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Libraries’ United Way Chili Cook-off Update

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Thanks to everyone who attended the 3rd Annual Libraries’ United Way Chili Cook-off. We had a total of 35 attendees and $80 was raised for the United Way. Our chili chef winners were as follows:

  • 1st Place               Ernest Shaw, LTS
  • 2nd Place:             Noah Hartsfield, Administration
  • 3rd place:              Sheila Voss, Administration

The other chefs who contributed to the cause were (in alphabetical order): Shannon Cary, Cindy Cotner, Sheryl Cullina, Karen Eubanks, PT Martin, Alice Ward, and Deb Ward. Thank you to all of our chefs who filled our stomachs and raised our spirits! 

Our anonymous door prizes went to:

  • Dana Houston, Security – $5 gift card to the Candy Factory
  • Whitney Sevy, Administration – $5 gift card to Harold’s Doughnuts
  • Charlotte Mustain, ILL – $5 gift card to  Yogoluv Frozen Yogurt

Our special branch library/other units door prize went to:

  • Diane Johnson, HSL – $5 gift card to Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream

We also appreciate the care taken by our judges, Tim Perry, Jeannette Pierce and Mike Spears, for their trustworthy counting of the votes and their good judgement in breaking any ties. Thanks to PT Martin, Dustin Hoffmann, and Gayle Mooney for their excellent technical support, and to guest Alice Ward who taught us the chili song. A special thanks goes out to the Libraries’ United Way Campaign Committee composed of Deb Ward, Cindy Cotner and Karen Eubanks. This cook-off could never have happened without their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the Libraries and the United Way! 

Beginning next week, we will be having a weekly drawing (for the next 5 weeks) of $10 gift cards to all those who participate in the United Way campaign by logging on to their website at unitedway.missouri.edu and completing the pledge process. A great big thanks to MULSA who generously donated the money to purchase these gift cards.

If you have any questions about the United Way or the donation process, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Every gift makes a difference to someone in our community.

Thanks for all you do and have a great day,

Sheila