November, 2004

You and all the other 9,500 employees of UAMS recently received a campaign packet via campus mail concerning the needs of the United Way agencies in Pulaski County.

Many UAMS employees dedicate volunteer time to United Way agencies and participate on its Review Panels. Although that time is priceless, it is not enough; there are community needs that can only be met with dollars. Contributions must be a necessary part of our support for the United Way.

The brochure in the packet describes the good work of local United Way agencies. You may support an agency of special interest to you by designating your contribution to that organization.  Write-in the name of that agency on the BLUE side of the pledge card.  Undesignated gifts are used according to established priorities. Many consider this the Best Way To Give – the Best Way To Care.

Please return the pledge card by campus mail before the end of December to:
UAMS Community Campaign, #716.

As Coordinator of the annual UAMS Community Campaigns since 1997, I have seen the giving spirit of UAMS employees toward the United Way grow to a total of more than a quarter-million dollars during that period. This is my last campaign because I’m approaching retirement in December after 15 years service on the UAMS team. I hope this request will produce the best-ever response for our contributions to area organizations that support those who need our help the most.

Your decision to participate in the UAMS Community Campaign is a great way to show your support of and involvement in our community. Thank you for considering this request.

Mike H. Mottler
UAMS Community Campaign Coordinator

NOTE: Most UAMS employees select convenient payroll deduction as the best way to fulfill a pledge. Payroll deductions begin in January, 2005 and continue through that calendar year.