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Leadership support, education and fun were the common themes as these organizations were recognized: (1) Belk - Chairman, Lars Petersen - 85% increase in overall campaign and a 25% increase in their corporate gift. Receiving the award: Dixie Minatra and Lars Petersen (2) Jacksonville Aviation Authority - Executive Director, John Clark - 55% increase over 2005. Receiving the award: Bingham Parkinson and John Clark (3) Enterprise-Rent-A-Car - VP/GM Chip Townsend - 40% increase over 2005. Receiving the award: Samantha Arnold (4) University of Phoenix - Campus Director Claude Toland - Brand new campaign at $2,400 with a matching corporate gift totaling $5,000. Receiving the award: Thomas Flowers and Janelle Weltz (5) Baptist Health - A surprise presentation was made to 2006 Campaign Chair and President and CEO Hugh Greene by 2007 Campaign Chair Elect Ron Autrey. Baptist Health increased total giving by $115,000, a 33% increase over 2005. Receiving the award: Diane Raines and Hugh Greene Each organization was presented a framed, personalized Thank You poster with their logo and the message "Touch a Life; Change the Future". The meeting's grand finale was the announcement of the total dollars raised to date, $10,075,517, for 40% of goal. 
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