McConnell kicks off CFC campaign

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  • By Senior Airman Abigail Klein
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs office
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  McConnell once again dusted off its Combined Federal Campaign goal sign when it recently kicked-off its 2010 campaign.

The annual campaign will run through Dec. 10. McConnell's CFC representatives are hoping to exceed the base's goal of $110,000 dollars.

"I hope that this year's campaign extends the awareness that there are agencies out there to help the community, and that McConnell plays a large role in giving to these the organizations," said Capt. Clarence Lovejoy, 349th Air Refueling Squadron chief of standards and evaluations, and the 22nd Air Refueling Wing's CFC point of contact.

More than 2,000 non-profit organizations are listed in this year's CFC brochure. More than 80 benefit the local area. In past years, McConnell has been South Central Kansas area's largest contributor. Base donors have supplemented one fourth of CFC contributions.

In addition to raising $110,000 Captain Lovejoy has made a challenge for the squadron POCs.

"We also want to ensure that all the squadron POCs make 100 percent contact with members about the program," said Captain Lovejoy.

CFC is different from other national fundraising campaigns because it's the only government-approved program authorizing the solicitation of funds from federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of charitable organizations.

CFC began in the early 1960s, as an effort to coordinate the fundraising efforts of various charitable organizations and people who can make charitable contributions through payable deductions, said Captain Lovejoy.

Since its inception, CFC has been coordinating fundraising efforts for eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world and offers Team McConnell members an opportunity to provide a better quality of life for people in need.

Whether participants' goals are to honor military veterans, support medical research, facilitate community improvement projects, assist educational institutions, and more, the brochure has something for everyone. Supporters can make donations through military payroll deductions, by cash or check.

"If our teammates are able to donate, whether a little or a lot, they make an incredible difference," said Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander. "It will take a team effort to reach our goal of $110,000 but those who contribute have the chance to improve someone's life and ensure that McConnell continues to make a difference in the local community."

People who wish to donate should contact their group or squadron CFC representatives, who can provide campaign booklets and pledge cards.

For more information, call Captain Lovejoy at 759-3889.

People can also contact McConnell's group-level CFC representatives listed below.


22nd Air Refueling Wing
Chaplain (Capt.) Quentin Genke - (316) 759-3566

22nd Air Refueling Wing Chapel
Staff Sgt. Nichole Evenson - (316) 759-3566

22nd Air Refueling Wing Legal
Tech. Sgt. Lashawn Reed - (316) 759-3599

22nd Aeromedical Squadron
Staff Sgt. Matthew Rosenfeldt - (316) 759-4578

22nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Master Sgt. Robert Sommers - (316) 759-5732
Tech. Sgt. Eric Garcia - (316) 759-6428

22nd Communications Squadron
Tech Sgt. Kenneth Harrison - (316) 759-3009
Staff Sgt. Cheryl Hoffma - (316) 759-3085

22nd Contracting Squadron
Staff Sgt. Selena Perez - (316) 759-4514

22nd Force Support Squadron
Master Sgt. Rebecca Smith - (316) 759-1491
Senior Airman Tanisha Moore - (316) 759-4183

22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Chase Liphart - (316) 759-1772
Staff Sgt. Sean Roberson - (3160 759-5501

22nd Maintenance Group
Master Sgt. Ekesha Guillory - (316) 759-1068

22nd Medical Operations Squadron
Capt. Christopher Button - (316) 759-5091

22nd Medical Support Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Belinda Durbin - (316) 759-5032

22nd Operations Group
Capt. Richard Winfrey - (316) 749-5942

22nd Operations Support Squadron
Airman 1st Class Kevin Notah - (316) 759-4062

22nd Security Forces Squadron
Master Sgt. Jonathan Mehringer - (316) 759-4443
Staff Sgt. Aaron Evenson - (316) 759-4653

344th Air Refueling Squadron
Capt. Joseph Schneider - (316) 759-6169
1st Lt. Steven Chandler - (316) 759- 6169

349th Air Refueling Squadron
Capt. Max Keller - (316) 759-6299
Capt. Nikki Westmoreland - (316) 759-6299

350th Air Refueling Squadron
Staff Sgt. Aaron Smith - (316) 759-6646
Senior Airman Theodore Dinwiddie - (316) 759-6646

384th Air Refueling Squadron
1st Lt. Christopher Hylander - (316) 759-4284
Capt. Nicholas Williams - (316) 759-4284