United Way of Berks County

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2012 Campaign Incentives

Win with United Way!

When you contribute $4 or more per week ($208 per year) to United Way of Berks County, you will be eligible to win:

  A new car chosen by Facebook vote                  A $2,000 Travel Certificate to plan 
                   (Vote Now!)                                         your dream vacation

                                
courtesy of  Freedom Auto Group                                  courtesy of AAA Travel Services
     and the 2012 Campaign Partners 

 

A Flat-Screen TV 

 

courtesy of Boscov's, Inc.

 

When you contribute $2 or more per week ($104 per year), you will be eligible to win:

A 3-minute shopping spree                                    A $500 VF Gift Card and a $500 VISA Gift Card

                                                    

courtesy of Shurfine Markets                                       

 

One of five Chocolate Bliss Thank You gift baskets

                                   

courtesy of Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.

 

Important tax information: If you choose to participate in the United Way incentive raffle, your contribution may be tax deductible to the extent it exceeds the minimum giving levels for eligibility of $104 or $208.  Donors who do not want to participate in the incentive raffle should not fill out an incentive stub.

Rules and information:

1. A person who donates at least $4 per week (payroll deduction) or $208 per year to the United Way of Berks County for its 2012 Campaign shall be eligible to win all six prizes.

2. A person who donates at least $2 per week (payroll deduction) or $104 per year to the United Way of Berks County for its 2012 Campaign shall be eligible to win the shopping spree, $1,000 worth of gift cards, or one of five Godiva Chocolate Baskets.

3. Donations will be verified by the United Way of Berks County or an authorized company representative. Entries must be submitted to the United Way office by noon on November 15, 2012.

4. Members of the staff of the United Way of Berks County and their immediate families shall not be eligible. Immediate families include spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their respective spouses. United Way of Berks County Board of Directors and spouses, as well as 2012 Loaned Campaign Specialists, Loaned Campaign Accountants and their spouses shall not be eligible.

5. The drawing will be held during the Victory Celebration, November 15, 2012. The winner will be notified by telephone or by certified mail. Proper identification is required upon presentation of the prize.

6. The winner, by entering his or her name, agrees that the United Way of Berks County may use his or her name and/or photographs for publicity purposes.

7. The winner agrees to accept the prize as awarded. No cash equivalent will be offered.

8. The winner agrees to notify United Way of Berks County within ten (10) business days if he/she is unable to accept the prize for any reason.

9. Each winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes. United Way of Berks County will provide a 1099- Miscellaneous Income form to each drawing winner when necessary. The winners social security number is required for this purpose.

Small Games of Chance License issued by Berks County Treasurers Office. #G-12-824(P)

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Campaign Contacts

General Information:  
Paris Smith

 

Sr. VP Resource Development and Major Gifts:  
Jean Morrow

 

Leadership Giving:  
Leslie Davidson

 

Major Gifts:
Angie Finney

 

Campaign Staff:  
Michelle Gettel, Marcelino Colon, Angie Finney, Karen McKeever, Sheila Tulli

  

Reverse Tours:  
Marlene Wilson

 

Personalized Pledge Forms and Campaign Merchandise:  
Joe Pettyjohn

 

General Campaign Materials and Customized Materials:  
Jessica Heil, Joe Pettyjohn, Chris Spanier

 

United Way graphics and Electronic Communications:  
Jessica Heil

 

 

 

Campaign Dates

 

Day of Caring & Campaign Kickoff
September 11 
FirstEnergy Stadium

 

United Way Victory Celebration
November 21
Green Valley Country Club

Campaign Partners

 United Way of Berks County is grateful to the many organizations that support our work.  Please take a moment to view the Recogntion Book created to thank our partners for their support:

  

Thanks to these organizations for their support of campaign activities:
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Classic Harley Davidson
CTCE Federal Credit Union
Customers Bank
Ehrlich Pest Control
EnerSys
Fulton Bank
Hartman|Shurr
IBEW Local 743
JRD Packaging & Industrial Supply
Leisawitz Heller
M&T Bank
National Penn
PACE Institute
Penn Pride
Penske Truck Leasing Co.
Phoenix Packaging
Precision Medical Products
RAM Industrial Services, Inc.
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Reading Phillies Baseball Club
Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP
St. Joseph Medical Center
Stevens & Lee/Griffin
UGI Utilities, Inc.
VF Outlet
VIST Bank
White Star Tours and Travel Center
 

Day of Caring T-Shirt Sponsor:
Lasting Image Recognition.  Promotion.  Solutions. 

The 2012 Community Leaders Challenge Match:
National Penn
Masano Bradley, LLP
Weidenhammer Systems Corporation
VIST Bank
3 anonymous supporters
 

Incentive Sponsors:
Freedon Auto Group
AAA Reading-Berks Travel
Boscov's, Inc.
Associated Wholesalers, Inc./Shurfine Markets
VF Outlet 
CTCE Federal Credit Union
Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.
Reading Royals
ViVA Bistro and Tapas Lounge 
The Bachman Company

 

Additional Support:
Dale Carnegie Training Institue
Met-Ed a FirstEnergy Company
Reading Eagle Company