On October 24, Rensselaer kicked off its 2017 United Way campaign. The United Way Committee will be taking pledges and raising awareness about United Way through a series of events that will take place through the end of the campaign on December 8.
“United We Fight, United We Win” is the theme of this year’s campaign. The United Way’s mission is to bring people and resources together to achieve measurable and sustainable improvement in the quality of life for members of our community. Many of the agencies receiving contributions from the United Way would not be able to provide services to their communities without your donations. It is United Way’s commitment to improve lives, and by doing so, build stronger communities for all residents of the Capital Region.
Rensselaer has always been a proud supporter of the United Way. In times when so much help is needed, the committee is hoping that Rensselaer faculty and staff will make an investment in the Capital Region community by helping the Institute to achieve 100 percent participation.
Following are events and opportunities to participate:
Benefits Fair: Turn in your completed pledge form with donation at the Human Resources Benefits Fair in ECAV on Friday, November 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and you will be entered into a drawing to win a prize.
Yoga With Sachi: Sachi Vines is director of marketing and promotions in the Department of Athletics. Monday, November 6, at 5 p.m. in ECAV. Suggested donation is $5.
Wreath and Poinsettia Sale: Sales run through November 30, with pickup on Thursday, December 7, at the Community Fair in the Armory.
Dine to Donate: Take a break from the November madness on Thursday, November 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Recovery Room in the Troy Hilton Garden Inn. For every drink and meal purchased, the Troy Hilton Garden Inn will make a 15 percent donation to the United Way.
“Thanksgiving Feast: Turkey with all the fixins’ including desserts with coffee and tea for $10. Thursday, November 16, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Russell Sage Dining Hall. Reservations are required—please indicate a time when making a reservation. Takeout is available. RSVP to Jacqueline Farmer – VCC 217, x8041, pre-pay $10 by November 13.
Community Fair: Just in time for the holiday season! The United Way Committee will be in the Armory on Thursday, December 7, for the United Way Community Fair in conjunction with the Procurement Supplier Showcase. Crafts and baked goods will be for sale, and 50 percent of the day’s proceeds will be donated to United Way.
Christmas Tree Sale: Contact Nicole Durrick (x2805 – Pitts 3108) or Jacqueline Farmer (x8041 or farmej@rpi.edu) by December 18 for a coupon voucher to any Hewitt’s location in the Capital Region.
50/50 Raffle: Stop by and see the men’s hockey team vs. the University of Maine on December 29 and December 30. Games are held at the Houston Field House and begin at 4 p.m. Or, watch as RPI takes on St. Lawrence on January 12, beginning at 7 p.m. While there, purchase 50/50 raffle tickets at the United Way table.
The 2017 Rensselaer United Way Campaign Committee chairs are: President Shirley Ann Jackson; Vice President of Strategic Communications and External Relations Richie Hunter; Jacqueline Farmer (DotCIO); Tanya Rautine (Office of the VP for Research).
The 2017 Rensselaer United Way Campaign Committee coordinators are: Carly Brackett, School of Architecture; JoAnn Drost, DotCIO; Denise Elwell, Office of the VP for Research.
The 2017 Rensselaer United Way Campaign Committee representatives are: Melissa Anderson, Finance; Nicole Durrick, Management; Erika Falle, School of Science; Grace Vega, Student Life; Karyl Contois, President’s Office; Ethan Coppenrath, HASS; Tracey Leibach, Strategic Communications and External Relations; Lisa Martin, Chemical and Biological Engineering; Cindy Novak, Provost Office; Mae Osman, Institute Advancement; Sherry Perpetua, Administration; Bonnie Skarka, VP Enrollment; Kellie Sprecher, Human Resources; Sachi Vines, Athletics; Brian Woods, HASS.