Team Captain Responsibilities

Every team has a captain who encourages and guides the players to give their all to help win the game. Likewise, every MCG and PPG department is being asked to name a captain(s) from their "team" to help TEAM MCG run a productive campaign from February 18, 2008, through March 28, 2008.  (The payroll deduction pledges made in this campaign will start with the July 2008 payroll.)

Team Captains will be asked to:

• Attend the Team Captain Kickoff Breakfast on February 7, 2008 at 8:00 AM in the Alumni Center.

Team Captains will receive detailed instructions on distributing campaign information within their units and be able to ask questions and share ideas for ways to improve the effort. We'll serve a Continental breakfast and present all Team Captains with a thank you gift.

• Present individuals in their group/department a pledge card, brochure, and funds list.

All pledge packets should be delivered to the Team Captain by February 18.  Please then plan a fun department campaign that everyone will want to be a part of.  All pledge envelopes should be collected (even if the individual chooses not to give) to let us know everyone has been given the opportunity to make a decision.  Do not hesitate to invite Debby Kalliokoski  to any staff meeting or opportunities to discuss Team MCG. Please contact Debby at ext. 1-3397 or email her at .

• Include fun and competition in the campaign

Our goal in this campaign is to increase the number of people who make a gift - the participation rate - no matter how much they give. You can partner with other Team Captains to compete for the highest participation rate or the biggest increase in participation. Or, make up your own interdepartmental activities. But, please keep it fun - no coercion techniques.

• Distribute thank you gifts to each contributor in your department.

We will once again have a thank you gift to share with anyone who gives to the TEAM MCG '08 campaign.  Not only will this gift say thank you but also help these individuals think of TEAM MCG the whole year.

• Attend the Celebration Barbeque.

This event will be held May 1, 2008.  Team Captains will be eligible for a special drawing, including such various items to say thank you to the Team Captains for their exciting energy.  This campaign is a success because of your energy.

For more information, contact the Director of Annual Fund, Debby Kalliokoski, ext. 1-3397 or email her at .