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National Lottery Day
July 17, 2022
The concept of the ‘lottery’ has been around since ancient times. The practice became mainstream in the late 15th century in Europe. Drawing lots to nominate a winner swept across Europe to the United States in 1612, when a lottery was established by King James I to fund the first permanent British settlement in Virginia, North America. From then on, lotteries were used by private and public bodies to raise money for wars, towns, colleges, and community projects.
In early American history of the lottery, George Washington hosted one in the 1760s to finance the building of the Mountain Road in Virginia. John Hancock ran a lottery to rebuild Faneuil Hall in Boston in 1765 and the cannons used during the American Revolution from 1775 to 1783 were paid for by the support of lotteries. Lotteries just seemed too good to be true, as concerns rose regarding their harmful impact on the public. A constitutional prohibition was issued against lotteries, with New York being the first state where it was implemented.
After the Civil War ended, reconstruction in the Southern states was dependent on lotteries. The Louisiana lottery especially became popular. It was abolished in 1894 after Congress banned the transport of lottery materials across state lines. Soon after, the public discovered that the lottery was being run by a crime syndicate that committed fraud and bribed legislators. It was a massive scandal that was widely publicized. Lotteries gained a bad reputation and were completely outlawed by the end of the 19th century.
The negativity surrounding gambling started softening at the turn of the 20th century. Gambling was legalized in casinos in the state of Nevada in the 1930s and gambling for charity also became common.
(https://nationaltoday.com/national-lottery-day/)
Diversity, Inclusion & Wellness Committee Co-Chairs
Courtney Glancy, Lauren Troffer and Lu Yin
Windows to Wellness
The OPWD Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness (DIW) Committee is dedicated to bringing wellness opportunities to our staff.
Emotional Wellness
Our emotional wellness manifests in our ability to meet the world with optimism, trust and a sturdy sense of self-esteem.
Social Wellness
With more than 50,000 employees combined, the UF and UF Health community is practically a city unto itself! Find support, networking and like-minded people by perusing the resources found here.
Spiritual Wellness
Our spiritual life is an often-overlooked aspect of wellness, but our guiding beliefs, principles and values provide us with deeper meaning and purpose.
Environmental Wellness
Interdependence with our surroundings and the natural world make the environment an important aspect of our overall well-being.
Financial Wellness
Adopting smart fiscal management practices and preparing for short- and long-term expenses can help ensure we are “fiscally fit.”
Occupational Wellness
Our day-to-day work provides personal fulfillment that maximizes our talents. Find resources here to support you in your goals.
Physical Wellness
Proper nutrition, exercise and disease prevention all add up to a healthier you!
Intellectual Wellness
As lifetime learners, our intellect is fed by an openness to new ideas, our capacity to think and to question, and our willingness to master new skills.
Diversity & Inclusion Wellness
Diversity in the workplace is having a good representation of people with a variety of thoughts, skills, world views, and experiences; inclusion is making sure these people are appreciated for what they bring to the table and both foster enhanced employee well-being.
The descriptions, information and resources for pillars 1-8 are from gatorcare.org.