CFC-Overseas - News

Inaugural CFC-O Coin Design Contest

amanda.huckins — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:43:51 -0500

The CFC-O proudly announces its inaugural Coin Design Contest. The contest is open to all DoD employees and their family members. The purpose of the contest is to select a unique design for the 2012 CFC-O contributor coin that represents the theme of the campaign: “Serve To Honor Your Country. Give Because You Care.” The winning design will be replicated and distributed to select contributors through the 2012 CFC-O this fall.

This Coin Design Contest originated because of the success of the contributor coin distributed in 2011 which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the CFC. The popularity of the coins contributed to increased donations in the 2011 campaign.

“Historically, coins have been distributed in the military to recognize outstanding service,” notes Victoria Adams, Executive Director of the CFC-O. “Our contributors give so much in the service of their country, and we are thrilled to be able to present them with this small token of appreciation. We look forward to establishing a tradition of coins designed by the community that can be collected from year to year.”

Submissions will be accepted electronically in .jpg or .pdf formats through 15 April 2012. Artwork will be judged on originality, depiction of the theme of the CFC-O and suitability for printing on the coin. Click here to view the contest flyer containing detailed submission guidelines.

The 2012 contest winner will be announced on or before April 30, 2012.

Let Your Voice Be Heard

amanda.huckins — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:49:37 -0600

If you served as 2011 CFC-O Campaign Representative, we want to hear from you. Please give us your valuable feedback by completing the Campaign Representative Survey.

Overwhelming Generosity

amanda.huckins — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:41:30 -0600

The men and women serving in the five overseas combatant commands have answered the call to help those in need by contributing over $14.4 million through the 2011 CFC-O. On behalf of those you have helped, thank you for your outstanding support!

Happy Veteran's Day

amanda.huckins — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:55:28 -0600

The CFC-O would like to offer our thanks to all that serve in our nation's defense and wish you a very happy Veteran's Day. You truly do Make a World of Difference in all you do and we are honored to work with you.

CFC-O Completes 6th Week of Campaign

amanda.huckins — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:51:04 -0600

At the end of the sixth week of the nine-week campaign period, the CFC-O is thrilled to reach a total of more than $7.5 million. This represents nearly $1 million more than the total raised on this same point in the campaign in 2010. CFC-O Executive Director, Victoria Adams, notes, "the generosity of DoD members serving overseas is overwhelming. You serve our country every day, yet when the call comes, you find a way give even more." Over 2,500 charitable organizations participate in the CFC-O and depend upon this funding.

2011 DoDDS PSA Contest Winners Announced

amanda.huckins — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:11:50 -0500

Congratulations to Ramstein High School, Patch High School, Kadena High School and Ryuku High School for their winning submissions in the 2011 DoDDS CFC-O PSA Contest. Look for the first, second and third place winners on AFN television and watch all five winners here.

Voting Open in 2011 CFC-O/DoDDS PSA Contest!

amanda.huckins — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:24:58 -0500

For the third consecutive year, the CFC-O and DoDDS Europe and Pacific have partnered in the very popular Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest. Middle and High School students from across the overseas area have submitted their entries designed to promote giving and to illustrate the campaign's theme "Make a World of Difference." Submissions are currently posted on the CFC-O YouTube site and are open for voting. Please visit today and "Like" your favorite. Voting is open until September 30, 2011.

Calling all Unit Coordinators and Keyworkers!

amanda.huckins — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:56:30 -0500

Training sessions for Campaign Representatives (Community/Area Project Officers, Unit Coordinators and Keyworkers) is currently underway. The training takes about an hour and gives representatives some background on the campaign; instructions on how to ask for donations and how to process completed pledges; and walks through the CFC-O online giving options. Check out our Training page to see when/where a CFC-O training session will be held in your area.

CFC-O Recognized at OPM Awards Ceremony

keise.donovan — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:14:55 -0500

On Tuesday June 28, the Office of Personnel Management recognized the CFC-O at a ceremony at the White House Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington DC.

“Federal employees show their generosity every year in the hundreds of millions of dollars they give to our nation’s charities, helping those who need it most,” OPM’s John Berry said in a statement. “These campaigns and individuals went above and beyond, making CFC such an enormous success. All federal workers can be proud of their accomplishments and dedication.”

The CFC-O was amongst those recognized with the OPM Innovator Award for its comprehensive communication campaign. Additionally, three CFC-O representatives were honored with Hero Awards.

To learn more read here. To see pictures from the event view here.

CFC-O Heroes Receive National Recognition

amanda.huckins — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:51:39 -0600

Each year, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allows Combined Federal Campaigns to submit three nominations for CFC Heroes. CFC Heroes go above and beyond the call of duty in support of the campaign. This year, the CFC-Overseas is proud to announce that all three of our nominations were selected as national CFC Heroes! The winners will be honored in a ceremony at the White House Eisenhower Executive Office Building in late June in Washington D.C. Congratulations to MSgt Marquis Travis from Misawa Air Base, Japan; Ms. Christine Nunez from U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, Germany; and SSG Lisa Tucker from U.S. Army, Central Command.