs. Macky Bryant Gary & Debra Campbell Clark, Robert Clark Jason Colbert Travis & Elaine Deloach Jimmy & Patricia Dixon * Sarah Tipton Downie & Robert Foerster Byron & Patti Femister Frank & Marie Gibase * Mike & Judy Googe Ronnie & Brenda Green Twalla Haley Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hartley Jack & Dale Harton * Howard & Barbara Hill Kurt & Karen Hofmann
Anne Hummell Marion & Rita Hussey * Mac & Skye Jordan Sonny & Marlys Koski Cheryl Ann Lane Dennis & Lynne Madison
Diane & Bill Meeks Matt & Lyn Oxley Hugh & Mary Jane Peterson Brenda Rigdon Tommy & Becky Rollins Dr. & Mrs. Odell Still Don & Beverly Thigpen Van & Nina Thompson Dr. Michael & Dana Williams Richard &Tracey Leaver Williams
Heather Level ($750 to $999)
Rodney & Dianne Brooks * Steve & Malinda Brown Anna Marie Harrell Carl & Terri James Mike & Cheri Jones
John C. Jr. Lewis Wayne Podell Sam & Susan Sullivan John A Tyson * Roger E. Varnadore
Tartan Level ($500 to $749)
Shari L. Adam Donnie & Cissy Alderman Glenda Anderson Vanessa Anne Bailey Bill & Mary Baldree June & Neill Baylor Tayana T. Benard Joe & Debbie Betsill Brian & Lisa Bishop Ray & Annette Blount Chris & Karen Bond Armedra C. Brinson Gary & Celia Brinson Gary R Brinson Lovon Brooks Whit Brown Christopher Burke Michael & Vicki Calhoun Russell & Betty Campbell James H Cannady Barbara Carlie Johnny & Brenda Carroll Wade & Jean Chesser Rebecca Cobb Barry & Violet M. Coleman Wanda Coleman John Cornell Goodman & Lillian P. Craig Robert Crawford Allen Crump Larry & Maric Curl Helen Darby * Jack & Lynette Dell Imeldo T. DelRosario Otha & Pat Dixon Ronnie & Sandy Dixon Wendell & Elaine Dixon Mike & Millie Dugan Alicia Durden Bill & Judy Durden Glenn & Karon Durden Bill & Lindi Duvall * Paul & Linda Eason Sonja Eason David L. Edenfield Michael & Ann Erickson Mr. & Mrs. Donald Estroff Raymond Faircloth * Jack & Jean Fields Tom & Pam Findlay Philip & Pam Flanders * Zach & Anne Fowler Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Frost Cheryl Y. Gay Towns, T. III Gay R.K. Godby * Glenn & Elizabeth Goode Charles R. Goodman