Foundation reminder about donors, financial commitments

As fiscal year 2011 winds to a close, the UW-Eau Claire Foundation wants to remind all departments/colleges/units about working with donors and obtaining financial commitments that would be considered pledges. If there are any such discussions, all documents, signed pledges, commitments or any type of information regarding gifts through the Foundation must be received by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation before June 30, 2011.

According to generally accepted accounting principles, under which the Foundation operates, all gift pledges agreed to and documented must be received and accepted by the Foundation, as the fiscal agent, before June 30, 2011. If the pledge was committed verbally or in writing, that information must be provided to the Foundation before June 30 so that the Foundation can acknowledge and record the pledge in the fiscal year it was made.

If you are not sure about any of these situations, please contact Jerry Ives (ivesj@uwec.edu or 715-836-2987) or Kimera Way (waykk@uwec.edu or 715-836-5180) as soon as possible. We want to help you maintain great donor relationships and meet our fiduciary responsibility.

Guaranteed faculty/staff parking information

Application information for 2011-12 Guaranteed Faculty/Staff (GF) parking permits has been distributed by email to all UW-Eau Claire employees. The GF Permit Application Form can be accessed through the Parking and Transportation Services website. Those who currently have GF permits must submit new applications. Notification of approval or denial will be sent to each applicant's UW-Eau Claire email address in July. For more information about the GF permit application process, email GFParking@uwec.edu or call 715-836-5182. The priority application deadline is May 13.

Ameriprise representative on campus May 19

Andrew Court, a senior financial adviser for Ameriprise, will be available to share information with
UW-Eau Claire staff members about 403(b) accounts and other financial topics relevant to today's market from 10:30 a.m.-noon May 19 in the Birchwood Room of Davies Center. Those interested in meeting privately with Court are asked to contact him at
715-834-7280 or andrew.j.court@ampf.com. Walk-ins also are welcome. More information.

Nominations sought for classified staff excellence award

The Classified Staff Awards Committee invites nominations for the Excellence in Performance Award to be given in the fall of 2011. The UW-Eau Claire Foundation will present $1,500 to the recipient. The award is presented annually to a member of the classified staff who, in the opinion of colleagues, excels in performance and service to the university. Any member of the academic staff, administration, classified staff, faculty or student body may nominate a permanent full- or part-time member of the classified staff for the award. Persons who wish to make nominations should complete and return the nomination form along with required supporting documentation by May 13. More information.