Local United Way donations rise 10%, almost hit $2 million goal - The Decatur Daily

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Decatur, Ala. | Wednesday, May 22, 2013

3/8/13 | 5 comments | 816 views

Local United Way donations rise 10%, almost hit $2 million goal

By Ronnie Thomas
The Decatur Daily

@dd_Ronnie Thomas

Terry Welch, 2012 campaign chairman for United Way of Morgan County, announced Friday that the agency barely missed its $2 million goal, bringing in $1,905,000. The effort is a 10 percent increase … More »

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On 3/8/13 at 05:28 PM, DECATUR from Decatur wrote:

It's sad that something this worthwhile only got 4 measly sentences of recognition.

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On 3/8/13 at 06:12 PM, Tony from wrote:

What is really sad is that the 2012 salary for Brian Gallagher (President/CEO United Way Worldwide) was $813,338

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On 3/9/13 at 05:44 AM, ORVILLE from Decatur wrote:

When the top brass at United ways gets this mufh of a salary, I'll keep my money and give it to chariteis that give all the money collected to the needy. A 6 figure salary (twice as much as the President of U.S.0 it ridiculous.

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On 3/9/13 at 06:38 AM, Rebecca from Decatur wrote:

It's sad what the CEO makes off charity.

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On 3/9/13 at 10:05 AM, willard from wrote:

check out the administrative cost of the Red Cross.....................It will make you sick

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