Randy Brittain,

school superintendent of the Douglas County school system, spoke to the

Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. He has been active in the United Way

for many years in the state and spoke on the importance of giving time

to the agency. Brittain was just named as the Educator of the Year for

2002.

"On many

occasions I have said, 'If only I had the time, then I would ' I often

feel that the pace of life has become too hectic, almost frantic. While

growing up I heard promises of a world of more leisure that would result

from the technological, economic, and social progress that our society

was making. However, in today's world of instant communication, overnight

transportation, and constant change, there seems to bel ess time instead.

"As school

superintendent, I find that there are constant requests for my time. Principals,

parents, board members, teachers, students, church, bus drivers, family,

custodians, state officials, civic clubs, coaches, fine arts events, all

need my time. I must manage my time or become overwhelmed.

"We know

that our time if filled with the things that we must do and the things

that we choose to do. Understanding the difference is the key.

"I hope

that you take the time to consider the choices you have for the use of

your time.

"What

makes the good time of life your you? One part of the answer to that question

for me is the United Way. The United Way provides opportunities to use

time in a very important way to help each other. It has been a great partner

for the Douglas County School System. Our schools and students have benefited

in many ways. We have seen after school programs expand to 20 of our 28

schools, The Communities in Schools program has expanded its impact through

collaboration with United Way agencies providing counseling and encouragement

for at-risk students.

"Giving

TIME means that we give ourselves to the cause of the community. Think

of this acronym: T - talent, I - influence, M - money, E-emotion. United

Way is a wonderful way of making our time count for more."

Don Phillips,

campaign manager for Fayette County United Way, announced the Pacesetters

for 2002. These organizations have agreed to not only increase the total

amount of employee giving but also agreed to end its campaign early. They

include: Cooper Lighting, Fayette County Government, Fayette Senior Services,

Heritage Bank, Southern Community Bank, Florida Rock, and Schachle Benefit

Services.

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