THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, September 14, 1995 TAG: 9509120080
SECTION: NORFOLK COMPASS PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: CLOSE-UP
SOURCE: VICKI LEWIS
LENGTH: Medium: 62 lines
The South Hampton Roads general campaign chairman of the 1995 United Way Campaign is Norfolk native David A. King Jr.
King, whose involvement with the United Way extends back to the early '70s, oversees the United Way drive for employees and residents of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight.
A former Army officer and a graduate of Virginia State University and Rutgers University, he has served as the United Way's Norfolk vice chair in both 1991 and 1992 and regional vice chairman for 1993 and 1994.
A Booker T. Washington High School graduate, King first became involved with the organization in the early '70s when he was a volunteer on the city level. He renewed his involvement in the early '90s and in the interim served as a member of the board of directors of the Hunton YMCA, a United Way agency.
Working with the United Way, King says, is his way to contribute to the community.
``When you work day in and day out, you don't get to do that,'' King said.
The 1995 campaign was kicked off Sept. 7 with the fourth annual Day of Caring. The campaign will continue until Nov. 30. Funds raised through the campaign support 69 local United Way-certified agencies and more then 375 other human service agencies in Hampton Roads.
Name: David Armistead King Jr.
Nickname: Don't tell anymore.
What brought you to Norfolk? Native.
Birthplace: Norfolk Community Hospital.
Birthdate: July 25, 1942.
Occupation: Retired banker/venture capitalist - presently doing consulting work.
Marital status: Married.
Children: Two, Erika and Errin.
Last book read: ``Race Matters'' by Cornell West.
Favorite movie: ``Jagged Edge.''
Favorite magazine: Tennis Magazine.
Biggest accomplishment: Getting back from Vietnam alive with all parts functioning.
Most embarrassing moment: Sorry, it's too embarrassing to discuss - my daughter would kill me. However, I do apologize.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? To be more patient.
Perfect way to spend the day: Working on a home project and completing it.
Favorite vacation spot: Hilton Head, S.C.
Pet peeve: People who don't take responsibility.
First job: Officer, U.S. Army.
Worst job: None of them have been bad.
Hobbies: Tennis, when my knees allow it. And working around the house.
Favorite restaurant: Charlie's on Shore Drive.
What do you like most about Norfolk? It's home.
What do you like least about Norfolk: I have no dislikes. by CNB