CFC of Greater Arkansas had the 2007 Campaign Kickoff on September 14th at the Boys and Girls Club in Little Rock. 

The CFC of Greater Arkansas held the 2007 CFC Campaign Kick Off at the Penick Boys and Girls Club in Little Rock on Friday, September 14^th.  Over 80 participants from federal organizations and various local agencies attended the breakfast meeting.   

The event began with the Little Rock Air Force Base Color Guard presenting the colors followed by the signing of the National Anthem by MSgt. Kelly Allen, ANG. 

Chad Kauffman the CEO of The First Tee of Central Arkansas was the keynote speaker at the event.  Mr. Kauffman gave a motivational speech based on a quote from former Chicago Bulls coach, Phil Jackson, “The strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack”. 

 Jerry Henderson the chairman of the LFCC and MC for the event announced the goal for the 2007 campaign; $865,000.00.  Mr. Henderson noted that federal employees had made pledges totaling $863,579 for the 2006 campaign and with the leadership and commitment from agency directors, campaign coordinators and dedicated federal employee’s the LFCC believes the 2007 goal is attainable; in fact he thought the CFC campaign may very well raise $900,000.  Jerry talked about the importance of the CFC campaign and how the more that 22,000 approved nonprofit charities benefit from federal employee donations.  Mr. Henderson noted federal employees had contributed over $5 Billion dollars to the CFC since 1964. 

A special thanks went to the Arkansas National Guard for bringing the “Football Toss”.  Participants threw a football at a target from a short distance and then threw a second time wearing goggles that impaired the person’s vision.  This demonstration showed what impact alcohol had on a person’s ability to judge distance.    It was an eye opener for many who thought about the impact it would have on people drinking and driving a automobile.  

The Campaign Celebration will be held in February 2008 after the close of the campaign.

Chad Kauffman, new Executive Director of The First Tee of Central Arkansas, was the featured speaker.

MSgt Kerry Allen from the Arkansas National Guard provided some entertainment.

The Air Force Color Guard were present for the kickoff

Air Force Color Guard

Picking up T shirts for campaign coordinators

MSgt Kerry Allen impressed the crowd with his singing

The football toss was a fun experience for the attendees. 

The participants first threw the ball normally, then put on the goggles to experience the effects of too much alcohol in your system.

The football toss was much more difficult with the goggles on.

A wonderful hot breakfast was served for all kickoff attendees.

John Nazzaro spoke on the PCFO and introduced the guest speaker.