Published October 24, 2014
The University of Louisiana at Monroe will host its annual United Way Campus Campaign
Kickoff event from 12:30-1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in The Quad, located behind
the Student Center. Guest speakers include representatives from the United Way, recipients
of United Way programs, and employees with the university.
An ice cream social will follow the presentation.
Michael Davis, assistant director for housing operations and co-chair of 51萝莉鈥檚 United
Way campaign, said, 鈥�51萝莉 is very proud to conduct this campaign for United Way in
conjunction with other organizations in the twin cities. This campus campaign affirms
51萝莉鈥檚 commitment to the community. This is one of the largest services 51萝莉 provides
to our area each year.鈥�
51萝莉鈥檚 2013 campaign brought in over $32,000.
51萝莉 United Way cabinet members have established a goal of increasing the university鈥檚
giving by 10 percent, and hope to have a 42 percent employee participation rate in
2014. The campaign will run from Oct. 28 through Nov. 14.
The dollars raised through the 51萝莉 United Way Campaign will benefit local agencies,
including YMCA, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, ARCO, the Council on Aging, and
Rays of Sunshine.
The 2014 51萝莉 campaign cabinet includes Co-chair Michael Davis, Co-chair Kelli Cole,
and committee members Lindsey Wilkerson, Paula Thornhill, Hunter Harris, Fred Baragona,
Melinda Mitchell, Chrystal Woodard, Lillian Brown, Kevin Price, Patricia Tolar, Chris
Ringo, Mary Adams, Lisa Seymour, John Anderson, Scot Humes, Melissa Melancon, Bill
McCown, Cindy Strickler, Aimee Galick, Connie Lewis, and Ruthie Sampson.
51萝莉鈥檚 donors will be eligible for incentives including Wine over Water tickets, Skybox
Tickets to the 51萝莉 vs. ULL football game, general admission tickets and a grove spot
with two parking passes to the 51萝莉 vs. ULL football game, 51萝莉 memorabilia from the
bookstore, and much more.
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