North Augusta 2000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is North Augusta 2000?

North Augusta 2000 is a non-profit (501 c 3) Community Foundation established in 1999 to promote community improvement in North Augusta and the CSRA.

Who is leading the North Augusta 2000 initiative?

North Augusta 2000 was established by a group of community and civic-minded citizens working to improve the community. Former North Augusta Mayor Tom Greene is Chair; Chuck Smith, Edward Jones Investments, is Co-Chair; and Dave Belkoski, University Heath Care System, is Treasurer.

Is North Augusta 2000 governed by a Board of Directors?

Yes. North Augusta 2000 is governed by a 15 member volunteer Board.

Who is leading the current North Augusta 2000 fundraising campaign?

North Augusta 2000 is currently conducting a fundraising campaign to support the initiatives identified in the 2007-2011 Strategic Plan. Our campaign leadership includes:

Campaign General Chair
Dr. Randy Cooper, University Surgical Associates

Campaign Development Cabinet
David Belkoski, University Heath Services, Inc.
Tom Greene, Former Mayor North Augusta/ North Augusta 2000 Chairman
Skip Grkovic, City of North Augusta
Ken McDowell, North Augusta City Council
Kelley Mobley, First Citizens Bank & Trust
David Mottel, SCANA/SCE&G
Chuck Smith, Edward Jones Investments
Charles Taylor, TTX Company Hamburg Division
Kelly Zier, Attorney at Law

Campaign Leadership Team
Pat Altman, SRP Federal Credit Union
Brenda Baratto, Aiken County Historical Museum
Hugh Hibbard, Taylor Auto Group
Dr. Gary Redding, First Baptist Church of North Augusta
Eric Schoellkopf, Halocarbon Products Corporation
Turner Simkins, North Augusta Riverfront Company
Briton Williams, Edward Jones Investments

Publicity Chairs
Phyllis Britt, The Star/Aiken Standard
Dennis Sodomka, The Augusta Chronicle

The first campaign took place in 2001 with Mr. Joseph J. Buggy, former president of Westinghouse Savannah River Company as chair of the Leadership Development Council and Tom Greene as vice chair; Dr. Randy Cooper was the campaign general chair and Charles Taylor, general manager of TTX, was vice chair; John Lindsay, vice president and director of public affairs, Westinghouse Savannah River Company, co-chaired the Advance Division along with Julian Osbon, CEO of Osbon & Associates.

What are the goals of the current North Augusta 2000 fundraising initiative?

The goal of the current campaign is $2,000,000.

As of our kick-off, 8/27/07, we are well on our way with $1,084,200.

The new campaign will fund initiatives 2007-2011 in the following categories:

Economic Development - Revitalization and Quality Growth

Education - Preparing for the Future of North Augusta

Community Engagement - Partnership to Connect Citizens (formerly Quality of Life)

Recreation, Culture, and History – The Benefits of Community (formerly Parks and Recreation).

The goal of the original plan (2001-2006) was to raise $1,550,000 to implement the first five-year initiative comprised of four broad focus areas: Economic Development, Education, Quality of Life, and Parks & Recreation. We successfully completed our initial funding campaign in August 2001.

How will the funds raised by North Augusta 2000 be used?

Funding is used to implement individual initiatives as described in the four oversight areas and is based on an annual budget prepared by each Oversight Committee Chair and approved by the Board.

How will the initiatives of North Augusta 2000 be implemented?

An Oversight Committee of three to four Board members manages each of the four general areas of the five-year program. Sub-committees work to implement the initiatives with over 200 community volunteers, civic groups and partnerships with other agencies.

Who are the beneficiaries of the North Augusta 2000 initiative?

The citizens of the North Augusta/Augusta, Aiken County and the CSRA, as well as the many businesses and industries that are located in the CSRA, and their employees.

How much should I pledge to North Augusta 2000?

Each pledge to the North Augusta 2000 fundraising effort has been carefully considered and evaluated. A volunteer executive will contact you to arrange an appointment to answer questions you may have about North Augusta 2000 and to discuss your investment.

Is my investment in North Augusta 2000 tax deductible?

A direct investment in North Augusta 2000 may be tax deductible. However, you should contact a tax professional for specifics.

Will I be kept informed of the progress and achievements of the North Augusta 2000 initiative?

Yes. You will receive periodic reports and will be invited to annual Investors Meetings where you will receive update reports on activities and successes of the initiative.

How can I get involved in North Augusta 2000?

There are many opportunities for volunteers to get involved. Each initiative has a subcommittee to implement that portion of the plan. If you would like to get involved, call North Augusta 2000 at (803) 510-0011.

North Augusta 2000
P.O. Box 6067
North Augusta, South Carolina 29861-6067
803.510.0011




FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is North Augusta 2000?
North Augusta 2000 is a non-profit (501 c 3) Community Foundation established in 1999 to promote community improvement in North Augusta and the CSRA.
Who is leading the North Augusta 2000 initiative?
North Augusta 2000 was established by a group of community and civic-minded citizens working to improve the community. Former North Augusta Mayor Tom Greene is Chair; Chuck Smith, Edward Jones Investments, is Co-Chair; and Dave Belkoski, University Heath Care System, is Treasurer.
Is North Augusta 2000 governed by a Board of Directors?
Yes. North Augusta 2000 is governed by a 15 member volunteer Board.
Who is leading the current North Augusta 2000 fundraising campaign?
North Augusta 2000 is currently conducting a fundraising campaign to support the initiatives identified in the 2007-2011 Strategic Plan. Our campaign leadership includes: Campaign General Chair Dr. Randy Cooper, University Surgical Associates Campaign Development Cabinet David Belkoski, University Heath Services, Inc. Tom Greene, Former Mayor North Augusta/ North Augusta 2000 Chairman Skip Grkovic, City of North Augusta Ken McDowell, North Augusta City Council Kelley Mobley, First Citizens Bank & Trust David Mottel, SCANA/SCE&G Chuck Smith, Edward Jones Investments Charles Taylor, TTX Company Hamburg Division Kelly Zier, Attorney at Law Campaign Leadership Team Pat Altman, SRP Federal Credit Union Brenda Baratto, Aiken County Historical Museum Hugh Hibbard, Taylor Auto Group Dr. Gary Redding, First Baptist Church of North Augusta Eric Schoellkopf, Halocarbon Products Corporation Turner Simkins, North Augusta Riverfront Company Briton Williams, Edward Jones Investments Publicity Chairs Phyllis Britt, The Star/Aiken Standard Dennis Sodomka, The Augusta Chronicle The first campaign took place in 2001 with Mr. Joseph J. Buggy, former president of Westinghouse Savannah River Company as chair of the Leadership Development Council and Tom Greene as vice chair; Dr. Randy Cooper was the campaign general chair and Charles Taylor, general manager of TTX, was vice chair; John Lindsay, vice president and director of public affairs, Westinghouse Savannah River Company, co-chaired the Advance Division along with Julian Osbon, CEO of Osbon & Associates.
What are the goals of the current North Augusta 2000 fundraising initiative?
The goal of the current campaign is $2,000,000. As of our kick-off, 8/27/07, we are well on our way with $1,084,200. The new campaign will fund initiatives 2007-2011 in the following categories: Economic Development - Revitalization and Quality Growth Education - Preparing for the Future of North Augusta Community Engagement - Partnership to Connect Citizens (formerly Quality of Life) Recreation, Culture, and History – The Benefits of Community (formerly Parks and Recreation). The goal of the original plan (2001-2006) was to raise $1,550,000 to implement the first five-year initiative comprised of four broad focus areas: Economic Development, Education, Quality of Life, and Parks & Recreation. We successfully completed our initial funding campaign in August 2001.
How will the funds raised by North Augusta 2000 be used?
Funding is used to implement individual initiatives as described in the four oversight areas and is based on an annual budget prepared by each Oversight Committee Chair and approved by the Board.
How will the initiatives of North Augusta 2000 be implemented?
An Oversight Committee of three to four Board members manages each of the four general areas of the five-year program. Sub-committees work to implement the initiatives with over 200 community volunteers, civic groups and partnerships with other agencies.
Who are the beneficiaries of the North Augusta 2000 initiative?
The citizens of the North Augusta/Augusta, Aiken County and the CSRA, as well as the many businesses and industries that are located in the CSRA, and their employees.
How much should I pledge to North Augusta 2000?
Each pledge to the *North Augusta 2000* fundraising effort has been carefully considered and evaluated. A volunteer executive will contact you to arrange an appointment to answer questions you may have about *North Augusta 2000* and to discuss your investment.
Is my investment in North Augusta 2000 tax deductible?
A direct investment in *North Augusta 2000* may be tax deductible. However, you should contact a tax professional for specifics.
Will I be kept informed of the progress and achievements of the North Augusta 2000 initiative?
Yes. You will receive periodic reports and will be invited to annual Investors Meetings where you will receive update reports on activities and successes of the initiative.
How can I get involved in North Augusta 2000?
There are many opportunities for volunteers to get involved. Each initiative has a subcommittee to implement that portion of the plan. If you would like to get involved, call *North Augusta 2000* at (803) 510-0011.