the first Combined Federal Campaign donation slip to Liz Clark, CFC
coordinator. "It feels good to be able to give again," Brewer said, adding
the assurance that the charities withi... VIEW ORIGINAL
The goal of this year's Combined Federal Campaign is 100 percent contact.
Presidio of Monterey Garrison Commander Col. Darcy A. Brewer began his speech with this goal as he kicked off the CFC with its key leaders at the Tin Barn Oct. 27.
"Get people introduced to the CFC," Brewer said. "It is an education for the new service members, (their) first exposure to the CFC. ... It is important for the key leaders to get them that information."
The CFC is the largest fundraiser in the world, which annually provides the opportunity for federal employees to donate to any individual local or worldwide charity, annually. Donations are made by cash, check or payroll deductions.
One of the important aspects of the CFC is the fact that the organizations found in the booklet have been screened for integrity, said Susan Kastner, Directorate of Human Resources, who has been charged with carrying out the program on behalf of the garrison commander.
"We've made sure that the money you put in are going to those charities," Kastner said.
Throughout the kickoff, key leaders were able to hear stories organizations such as the Army Community Services Food Locker Program, Housing Resource Center of Monterey County and the Second Chance Youth Program.
Cliff Thornburg, ACS FLP, shared his experience in being able to take care of the service members who are a part of his prevue. "Getting to hand out food vouchers so that those (service members) can go to the commissary and get groceries for their families is a feeling I can't describe," Thornburg said.
Afterward, key leaders who distinguished themselves during last year's record-breaking campaign gave advice to those just joining the CFC collection process.
Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Shiverdecker, who led the 311th Training Readiness Squadron to earning over $42,000 last year, said it was important to be creative in approaching the personnel, following up on their contributions, establishing personal contacts and one important detail.
"Believe in it," Shiverdecker said of the charity program. "The more you believe in it, the more it will mean to you."
Brewer, who also serves on the Local Federal Campaign Committee, gave the first donation to the CFC said "It feels good to be able to give again."
Brewer closed the kick off by sharing his personal connection with the CFC and why he chose the charities he was giving to, noting that the wide range of programs in the fundraising booklet probably has something that affects most people assigned to POM.
"Believe in the giving of CFC and emphasize that to those that are giving," Brewer said.
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