As chair of the 2009 State Employees Combined Campaign – and on behalf of our vice chair, Cultural Resources Secretary Linda Carlisle – I would like to invite all state employees to join us between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 31 for the annual Hot Dog Kickoff (PDF) event on the Bicentennial Plaza. Several participating charities will be there to talk about their programs, and hot dogs lunches will be sold for $1 each – with proceeds to benefit the SECC.
State employees have a proud tradition of supporting the SECC. Even during tough economic times, they contributed more than $5 million to the Campaign last year. The need for financial support among charitable organizations remains high as agencies struggle to meet the needs of constituents.
The SECC carefully screens its applicants to find those that meet community needs in the most cost-effective manner. It also has scrutinized its own operations, resulting in a leaner organization that, through reduced operating costs, will direct more resources to participating charities.
All state agencies have a Department Executive who coordinates its campaign with the help of Division Coordinators. If you are unsure who to contact within your Department and need help locating or completing your pledge form, call the SECC at 919-821-2886 or visit its website.