CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) City employees competed in the 2nd Annual United Way Field Day event to kick-off the annual workplace giving campaign.
Twelve teams from across the City of Clarksville gathered at the Wilma Rudolph Events Center compete in nine “minute-to-win-it” games, including Ping Pong Shake, Elephant March and Balloon Pop. Team names were equally creative, including Blue Light Special, Killa Watts, Perfectly Balanced and Codes Crusaders.
“Last year we did the first Field Day, and it was such a hit,” said Lauren Winters, an analyst in the Finance Department, and a member of the United Way Board. “This year’s theme is ‘playing your part’ — so we decided to play for the 2nd Annual Field Day for United Way.”
Mayor Kim McMillan joined in the fun, cheered on the teams, and had the honor of selecting the Most Spirited award winner, which went to Team Hope.
“We had really good turnout, and our great employees got to do some team-building and have fun together,” Mayor McMillan said. “This helps make our internal United Way drive more successful, which sets a good example for other workplaces across the City.”
Ginna Holleman, local United Way chief executive, thanked the City and its employees.
“United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region is proud to partner with the City of Clarksville to secure valuable resources to those in need,” Holleman said. “This year’s Field Day event champions the enthusiastic spirit and compassionate hearts of City employees. The friendly rivalry between departments sparks lots of competitive fun while also proving that it takes teamwork to succeed.”
Holleman said it takes everyone working together to achieve positive change.
The City also won the Volunteer Leadership award in recognition of the number of City employees who volunteered to assist the Read United Program.
List of winners:
• First Place, CDE’s Killa Watts.
• Second Place: CSD’s Clarksville’s Finest.
• Third Place: CSD’s Black Blue.
• Most Spirited: Team Hope.