Barksdale's 2011 CFC Kickoff

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  • By Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett
  • 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La --  Team Barksdale will host a 2011 Combined Federal Campaign kickoff breakfast at the Barksdale Club Sept. 15 at 7:30 a.m.

"The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all," according to the CFC website.

This year is the CFC's 50th anniversary.

The CFC was established in 1961 and is the world's largest annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help raise millions of dollars each year.

Barksdale's goal for this year is to raise $240,000 through its mission partners and tenant organizations, a slight increase from last year's goal. This averages to about $3 per person per pay period or $6 a month.

"Team Barksdale always seems to step-up and make things happen," said Maj. J Arnold Clamon, 707th Maintenance Operations officer and Barksdale's CFC project officer. "Last year's goal was $216,000, and we exceeded that goal by raising $272,000. The base met its goal last year, and I don't see any problem with it happening this year."

Barksdale's campaign will run from Sept. 15 through Dec. 17.

Each squadron and tenant unit has a point of contact with donation slips and a list of charities available. If Airmen want to donate to the CFC, but have no particular charity they wish to donate to, a general donation fund is available.

"With all the natural disasters and tornadoes that have happened this year, now is the time for us to donate to those charities that help in natural disaster relief," said Clamon. "We can do that by monthly withdrawals from our checks or a one-time donation."

According to the CFC website, pledges made by federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

Members of Team Barksdale have the opportunity to make an impact on thousands of people in need by contributing to the CFC, whether it be helping children and youth, fighting diseases or feeding senior citizens.

For more information on the CFC and eligible charities contact your unit and group representatives.