Guest speaker and Daily News Community News Editor Angela Wilson, United Way Executive Director Lindsey White and guest speaker The Rev. Richard Rhoades.
The United Way of Galveston kicked off its 96th annual Workplace Giving Campaign with a luncheon Sept. 5 at the Moody Gardens Hotel in the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom. This event marks the annual combined meeting of the Rotary Club of Galveston and the Rotary Club of Galveston Island. United Way board President Dominic Etienne welcomed about 350 guests to the luncheon. Rabbi Matt Cohen said grace before lunch was served. Guest speakers included Angela Wilson, community news editor for The Daily News, and The Rev. Richard Rhoades, of First Lutheran Church Galveston. United Way President-elect Kimberly Danesi regaled the audience with stories of her childhood and her family’s involvement with community service. Lindsey White was recognized for her service as executive director of the United Way of Galveston. Photos by Carla Peoples
United Way of Galveston President-elect Kimberly and Christopher Danesi.
Galveston College Regent Fred Raschke, Dr. Cissy Matthews, Galveston College Regent Rebecca Trout Unbehagen and Dr. Van Patterson.
Mary Beth Driskell, Lisa McNeil, Laurie Popovich and Emre Guven.
Gloria Milton, Cynthia Parra, Sandi Smith and Carol Langston.
Boy Scouts of America Bay Area Council members Diandra Ongso, Monica Jones, Kelly Meacham and Charlie Tinsley.
Rotary Club of Galveston Island President Sam Malchar and former Rotary President Cindy Schulz.
Rabbi Matt and Erin Cohen, Lauren Scott and Vivian Victoria.
Barry Rochkind and Hal Rochkind.
Galveston city Councilman and outgoing Rotary Club of Galveston Island President Jason Hardcastle.
United Way board President Dominic Etienne, Deanna Walton, Melissa Poor and Traci Puckett.
Coast Monthly Editor Laura Elder and The Daily News Editor Michael A. Smith.
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