10/5/04, Penn's Way 2005 - Almanac, Vol. 51, No. 6

Penn's Way 2005: Creating Community Together

Dear Colleagues:

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Penn Community for its participation in Penn's Way 2004. Last year's workplace charitable campaign raised over $466,000 for our community and its charitable organizations. Through your generosity and spirit of giving, along with the good work of both the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania (UWSEPA) and the Center for Responsible Funding (CRF), we will be able to continue to send a resounding message of hope and support to our community organizations and the vulnerable populations these agencies serve.

It is no secret that our economic climate continues to create hardship for some. It is in difficult times—such as these—that support from thoughtful, caring individuals is needed most. Without your generosity, it is going to be a lot harder for many of our neighbors, co-workers and friends to deal with emergencies, raise healthy children and live better lives. We have, therefore, chosen this year's theme to reflect the importance and impact that your kindness can achieve in Creating Community Together.

As in previous years, the Penn's Way 2005 campaign involves both UW and CRF and their respective, affiliated charities, and it includes weekly raffles and a grand prize drawing to thank Penn's Way participants. All you need to do to qualify for the prize is submit your completed pledge form. Last years' introduction of an online pledge form proved successful and we urge you to utilize this safe and efficient tool for doing your part. The form employs the same online security measures that support and protect services like U@Penn and PennIntouch. Each school and center will also have designated coordinators to assist both you and us in making the campaign a success.

Please review the materials to learn more about the campaign, then go to www.upenn.edu/pennsway/ and complete the pledge form. You can also watch for updates on the campaign in Almanac and the Penn's Way Campaign web site, as we strive to reach our goal of $470,000.

We ask you, our faculty and staff, to help make Creating Community Together a success by using Penn's Way as the vehicle to make a real difference in the lives of those individuals and families less fortunate than yourself. Thank you again for your generosity and remember no pledge is too small!

—Maureen S. Rush, Penn's Way 2005 Campaign Co-Chair,
Division of Public Safety

—Neville Strumpf, Penn's Way 2005 Campaign Co-Chair,
Faculty Senate Chair-Elect

Penn's Way Volunteer Coordinators

Annenberg Center	Michael Rose
Annenberg School for Communication	Donna Burdumy
Athletics/ Recreation	James Mesisca
Athletics/ Recreation	Elizabeth Griffin
Athletics/ Recreation	Lisa Brown
Business Services	Melissa Egner
Business Services	Donna Boyko
Business Services	Brian Caputo
Business Services	Venita Savage
Business Services	Tony Bozzutto
Business Services	Ron Ward
Business Services	Patrice Sutton
Business Services	Phil Falcone
Business Services	Maria Chaney
Center for Technology Transfer	Jackie Miraglia
Development and Alumni Relations	Steve Elwell
Development and Alumni Relations	Chris DelGiorno
Development and Alumni Relations	Elise Betz
Facilities Services	Liz Dougherty
Facilities Services	Sue Long
Facilities Services	Leslie Mellet
Faculty Senate	Kristine Kelly
Finance	Sally Buonadonna
Finance	Rae Goodman
Finance	Maria Palermo
Finance	Mary Ann Piccolo
Finance	Yvonne Giorgio
Finance	Terri Pineiro
Finance	Mildred Gunn
Finance	Janet Ansert
General Counsel	Marcella Schell
General Counsel	Tamika Wilson
Graduate School of Education	Regina Vella
School of Design	Chris Cataldo
School of Design	Terry Adkins
Human Resources	Hilary Lopez
Human Resources	La Tanya Love
Information Systems and Computing	Kathy Ritchie
Information Systems and Computing	Patricia Adams
Information Systems and Computing	Doris Pate
Information Systems and Computing	Flossie Scalia
Information Systems and Computing	Reshma Tanna
Information Systems and Computing	Mel Benson
Information Systems and Computing	Angela Henry
Information Systems and Computing	Tonni Williams
Institute of Contemporary Art	Claudia Gould
International Programs	Sharon Xiaotong Liu
Law School	Michelle Jester
Law School	Silvana Burgese
Libraries	Robert Eash
Office of the Secretary	Tram Ng
President's Center	Carol Defries
President's Center	Monica Jones
President's Center	Afi J. Roberson
President's Center	Margaret Ann Morris
Provost	Julie Sheehan
Public Safety	Anthony Whittington
School of Arts and Sciences	Vivian Hasiuk
School of Arts and Sciences	Darlene A. Jackson
School of Arts and Sciences	Monica Pallanti
School of Arts and Sciences	Maryellen Malek
School of Dental Medicine	Jerry Friel
School of Dental Medicine	Sue Conroy
School of Dental Medicine	Barbara Del Regino
SEAS	Megan Doherty
SEAS	Tara Betterbid
SEAS	Mitchell Marcus
SEAS	Joe Sun
School of Medicine	Bob Dugan
School of Nursing	Adam Sherr
School of Nursing	Karen Keith-Ford
School of Nursing	Cherry Sturdivant
School of Nursing	Tammi Worsham
School of Nursing	Karen Gaffney
School of Nursing	Viveca Holmes
School of Nursing	Deborah Womack
School of Nursing	Beatrice Green
School of Nursing	Trudi Sippola
School of Social Work	Brenda L. Ford
School of Social Work	Raynel Otero
School of Veterinary Medicine	Trish diPietrae
School of Veterinary Medicine	Perry Haebecker
School of Veterinary Medicine	Judy Bennett
School of Veterinary Medicine	Valerie Robinson
School of Veterinary Medicine	Anita Kolsky
School of Veterinary Medicine	Joe Nace
School of Veterinary Medicine	Chrisann Sorgentoni
School of Veterinary Medicine	Genvieve Dolan
School of Veterinary Medicine	Amy Bogdanoff
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Linda Lewis
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Carol Sheets
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Corinne Sweeney
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Liz Groves
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Pam Salsbury
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Pat Bodek
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Kim Sprout
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Trisha Michener
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Pat Hall
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Lisa DeWald
School of Veterinary Medicine (NBC)	Joann Mitchell
University Communications	Troy Everwine
University of Pennsylvania Museum	Maureen Goldsmith
Vice Provost for University Life	Christine Davis
Vice Provost for University Life	Pat Ravenell
Vice Provost for University Life	Pamela Edwards
Vice Provost for University Life	Debra Smiley Koita
Vice Provost for University Life	Lisa Payakovich
Wharton	Michelle Kenney
Wharton	Mary Lou Day
WXPN	Robert Drake
Audit and Compliance	Joyce Massott-Burnett
Morris Arboretum	Paul Meyer
College Houses and Acad. Services	Gina Marziani
University Archives and Records	Mark Frazier Lloyd

Week One Prizes

Prizes are donated by the business or organization at which they are valid, unless otherwise noted.

University Travel Services—2 certificates for United Airlines domestic air travel (pair of round trip tickets)
University Jewelers—$20 gift certificate
University Jewelers—$20 gift certificate
Matthew Izzo Shop—Signature Candle Gift Bag
Annenberg Center—Voucher for 2 tickets to River North Dance Company Chicago on February 26, 2 p.m.
DRIA—2 tickets to 11/13Football—Penn vs. Harvard
DRIA—2 tickets to 11/13Football—Penn vs. Harvard

Please Note: Week One will run October 9-15. To qualify for Week One's raffle, you must turn in your completed pledge form sealed in a confidential Penn's Way envelope to the Payroll office or participate online at www.upenn.edu/pennsway by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 15. (Week One's raffle winners will be drawn on October 18.) Remember, earlier participants have more chances to win! Ask your coordinator, check the Penn's Way web site at www.upenn.edu/pennsway, or call (215) 746-GIVE (4483) for a complete list of Penn's Way 2005 prizes.