December 9, 2008

Headlines

• Cheltenham Township’s ECC Steps It Up!
• Devereux Surpasses Fundraising Goal!
• Excelon-Limerick Generates A Huge Increase!
• A Lesson on Success from Owen J. Roberts School District!
• Giant Food Stores Huge Increase!
• L-3’s Full-Fledged Success Story!

Cheltenham Township’s ECC
Steps It Up!

This year's Cheltenham Township's Employee Campaign Chair was the main reason why their campaign increased a full 17.7% to $3,395! ECC Charlyn Battle, who is also the township's Human Resources Coordinator under township manager David Kraynik, organized a health fair, inviting several non-profit organizations. Then she took her cue from the other vendors and decided to set up a station representing United Way. She displayed the UWSEPA banner, offered free pins and for each person who signed up to donate through payroll deduction or who wrote a check, she entered their name into a raffle for two lumbar heat massagers. "By reaching out to the employees instead of them just stopping by my office, made all the difference," she said, adding, "I'm already thinking about next year's campaign!"

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Devereux
Surpasses Fundraising Goal!

Once again showing their big hearts, Devereux, surpassed its fundraising goal for the 2008 United Way Campaign. Despite the challenging economic climate, Devereaux employees raised $121,443 -- an increase of $5,741 or 5% over 2007.

Devereux's Campaign Committee, led by Employee Campaign Chair Sandy Wilhelm, Executive Assistant-Development, came up with great prize ideas to promote the United Way Campaign. With drawings each week of the three-week campaign, all donors who submitted their forms were eligible to win a digital camera, an I-pod, or a GPS system. New donors were also entered into a drawing for $50 WAWA gift cards.

Devereux President and CEO Robert Q. Kreider also hosted a Leadership Campaign kick-off with a barbeque on a beautiful September afternoon. Other center kickoffs included an ice cream party, a dessert social with Devereux mascots and an afternoon of snacks to kick off the campaign at Devereux's administrative office in King of Prussia. The Devereux committee knows that good food is a great draw and a fun reward! All-in-all, this was a fine example of a tremendous team effort!

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Excelon-Limerick
Generates A Huge Increase!

Participation in the United Way Campaign at Exelon-Limerick Generating Station increased 140% over last year which generated a 215.5%, or $51,916 increase in their campaign total of $75,861! Employee Campaign Chair Kim Batdorf, Administrative Technical Clerk in the Training Department, arranged a series of group meetings to kick off the campaign. The meetings, offered by the company for the first time, included an opportunity for employees to hear from both United Way and its partner agency representatives. In addition, Ms. Batdorf placed United Way posters throughout the company's offices, and displayed other campaign-related materials including home-made patriotic United Way posters. Bake sales, free hot dogs and other refreshments helped to attract interest and heighten awareness of the campaign leading to a record level of participation. Leadership Campaign Chair Christopher Gerdes organized a special leadership event and Leadership giving ($1,000 or more) exceeded the company's entire 2007 campaign total. In addition, Site Vice President Christopher Murdick made a point of outwardly supporting the campaign.

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A Lesson on Success
from Owen J. Roberts School District!

Owen J. Roberts School District employees outpaced themselves this year by raising $10,762 through their 2008 United Way Campaign. That is a phenomenal 107.4% or $5,572 increase! The Campaign, organized by Employee Campaign Chair Antonia Cramp, was given a boost by a last minute request for support from Superintendent Dr. Myra Forrest, which turned out to be the key to success. Over $7,200 of the total are new or increased gifts, which will be matched dollar for dollar by a Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation matching grant.

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Giant Food Stores Huge Increase!

Giant Food Stores, under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Carl Schlicker, has a long history of supporting United Way. Locally, the company's stores raised $58,440, reflecting a 123% or $32,249 increase! The campaign was organized by Employee Campaign Co-Chairs Nicole Vigilante and Stacey Silliman out of the company's Carlisle office, and this year the Giant/Martin associates had another successful United Way Campaign, raising over $980,000 to benefit over 40 United Ways in their operating area.

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L-3’s Full-Fledged Success Story!

For the first time, L-3 ran a full-fledged campaign with tremendous incentives and raised $15,000, an increase of $11,713 or 456%! In addition to inviting speakers from United Way and a United Way partner agency to share their messages, the very enthusiastic campaign coordinator, Larry Wasnock, Vice President of Administration and Ethics Officer, continuously followed up with the employees throughout the campaign. He also started out with a plan to aggressively pursue greater participation, ending the campaign with 28% participation vs. 8% the prior year. The campaign closed with a catered BBQ lunch for those who participated, which included ribs and cheese steaks. Donors were also offered several raffles with prizes such as gift certificates, a 32-inch LCD flat screen TV, and the grand prize of one week of paid vacation! Reflective of the generosity of the L-3 employees, some of the winners gave their prizes to someone who they felt would get more use from them. All in all, a tremendous effort from everyone involved, and under the leadership of President and General Manager Jerome Ozovek, a foundation has been set at L-3 that should lead to a strong partnership with United Way into the future.

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LIVE UNITED Holiday Turkey Drive

Help make the Holidays special for a family in need through United Way's LIVE UNITED Turkey Drive. Learn more.

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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.

Learn more

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For more information on these stories go to
www.uwsepa.org

For all past issues of this publication,
please visit the
2008 United Way Campaign
Good News Archives

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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
Corporate Volunteer

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
Corporate Volunteer

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