SECC Lip Sync Battle and Costume Contest Deadline

SECC Lip Sync Battle and Costume Contest Deadline

October 26, 2017

Dear Members of the A&M-San Antonio Community:

The time to give in the SECC campaign is wrapping up with a bang. Sign up to participate in the Lip Sync Battle, Costume Contest or both by October 27 - tomorrow. Both events will be held together on October 31 at noon in the Auditorium. This event is open to all faculty, staff and students who are interested in participating or those who simply want to enjoy the show. 

The entry fee to the entire event is $5 cash or check per person (participants and spectators), with all proceeds going to the SECC. If you have already made at least your minimum ($36 for hourly or $72 salary) contribution to SECC, your entry is FREE. Visit the website today to enter and learn how to win each of the contests.

Prizes for the Lip Sync Battle and Costume Contest include:

• $100 gift card to Alamo Drafthouse
• $100 gift card to City Base Entertainment

110 People Needed to Reach 40% Participation Goal

To reach our 40% participation goal, we need an additional 110 people to give. If you have already donated - thank you! Will you kindly take a moment to visit two of your friends at the University and encourage them to give to the charity or cause that is important to them? 

Details about the SECC

The 2017 SECC ends October 31. We hope you will consider making a charitable contribution to a cause you feel passionate about. You may make gifts directly from your paycheck to the organization(s) of your choice. The University's 2017 goals are 40% participation with $20,000 in contributions. 

How to Give:

To give, visit https://sso.tamus.edu and select SECC Enrollment, then the recipient(s) and the amount of your contribution(s). A "Charity Search" tab is available to help locate the right charity/charities for you.

Drawings for Giving:

You could be entered into the Final Drawing, Leadership Gift Drawing or both if you meet the drawing requirements below.

Drawing Requirements:

Following are the minimum donation requirements to qualify for entry in the drawings: 

• Hourly employees - $3/month or $36/year
• Salary employees - $6/month or $72/year 
• Leadership Gift Drawing - $1,000 or more annual gift

Drawing Deadlines:

• Final Drawing - you receive one entry in the drawing if you make at least the minimum contribution by October 31. The drawing will be held on November 2, 2017.

• Leadership Gift Drawing - you receive one entry in the drawing if you make at least a $1,000 annual gift minimum contribution by October 31. The drawing will be held on November 2, 2017. 

Final Drawing Prizes Include:

• 1 Six Flags Fiesta Texas gift basket (four tickets and cool swag) ($350 value each)
• 1 pair of lower-level tickets and VIP parking to an upcoming Spurs game in November ($275 value)
• 2 rounds of golf at Republic Golf Course ($70 value each)
• 5 - $10 Chartwells dining gift cards 

Leadership Gift Drawing Prize:

• 1 two-night stays at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa ($600 value)

Participating in this year's SECC campaign is a great way to help make our community a better place! We look forward to your participation.

If you have any questions about the SECC campaign, contact Nan Palmero at nan.palmero@tamusa.edu or 210-784-1118.