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LetterDear Members of the KU Community. This letter will kick off our 2007 "GEMS OF GENEROSITY" campaign where all commonwealth employees join together in their commitment to help those charitable organizations under the SECA umbrella who provide a wealth of services to the broader community. In 30 years of the campaign, SECA donors have contributed to the 1,400 charities who participate in SECA. Last year, 274 members of the KU community contributed over $26,000 through SECA. This year we have set a goal of 285 contributors and $28,000, which is a modest increase over last year. I ask that you consider becoming a Diamond Donor. Investing as a Diamond Donor greatly increases the amount of assistance that can be offered by charities in which employees invest. To become a Diamond Donor simply invest 6/10 of 1% of your annual salary. We realize that everyone has a personal giving history to support those charitable organizations that are particularly meaningful to them. The SECA umbrella organizations represent a wide array of services. Organizations which you support personally may be one of those within SECA. SECA does permit direct contribution to a specific organization. We have added an incentive/appreciation drawing to be held November 1, 2007, at noon in Viewpoints of the South Dining Hall. The appreciation gifts include a Rec Center membership, bookstore certificate, tickets to the Decision Makers Forum including the buffet, dinner with President Cevallos, certificates to Viewpoints, Taylor and Byrnes among others. Employees who designate the United Way of Berks County at the $3/pay or $8/pay level are eligible to participate in an additional drawing. In addition if we reach our goal of 285 donors and $28,000, I will get my head shaved to represent the "pearl of generosity" that will stand as a testament to our overall contribution. That will happen on Nov 1 at 8:45 am at Headlines Salon. You are welcome to cheer me on. The packets are on their way to you through campus mail. They include a resource guide and a pledge form. Please complete the pledge form, with instructions on payroll deduction, cash gift, and agency designations and return them to Human Resources in the Stratton Administration Center. The campaign ends Oct. 28. In order to have payroll deductions begin by the first pay in January, they must be processed by Nov 1, 2007. We have established a web site at www.kutztown.edu/seca which can give you greater details on the SECA campaign. Bob Watrous |
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