Patrick Bustos, EPA; Shawntelll Martin, EPA; Jill Beck, VA; Carla Farris, IRS; Daryl Sprague, FAA; Gerry Trilling, CFC; Frank Jones, SSA; Larry Hisle, CFC; Michele Nelson, USDC; Paige Wymore-Wynn, USDC

Among the three campaign theme finalists, the committee chose Hope Lives . . . When You Give. Patrick will share proposed theme at the next CFC Cabinet meeting, which will be held on April 19^th.

The committee discussed a proposed graphic design to complement the proposed theme. Ideas included: clean, graphic style, open hands with words in heart shape ascending from hands, include CFC logo, patriotic symbol, and diversity. Paige Wymore-Wynn and Carla Farris agreed to develop a graphic prototype to complement the proposed theme. Additional proposed graphic designs should be emailed to Patrick Bustos by April 18^th.

The committee viewed the 2006 CFC Vide - - "Be The Miracle". Patrick Bustos will ask Les Vahsholtz to view video and provide feedback.

The following positions/roles are needed:

Graphic Design: Develop graphics to brand and market the Heartland CFC theme that will be used in the catalog, newsletters, posters, and on the Web site.

Writing: Conduct research, write stories for newsletters and speeches, scripts, proofread catalog. Newsletter has the following sections: Standard Dates, Reactive Story, What’s New in CFC; Success Story, Why CFC - - CFC Facts, and a Coming Soon section.

Communications Liaison: Establish contacts with local media disseminate campaign information, participate in kick-off committee

Photography: Photograph and videotape CFC and local charity events, produce local film, and coordinate volunteers for local film. Photographs and footage will be used in newsletters and on Web site

Local Film: Write script

Special Events Planner: Plan employee appreciation outings, build team spirit, celebrate accomplishments

Web Design: Help design CFC Web site and develop an on-line pledge process

Campaign Materials: Develop pledge card, coordinator notebook, and retiree pamphlet

Patrick will share proposed campaign theme at CFC Cabinet meeting on April 19^th.

Paige Wymore-Wynn and Carla Farris agreed to develop a graphic prototype to complement the proposed theme.

Additional proposed graphic designs should be emailed to Patrick Bustos by April 18^th.

Patrick Bustos will ask Les Vahsholtz to view the video and provide feedback.

All meetings will be held at EPA Region 7, 901 N. 5^th St., Kansas City, Kansas 66101.

May 31, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.
June 28, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.
July 26, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.
August 23, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.