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Contact: University Communications & Marketing
Phone (678) 839-6464, FAX (678) 839-6645
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AirTran Sponsors Faculty/Staff Drive for A DAY
September 1, 2004
CARROLLTON, GA - Committing to being a campaign sponsor is a very important responsibility. AirTran Airways, the exclusive sponsor of the 2004 Faculty/Staff Drive of the A DAY for West Georgia campaign, has taken that responsibility head on and with no questions asked.
AirTran
is sponsoring the University of West Georgia fundraising drive with
a donation valued in excess of $5,500. A portion of its gift will include
three airfare packages to be used as incentives for donors participating
in different aspects of the campaign. For example, faculty and staff donors
who contribute $100 or more this year will automatically be entered into
a drawing for two round-trip tickets to one of AirTran’s more than
40 domestic destinations.
AirTran’s relationship with the University of West Georgia comes naturally. Of AirTran’s 160 employees in the West Georgia area, two-thirds of them are UWG students.
Some students also begin their careers with AirTran. For example, Vince Fulghum, general manager of AirTran Airways’ Carrollton Contact Center, received his Bachelor of Education degree in 1999, and earned his Master of Education degree in 2004 from UWG, and he now has an exciting career with AirTran.
Fulghum has been a part of AirTran for 4 1/2 years and says it is a great company to work for because, “It provides lots of growth and opportunity.” His involvement with UWG helped bring AirTran to Carrollton.
“AirTran
is glad to be a part of Carrollton,” he said. He noted that AirTran
chose to place its call center in Carrollton because it felt like the
goals of the local community and UWG aligned with the goals of AirTran,
and AirTran’s goals aligned with those of the University and the
community.
Fulghum says A DAY is a great campaign for AirTran to support due to the
amount of school involvement the sponsorship allows. AirTran is big on
recruitment at UWG and this is a great opportunity for both the University
and AirTran. “It’s a win-win situation,” he said.
The Georgia-based airline is very committed to the University and the community. Many AirTran “Crew Members” are participating in the various A DAY events to show their support for the A DAY campaign. In the words of Fulghum, “We are happy to be here!”
A DAY for West Georgia will take place on Thursday, Oct. 21. For more information on contributing or participating in the campaign, contact the West Georgia Foundation at 770-836-6582.
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