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• Aqua America Takes Campaign to New Heights
• Enterprise Holdings Drives it Home for Children
• KPMG LLP – Helping Others to Get Back on Their Feet
• Morgan Lewis Blasts by Their Participation Goal!
• Deloitte’s Unique Community Investment – A True Measure of Success
• IKON Office Solutions - Office Olympics
• Pennsylvania Lumbermens Wraps Up a Howlingly Successful Campaign

Aqua America Takes Campaign to New Heights

Through increases in its corporate donations, and Leadership and employee giving, Aqua America’s United Way Campaign surpassed last year’s by 11 percent for a total of $105,810!

The success of this campaign is in large part due to the passionate efforts of Employee Campaign Chairs (ECCs) Karen Carlson and Lisa Mosher. Dedicated to running a successful campaign, the dynamic duo took several steps to spread the word and create excitement about United Way.

They identified ambassadors across the company to increase personal interaction with the employees and assist with gathering all the paper pledge forms. With support from President and CEO Nick DeBenedictis and Roy Stahl, Chair of the Leadership Campaign, Karen and Lisa met with Aqua America’s leadership team to promote the value of donating $1,000 or more.

The ECCs also visited all of Aqua America’s sites in the region – with pretzels in hand - to rally the employees around the importance of giving and volunteering to make a difference in our local communities. Thanks to Karen, Lisa and Aqua America for a fantastic campaign!

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Enterprise Holdings Drives it Home for Children

As part of United Way’s 365 Days of Caring, the Enterprise Holdings team members came out on March 17 to volunteer and have fun at the Cradles to Crayons agency. By working in the warehouse building shelving units, sorting and cleaning donated items, and completing clothing and toy orders, this wonderful group of Enterprise employees helped local children in need.

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KPMG LLP – Helping Others to Get Back on Their Feet

Employees of KPMG LLP started out running, and never looked back until they had driven their 2009 United Way Campaign total up to $358,057; an 11 percent or $34,616 increase!

With nearly half of their number participating in the campaign, an increase of 7 percent over last year, KPMG employees under the leadership of Office Managing Partner Jerry Maginnis were offered several additional ways to help their community. Among them, a chance to take part in the official campaign launch, which included a fun run/walk in collaboration with the non-profit organization Back on My Feet. It was a great opportunity for everyone to see for themselves the difference the organization is making in the lives of its members.

The 2009 Campaign Committee took a different approach this year by expanding the committee to include representatives from different functions in the office. This helped them gather more perspective on how to get the message out more effectively and encourage more employees to participate. To add a little more excitement and fun, the Committee raffled off Sixers and Flyers tickets each week of the campaign. They also held two Jeans Days where employees who had contributed to the campaign were allowed to wear jeans to work. Those who had not contributed could make an individual donation in order to participate. The funds raised during these two events were then donated to Back on My Feet.

The company also offered a Happy Hour for the function with the highest participation over 75%. In addition, the 2009 Campaign Partner Champion spoke about the campaign at partner meetings and sent bi-weekly status updates to the company’s partners, resulting in an increase in the number of leadership donors of $1,000 or more.

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Morgan Lewis Blasts by Their Participation Goal!

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP set an ambitious participation goal of 65 percent for its partners, associates and staff for their 2009 United Way campaign. If they met this goal, every Friday in January would be a Jeans Day. Not only did they surpass this goal, reaching an astounding 71 percent participation, but they surpassed the amount raised over 2008. The generous employees donated more than $450,000!

Managing Partner Gordon Cooney, Partner Nate Andrisani and Employee Campaign Chair Karen Caldwell, shown here, strategized on how to get as many employees as possible to participate in their 2009 United Way Campaign. Raffles, pretzel sales, kick-off and leadership events, along with regular communications, kept the momentum going throughout the campaign.

Karen Caldwell of Morgan Lewis shows the “Jeans in January” sign which congratulates and thanks employees for surpassing this year’s United Way Campaign goals.

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Deloitte’s Unique Community Investment – A True Measure of Success

Deloitte works with the United Way as their premiere partner for year-round community investment, including volunteerism, board training, pro bono initiatives, and most directly through the Campaign.

The people of Deloitte’s Greater Philadelphia office pledged over $504,209 in the 2009 United Way campaign, a $70,000 increase over last year and an all-time high for their local effort. Nationwide, Deloitte continues to rank #1 for Tocqueville giving, demonstrating a commitment to local communities that is an integral part of the Firm’s culture. Deloitte also pays the administrative fees associated with gifts to the United Way, enabling 100% of employee dollars to reach the intended non-profit.

For the second year, Deloitte’s campaign was led by a cross-functional United Way Leadership Council of firm Partners who in turn led Councils within each of their functions, with representatives from each employee level. This enabled peer-to-peer conversations where employees were educated and encouraged to give by those who walk in similar shoes.

Deloitte kicked off the campaign with a unique lunch-and-learn session. A United Way executive opened the program by addressing key points suggested by the Leadership Council. Multiple firm leaders then spoke briefly on behalf of the non-profits where they invest their time and dollars, to demonstrate the work and measurable impact of the United Way across the region. Colleagues were very interested to hear directly from the leaders. Additional efforts included weekly email updates, weekly raffles, and ticket give-aways.

From a leadership perspective, Tara Weiner, Managing Partner-Greater Philadelphia Region, Deloitte LLP, consistently and passionately sent targeted messages to motivate giving at leadership levels. As a result of the Leadership Council and Tara’s encouragement, the Partners raised more than $368,000 for the campaign.

The true measure of the campaign’s success is its connection to Deloitte’s year-round community involvement and partnership with the United Way. Deloitte’s 11th annual IMPACT Day, which is aligned with the United Way’s 365 Days of Caring, will take place on June 11, 2010 with 1,000 volunteers and nearly 30 projects throughout Greater Philadelphia.

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IKON Office Solutions - Office Olympics

IKON Office Solutions held an Office Olympics event as part of their fundraising during the 2009 United Way campaign. With an “entry fee” donation, employees participated in several individual events, including Conference Room Ping-Pong, Waste Basket Shoot Out, Rubber-band Archery, CD ROM Disc Throw, and Mail Bag Toss. Teams also participated in a 3-Person Relay Race featuring a Chair Obstacle Course, Collating and Water Cup Race. The winners were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals and recognition as true Office Olympians.

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Pennsylvania Lumbermens Wraps Up a Howlingly Successful Campaign

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company capped off their highly successful three-week campaign with a costume party held, appropriately enough, on October 30. The PLM United Way Campaign raised almost $40,000 which included employee donations and funds raised through various fun activities held throughout the Campaign. In addition, their CEO authorized the company to match employee donations by $1.25 for every $1 donated by employees who had previously given, and $2 for every $1 donated by employees who were first-time donors. Altogether, PLM raised $106,513, representing a 4.9% increase over its 2008 total!

PLM consistently has a high participation rate, and this year was no exception, with 89.4 percent of employees participating. The Campaign Committee, led by Maria Lubbers with help from Jacqueline Ryan and Marcelle Chamavonian, also organized a Halloween party on the last day of the campaign. The event, which included pizza and prizes for the top three entrants, was a fun way to wrap up PLM’s 2009 United Way Campaign!

Employees at Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Co. wrapped up their 2009 United Way Campaign with a costume contest and pizza party.

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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, visit United Way's VolunteerMatch website, or call 215-665-2474.

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2009 Campaign Cabinet Members

Campaign Chair

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

Campaign Vice Chair

Joseph A. Frick
President and CEO
Independence Blue Cross

Renee Amoore
President
The Amoore Group, Inc.

Mary Stengel Austen
President and CEO
Tierney Communications

Bruce C. Belzak
Managing Director
Marsh USA, Inc.

Dennis P. Bianchi
General Manager and President
NBC-10, WCAU

David R. Binswanger
President
Binswanger

Oray B. Boston
General Manager
Johnson & Johnson
Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company

Yvette D. Bright
Senior Vice President
& Chief Administrative Officer
Independence Blue Cross

Christopher L. Bruner
Office Managing Partner
Ernst & Young LLP

Karen Dougherty Buchholz
Vice President, Administration
Comcast Corporation

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

Julie Coker
General Manager
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
at Penn's Landing

Melissa Coopersmith
Chief of Staff
Temple University

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

Terry D'Alessandro
Corporate Volunteer

James F. Devine
President and CEO
MidAtlantic Employers' Association

Angela Dowd-Burton
Corporate Volunteer

Jeffrey E. Dowds
Principal, Direct Investor Systems
Vanguard

Patrick J. Eiding
President
Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO

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

Amy S. Frazier
Marketing and Sales Leader
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Deborah I. Hartnett
Vice President, Human Resources
Temple University

Thomas W. Hofmann
Corporate Volunteer

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

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

Robert J. Keyes
Vice President/General Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Robert Q. Kreider
President and CEO
Devereux

Lyn R. Kremer
Publisher
Philadelphia Business Journal

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

Karen Lessin
Senior Vice President
Internal Audit & Corporate Compliance
Independence Blue Cross

John J. Lynch
President and CEO
Main Line Health System

Fred J. Maahs, Jr.
Senior Director, Community Investment
Comcast Corporation

Jerry J. Maginnis
Office Managing Partner
KPMG LLP

William C. McGinley
Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

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

Frederick William McNabb, III
President & CEO
Vanguard

Julie Natale Fenton
Assurance Partner,
Private Company Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

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

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

Judy Spires
President
Acme Markets, Inc.

Nakia Stith
President & CEO
Top of the Clock, Inc.

Nicholas D. Torres
President
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.

Lynn M. Utter
President and COO
Knoll, Inc.

John L. Walsh
President & COO
UGI Corporation/AmeriGas

Tara L. Weiner
Managing Partner
Deloitte

Patricia D. Wellenbach
President and CEO
Sandcastle Strategy Group

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

Thomas C. Woodward
Market President - Pennsylvania
Senior Risk Manager -
General Industries - East
Bank of America

David S.Yadgaroff
Vice President/General Sales Manager
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