2011 CFC HEROES AND THEIR STORIES

CIVLIAN
JUDY ANDERSON - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - WAGE & HOUR DIVISION
Judy has been the Campaign Manager at her office for 19 years (Since 1992).  In 2011, she gained 5 new donors raising a total of $3,273.84 with 15 donors. Since 2008 she has helped raise over $15,000.  

With 19 years of CFC fundraising, it is estimated that under her leadership, the DOL Wage & Hour Division may have raised over $70,000 for charity. Judy has worked for the Dept. of Labor for 26 years (since Dec 1985). She also has 7 years U. S. Navy Military service. She’ll have a total of 33 years Federal service in February 2012.

LORI BLAUSER - OPM-FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
As Campaign Manager, Lori coordinated the entire CFC effort for FIS in Boyers, PA.  Her energy was contagious as she planned and organized the kick off meetings, fundraisers, attended LFCC meetings, and all CFC functions.

She inspired the keyworkers to become creative in encouraging people to sign up for the payroll deductions, instead of one time giving. It was this motivation that allowed 80% participation in some select groups. Under Lori’s leadership, OPM FIS earned a GOLD Award and raised a record breaking  $64,678 with 192 donors!

MILITARY
LT John. Z. Downing
John gained two new donors raising a total of $3,105 with 18 donors at 60% participation, which is one of the highest participation rates in the Military. John has been the Campaign Manager at this office for two years and under his leadership has increased donors from just 6 donors in 2009 to 18 donors. It may seem like a little, but to the charities, it is a lot. Under John’s leadership, the US Coast Guard has earned its second Gold Award.

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USPS
Myrtle Hall – P&DC
Myrtle has worked is the Key Worker for the Pittsburgh Plant and has not taken that responsibility lightly. She is responsible for ensuring that all of the Plant employees, who work 24/7/365 receive their packets and information and return it timely. She adjusts her work schedule to ensure she is available on all three tours (shifts). She also schedules speakers for the meetings and has cookies available for the employees.

This year she met with the Lead Manager of the Plant to ensure that the employees are released from their Sections to receive their donation forms and listen to a speaker or view the video. Because of her hard work and dedication the P&DC raised an outstanding $77,000.

Teresa Cain - East Liberty Post Office
Teresa was disappointed that there was no CFC interest at the branch. She was very involved in CFC at her previous station, as well as the Postal Services Scouting for Food for 14 years. She decided to educate the East Liberty employees about the services and importance of what CFC does by developing a "Pumpkin Patch of Hope".  She contacted 10 charities to attend her CFC Fair and bring literature and talk with employees.  Employees were able to visit (Trick or Treat) and talk with representatives about the services they provide in the community

Teresa really believes in CFC and the services that these organizations provide. Personally, she has also organized a "Make a Wish" fund raiser which was a huge success, raising over $6,000 to Make a Wish come true for a sick child.  Teresa helped raised $5,687 for CFC charities.