Marshfield Area United Way 2011 Drive Chairs

Dave and Tammy Meissner will lead the community wide campaign to advance the common good as 2011 Drive Chairs.  Raised on small family farms, at a young age they were instilled with a strong work ethic and the values to give, advocate and volunteer in order to contribute to society.  They strive to pass on these values  to their own children and grandchildren, which drives their good work in the community.

Dave and Tammy co-own Norm-E-Lane Farms in Chili with family members; the farm is a three-generation dairy operation. The Meissners fundraise and advocate through the Fore the Kids Foundation to support various youth initiatives in the community, and this fall will lend that energy to help improve lives of struggling residents. “We were fortunate to have an upbringing in a positive environment of kindness and learning. We wish it to be a reality for ALL children,” said Tammy Meissner.

Though United Way’s fundraising campaign is a familiar event in the community, a true understanding of the scope of need is not always obvious.

“In all reality, someone at your workplace, church or neighborhood likely has received assistance from a United Way funded program this year.  The needs of our community never go away, especially in these economic times where they can be even more severe,” Tammy Meissner said.

“Businesses in our area are still suffering from tough economic times. It makes it challenging for fundraising, while at the same time, the need for funding increases,” said Dave Meissner.

This fall Dave and Tammy will raise money to fund 31 community programs through contributions to the United Way campaign. Contributions enable United Way to fund local health and human service programs serving the community’s most crucial needs.

 

 

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