Forces Strategic Command's G-2 office rally a cheer in response to the G-2
women's reply during the command's tailgate fundraising party in support of
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REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. - The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command employees sponsored a Combined Federal Campaign fundraising tailgate party and car show Oct. 3 and surpassed previous figures.
Nearly $1,600 was raised during this event, a 25 percent increase over the last CFC tailgate fundraiser in 2010.
"There was an increase in participation over the previous fundraiser," said KC Bertling, SMDC CFC financial chairperson. "People prepared better because they knew what to expect this year. There was such enthusiasm and team spirit for supporting the CFC. SMDC's employees lived the campaign's motto this year, 'give today and make a brighter tomorrow.'"
There were seven tailgaters set up and nine entries in the car show. Phillis Reid, deputy inspector general, won the category of best car story.
"I was so excited to receive the 'best car story' award at the SMDC CFC Tailgate kickoff," Reid said. "Owning a Jaguar convertible has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl. As I grew older, it became a goal, and six years ago I found the exact model, color, and everything for sale out in the middle of nowhere. It was a dream come true!"
The winners in the car categories are:
Commanding general's choice: Pink Barbee Jeep, Bob Leffler
Chief of staff's choice: 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Laura Ralph
Deputy to commander's choice: 1967 Corvette, Joe Stiene
Command sergeant major's choice: 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Laura Ralph
People's choice (voted by command employees): 1967 Corvette, Joe Stiene
Veteran's choice (Korean War veteran's choice): 1983 Pontiac Firebird, James "Sam" Lee
Best car story (told in 100 words or less): 1999 Jaguar XK8, Phillis Reid
Highest mileages: 1983 Pontiac Firebird, James "Sam" Lee
In addition to the car awards, awards were given for best tailgate display and best tailgate cheer. SMDC's G-2, or security office, earned first place for a rousing cheer.
"It's not often the intelligence and security staff earns points for making a lot of noise," said Col. James Wetzel, deputy chief of staff G-2. "So when there is an opportunity to channel the incredible talent and commitment we have into a cause like CFC, it's really no surprise that our G-2 staff would carry the day in the spirited cheering contest and fund raising effort."
The best tailgate display was awarded to the G-1 office, with honorable mentions going to G-2 and the command group.
"We may have been the G-1 superheroes at the tailgate party today, but the real superheroes are the Warfighters we support everyday and all of you superheroes who have contributed to the CFC fundraising efforts," said Lt. Col. Gregory Ash, deputy chief of staff G-1, whose entire staff dressed in superhero costumes.
The CFC was established in 1961, and has since become the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign. This year's CFC fundraising began Oct. 3 and will end Dec. 14.
"Each organization will conduct a host of smaller fundraising efforts during the campaign," Bertling said. "CFC raises millions of dollars each year, and it truly makes a difference in the lives of so many people."
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