- MAIN INCENTIVES: One name will be picked from qualified entries to win a $3,000 shopping spree thanks to Wegmans . Following that drawing, one qualified entrant will be chosen to receive two (2) round trip tickets (departing from Erie International Airport, Tom Ridge Field) to anywhere in the continental United States. Some conditions apply. After that drawing, one qualified entrant will be selected to receive a $1,000 cash card provided by Country Fair and Citgo. After that drawing, one qualified entrant will be selected to receive a birthday party for 25 people at Splash Lagoon. Finally, one qualified entrant will be selected to receive two (2) movie tickets per week for 52 consecutive weeks, good for any Cinemark theater, courtesy of Iadeluca Chiropractic Center. Names will be drawn at United Way of Erie County.
- STEP-UP INCENTIVE: After these drawings are complete, one additional name will be picked from qualified entries to win $600 in gift cards to any Scott Enterprises restaurant. After that drawing, one additional qualified entrant will be picked to win a high-definition television, courtesy of Jensen’s Target Collision. Names will be drawn at United Way of Erie County.
- Any person who contributes at least $156 per year to United Way of Erie County during the 2011 Campaign or to another campaign as permitted by United Way of Erie County and who is not ineligible under these Rules will be eligible for the main incentive prizes. Any person who increases his/her annual gift to the 2011 Campaign by $26 and who is not ineligible under these Rules will be eligible for the step-up incentive prizes.
- To verify the donation and participate in the raffle, pledge and contact information must be returned to United Way of Erie County by 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. If chosen, the entry will be verified. The winners will be announced at United Way of Erie County’s Annual Meeting & Campaign Report in Spring of 2012.
- Members of the staff and the board of directors of United Way of Erie County and their immediate families are not eligible. Immediate family includes spouse, parents and children. Employees of Wegmans and their immediate families are not eligible for the Grand Prize. Employees of Erie International Airport, Tom Ridge Field and their immediate families are not eligiblefor the First Prize. Employees of Country Fair and Citgo and their immediate families are not eligible for the Second Prize. Employees of Scott Enterprises and their immediate families are not eligible for the Third Prize or for the “Free Dinner for a Year” Prize. Employees of Iadeluca Chiropractic Center are not eligible for the Fourth Prize. Employees of Jensen’s Target Collision are not eligible for the “Free HD-TV” Prize.
- The winners may be required to provide proper photo identification and verification upon presentation of the prizes.
- The winners, by accepting an award, agree that United Way of Erie County may use their name and/or photographs for publicity purposes upon acceptance of the prizes.
- By accepting an award the recipient releases United Way of Erie County from all liability. The winners may also be required to sign a release form and hold harmless agreement in favor of Erie International Airport, Tom Ridge Field, Wegmans, Iadeluca Chiropractic Center, Jensen’s Target Collision, Country Fair, Citgo, Scott Enterprises and their respective agents and employees.
- No cash equivalent will be provided in lieu of receipt of the prizes.
- The winners of any of these prizes will be responsible to pay all expenses and taxes not mentioned herein, including and without limitation, the cost of transportation to or from the airport. Certain blackout dates apply.
- Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Participation in this incentive contest may affect the tax deductibility of your gift; however, since we estimate the value of each donor’s opportunity to be $2.25, it is our belief that the value is de minimis and therefore should not require any reduction in an individual’s gift to United Way of Erie County. Consult your tax advisor for more detailed information.
- Prize recipients must honor their campaign pledge.
