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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link="#C8102E" vlink="#C8102E"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hello Again Faithful and Kind and Generous Engineering Faculty and Staff,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>As of last Friday, we were about half-way through the SECC campaign. Here’s our tally through week #2:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=277 style='width:166.05pt;margin-left:-.75pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:32.35pt'><td width=121 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:72.45pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:32.35pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Dept<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=76 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.6pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:32.35pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Amount<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=80 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:48.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:32.35pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Contributors<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr style='height:.2in'><td width=121 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:72.45pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>ECE Total<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=76 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.6pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>$3,610<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=80 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:48.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>9<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr style='height:.2in'><td width=121 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:72.45pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>DO Total<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=76 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.6pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>$1,924<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=80 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:48.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>9<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr style='height:.2in'><td width=121 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:72.45pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>ME Total<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=76 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.6pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>$1,000<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=80 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:48.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr style='height:.2in'><td width=121 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:72.45pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Grand Total<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=76 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:45.6pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>$6,134<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td width=80 nowrap valign=bottom style='width:48.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:.2in'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>19<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Just like last year, we’ve gotten off to a slow start </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(need to make it to $22,300 to beat last year’s total).</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> But we always </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>FINISH STRONG AND FINISH BIG!!!</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Our October 31 deadline is fast approaching, and <b>we want </b></span><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>YOU</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> to participate</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>. If you haven’t done so, please complete a SECC contribution form; you can get a form from your Department Coordinator (listed below). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks so much!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Regards, Kitty</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Kitty Karson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Assistant to the Dean<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Cullen College of Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>E421 Engineering Building 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>University of Houston<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Houston, TX 77204-4007<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#C00000'>A Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university</span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>PH: 713-743-4242<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>FAX: 713-743-4214<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Karson, Kitty J <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 03, 2014 3:35 PM<br><b>To:</b> engi-dist@egr.uh.edu<br><b>Subject:</b> 2014 University of Houston State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Hello Engineering Faculty and Staff,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The <b>2014 State Employee Charitable Campaign</b> is getting underway (see message below from Dr. Lee). For the past 3 years, our Cullen College has been </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>#1 across the entire campus in donations raised ($22,045 last year, or almost 30% of total campus contributions – WOW!)</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> Your generosity is wonderful, and so to all who have given before, </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#00B050'>“<b>THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAST EFFORTS!!</b>”</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#00B050'> </span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The Campaign runs from now until October 31 (officially, but if you miss this deadline, we’ll still take your donation). For now, we won’t need Dr. Lee’s instructions re pledge forms. Our <b>GREAT</b> group of <b>Department Coordinators</b> listed below will be getting a form to you. They <b><i>VOLUNTEERED</i></b> to make it easier for you to turn in your donation. When your Coordinator contacts you with a smile and form, I hope you’ll be able to make a donation. You’ll also get friendly reminders as the campaign runs along (so don’t procrastinate). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Here’s the added fun part for our Coordinators. They have a contest to see who (1) raises the most funds; (2) has the highest number of participants; (3) has the highest percentage of participants within her respective group. There’s also a bonus award for the Coordinator who has the highest percentage increase in participants over last year. You can help your Coordinator win a prize by turning in your pledge form. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Most importantly, </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>participating in the SECC benefits worthy organizations in our Houston region in their efforts to support the less fortunate.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> They count on the SECC campaign for so much of their daily functions. Please join us in their effort. Please help.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Finally, since this is </span><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:red'>MY LAST SECC CAMPAIGN BEFORE RETIRING IN DECEMBER</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>, I want to go out in fine fashion. I hope you’ll be part of my last SECC College Team!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Thanks – Kitty <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='margin-left:14.7pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=853 valign=top style='width:511.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>BME<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=195 valign=top style='width:117.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Ashley Plosko<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=853 valign=top style='width:511.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>CEE<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=195 valign=top style='width:117.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Cherish Wallace <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=853 valign=top style='width:511.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>CHBE<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=195 valign=top style='width:117.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Nicolette Solano <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=853 valign=top style='width:511.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>ECE<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=195 valign=top style='width:117.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Loretta Herbek <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=853 valign=top style='width:511.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>IE<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=195 valign=top style='width:117.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Sharon Hall <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=853 valign=top style='width:511.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>ME<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=195 valign=top style='width:117.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Karina Acuna <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=853 valign=top style='width:511.5pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-top:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>College Level: Development; Research & Facilities; Engineering Career Center; Undergraduate Programs; PROMES; Dean’s Office; Graduate Programs, Communications; EERC, CEAC/NWEC Engineering Computing<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=195 valign=top style='width:117.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Stella Vasquez <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Kitty Karson<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Assistant to the Dean<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Cullen College of Engineering<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>E421 Engineering Building 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>University of Houston<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Houston, TX 77204-4007<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#C00000'>A Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university</span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>PH: 713-743-4242<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>FAX: 713-743-4214<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Elwyn C. Lee, Vice President for Community Relations and Institutional Access Chair, UH SECC Campaign [<a href="mailto:uhecomm@uh.edu">mailto:uhecomm@uh.edu</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 03, 2014 8:32 AM<br><b>To:</b> Karson, Kitty J<br><b>Subject:</b> 2014 University of Houston State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC)<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=750 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr style='height:3.0pt'><td style='background:#F1E6B2;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:3.0pt'></td></tr><tr><td style='background:white;padding:22.5pt 22.5pt 22.5pt 22.5pt' id=content><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="99%" style='width:99.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://uh.edu/ecomm/images/logo_uh_2line.jpg" alt=Image><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><img border=0 width=575 height=147 id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://uh.edu/ecomm/images/secc_banner.jpeg" alt=Image><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>October 3, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dear University of Houston Faculty and Staff:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f">
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From the start of the SECC, our UH community has contributed over $1.3 million that directly benefited local and national organizations and charities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Charities eligible under the SECC campaign range from health and human services, environmental programs, human rights, and educational programs for children, to support programs for the elderly. There are neighborhood, local, state, and even national organizations. Many of these organizations have or will be assisting families and individuals who are experiencing hardship or deprivation. Each approved charity meets specific legal and operational standards that have been reviewed by teams of state employees so you can be confident that your contribution will be distributed to the organization and for the purpose that you select.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We know the Houston economy is better than that of most other areas; however, individual circumstances vary making it difficult for many of you to give. The recipients of services made possible by the campus SECC contributions appreciate the sacrifices and generosity of those who give. The UH family has always stepped forward to make our community better because we are part of the larger community. Last year UH faculty and staff contributed over $79,470. We encourage you to please give serious consideration to making a contribution. All gifts and pledges are totally voluntary.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To assist you with your gift decision we have created a website (<a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13555">www.uh.edu/secc</a>) where you can find the following SECC resources:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:20.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A mini directory of agencies included in this year's campaign<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:20.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A more comprehensive directory that lists more detailed information about each agency<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:20.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Contact information for how to obtain your pledge form<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:20.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Pledge form instruction sheet<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Study the material carefully on the UH SECC website, <a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13556">www.uh.edu/secc</a>, or visit the Houston SECC website at <a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13557">www.secchouston.org</a> if you want additional information on a particular organization. We want you to make an informed choice, one that comes from the heart. At the end of the campaign we will let you know how well the UH campaign did.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><u><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The final deadline for giving and/or pledging is October 31, 2014</span></u><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>. To learn how to obtain and fill out a pledge form, visit <a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13558">www.uh.edu/secc</a> or call the Office of Community Relations and Institutional Access (CRIA) at 832-842-5090 for additional information. Where there is a college coordinator, you may receive additional notification and assistance. We apologize that pledge forms are not available online and that cash donations are not accepted. Thanks for your consideration and for your continued support.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Elwyn Lee<br>Vice President for Community Relations and Institutional Access<br>Chair UH SECC Campaign<br>223 Ezekiel Cullen Building<br>Houston, Texas 77204-2018<br>832-842-5090 (office)<br><a href="mailto:eclee@uh.edu">eclee@uh.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr style='height:3.0pt'><td style='background:#F1E6B2;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;height:3.0pt' id=bottom-rule></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:22.5pt .75pt .75pt .75pt' id=socialmedia><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-top:37.5pt;text-align:center;line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13559"><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://ssl.uh.edu/images/social/twitter-2.png" alt=Image></a><a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13560"><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://ssl.uh.edu/images/social/facebook.png" alt=Image></a><a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13561"><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://ssl.uh.edu/images/social/google-plus.png" alt=Image></a><a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13562"><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://ssl.uh.edu/images/social/linkedin.png" alt=Image></a><a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13563"><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://ssl.uh.edu/images/social/youtube.png" alt=Image></a><a href="http://uhhelpdesk.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvNG~wqbDv8S~xb~Gv9c~yKtE~0qVmr5Vruzjz7~Pv96&2=13564"><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1032" src="https://ssl.uh.edu/images/social/instagram-new.png" alt=Image></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:3.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt' id=footer><p align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:20.4pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#54585A'>This is an official message sent by the University of Houston. 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