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Andrea Reveles, Payroll 2018 - 2019 UTEP SECC Committee Dan Clouse, Finance Claudia Cornejo, Extended University Shafik Dharamsi, SECC Vice Chair, College of Health Science Lillian Garcia, Professional and Public Programs Vanessa Leon, SECC Representative, United Way Jon Feind, Facility Services Mariana Gutierrez, SECC Representative, United Way Daniel Montes, Professional and Public Programs Karina Moreno, University Communications Taylor Mudd, Athletics Darlene Muguiro, College of Health Science Cynthia Perales, College of Health Science Deena Peterson, College of Health Science Andrea Reveles, Payroll Carolina Valenica, College of Health Science Stephanie Walton, SECC Chair, Professional and Public Programs

What is the SECC? State legislation created the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) in 1993 Employees of state agencies, junior & community colleges, and universities across Texas Prior to 1993, charitable orgs would stop by offices throughout the year, often without appointments, and make their ‘ask’. The State Employees Charitable Campaign is the only statutorily authorized workplace campaign for state agencies and higher education employees throughout Texas.

SECC Highlights It happens only once a year: September 1 and ends October 31. It’s SUPER fast! Campaign goal is to collaboratively and positively impact the health and welfare of our local, state, national and international communities. Through the efforts and generosity of state employees since, Texas agency and higher education employees (both active and retired) HAVE CONTRIBUTED $175.82 MILLON THROUGH THE SECC

SECC: Local Highlights In 2017, state employees in El Paso raised $156,968 In 2017, 490 UTEP Faculty and Staff participated and contributed $85,475 through the S.E.C.C. campaign UTEP employees accounted for over 50% of the total raised in El Paso.

2018 - 2019 UTEP SECC Goals UTEP S.E.C.C. fundraising goal: $90,000 Increase campus awareness 3. Increase employee participation

Why should WE give? It's an easy, effective, and cost-efficient way to give to charities Our contributions help improve the quality of life of those in need The campaign supports a wide variety of vital health and human services All charities in the campaign must meet strict eligibility criteria It will feel great to give as a UTEP community It's tax deductible

3 Ways WE Can Give (Online and Paper Form) One Time Payroll Dedction(Faculty and Staff) 9 Month Payroll Deduction (Faculty Only) 12 Month Payroll Deduction (Faculty and Staff)

Online Form Employee must login using their UTEP email. It is SUPER fast and easy. Go to seccgiving.utep.edu Look for the tab at the far right labeled “Online Donation Form” Log in, donate to your preferred charities.

Paper Form Complete using legal name (not nicknames) Make checks payable to “SECC” and attach to the pledge form (cash needs to be attached as well) SECC Coordinator will Make sure it is legible collect all paper forms + payment maintain log of all cash/checks pledge forms verify for all cash and checks received Send pledge forms to UTEP Payroll: University Towers Suite 100 Safest way: Hand deliver to Payroll once received

Early Donations has it’s privileges Donate Early Incentive Why wait? Donate early! Early Donations has it’s privileges Donate Early Incentive First Person that Donated on September 1stReceives an Alexa Donate in September: Donations received from September 1st thru September 30th will be entered for a chance to win a TAP Alexa (1 drawing) Key Points to Remember The earlier you submit your donation, the more chances you have Winners will not be eligible to win again A Successful Campaign begins with YOU Because you care, “UTEP CARES”

Traveling SECC Spirit Award Awarded to the Division/College with the greatest SECC Spirit by the SECC Committee • Aim for 100% participation • Make it Super FUN • Share pictures • Give incentives • Participate in campus-wide SECC Spirit activities • Share your successes • Enthusiasm is contagious • Be creative • Do that GREAT ASK! SECC Coordinator receives an Amazon Kindle Fire Traveling 2017-2018 SECC Spirit Award Painting is presented to the Athletic Department

Traveling SECC Spirit Award Awarded to the Division/College with the greatest SECC Spirit by the SECC Committee • Aim for 100% participation • Make it Super FUN • Share pictures • Give incentives • Participate in campus-wide SECC Spirit activities • Share your successes • Enthusiasm is contagious • Be creative • Do that GREAT ASK! Traveling 2017-2018 SECC Spirit Award Painting is presented to the Athletic Department

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SECC Contact Information UTEP SECC Contact Information: Phone: 747-5176 E-mail: secc@utep.edu Webpages: http://seccgiving.utep.edu/ http://www.secctexas.org/ http://www.secc.utep.edu

www.secc.utep.edu