As part of this year’s Campaign for Charitable Giving, we’ve prepared a short, three minute presentation for you to view right at your desk. Please enjoy the show.

In just three minutes, you can learn how to help Care for Connecticut throughout the year….

2006 CT State Employees’ Campaign for Charitable Giving

Gina McCarthy, Commissioner of the Department of. Environmental Protection, Chair of the 2006 State Employees’ Campaign.. Michael O’Brien, SEIU Local 2001 President, union co-chair of the 2006 State Employees’ Campaign.

The campaign is your once yearly opportunity to contribute to non-profit local, national, and international charities. Even $1 per pay period can help people in Connecticut and throughout the world. Payroll Deduction is the easiest, most effective way to contribute to your community. Your one-time donation can also make a difference. CT State Employees’ Campaign September 5 thru November 30

One stone thrown in the pond makes a ripple effect. Payroll deduction is the time release formula for philanthropic action. You become a member of a community team. The CSEC has been created for State Employees and overseen by State Employees. Why should I give?

per period helps distribute 100 missing children posters per period provides a scholarship for one inner city child to attend a summer camp per period provides 150 measles immunizations per period provides 346 cancer patients with treatment services and information Just how do charities use your money? $1 $2 $3 $5

Your donations at work

More ways your contributions help others

Your gifts help those in need

To enhance the campaign and to make people aware of this opportunity, make your events enjoyable and memorable. The more, the merrier. Great events make giving fun

Look for promotions in your upcoming Spring ‘07 for Rock Cats game tickets where a portion of the ticket price is donated. What a great chance for a family outing. Great events make giving part of family time

Hold a bake sale Have a dress-down (or dress-up) day Have a penny war with other departments in your office Hold a lobby golf tournament Post co-workers baby photos and have colleagues match name with picture Great events ideas

Collaboration + Participation = Donation

GOALS MET and TARGETS TO AIM FOR Last year, our goal was $1.8 million and with 9,292 donors, we exceeded it. This year, we are aiming for $1.9 million, and with your help, we can hit the target.

With a convenient, once a year decision, you are able to: Utilize automatic payroll deduction Demonstrate your concern Set a good example Make a difference Help others One more time, tell me why I should give? Picture your smiling face here!

Reach out to those in need; sustain health, educational, environmental & social service organizations, make a meaningful contribution to your community; leave a legacy. CONNECTICUT --- IT’S YOUR HOMETOWN COMMUNITY

Thanks for watching…and it only took three minutes. Want to learn more? Go to Campaign Help Lines: Hartford: Norwich: