Vol. 17, No. 3	Sept. 18, 1997

United Way

 Campus 'Pacesetters' campaign under way

This year's UD campaign goal is $185,000. Last year UD employees exceeded the $160,000 goal.

The Pacesetters campaign on campus, chaired by Marion Peavey, vice president for University development and alumni relations, began Sept. 12 and continues until Sept. 22.

During this period, senior UD administrators and employees pledge to support the annual fund drive and set the pace of the general campaign.

"Pacesetters are expected to lead the campaign, and we are hopeful that this year's effort will generate many more leaders than in past years," Peavey said. "The community is dependent upon each gift to the United Way effort and, through our support, the work of these important agencies here in Newark will be able to meet many of the needs of those who need help.

"I urge everyone to do their part in making the campaign a success and, more importantly, providing support for those in need."

Members of the University's 1997 United Way Planning Committee have been working on this year's efforts since the summer. This year's members, in addition to Garrett, Henderson and Peavey, are Sandra Adams, library; Marylee Cathell and Bob DiIorio, University Media Services; Patricia Fogg, Facilities Management; Winifred Harris, employee services and days of caring coordinator; Pete Hayward, vice president and University secretary; Mary Hempel, Office of the President and public relations; Sylvester Johnson, Bob Carpenter Center; Susan Koski, Office of Executive Vice President; Victoria Orner, chemistry and biochemistry; Marilyn Prime, Trabant University Center; Gary Simpson, University relations; Tish Szymurski, continuing education; and Richard Tarpley, marine studies.

As in years past, a UD United Way video has been produced by DiIorio, Henderson said, and it will be premiered at the kickoff reception, at 3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, in the Bob Carpenter Center.

An electronic video link will occur enabling the program to be shown at the same time on the University campuses in Sussex County.

Employees featured in the video are John Brennan, public relations; Maxine Colm, Office of Administration; Gloria Davis, affirmative action and multicultural programs; Frank Devonshire, , Facilities Management, plumbing shop; Doris Donahue, Operations/ Maintenance, Lewes; Katy Dunford, Facilities Management, custodial services; Joe Farrell, marine studies; Richard Gordon, Information Technologies/User Services; Doris Hicks, marine studies; Linda Hollis, University relations; David Hollowell, Office of the Executive Vice President; David Millay, Facilities Management; Jeffery Miller, economics; Michael Mulrine, conferences, Lewes; Rich Noonan, Facilities Management; Joan Barchi Odell, Office of Vice President and University Secretary; Ginger Pinholster, public relations; Ali Poorani, hotel, restaurant and institutional management; Jerry Rhodes, Facilities Management, lockshop; David Roselle, Office of the President; Angela Struble, Facilities Management; Carl Thomas, Facilities Management; Primo Toccafondi, Center for Education Leadership and Policy; Virginia Tomlinson, University Media Services; Flo Waibel, Office of the President; Greg Waters, Facilities Management; Robin Watkins, conferences, Lewes; Terry Whittaker, business and economics; and David Word, Facilities Management.

During the reception and program, campus solicitors will hear opening kickoff remarks from President David Roselle and 1997 United Way of Delaware Chairperson Lance L. Weaver, who is senior vice chairman and CEO of MBNA America.

For information about the campaign or the video, which can be arranged to be shown in departments and offices, contact Henderson at 831-6651.

-Ed Okonowicz