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Merry Christmas
May this holiday season inspire all of us to give a little of what we have and to share a little of who we are. Happy New Year
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It's hard to believe that 10 weeks have passed since we last gathered together for the campaign kick-off. During that time the goal of $1.05 million was announced and after last year's exhilaration in raising Schuylkill Counties FIRST $1 million dollar campaign, we all felt certain that we could once again have a victorious year. After all, WE, residence of Schuylkill County were able to come together to raise that money, it wasn't just handed to us in the form of a grant - community members gave back so that they could help their friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and community members who are in need of the 16 member agencies that offer their programs and services to Schuylkill County residents for little to no charge. Giving to others is a very powerful thing that many of the individuals who are a part of the Schuylkill United Way fully appreciate. Whether these individuals serve on the board of directors, volunteer as division chairman, or facilitate employee campaigns, they selflessly give their blood, sweat and tears year after year all to benefit Schuylkill County. These are the optimistic people who believe from day one that we could reach our goal and because of those people, Schuylkill County is a better place for countless reasons. No doubt, times are tough and the future is uncertain, but just knowing that there are selfless individuals here in the county who care enough to make a difference in the lives of others will leave a lasting impression on many. It's amazing, we raised our first $1 million during 'good' times and we were able to pull it off once again even though the economy is unsecure and many are hesitant. That's how powerful the Schuylkill United Way individuals are and not too many other communities can say the same!
OVERALL - $1,019,787 or 97% of the $1.05 MILLION Goal
The winners of the 2009 Schuylkill United Way Campaign prizes were drawn during the Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 at Penn State Schuylkill Campus. Contributors to the 2009 Schuylkill United Way campaign were eligible for prizes based on the amount of the donation. The winner of this year's grand prize, a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt valued at $17,000 and donated by Rinaldi Family Dealership, was Bonnie Meck of FesslerUSA. Participating dealers include Bob Weaver Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac & GMC; J. Bertolet Volkswagen; Sands Ford/Suzuki of Pottsville; Freedom Toyota & Hyundai and the law firm of Williamson, Friedberg and Jones, LLC.
Other winners and the prizes they eared include: Joe Rapali, J. Bertolet Volkswagen, a $2,500 Boyer's Food Markets Inc. gift certificate; Remo Piccioni, Shalmet, a $1,500 Boyer's Food Markets Inc., gift certificate; Ronald Mallicon, Hawk Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America, a $2,000 Wal-Mart DC #7030 gift certificate; Ed Frank, Schoeneman, a $1,600 AAA Travel Vacation Package; Larry Flick, Hexcel, $1,600 Lowe's RDC 961 Home Improvement Package; Alex Kalinich, Wegmans, $1,000 Big Lots! Inc., gift certificate; Pat McFadden, Wegmans, Weber Gas Grill donated by Hadesty's Ace Hardware and John Polcin0, St. Jude Polymer, Gravely Lawn Mower donated by M & S True Value Hardware. All prizes that are used as incentives for the campaign are donated by community minded companies and corporations that serve our community here in Schuylkill County. It's important to know that when giving to the Schuylkill United Way, your donations are not then spent to purchase prize incentives, your money goes straight to the agencies who provide programs and services to county residence at little or no charge. Every penny that is raised in Schuylkill County STAYS in Schuylkill County! By contributing to the 2009 Schuylkill United Way campaign, you are eligible for prizes based on the amount of the donation. For a minimum of $1 per week or $52 per year, you will receive one ticket stub for the $500 Weber Gas Grill from Hadesty's Ace Hardware or the $500 Gravely Lawn Mower from M & S True Value Hardware. For a minimum of $3 per week or $156 per year, you are eligible to fill out two ticket stubs. The first stub goes into the Gas Grill or Gravely Lawn Mower drawing and the second stub goes into the drawing for the remaining prizes which are listed below. For a minimum of $5 per week or $260 per year, you are eligible to fill out three ticket stubs. The first stub goes into the Gas Grill or Gravely Lawn Mower drawling, the second stub goes into the drawing for the remaining prizes and the third stub gives you a second chance for the remaining prizes. Thank you to all of the donors who generously gave this year, Schuylkill County once again raised over $1 million dollars!
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