The organization, which will be celebrating its 100th year next year, is a nonprofit group that works to help people lead stable and fulfilling lives, such as teaching young adults new skills to get into the workforce. The organization has helped thousands of people with different projects such as the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative and Community Baby Showers.

The meeting was attended by dozens of members and included a lunch to go with the presentation. Christopher Colburn, who has been president of United Way for many years, stepped down and nominated vice president Dave Painter as the new president.

Recognition was given to Jim Cirbus, Mike Roberts, Rose Torres, Deb Kathman, Tom Schmidt and Dave Walter.

Hans Auer, Wayne Rishell and Anne Hedin were re-elected to the board, while Vince Horrigan, David Lockwood, Christine Tarbrake, John I. LaMancuso, Mallory Smith and Heather Turner were newly elected board members.

The new vice president will be Joelle Washer, the treasurer is Wayne Rishell and the secretary will be Anne Hedin.

Board members who were leaving received special gift bags for their services, and Roberts also received a special set of golf balls.

“Mike has done so much for the United Way and has worked for us for 12 years,” said Amy Rohler, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County executive director. “He’s been behind the scenes, and even though he’s leaving us, he’ll never stop helping us.”

Colburn and Painter ran most of Tuesday’s meeting, while Rishell gave the financial report. Colburn also created a short movie presentation showing United Way’s accomplishments.

“Last year, United Way was able to raise over $1.3 million for its campaign,” Rishell said. “And that money goes directly back into the community.”

Rohler gave a speech thanking each of United Way’s members for everything they do for the community. She also thanked the retiring board members and United Way’s partners for their continued support.

“Even donating a dollar from each paycheck helps,” Rohler said. “You don’t think that dollar helps much, but it adds up.”