Lately, they've collected more than 100 items to raffle, which has brought in anywhere between 3,000 and 4,000 prize-specific ticket stubs. Oftentimes, a few extra prizes come in past the raffle deadline, so Classified Association employees raffle them off at the group's spring luncheon. That means spending their own money, which gets donated back into the association's scholarship fund. "It's probably the largest group of employees on campus," Fogleman said, recalling her email distribution list that contains more than 130 addresses. "And they're always generous and willing to volunteer. I am so happy to be part of this group."
Azlin Villa
Rose Berumen
Cristina McGinnis
Karolyn Garcia
In the past, the Classified Association has put on other fundraisers, like food drives, but the focus is on the raffle and the holiday door decorating contest, which has been at the Douglas Campus for the last three years and will be offered at both main campuses this year. "We sell votes for a penny, and half goes to a food gift card and half is a cash prize for winners," she said. "It's not necessarily the best-decorated door. It's about recruiting votes for your door." While most of the money goes into its regular scholarships, the Classified Association sets aside money each year for an emergency scholarship, which is given to a student with a one-time need. Last summer, it went to a student who had to take one more class over the summer before officially graduating, but a mix-up put her on the graduation list for the spring, leaving her ineligible for financial aid for her last class. Fogleman is in her sixth year with the Classified Association and almost at the end of her two-year term at the helm of the group. She said besides the fundraising that gives back to students at the school, the most fulfilling part of being in the Classified Association is the great sense of camaraderie that grows between its members. "We meet in the fall at convocation, then have a spring meeting in Naco, halfway for Douglas and Sierra Vista employees. Being off campus is nice," she said. "We have a fun group."
AWARDS RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING SERVICE Besides scholarships, the Classified Association also presents its members with ACE (Achieved Classified Excellence) awards every year. ACE award winners are nominated by their peers, who provide details about each nominee's service to the college, including working as a team member, interacting with students, exhibiting leadership and initiative, participating on committees, mentoring and working on special college projects. Each award recipient receives a letter of commendation from the college president, a plaque and a monetary award. There were four winners in the 2011 ACE awards. Rose Berumen, who works in the administration building, is a strong supporter of Apache basketball teams, has worked the college's booth at the annual county fair and is a key ambassador for the college's Wellness Program. Cristina McGinnis works in the ADA office and finds time to support SGA activities, as well as organize high school counselor days. Karolyn Garcia has represented the Classified Association as a Wellness Program ambassador, volunteers at career fairs and represents the nursing department at numerous functions. Azlin Villa, who works in financial aid, serves both the community and college by volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club and joining scholarship committees.
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