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When the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) Superintendent, Ron Fuller, and Allegan County Administrator, Rob Sarro, decided to challenge each other as part of their United Way Campaign, they knew the winners would be the people of Allegan County. The winning organization would have to have the highest average pledge per the number of staff who pledge. Their overall goals were to both increase the number of staff in their organizations who pledged and also increase the over all pledge amount. To their pleasure and excitement, when the pledges were tallied, they achieved all of their goals.
As a result of the challenge, the losing administrator would have to wear the winning administrator’s college sweatshirt for a day. Of course the winner had to purchase the sweatshirt! “We always knew that the real winners would be the people served by the United Way,” said Rob Sarro, Allegan County Administrator, wearing a bright blue GVSU Sweatshirt. “The challenge was fun and the County came close this year,” added Sarro. “We are already planning how to win the challenge next year!” The County increased their pledge amount by 67% and donated over $10,000 to the United Way. The AAESA won the challenge and increased their United Way donation to over $13,500. “We are blessed to have jobs and be able to care for our families,” shared Ron Fuller, AAESA Superintendent. “Our two organizations can thank the citizens of Allegan County for that, and together we can also give back and help make a bigger difference for the people of this county served by the United Way and their partners.” For more information on the United Way and their partner agencies, call the Allegan County United Way at 269.673.6545.  Rob Sarro & Ron Fuller |
