UpDate - Vol. 12, No. 6, Page 2
October 8, 1992
Campus United Way goal: $140,000
Dear Colleagues:
The 1992 University of Delaware United Way Campaign will be
conducted from Oct. 15-29. This year, the University's goal is
$140,000; the overall campaign goal for United Way of Delaware is $18
million.
The campaign will have its official kick-off Oct. 15 at a
training session and reception for solicitors in Clayton Hall. Results
of an administrative pacesetters' campaign will be announced, and
solicitors will have the opportunity to see the premier showing of a
University of Delaware campaign video.
Following the kick-off, each employee will be contacted by a
co-worker to contribute to the United Way. Your pledge, in the form of
a payroll deduction, will help provide needed community services year
round. By using the United Way's designation option, you can direct
your gift to community care, targeted care, specific care and
neighboring United Ways.
As in past years, raffle incentives are in place to encourage
employees to increase their United Way contributions. These incentives
include:
* Freeport Fling-Roberta Campbell, Delaware '65 and president
of Campbell Travel Center in Newark, has donated a four-day
trip for two to the Bahamas. This includes round-trip
airfare, deluxe accommodations and transfers to and from the
hotel. If the winner desires, Campbell Travel will
substitute an $800 credit toward any other travel/vacation
arrangements made through the agency. Travel arrangements
must be scheduled within six months of the raffle drawing.
There is no cash equivalent for any unused features.
* University of Delaware trips- Conferences and Centers has
donated weekend accommodations for two at the Virden Center
in Lewes. Continuing Education has donated four tickets for
motorcoach transportation to New York City.
* Other University of Delaware incentives also are available:
- Dining Services has donated two, one-year memberships to the
Blue and Gold Club, $25 in dining points, and a dinner for
two at the Blue and Gold Club.
- U-Del Credit Union has donated a "Taste of the Brandywine"
membership.
- Recreation and Intramurals has donated two free locker
services at Carpenter Sports Building, one individual or
family membership to the outdoor pool, basketball tickets
and also two free skating passes at the Ice Arena.
- The University Bookstore has donated a $50 gift certificate.
- The Department of Theatre has donated tickets for two to
attend one current season performance.
- A member of the University community has donated an original
oil painting.
- Public Relations will donate an 8" x 10" color photo, to be
taken in the Photographic Services Office's studio.
- Days Inn has donated a weekend for two at a local facility.
- Public Safety has donated a gold parking permit for 1993-94.
- U S A Maid has donated 2 weeks' cleaning service.
To be eligible for raffle incentives, you must donate or pledge:
- $5 per pay ($120 total) for the Freeport Fling
- $3 per pay ($72 total) for the University of Delaware trips
- $1 per pay ($24 total) for the other University of Delaware
incentives.
Raffle drawings will be announced Dec. 3. You need not be present
to win. To participate in the raffle, you must give your contribution
to your solicitor, and it must be received by the Cashier's Office by
the close of business on Oct. 29.
Please note that the IRS now requires that if you wish to deduct
your full United Way contribution on your itemized tax return, you
must decline to participate in the raffle incentives in writing when
you turn in your pledge card or donation. If you take part in the
raffle and itemize your tax deductions, the specific dollar amounts
you contribute to become eligible for the raffle cannot be deducted on
your tax return. Raffle contributors who do not itemize their tax
deductions are not affected by this IRS ruling.
For more information about the campaign or the incentives,
contact the United Way solicitor in your unit. Most importantly,
please give generously to the United Way, and help the University
exceed its 1992 goal. You will be continuing the tradition of people
helping people and enhancing the quality of life in our community.
Thank you.