During our 2006 United Way campaign, we held a “participation challenge” with Consumers Energy. They won the contest by about 20 percentage points, which gives them bragging rights for a year. They also took home a compressor trophy in honor of their victory, artfully gussied up by MACI's own
Jake Norris presented the award to Joe Eckert of Consumers Energy on February 7 at the annual United Way Celebration breakfast. Mr. Eckert lifted the award triumphantly overhead, Stanley Cup style. All in good, competitive fun.
The 2007 campaign kicks off in August. We're hoping our trademark teamwork helps get us back on top. The good news is that even though Consumers Energy is our "competition," we're both really on the same team. And if we can help support our community, everybody wins.