In this YEAR OF THE GAEL -- and during DE LA SALLE WEEK-- we encourage you to celebrate our 150th anniversary and our Lasallian mission and heritage with a contribution to the President's Emergency Fund -- or any area of the College that means the most to you.

JOIN US! It's easy to give back!

• Contribute $150 or more in honor of Saint Mary's 150th anniversary this academic year. A payroll deduction of only $6.25 per pay period adds up to a $150 gift!
• Make an annual commitment through the convenience of automatic payroll deduction (minimum $5/pay period).
• Make one gift of $20 or more, payable online, by check, credit card or cash.
  

Note: If you have already made a gift this academic year, or are paying off a pledge from a previous academic year, you are already considered a participant in the Faculty-Staff Giving Drive.

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN:

This academic year Saint Mary's College celebrates its 150th anniversary, and our long history and our great success is due -- in no small part -- to your steadfast dedication to Saint Mary's Lasallian mission to give back to others through education. Quite simply, this is what being a member of the Gael family is all about.

Unfortunately, many of our students face unforeseen financial hardships at home that put their life-defining journey here in jeopardy.

The President's Emergency Fund was established in 2008 to provide financial relief to these students and has since helped more than 100 young men and women continue -- and in many cases complete -- their Saint Mary's education.

TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN LUXURY SUITE TICKETS FOR AN OAKLAND A'S GAME!

Faculty and staff donors in the departments with 1) the highest percentage  of participation AND 2) the largest number of participants (gifts made January 1-May 3) will receive luxury suite tickets to an upcoming Oakland A's game. The winning department will be announced in May.

COMMITTEE FOR FACULTY-STAFF GIVING:

Chris Carter, Chair - Advancement.

Marty Kinsey & Stacey Nittler - Athletics & Recreation

Sue Hooks, John Ingham & Natalie McCosker - Business / Finance / Facilities / CaTS

Tim Farley - College Communications & Enrollment

Jane Joyce - Graduate and Professional Programs

Mary Withers - Kalmanovitz School of Education

Sally Jamison - Mission & Ministry / President's Office / Christian Brothers

Linda Wobbe - Provost's Office / Library / CILSA

Rachel Wood - School of Economics & Business Administration

Tammy Appling-Cabading, Rosemary Graham & Ted Tsukahara - School of Liberal Arts

Ron Olowin - School of Science

Vicki Davis, Carol Firestone & Jim Sciuto - Student Life