State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA)

Dear SECA Contributor:

Thank you so much for supporting the mission of the State and University Employees Combined Appeal. By contributing to the charitable cause of your choice, you have made a concrete statement to reach out to those in need in our neighborhoods, communities, state, nation, world and planet. Because of this collective sharing we have helped people, animals and our environment in countless ways through hundreds of worthy causes….causes that need us more than ever. Indeed, we in state service should be proud of what we can accomplish together.

It would not be possible without individuals like you making the decision to address these needs through payroll giving. Thank you for your spirit of giving, service and selflessness. Your donation truly has helped make the 2009 campaign a successful one. Thank you for entrusting SECA.

Contributions were directed to the following eleven main charities and their affiliates:

American Cancer Society	Global Impact
America’s Charities	Independent Charities of America
Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc.	Special Olympics of Illinois
Community Health Charities of Illinois	United Negro College Fund
Community Shares of Illinois	United Way
Earth Share of Illinois

SECA Advisory Board Meetings
SECA Advisory Board meetings are videoconference between the State Retirement System 2101 South Veterans Parkway, Springfield, and the James R Thompson Center, (JRTC) 100 W. Randolph Street, 9th Floor, Chicago at 10 a.m. Meeting Dates:

• April 6, 2010
• June 8, 2010
• August 3, 2010
• October 5, 2010
• December 1, 2010 – tentative date if needed

• How Your SECA Contribution Helps

Watch the 2009 SECA video! This video explains the SECA program.