November 17, 2008

Headlines

• CIGNA Campaign Soars!
• Calling on the Reserves – at the Federal Reserve Bank!
• Jacobs’ Halloween BBQ Sparks Their Campaign!
• Public Health Management Corporation’s Successful Campaign – Naturally
• PNC Enjoys Hearing The Golden Voice
• L.F. Driscoll Company – Where Campaign Leadership Begins at the Top
• At HP Hood Penn Maid, Change Wasn’t Just Good – It Was Great!

CIGNA Campaign Soars!

CIGNA flew past the quarter-million-dollar mark once again in its United Way Employee Campaign, with the final report coming in at $290,090 - a minimum $22,829 or 8.5% increase! CIGNA ran an extremely effective campaign in its Philadelphia, Horsham and Blue Bell locations, with Employee Campaign Chair Brian Evanko leading the way.

The campaign committee scheduled several different activities to build excitement and opportunities to communicate the United Way message of LIVE UNITED. They added to their fundraising total with a myriad of special events such as "Casual Days," bake sales, and art auctions. They also hosted an agency fair with 10 participating agencies, promoting competition between office floors with the winning floor receiving free lunch, created Floor Leaders to reach all employees, and organized a very successful Leadership Gathering with direct messages from CIGNA CEO Ed Hanway, UWSEPA President Jill Michal, and John McDonald, CEO of the non-profit agency Impact Services. CIGNA also designed a "Family Feud" style game show featuring senior executives competing against one another on survey questions that CIGNA employees had answered through an online survey.

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Calling on the Reserves - at the Federal Reserve Bank!

Under CEO Charles Plosser's leadership, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's United Way Campaign exceeded last year by $4,502.61 or 2.0%. Much of the credit goes to the hard work of their Employee Campaign Co-Chairs, Greg Fanelli and Tom Lombardo and the other members of the team including Bill Stone, First Vice President and Ann O'Brien, who organized a talent show, karaoke, and several fun games such as bowling and bean bag toss. The final total is an impressive $20,000 more than their goal!

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Jacobs' Halloween BBQ Sparks Their Campaign!

A Halloween-themed parking lot barbecue with all of the trimmings helped kick off the United Way Campaign at Jacobs, and the ensuing excitement throughout the campaign culminated in a 24.8%, or $5,513 increase! The kick-off, organized by Employee Campaign Chair Tina Reese, Project Expediter, and the Campaign Committee, began with a presentation to the management team that included a speaker from United Way and one from a partner agency. Carl Bergsten, Vice President of Philadelphia Operations for Jacobs, also addressed the employees, providing his enthusiastic support for the campaign. Weekly trivia questions, give away items and incentives for donations completed a well-planned, successful campaign that showcased the generosity of the Jacobs employees.

The Jacobs 2008 United Way Campaign Committee: (from left) Tina Reese, Martha Carson, Sonya Fazio, Carol Penn, Karen Cyphers, and Luci Hepworth

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Public Health Management Corporation's Successful Campaign - Naturally

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) kicked off their 2008 United Way Campaign at their annual staff meeting at the Merriam Theater with more than 800 in attendance! In addition to hearing Campaign Chairs Jamie Arehart and Robin Thomas speak on behalf of the campaign, employees also heard directly from a client of PHMC and their PIRIS program, which supports victims of gun violence - and which directly benefits from United Way dollars. Jill Michal, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, was also a guest speaker.

In the weeks following the kick off, employees earned incentives including a two-hour time credit, or a chance to win a night's stay at the Hilton Hotel or free family passes to the Camden Aquarium and the Franklin Institute. Employees also enjoyed a raffle party on October 24, where hundreds of PHMC donors stopped by to celebrate and to enjoy healthy, fun snacks.

PHMC co-branded their United Way campaign this year with a new look and tagline: Public Health - It's in Our Nature. To market their campaign, employees were provided with a postcard and a compact, high-impact tri-fold brochure sporting the new look and tagline. Those who gave to the campaign were provided with branded magnets, which were placed on their door frame - to recognize them as donors.

While PHMC is already enjoying its most successful campaign to date, employees continue to give. PHMC expects to announce their grand total by the end of November - giving everyone an opportunity to donate to this year's United Way Campaign.

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PNC Enjoys Hearing The Golden Voice

The love of sports, and especially football, was the driving theme at PNC Bank's United Way Leadership event. Bill Mills, CEO and President of PNC, coached his Leadership Team with the help of the Voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese. Assistant Coaches, Employee Campaign Chair, Frank Pugliese, and Campaign Vice Chair, John Bott, were the dual forces behind this year's successful campaign. PNC's Employee Campaign is currently at $290,530. That's 13% better than their 2007 Campaign! This is truly an exceptional performance and is testimony to PNC's commitment to the community.

Bill Mills, an avid football fan, whose past life included a few first downs on the gridiron, said that baseball and hockey tended to fill in the time until the real sport, football, starts in the fall. During his turn at the microphone, Merrill wove team spirit and growth into his speech, and noted how recently recruited players also have some very impressive educational credentials. He drew an analogy to the PNC Team that not only runs a very successful United Way Campaign, but also does so much great work for the community throughout the year.

R to L: Jill Michal, President and CEO, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania; Bill Mills, CEO, PNC; John Bott, Campaign Vice Chair, PNC; and Merrill Reese, "The Voice of the Eagles;" listen to Frank Pugliese's presentation on PNC's United Way Campaign.

L to R: Jill Michal, President and CEO, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania; John Bott, Campaign Vice Chair, PNC; Merrill Reese, "The Voice of the Eagles"; and Frank Pugliese, Campaign chair, PNC pose for a shot following PNC's successful United Way Leadership Breakfast.

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L.F. Driscoll Company - Where Campaign Leadership Begins at the Top

CEO leadership proved to be the catalyst for a huge increase in the L.F. Driscoll Company's United Way Campaign this year, resulting in a 60%, or $14,789 jump in the total raised for 2008! CEO Jack Donnelly sent a company-wide email reminding employees about the embodiment of community involvement. In addition, he personally spoke to some executives to ask if they would consider pledging. Employee Campaign Chair Laurie Wallace added some fun to the mix, throwing a barbeque for the employees where it was announced that several incentives were being offered to encourage participation in the campaign. In addition to a variety of gifts, employees who pledged a gift equal to a day's pay received an additional day off.

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At HP Hood Penn Maid, Change Wasn't Just Good - It Was Great!

By adding just a few changes to their United way Campaign, HP Hood Penn Maid increased its giving total by 325%, or $3,281, to $4,739 in 2008! The campaign, organized by Employee Campaign Chair Loretta Crump, Human Resources Manager, and strongly supported by Plant Manager Ron Nelson, ran a thorough campaign that included a special meeting where all employees were given an opportunity to hear from a representative of United Way and from a representative of one of United Way partner agencies. The company also created and displayed a poster with the members of management on it, all dressed in their LIVE UNITED t-shirts.

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Give.

When you invest in the United Way Community Impact Fund, you maximize the only return on your charitable dollar that matters - results.

The United Way Community Impact Fund is the backbone of a strategy for change in our region that is preparing children to achieve in school and life, building self sufficiency for adults and families, and keeping seniors healthy and safe at home. Our unparalleled expertise; network of relationships in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors; and incorporation of both innovation and the lessons of experience into our approach make the United Way Community Impact Fund the most effective means of making a difference in the community.

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Advocate.

Anyone can champion the cause. Whether you're speaking out to improve education, income and health, reaching out to members of Congress, or wearing the LIVE UNITED shirt to show your support, you can help inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. So go ahead and advocate in a LIVE UNITED world. Do it in public. Be visible. Be loud.

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Volunteer.

Volunteering is one of the best ways to contribute to the overall well-being of our region. You have the chance to learn new skills, make friends, and, most importantly, to share your experience and your willingness to help with those who need it the most.

Volunteering is open to any individual or group who are willing to roll up their sleeves to help make the Southeastern Pennsylvania a better place for everyone to live. To become involved, go to Volunteer Way, or call 215-665-2474.

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please visit the
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2008 Campaign Cabinet Members

Campaign Chair

Anthony J. Conti
Office Managing Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Campaign Vice Chair

Rosemary Turner
Vice President
& Chief Operating Officer
UPS – Metro Philadelphia District

Matthew J. Adams
Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Bruce C. Belzak
Managing Director
Marsh USA, Inc.

David R. Binswanger
President
Binswanger

William E. Brown
Marketplace Leader
Philadelphia
Citi

Mortimer J. Buckley
Managing Director, Retail Investor Group
Vanguard

Michael J. Buongiorno
Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
Main Line Health

Christopher Butler
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Independence Blue Cross

Jose L. Cabrera
Vice President Materials Management
Sunoco, Inc.

Denise O. Chambers
Executive Director
Philadelphia County Assistance Office

J. Gordon Cooney Jr., Esq.
Managing Partner
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

George E. Cornelius
Community Volunteer

Charles L. Cutshall
Senior Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch

Terry D'Alessandro
EVP
Mid-Atlantic Retail Sr. Market Leader
Sovereign Bank

Bert S. Dalby
Principal
Vanguard

James F. Devine
President and CEO
MidAtlantic Employers' Association

Karen Dougherty Buchholz
Vice President, Administration
Comcast Corporation

Angela Dowd-Burton
Manager, Local Government Relations
Rohm and Haas Company

Patrick J. Eiding
President
Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO

Matthew J. Espe
Chairman and CEO
IKON Office Solutions, Inc.

Orlando C. Esposito
Executive Vice President, Corporate Banking
PNC

Jack Ferguson
Executive Vice President, Convention Division
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau

JoAnne Fischer
Executive Director
Maternity Care Coalition

Daniel K. Fitzpatrick
President
Citizens Bank

Joseph A. Frick
President and CEO
Independence Blue Cross

Thomas W. Hofmann
Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
Sunoco, Inc.

Richard C. Ill
President and CEO
Triumph Group, Inc.

Heather Keafer
Director of Fund Development and Communications
Women Against Abuse, Inc.

John C.S. Kepner
Senior Vice President
Holy Redeemer Health System

Robert J. Keyes
Vice President/General Manager
Enterprise rent-a-car

J. William Knott
Senior Client Relationship Officer
Ashbridge

Robert Q. Kreider
President and CEO
Devereux

Lyn R. Kremer
Publisher
Philadelphia Business Journal

Hugh J. Lavery
VP, Government & External Affairs
Jefferson University Hospital

Jerry J. Maginnis
Office Managing Partner
KPMG LLP

Joseph M. Mahady
President, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Senior Vice President, Wyeth

William R. McDermott
President and CEO
SAP Americas

Kathleen McEndy
SVP, Human Resources and Administration
Independence Blue Cross

Ashley A. McEvoy
President
McNeil Consumer Healthcare

W. Frank McGrane
Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking
Citizens Bank

John S. Mengucci
President
Information Systems &
Global Services-Defense
Lockheed Martin

Jeffrey S. Molitor
Principal
Vanguard

Julie Natale Fenton
Assurance Partner, Private Company Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

William J. Nelligan
President - Americas
IMS Health

Dr. Constantine N. Papadakis
President
Drexel University

Vince Papale
Former Philadelphia Eagle

Wanda D. Paul
Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau

Michael J. Pladus, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
School District of Upper Dublin

Lori F. Reiner, CPA
Partner
Amper, Politziner & Mattia, LLP

Beryl Simonson
Managing Director
RSM McGladrey Inc.

Judy Spires
President
Acme Markets, Inc.

Zachary Stalberg
President and CEO
Committee of Seventy

Mary Stengel Austen
President and CEO
Tierney Communications

Nicholas D. Torres
Executive Director
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.

Gregory Volz
District Controller
UPS - Metro Philadelphia District

John L. Walsh
President & COO
UGI Corporation/AmeriGas

Tara L. Weiner
Managing Partner
Deloitte

Howard "Chip" Wilson
Executive Vice President &
Director of Client Services
The Glenmede Trust Company, NA

David Yadgaroff
Vice President/General Sales Manager
KYW Newsradio 1060