The Palmetto SocietyLeaders in the workplace

Leaders in the communityLeaders in caring

Recognizes donors contributing $1,000 “or MORE”

Represents the true leadership commitment of this community to the United Way

2011 Palmetto Society

4,101 members

$7.3 million

59% of all employee and individual dollars raised

The Palmetto Society, What is it?

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SMALL SACRIFICES CAN CREATE BIG IMPACT!

GIVE BACK A LOT…

Covers the cost of GED exams for 12 individuals looking to build a better life for themselves and their families

GIVE BACK A LOT…

Covers the cost of GED exams for 12 individuals looking to build a better life for themselves and their families

Give up a little…Brown bagging your lunch just two days each week (saves $1,000+ annually)

Give up a little…Brown bagging your lunch just two days each week (saves $1,000+ annually)

Give up a little…Cooking at home vs. eating out once a week (saves $1,500+ annually)

Give up a little…Cooking at home vs. eating out once a week (saves $1,500+ annually)

GIVE BACK A LOT…

Provides a week’s worth of groceries for 15 families in need!

GIVE BACK A LOT…

Provides a week’s worth of groceries for 15 families in need!

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Michelin New Member Step Up Challenge!

TWO CHALLENGE OPTIONS

Option A – New Member Step-up

Year 1 – 2012/2013 – Pledge $750

Year 2 – 2013/2014 – Pledge $1,000

 You will be recognized in Year 1 as a Palmetto Society donor by committing to step up to $1,000 in Year 2.

 

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Michelin New Member Step Up Challenge!

 Option B – New Member Leader’s Circle Step-up

Year 1 – 2012/2013 – Pledge $1,000

Year 2 – 2013/2014 – Pledge $1,500

 You will be recognized in Year 1 at the Leader’s Circle Level by committing to step up to $1,500 in Year 2.

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Benefits of Palmetto Society membership

•Networking opportunities with other leaders in our community.

•Invitations to special donor events. (all events are sponsored by local companies)

•Recognition in the annual Palmetto Society Leaders in Giving roster.

•Affiliation with Palmetto Society Initiatives.

•Serving as a Leader in Caring for our community and knowing each day you are helping those whose names you will never know but will have a tremendous impact in their lives.

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Table 301 Downtown Dining Certificate

Palmetto Society donors will receive $25 certificatesgood toward the purchase of two entrees quarterly at

the following Table 301 restaurants (=12 dinners)

(One certificate for each restaurant quarterly in 2013)

Fantastic Fantastic CelebrationCelebration

AALG New AALG New Member Member

RecognitionRecognition

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Women Make a Difference Women Make a Difference

Luncheon - Luncheon - “Wear One Bring “Wear One Bring One” One”

Jobs to Careers - Women Jobs to Careers - Women Helping Women Helping Women Scholarship ProgramScholarship Program

School Tools School Tools ProjectProject

Volunteer Volunteer Income Tax Income Tax AssistanceAssistance

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What is the YP Mentor Program?

Purpose – to bring awareness to and promote mentoring of

young professionals

• Mentor of the Year Recognition – presented by Michelin

– YP Members nominate their mentors

– Nomination Forms Due November TBD

– Mentor of the Year Event held early 2013

• YP Mentor Series to engage and build relationships with mentors

• Call 467-3510 for more information

What is ?

• A group of donors age 29 and under who give $500+ annual through United Way and make the commitment to give $1,000 annually by age 30

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•YP20s members are involved in all YP events and activities•YP20s members have several additional networking opportunities throughout the year

•Happy Hour Socials•Bowling•Greenville Drive Game•Poverty Simulation•Other Volunteer Projects

What do YP20s Members Do?

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Palmetto Society at (company name)

• (#) of Palmetto Society members

• ($’s) contributed

• (%) of the (company name) employee contributions

Please consider a United Way Palmetto Society gift this year. It will make a positive difference for our entire community!

Thank You for your support!

For additional information on the Palmetto Society you may contact(Company contact) at (extension).