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CFD Leadership Breakfast draws large crowd

CFD Leadership Breakfast draws large crowd

Secretary Wyman at the CFD Leadership Breakfast with CFD staffers (from left) Dawn Sanquist, Philip Kerrigan and Stephanie Horn. (Photo courtesy of Heather Lucas)  Secretary of State Kim Wyman was on hand as the Washington State Combined Fund Drive hosted its annual Leadership Breakfast Thursday for agency management and program volunteers, gearing them up for its annual giving campaign. The largest crowd in more than five years was treated to a free breakfast sponsored by WSECU and catered by Pellegrino’s…

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BC quilters send special gifts for Oso

BC quilters send special gifts for Oso

After learning about the tragic landslide in Oso, the Whistler Valley Quilters’ Guild north of Vancouver, B.C., contacted our Combined Fund Drive, wanting to help. The big-hearted quilters sent a large box of handmade quilts to the CFD office for survivors who are missing the warmth of home. For anyone who has been forced from their home due to a natural disaster, the smallest things can be the biggest source of comfort. Secretary of State Wyman joined the CFD staff…

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Can’t mask this: CFD ball a big hit

Can’t mask this: CFD ball a big hit

Secretary Wyman (left) and others pose during the Masquerade Ball. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Horn) The second annual Masquerade Ball at the Capitol last Saturday evening was a huge success. The Office of Secretary of State, the Combined Fund Drive and the Department of Archeology and Historical Preservation co-hosted the event, with Secretary of State Kim Wyman and State Historic Preservation Officer Allyson Brooks welcoming guests. Around 600 made their way up the grand staircase to the Capitol rotunda where…

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Fore! CFD golf tourney helps veterans charities

Fore! CFD golf tourney helps veterans charities

Secretary Wyman with the winning four-man team at the Golf for Veterans Tournament last weekend. From left are Brian Thomas, Derick Potter, Bob Murphy and Chris Mobs. (Photos courtesy of Heather Lucas.) The first-ever Golf for Veterans Tournament run by the Washington State Combined Fund Drive was a hit for the participants and charities that benefited from the generous donations. More than 100 golfers stepped onto Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field last Saturday morning with intentions of not…

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Giving to Oklahoma Relief Campaign

Giving to Oklahoma Relief Campaign

(Photo courtesy of American Red Cross.) This week’s tornado-related disaster in Oklahoma is causing people to consider donating money to help those affected. Our Combined Fund Drive program has established a way for anyone to make a contribution to the Oklahoma Relief Campaign. The proceeds will support several charities in their efforts to help those impacted by the tragedy. To donate, just go here and select “Oklahoma Relief Campaign” under the event dropdown. You don’t have to be enrolled in…

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Giving to Boston Marathon Support Campaign

Giving to Boston Marathon Support Campaign

(Image compilation courtesy of American Red Cross and freeimages.com) Last week’s Boston Marathon bombings shocked everyone and has moved many people to consider donating money to help those affected. Our Combined Fund Drive program has established a way for anyone to make a contribution to the Boston Marathon Support Campaign. The proceeds will support several charities in their efforts to help those impacted by the tragedy. To donate today, just go here and select “Boston Marathon Support Campaign” under the…

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State employees pledge over $5.3 million through Combined Fund Drive

State employees pledge over $5.3 million through Combined Fund Drive

Despite yet another tough year, state employees in Washington proved once again that they could come together and help their community. The volunteers and donors of the Combined Fund Drive raised more than $5.3 million in 2012 for local, national and global charities through payroll contribution and agency fundraising events, nearly matching the total they generated in 2011. Once again, the University of Washington topped all higher education institutions by bringing in more than $2.1 million in pledges, eclipsing the…

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Heritage Center, election bills top Wyman’s wishlist

Heritage Center, election bills top Wyman’s wishlist

Resuming the Washington State Heritage Center project and enacting election improvements are the centerpieces of new Secretary of State Kim Wyman’s legislative package. Wyman unveiled her 2013 legislative agenda in her office Friday morning during a gathering with members of the Capitol Press Corps. Wyman introduced several division directors and most of her executive team during the informal get-together with the media. The Heritage Center, which would house the State Archives, State Library, historical exhibits, an educational center and other…

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CFD enrollees, you can donate to Hurricane Sandy relief

CFD enrollees, you can donate to Hurricane Sandy relief

If you are a public or retired employee enrolled in the Combined Fund Drive giving program , you already deserve kudos for your generosity and sense of giving back. You now have an opportunity through the CFD to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy, which battered the East Coast in late October. As the news continues to highlight the great efforts made by everyone to come to the relief of those affected by this devastating superstorm, we are reminded that…

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How Secretary Reed became an honorary UW alum

How Secretary Reed became an honorary UW alum

Secretary Reed began his presentation at the University of Washington this week as a loyal WSU Cougar walking into “enemy territory.” He ended his presentation as a UW graduate. Well, not exactly. The “graduate” status was bestowed on Reed after he spoke at an event for the University of Washington Combined Fund Drive, the university’s workplace giving program that encourages philanthropy through payroll contribution and campus-wide fundraising events. The UWCFD has been a key factor in the overall success of…

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