You can still participate in the final days of the United Way campaign

November 15, 2011

Marmian Grimes

The United Way campaign is coming to a close! UAF's participation in the United Way campaign is critically important to our neighbors in the Fairbanks community. As one of the largest employers in the area, UAF staff have traditionally been one of the largest groups of donors during the campaign.

You should have received a pledge form — if you haven't, please contact Lael Oldmixon at 474-6679.

Here's what you can do to help:

• Emphasize to the employees in your department the importance of their donation to the United Way and to the Fairbanks community.


• Payroll deduction is an option and makes donating much easier. Staff can simply fill out the pledge form and return it to Human Relations via the PPA in your department.


• Encourage your colleagues to attend the Chili Cook Off! Tickets are $5 for 5 tastings and $10 for 12 tastings. All proceeds will go to the United Way.

The Chili Cook Off will take place from noon - 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Wood Center. Pledge forms will be available during the Cook Off.

The most important thing you can do is to encourage 100% participation among your colleagues. It's not important how much is contributed, just that a contribution is made. Whatever amount is contributed will make a huge difference to a community member in need.

To request a presentation about the United Way during your next staff meeting, please contact Lael Oldmixon, lmoldmixon@alaska.edu or Mark Oldmixon, mtoldmixon@alaska.edu.