OSU's United Way campaign surpasses goal

Thursday, January 12, 2012

OSU and United Way campaign leaders celebrate their accomplishments outside of Edmond Low Library Left side top to bottom: Kyle Buthod, SGA Vice-President; Bruce Crauder, Associate Dean A&S & co-chair of the 2011 OSU UW, campaign; Michelle Tidwell, campaign treasurer; Bonnie Ann Cain-Wood, campaign steering committee; a campaign captain. Right top to bottom: a campaign captain; Sheila Johnson, Dean of Libraries, chair of the 2011 OSU UW campaign; Sheri Carter, Executive Director of the Stillwater Area United Way; Pam Teel, Chair of the Stillwater Area United Way 2011 campaign.

Oklahoma State University's 2011 Campaign for United Way was its most successful yet, raising a record $222,601 to date. The campaign started last September with a goal of $200,000.

"We increased our campaign goal by $20,000 this year,” said Sheila Johnson, Dean of Libraries and chair of the 2011 OSU United Way Campaign. “It was ambitious, but we were confident in the hard work of our volunteer team and in the spirit and generosity of the OSU community."

Events included several chili cook-offs, a raffle, a bake sale, the campus-wide Wellness Walk, a game day parking lot, annual trivia night, and a benefit night at Hideaway Pizza where 10 percent of the sales went to United Way. The campaign wrapped up November 23.

"The events presented by our volunteer team add an element of fun and camaraderie,” Johnson said. “It's always great to see the campus come together to support United Way and the Stillwater community."

Stillwater Area United Way is a non-profit agency serving the needs of the Stillwater area residents. The agency provides grants and funding to 23 social services and helping agencies in our community.