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Registration Update: Welcome To New Operation Feed Participants
A special welcome to the following organizations that are joining the community-wide Operation Feed effort for the first time in 2011:
Access Entertainment Group; Advanced Care Ambulance; Aetna Building Maintenance;
Boehringer Ingelheim; Bricker & Eckler LLP; Call Management Resources; Careworks;
Center City International Trucks; Central City Auto Parts; Chamberlain College of Nursing;
Clean Fuels Ohio; Columbus Contracting Company, LLC; Columbus Dance Centre;
Columbus Montessori Education Center; ELEVATE thinking; FIS;
Friends of Columbus Children; Fudha; Hand & Hand Residential Services, Inc.;
Heritage FWB Church; ISACA Central Ohio Chapter; Keller Williams Capital Partners - Poss Team;
Kitrick, Lewis & Harris; Ladies Activity Club of Columbus; Liberty Tax Service; Maurices (Grove City);
Modern Medical, Inc.; MPW Industrial Services, Inc.; MyCuteJewels.com; OGRE;
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School; Physis Films; Quantum Health; Rotary International;
Saranova, Bound Tree Medical, Tri-anim; SegAway Tours of Columbus; South-Western Interact Club;
St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church; St. Josephs Cathedral; The Guernsey Bank;
United Bantus' Community of Ohio; UNO Chicago Grill; Upper Arlington High School Student Council;
WesBanco Bank; Yoga Outreach Columbus.
Visit the Operation Feed web pages for an up-to-date scrolling list of all organizations on board this year. Do you notice a peer company, vendor or neighbor organization who's missing? Encourage them to join Operation Feed 2011! We'll need even more help from local businesses, associations, clubs, families and individuals as the community works to raise 5 million meals this spring. Completing a short online registration form is all it takes to get started. When everyone does a little, the Foodbank can do a lot!
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Training & Information Sessions Begin Again on April 12
The first round of Campaign Coordinator training was a great success, with over 120 attending (click here to see photos).
For groups running later drives, a second round of sessions is scheduled for April:
- Tuesday, April 12, 3-4:30 p.m.,
- Wednesday, April 13, 12:30-2 p.m.,
- Thursday, April 14, 8:30-10 a.m.
Join us at the Foodbank to learn about Operation Feed and gather strategies for holding a successful drive. Food collection boxes and print materials for your meal-raising efforts will be available, and there will be opportunities to network and share ideas with Coordinators from organizations across the community. |
Blue Jackets Tickets Are Going Fast. Don't Miss Out!
 CBJ is offering Operation Feed participants a very easy way to raise meals for your campaign! Sell tickets to the Blue Jackets vs. Sabres game (Saturday, April 9th, at 7 p.m.), and up to $15 of each ticket sold will go back to your Operation Feed effort. Tickets are sold via internet link, and the Blue Jackets will keep track of the amount your group sells. You can forward the link to friends, family and co-workers to have them purchase tickets via this special offer. The organization selling the most tickets will have a picture taken on the CBJ Ice after the game! To sign-up, just send an email with "Blue Jackets" in the subject line to operationfeed@midohiofoodbank.org. CBJ will then provide your ticket link and instructional info. Tickets to this game are selling fast - act now to get in on the action. Hope to see you and your associates out at the game on April 9th! |
LinkedIn Group Offers Space for Networking, Idea Sharing
 Need a good meal-raising activity idea? Curious about how an event might play out in your organization? Interested in networking with peers from other participating organizations? Look no further than the "Operation Feed" group on LinkedIn! Starting an online group discussion is the perfect way to find that great idea that will take your campaign to the next level. A logo added to your profile will show your support and raise visibility of Operation Feed among others in your network ... and you'll have the wisdom and experience of other coordinators at your fingertips. Sign up today to get connected. |
What Operation Feed Can Do for Your Organization
In addition to the critical assistance that Operation Feed provides to central and eastern Ohio residents, it also offers a variety of benefits to participating organizations. Campaign Coordinators and committee members report several significant benefits because of their involvement: - Every associate or member becomes involved in some way through a organization-wide effort.
- Team building opportunities arise, both within and across parts of the organization.
- Leadership development opportunities, including project responsibility and accountability, are created for associates.
- A great morale boost comes from individuals knowing that they are doing good work for the communities in which they live and work--associates feel part of something much bigger than themselves.
For more information and ideas about how to realize these benefits in your organization, please contact a member of the campaign team. |
Goal Setting Emails Are Coming Soon
Goal setting worksheets with historical campaign data and suggested goals for 2011 will be emailed to all Coordinators later this month. This information is provided to assist you and your leadership team with setting a goal for your organization's drive. We encourage you to use goal setting as tool for motivating employee participation, actively engaging leadership in the Operation Feed effort, showcasing campaign results and encouraging friendly competition inside and between organizations. Groups that successfully reach suggested goals are designated as "benchmark level contributors" and receive special recognition at the Campaign Finale and on Mid-Ohio Foodbank's web site. For questions about your goal, contact a member of the Operation Feed team. |
Support Operation Feed This Spring
Physis Films Showcase (March 24)  On Thursday, Physis Films is proud to present - in association with Gateway Film Center - the Physis Films Showcase. The night includes a screening of four original films ("Monday" - a film by Josh Smith; "Reincarnate" - a film by Trey Kauffman; "Life Beyond Death" - a film by Julian Cicone; and "Measured" - a film by Joshua Kubicek), in addition to prize drawings AND a food drive benefitting Operation Feed! Just bring one non-perishable food item to be donated and walk away with one of the movie posters for FREE! Doors open at 7:30 p.m., the show begins at 8 p.m. Visit physisfilms.com for all of the details.
Duel at Darby Duathlon (April 10)  Are the runners and cyclists in your organization chomping at the bit to get outside and compete? Encourage them to participate in the first duathlon of the season in Hilliard at the Duel at Darby Duathlon, 5K & 10K. The event is set up in short loops, designed to appeal to those of all fitness levels. And it will support Operation Feed! Anyone bringing a canned good donation will be entered into a prize drawing, and pancake breakfast proceeds will support families in need, too. To learn more, visit eventsplusracing.com/.
Max and Erma's Dine Out Promotion (April 13 and 14)  Visit hometown favorite Max & Erma's for a great meal and a great cause! Columbus area locations (not valid at Crowne Plaza) are helping to feed the hungry in our community when you dine with them Wed., April 13, or Thur., April 14. Just present this special ticket (or mention Operation Feed) and 20% of your lunch, happy hour, dinner or carryout sales will be donated back to Operation Feed. Visit www.maxandermas.com for locations and menus.
Uno Chicago Grill - Doughraisers (May 8)
 Uno's will offer a tasty way to raise "dough" for Operation Feed this spring. On Sunday, May 8 - Mother's Day - visit the Dublin location for the second of two "doughraiser" days. Just present this coupon, and Uno's will donate up to 20% of your check (dine-in or takeout included) to Operation Feed! Round up a group to celebrate the moms in your life, and go for lunch or dinner to raise meals for families in need. MyCuteJewels Promotion (Ongoing)  MyCuteJewels.com wants to do its part to fight hunger. Visit www.MyCuteJewels.com and 10% of your total purchase will be donated to Operation Feed. This promotion runs through June! Help feed the hungry while getting something nice. It is a win win. Enter coupon code "MOFBFeedsOhio10" at checkout.
Additional Events and Promotions To learn about upcoming events and promotions, you can always visit the Foodbank's Events page at www.midohiofoodbank.org/news-events/events.
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Key Campaign Dates
- Ongoing Workplace/Organizational Campaigns - March-June
- Columbus Blue Jackets Fundraiser - Saturday, April 9
- Coordinator Training (Session D) - Tuesday, April 12
- Coordinator Training (Session E) - Wednesday, April 13
- Coordinator Training (Session F) - Thursday, April 14
- Max & Erma's Citywide Dine Out Days - Wednesday-Thursday, April 13-14
- Uno Chicago Grille "Doughraiser" (Tuttle Crossing Location) - Sunday, May 8
- Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive - Saturday, May 14
- Central Ohio Restaurant Association's Foodfight 2011 - Tuesday, June 21
- Official End of the Campaign - Thursday, June 30
- Campaign Finale - TBA (August/September)
Stay tuned for additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks! |
Next Steps
- See who's new to Operation Feed this year.
- Sign-up for a Campaign Coordinator Training and Information Session.
- Don't miss out on the opportunity to sell Blue Jackets tickets to raise meals for your campaign.
- Check out new materials and resources available to support your drive.
- Learn how goal setting can enhance your campaign.
- Share new Education & Events emails and "Tell Us Your Story" videos with your associates.
- Learn about how the Virtual Food Drive can boost your Operation Feed effort.
- Talk about Operation Feed with your friends, colleagues, neighbors ... and encourage them to get involved.
- Get ready to rally your associates for an outstanding 2011 Campaign effort!
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