Stress is no joke, but ironically – laughter relieves stress!
It’s been a stressful year at the Library and in the world. For this year’s staff campaign, we’re going to celebrate the little moments that make us laugh – and feel better – together.
As an employee of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, your gift to the Foundation is especially meaningful. It illustrates your commitment, confidence, and personal investment in the success of the Library and our community. You know the Library makes a difference for citizens of all ages, and we appreciate everything you do to make this true. We sincerely appreciate your support.
Communities trust libraries because libraries trust communities. Our community chooses to invest in our Library because of:
A word from the Library Foundation board leadership
First, there will be two teams…competing against one another, of course:
Team One: Marvel
Captain: Jay Pendergrass, IMG
• South County
• University City
• Allegra Westbrook
• Davidson
• ImaginOn
• Matthews
• Mountain Island
• Plaza Midwood
• South Blvd
• West Blvd
Team Two: DC
Captain: Jennie Davis, ML
• South Park Regional
• North County
• Independence
• Cornelius
• Hickory Grove
• Mint Hill
• Myers Park
• Steele Creek
• Sugar Creek
• Main + outreach, admin & support
Use this value calculator to tally up how much money you’ve saved by using the Library – for as long as you’ve had a library card! Don’t remember what you checked out? You work at the Library – look it up! If you use a category on the value calculator that’s not available in Horizon, estimate honestly – then, enter your total savings here and we’ll add it to your team’s total.
The team that’s saved the most will have snack bags delivered to their branches.
The team with the highest percentage of staff making a gift or pledging volunteer time in the first two weeks wins this week! And yes – one team can win for financial gifts and the other for volunteer time pledged! Remember, the goal is participation, not total dollar value.
The winning team(s) will have stress balls, fidget toys and candy delivered to branches.
Did someone forget to unmute on a zoom call? Replace any toner lately? Check your bingo card – you may be winning!
Download your bingo card here, and complete a row across, down or diagonally. If you get BINGO, scan and email your winning card to foundation@cmlibrary.org. The team with the most BINGOs wins.
The winning team plays again – but this time it’s trivia with Shelley Book and Caitlin Moen!
The team with the highest percentage of staff making a gift or pledging volunteer time over the entire four week challenge wins this week. And yes – one team can still win for financial gifts and the other for volunteer time pledged! Remember, the goal is still participation, not total dollar value.
The winning team(s) will have ice cream delivered to their branches from MT and Library admin staff..but that’s not all! The Library’s admin team will dress up as characters from a children’s book, and send you a congratulatory message in full costume – what book, you wonder? That’s up to the winning team!
Just a suggestion…
Over the last five years, staff members have shared what inspires them to invest in the Library.
Libraries make dreams come true
Libraries have molded me into what I am today.
The Library became my safe exposure to the real world
Being innovative while keeping the pulse on our community’s needs
I plan to continue using library resources for the rest of my life.
Libraries are and always have been “my home away from home.”
I see the impact.
a great opportunity to reevaluate what is important to me as a member of the community, as well as an employee
Libraries make dreams come true
Libraries have molded me into what I am today.
The Library became my safe exposure to the real world
Being innovative while keeping the pulse on our community’s needs
I plan to continue using library resources for the rest of my life.
Libraries are and always have been “my home away from home.”
I see the impact.
a great opportunity to reevaluate what is important to me as a member of the community, as well as an employee
Together, we can continue to expand the culture of philanthropy among Library staff and lead the community in Library support. The goal of this year’s campaign is 35% participation among Library staff.
Our community supports the Library because of you. Thank you for your leadership.
