JB MDL sets sights high for charity

Published Oct. 14, 2009
By 2nd Lt. Carolyn Glover
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. -- The citizens of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst are taking on yet another challenge: to raise more than a quarter of a million dollars in support of the 2009 South Jersey Combined Federal Campaign here.

The campaign begins Oct. 15 and runs through Nov. 30.

The CFC is the sole authorized fundraising campaign taken on by federal employees. The campaign seeks to consolidate the diversity of fundraising efforts into a single campaign once a year. Employees are able to note on their pledge cards which cause they'd like to contribute to. Key workers provide potential contributors with a single guidebook containing more than 2,500 approved charitable organizations.

More than 50 representatives from throughout JB MDL assembled Oct. 8 to receive training on taking the lead for the 2009 CFC challenge. Armed with brochures, pledge slips and coffee-mug incentives for "super givers," these key workers set out with a goal of contacting 100-percent of the people in their workcenters to share information on how to contribute through the CFC.

This year, key workers will be spreading the message: "I Care: Now More Than Ever".

Donors are encouraged to utilize the CFC's payroll-deduction donation program, through which pledges are automatically deducted from each paycheck. Those who prefer to make a one-time donation can do so by cash or check.

Employees who contribute at least six-tenths of one percent of their income (.006 times their base salary) will be considered "super givers." These individuals will be recognized with a desert tan coffee mug and matching t-shirt.

Well trained and highly equipped CFC key workers will approach all employees on base throughout the campaign to answer questions and assist with the donation process.

The CFC opening ceremony, to be presided over by JB MDL Commander, Col. Gina Grosso, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at the McGuire Community Center.

All JB MDL members are highly encouraged to participate in the campaign in a unified effort to care "now more than ever." More information about the CFC and the charitable organizations it supports can be found at www.cfcsnu.org.