EMCBC Employees Enjoy Clowns, Chili, Coins and Creativity for CFC
September 29, 2008 - November 14, 2008

September 29 marked the beginning of the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign and the EMCBC employees have jumped into their fund-raising activities while having a lot of fun. The campaign will run through November 14.

Wear Your Colors Spirit wear kicked off this years' fund raiser where EMCBC employees purchase passes to wear their favorite sports team's gear. Buckeyes-Wolverines, Bengals-Steelers, Cowboys-Redskins have all enjoyed showing their support and team spirit.

Pop the Balloon Penguin Trish Zamarron and clowns Erin Clark and Randy Tormey sold balloons with random prizes and rewards throughout the office spaces. Pop the balloon, the prizes were written on a paper slip inside.

Chili Cooking Contest The annual chili cook-off not only raised funds, but provided a great lunch. Wayne Pasko won first place with "Mouth Full of Flavor;" Tom Aug's "Daug's Red Chili of Unknown Origin," placed second; and 2007 champion, Terry Brenan was judged third with his "Day Before Chili." Ralph Holland, Paul Whalen, and Karyn Pieroway served as judges. All entries were quickly devoured.

Penny War Begins: Penny War containers are located in department common areas, EMCBC employees are encouraged to toss extra pennies into the jar. The goal of Penny War is to have the most money in your container at the conclusion of the CFC Campaign. However, the war part works like this; pennies are worth $.01, but any other coin or dollar donated is subtracted from the department's total. The "shot across the bow" begins when a $5 bill gets dropped into an opposing department's container, meaning 500 pennies must be produced, just to break even. The winning department will enjoy a pizza and penny rolling party. The War is on!

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