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United Way of Racine County United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org Give United so others can LIVE UNITED! Only in Wisconsin! Highlight those things unique to the Badger state: cheese curd building structures, Packer party, Klement’s Sausages race, Kringle sale, Polka dancing contest, guess what shows/movies take place in WI, design your own Harley or ride your Harley to work day, Where in WI is--? Sweet Encouragements! Who doesn’t love candy? Use some of these sweet treats to bring some fun and (sugar-induced) energy to your campaign! Use a popular TV show as the theme: Glee, Mad Men, Cupcake Wars, Survivor Las Vegas – tie in the “What happens in Vegas…” theme to “What’s raised in Racine County, stays in Racine County” Hour of Power – Publicize what services are provided from 1 hour of pay donation. Sports – hold a tailgate party. Have a playing field with players advancing towards the goal. “Go the extra yard- Give” Hold contests between Packers and Bears or Brewers and Cubs fans! Make the loser dress in gear from the other team. Add a football toss - measure for distance and accuracy with prizes for the top Guy and top Gal. Charge per attempt. Chip in for United Way – Place chocolate chip cookies or a bag of chips on everyone’s desk to let them know about an upcoming campaign and encourage them to “chip in”. Beat the Bad Habit – Get co-workers to stop being tardy to meetings, popping their gum, failing to recycle, leaving letterhead in the copy machine, whatever! Offenders pay a quarter for their transgressions! Other Ideas: Health and wellness LIVE UNITED Be a superhero! Teaming up for our community Make a world of difference Hollywood New York! New York! Mardi Gras Shoot for the Stars Olympics Back to School Christmas in September Carnival 1960’s, 1970’s, or 1980’s The Great Outdoors Grease (The movie) Music Mania Chocolate Heaven Space Odyssey Neighbor Helping Neighbor Be a Lifesaver Tea Party/Mad Hatter Build a Better Tomorrow Changing Lives/The United Way Get in the Game Mystery Theme Lights! Camera! Action! Minute to Win It! SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN THEME IDEAS

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Page 1: SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN THEME IDEAS U Way of Rac County › sites › unitedwayracine... · 2014-07-31 · U Way of Rac County United Way of Racine County y 2000 Domanik Drive y Racine

United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

• GiveUnitedsootherscanLIVE UNITED!

• OnlyinWisconsin!HighlightthosethingsuniquetotheBadgerstate:cheesecurdbuildingstructures,Packerparty,Klement’sSausagesrace,Kringlesale,Polkadancingcontest,guesswhatshows/moviestakeplaceinWI,designyourownHarleyorrideyourHarleytoworkday,WhereinWIis--?

• SweetEncouragements!Whodoesn’tlovecandy?Usesomeofthesesweettreatstobringsomefunand(sugar-induced)energytoyourcampaign!

• UseapopularTVshowasthetheme:Glee,MadMen,CupcakeWars,Survivor

• LasVegas–tieinthe“WhathappensinVegas…”themeto“What’sraisedinRacineCounty,staysinRacineCounty”

• HourofPower–Publicizewhatservicesareprovidedfrom1hourofpaydonation.

• Sports–holdatailgateparty.Haveaplayingfieldwithplayersadvancingtowardsthegoal.“Gotheextrayard-Give”HoldcontestsbetweenPackersandBearsorBrewersandCubsfans!Maketheloserdressingearfromtheotherteam.Addafootballtoss-measurefordistanceandaccuracywithprizesforthetopGuyandtopGal.Chargeperattempt.

• ChipinforUnitedWay–Placechocolatechipcookiesorabagofchipsoneveryone’sdesktoletthemknowaboutanupcomingcampaignandencouragethemto“chipin”.

• BeattheBadHabit–Getco-workerstostopbeingtardytomeetings,poppingtheirgum,failingtorecycle,leavingletterheadinthecopymachine,whatever!Offenderspayaquarterfortheirtransgressions!

OtherIdeas:

• Healthandwellness

• LIVE UNITED

• Beasuperhero!

• Teamingupforourcommunity

• Makeaworldofdifference

• Hollywood

• NewYork!NewYork!

• MardiGras

• ShootfortheStars

• Olympics

• BacktoSchool

• ChristmasinSeptember

• Carnival

• 1960’s,1970’s,or1980’s

• TheGreatOutdoors

• Grease(Themovie)

• MusicMania

• ChocolateHeaven

• SpaceOdyssey

• NeighborHelpingNeighbor

• BeaLifesaver

• TeaParty/MadHatter

• BuildaBetterTomorrow

• ChangingLives/TheUnitedWay

• GetintheGame

• MysteryTheme

• Lights!Camera!Action!

• MinutetoWinIt!

SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN THEME IDEAS

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United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

Airplane Toss Throwpaperairplanesthroughahula-hoop,chargeperthrow.Youmayhavetoshowthemhowtofoldtheairplanes,butlessonswillcost.Thisisagreateventifyouhaveabigengineeringdepartment.

Barbeque AbarbequeisacommoncomponentofUnitedWaycampaigns.Tomakeyourbarbequesuccessfuladvertisetheitemsthatwillbeservedandsellticketswellinadvancesothatyoucandeterminehowmanyhamburgers(orhotdogs,steaks,etc.)youwillneed.Encouragemanagementtocook.

Auction Askemployeestodonateanitemtobeauctionedoff.Itemscanincludeolditemsfromhome,aservice(e.g.,carwash)orhandmadeitem(e.g.,bakedgoodsorcrafts).Advertiseyourauctionwellinadvanceandcombineitwithapotlucklunch.

Candy Grams Itdoesn’ttakemuchtimetoorganizeacandy-gramsfundraiser,butitcanendupraisingalotofmoney.Sellcandygramstoemployeesforasmallfeeanddeliverthemonthelastdayofyourcampaign.Trytopickatreatthattiesintoyourcampaign.Forexample,youcoulduseHalloweencandiesifthereisaHalloweentheme.Bulkstoressellawidevarietyofshapedgummytreats.

Baby Picture ContestPostemployees’babypicturesandsponsoracontesttoguesswho’swho.Haveemployeespurchaseschancestoguess.

Casual Day CasualDaysareverysimpletorun.Makesureyougetpermissionfrommanagement.Chargeemployees$1or$5todresscasuallyonthedesignatedday.EmployeescanwearastickerthatsaystheyaredressedcasuallyinsupportofUnitedWay.RequestcasualdaystickersfromyourCampaignAssociate.

Bagging ItDesignateadayasa“BrownBagDay”everymonthoreveryothermonth.EncouragestafftobringtheirlunchesonthatdayandbringinaspeakertotalkaboutUnitedWayinitativesorafundedprogram.Afterthelunch,postabriefsummaryofthepresentationonyourwebsite,printitinyournewsletterordistributeviaemail.

Casino Night or Poker TournamentIfyourcampaignisgoingtohavegambling,sellemployeestokens/chipstoplaythegames.Whentheydecidetocashout,havethemswapthechipsforprizesinsteadofmoney.Setuppokergames,blackjackandcraps.

Bake Sale Manyorganizationsholdbakesalestoraisemoney.Askemployeestobringinbakedgoodsfortheevent.Packageinindividualservingsizesforamid-daysnack.Advertisewellinadvanceofthebakesalewithposters,flyersande-mail.Don’tforgettorecruitvolunteerstohelpwithset-up,servingandcleanup.

Coffee or Bakery Cart Arrangeforvolunteerstobringacoffeeandsnackcartthroughouttheofficeoneday.Advertiseitinadvance.Solicitdonationsofcoffeeandsnacksfromsuppliersoraskco-workerstocontributebakedgoods.Ifyoudohavetopurchaseitems,makesureyousellthemataprofit.

Balloon Pop Blowupballoonsandplaceanumberedticketineachballoon.Participantspurchaseballoonsandpopthemtowinaprize.Balloonsmaybeplacedaroundtheofficetocreateafestiveatmosphereorputballoonbouquetsonacartandtaketoeachperson’sworkstation.

Cookie ExchangeSimiliartoabakesale,askemployeestobringintheirfavoritecookiesfortheevent.Allcookiesareplacedontablesandemployeescanwalkthroughandpicktheirfavoriteonestotakehome.Chargebythecontainerorbythepound.

SPECIAL EVENTS

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United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

Chili Lunch or Cook-offInviteemployeestobringinabatchoftheirbestchili,thenhaveco-workersjudgeeachchilibasedontaste,textureandfirevalue.Advertiseinadvancewithposters,memosande-mails.Tohelptheluncheonrunsmoothly,sellticketsinadvance.Providerollsandsalad.Chargeanentrancefeeandtastingfee.

Games (Carnival Style) Setupold-fashionedcarnivalgamessuchasaringtoss,fishpondandballoondart-throw.YoucanpurchaseinexpensiveprizesthroughOrientalTrading.Awardprizestothewinnersofthe“gamesofskill”.

Decorating ContestHostadecoratingcontestandchargeparticipantstoenterorchargeemployeestovoteonawinner.Itemstobedecoratedcouldincludeanoffice,apiggybank,atoycar,at-shirtoranythingelseyoucanthinkof!

Kodak MomentsHandoutdisposablecamerasforemployeestotakepicturesofaspecialevent,atypicalworkday,orofstaffvolunteeringorhelpingothersinanyway.GiveaprizeforthebestKodakmomentanddisplayphotosintheofficeforalltosee,andtopromotefurtheractsofkindness.

Email Bingo Emailbingocantakeplacealldayunliketraditionalbingo.Sellbingocardstoemailusers.Throughouttheday,calloutbingonumbersusingemail.Thefirstemailusertogetbingoshouldthenreplytoall.Solicitcontacts/suppliersforprizedonations.

Live United BingoUsetheLIVEUNITEDBingodocumentavailableonouronlinecampaigntoolbox.EmployeescompletesquaresbylearninghowothersLiveUnited.Awardraffleticketsorsmallprizestothewinner.

Employee CookbookAskemployeestosubmittheirfavoriterecipes.Youcancreateeitheranelectroniccopyorahardcopyofalltherecipesandselltoallemployees.

Midnight BreakfastIfyourorganizationhasathirdshift,chargeemployeesforamidnightbreakfastservedbyexecutivesandotherdayemployees.Canalsobedonewithasecondshiftcrew.

Executive Car Wash Askmembersoftheseniormanagementteamtowashcarsduringonelunchhour.Holdthecarwashintheparkinglotandchargeemployees$3or$5tohavetheircarswashed.

Penny WarsThiseventcanlastthedurationofyourcampaignoryearround.Havedepartmentscompetetocollectthemostpennies.Foraninterestingtwist,youcanmakeitsothatothertypesofcoinsareworthnegativepoints.Forexample,anickelwouldcanceloutfivepennies.Thisallowspeopleto“sabotage”otherteamswhileraisingmoremoneyforUnitedWay.

Farmer’s MarketAskemployeestobringinextraitemsfromtheirgardens.Allowemployeestopurchasefreshhome-grownproduce.

Pie Toss Recruitmanagementtohelpyouwiththiscarnivalclassic.Giveemployeestheopportunitytotosswhippedcreampiesordampspongesatwillingvolunteersforadollarortwo.Makesurethattargetsweargarbagebagstoprotecttheirclothes.

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United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

SPECIAL EVENTS - FUNDRAISERS

Potluck Lunch Askeachstaffmembertocontributeadishforapotluckluncheon.Makeasignupformaheadoftimetoensureamixofsalads/starters,maincourses,drinksanddesserts.Giveitamulticulturaltwistbyrequestingdishesfromallovertheworld.Chargeasmallfeetoeat.

Something-a-Thon Walk-a-thons,Dance-a-thons,Skip-a-thonsandother“Marathons”arepopularevents.Haveparticipantscollectpledgesforyoureventbasedonthenumberofhoursdancedormileswalked.

Pumpkin Carving ContestPuttogetherateamofcarversorindividuals.Setdifferentcategoriesforjudging(mostcreative,scariest,funniest,etc.).Chargeteams/individualstoenterorchargepeopletovotefortheirfavorite.

Survivor Createtribes(teams)tocompetethroughoutyourcampaignforprizes.Holdluxurychallengeseachdaywheregroupscompetementallyorphysicallyforatreatsuchassoda,candyorraffletickets.Somesuggestionsforluxurychallengesincludethefollowing:UnitedWayquiz,officemini-puttgame,triviagameorascavengerhunt.

Puppy LoveHaveemployeespayforachancetotrytheirluckatmatchingapetpicturetoitscorrectowner.Awardaprizetothecontestantwiththemostrightanswersandprovideasmallprizetotheownerswholookthemostliketheirpets!

Tacky ToiletInspirecompetitionbetweenbranchesordepartments.Putatoiletonaplatform,withaplexi-glasslidwithaslotundertheseat.Employeesmustfillthebowlwithchangebeforetheycanpassitontothenextlocation.Eachlocationmustadda“tacky”decoration(suchasahulagirl,etc.)tothetoiletbeforetheypassiton.Postasignsaying“Don’tflushyourmoneyaway,GivetoUnitedWay”toinspirecustomergiving!

“Root” for the Community Providerootbeerandicecreamandselltoemployeesduringbreakorlunch.SetuptableswithinformationaboutUnitedWayinitativesandpartnerprovidersforaneducationalpiece.

Where in the County is Your CEO?ThecompanyCEOorpresidentcanvisitdifferentUnitedWayagenciesandgethis/herpicturetakenthere.Besurenottoshowtheagencyname(unlessaclueisneeded).Shareaphotowithemployeeseachdayandtheycanguessthecorrectagencytowinaprize.Thisgameisfun,showsthattheCEO/Presidentisasupporter,andgetsemployeestoreadthroughthematerialsinordertofindtheanswers.

Rummage SaleArrangeforstafftodonateusedarticles,suchashouseholditems,mdiea,booksetc.Havevolunteersprice,sortandsetupddusplaytables.

Volunteer Event Organize a group of employees to participate in the Day of Caring on September 13, 2014 or work with your United Way representative to plan a volunteer event for your staff.

Scavenger HuntHoldanofficescavengerhunt.Splitintoteams(perhapsbydepartment)andhaveemployeessearchforafewitemsduringthelunchhour.Awardaprizetothewinners.YoucanalsoholdscavengerhuntelectronicallywithquestionsaboutUnitedWayandtheprogramswefund.

UNITED WAYCAMPAIGN KICKOFF AND DAY OF CARING

SIGN UP TODAY AT WWW.UNITEDWAYRACINE.ORG!

United Way of Racine County

SEPT

132014

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United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

Crazy OlympicsEmployeescompeteincrazy“athletic”eventsforsillyprizes.Participantsdonatetoenter.Observerswagerbetsontheirfavoriteentrants.Examplesofevents:three-leggedrace,tricyclerace,pushanegg(nothard-boiled!)acrossthefinishlinewithyourchin.Mini-golfusingbeachballs,poolcues,etc.Useyourimagination!

Pentathlon Schedulenoon-houreventseachdayoftheweek.Somesuggestedeventsarepaperairplane-throwing,wastebasketbasketball,anobstaclecourseandabriefcasetoss.Encourageinterdepartmentalcompetitionandholdfinalsinthemainlobbysothatemployeescancheerontheircolleagues.

Radio-controlled Car RaceSetupapre-determinedcourse/racemap.Usetimerstoseewhocanrunthecourseintheshortesttime.

Sausage Race HoldaKlement’sSausagerace!Havedesignatedemployeeswearthecostumesandracearoundparkinglot.Employeescanbetonwinners.Makeitextrafunbyrequiringspecificsausagestostartbehindoraheadofthepack(thoseunder30stepbackthreepaces,personsigningallpaychecksstepupfourpaces,etc).

Tricycle / Office Chair Race HaveSeniorManagementcompeteinatricycle(orofficechair)racearoundapre-determinedtrack.Staffcanthenplacebetsonwhowillwin.

SPECIAL EVENTS - RACES

LDV’sEmployeeCampaignCoordinatorsandtheKlement’sSausagesLIVEUNITED.

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United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

SPECIAL EVENTS - MORE FUN IDEAS

50/50 Raffle–Conduct a cash raffle with 50% of funds raised to winner and 50% to United Way.

Back to High School–Employeesbringhighschoolpicturesofthemselves.Contesttoguesstheyearofthephotoandwhoitis.

Biggest Loser contest–Incorporatehealthintoaneventandconducta“BiggestLoser”contest.Chargearegistrationfeeandholdweeklyweigh-inswiththe“Biggestloser”winningaprizeandregistrationfeedonatedtoUnitedWay.

Community Baby Shower–Takeupacollectionforalocalshelteroragency.

Dress-up the Boss–Bosswearsacostumevotedonbyallemployeesifthecampaigngoalisreached.Examples:tutu,animalcostume,devilcostume,etc.

Eating Contest–Whocaneatthemostinagivenamountoftime–burgers,hotdogs,kringle,pickles,watermelon,etc.

Executive Trades-Raffleoffchangingjobsforadaywithmanagement,havetheCEOdoofficechoresorevenbabysitting.

Football Helmet Drive–Usefootballhelmetsforemployeestodropinloosechangeallweek.

Give It Up - Askyouremployeestogiveuppurchasingtheirdailycoffee,sodaorsnackforadayorweek.TheycandonatethemoneytheywouldhavespenttoUnitedWay.

Get into shape-Holdatwo-monthcontestatworkforeveryonewhowantstoloseweight.Eachpersonpaysasetamountforeverypoundlostorgained.Securedonatedprizesforthosewhoattaintheirweightlossgoals

International Food Day–Employeescanteamtogethertocreatetastytreatsfromaroundtheworld.Theycandressinappropriatecostumes.Holdtheeventoverthelunchhour.Employeespurchaseticketsredeemableforfoodatthebooths.Apanelof“celebrity”judgesawardsprizes.

Plant Sale–Askemployeestodigupextraperennialstoselltofellowemployees.

Quarter shot glass contest–Fillalargejugwithwaterandputashotglassatthebottom.Inviteco-workerstodropquartersthroughaslotcutoutinthelid.Provideprizestothosewhodroptheirquartersintheshotglass.

Recycled Goods–Turninrecycledpaper,cans,bottles,etc.andexchangethemformoneyfortheUnitedWay.

Soup Line - Employeessignuptobringtheirfavoritesouporbread.Setupatlunchtime,andchargeparticipantsfeesforabottomlessbowltotryoneorall!(Bringyourownreusablebowl)

Spelling Bee–Organizeaspellingbeewithparticipantspayinganentryfee.Haveotheremployeespaytoplacebetsonthewinner.Awardthewinnerswithaspecialincentive.

Team Tees–DesignaT-shirtwithyourcompanylogojoinedwiththeUnitedWaylogotogivetocontributingemployeeswho“teamup”intheUnitedWayeffort.Ifyouhavecompetitionsbetweendepartmentusedifferentcolors.

Tourney Time–Holdabroomball,softball,tee-ball,tennis,kickballorping-pongtournament.

Unlock a chest of treasures –Encourageco-workerstobuyakeyforacertainamount.Onekeywillopenatreasurechestofprizes.

Walking Tacos - Sellindividualbagsofcornchipswithdividedplasticorfoamcontainerswithtacomeat,cheese,sourcream,tomatoes,lettuce,tacosauceetc.Priceaccordingly.

White Elephant Sale–Solicitemployeestodonateodditemsorservicestoauction.Oneperson’strashisanotherperson’streasure!

Wine Tasting–Holdawinetastingatalocalrestaurantorwinestore.ChargeforentranceandaskestablishmenttoalsodonateapercentageofsalestoUnitedWay.

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United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

Create a year-round campaign and hold different events at least once a month to benefit United Way and spread awareness. Here are some ideas for incorporating fun holidays.

JanuaryFinancial Awareness Month Month

National Poverty in America Awareness Month Month

National Soup Month Month

Trivia Day 4th

Rubber Duckie Day 13th

Hold a “Duck Pluck for a buck.” Mark the bottom of rubber ducks with a number that corresponds to a prize and place them in a small pool or container. Sell opportunities for a dollar (or more) to select a rubber duck from the pool and win a prize.

National Pie Day 23rd

FebruaryNational Time Management Month Month

National Nutrition Month Month

Jell-O Week Days 7-13

Random Acts of Kindness Week Days 12-15

National Chip and Dip Day 24th

Give everyone a small bag of chips and ask that they don’t forget to “chip” in.

MarchNational Reading Month Month

Employee Spirit Month Month

Act Happy Week Days 15-21

National Chocolate Carmel Day 19th

Education and Sharing Day 27th

Send an e-mail to all employees sharing information about United Way’s focus on education as one of the building blocks for a good life.

AprilChild Abuse Prevention Month Month

National Public Health Week Days 4-10

National Volunteer Week Days 18-24

Gather up your staff and get out of the office for a volunteer activity. Visit volunteer solutions on our website to see volunteer opportunities.

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 2nd

Licorice Day 12th

SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN HOLIDAYS

MayFamily Wellness Month Month

Reading is Fun Week Days 9-15

National Etiquette Week Days 10-14

Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity 12th

Hold a meeting with a United Way speaker and ask employees to give.

National Chocolate Chip Day 15th

National Pizza Party Day 15th

June National Dairy Month Month

Say Something Nice Day 1st

Leave the Office Early 2nd

Hold a raffle and let the winner leave the office early.

Abused Women and Children Awareness Day 13th

United Way Day of Action 21st

JulyNational Ice Cream Month Month

Have an ice cream social. Yum!

Social Wellness Month Month

Chocolate Day 7th

Embrace Your Geekness Day 13th

National Hot Dog Day 17th

AugustNational Immunization Month Month

Back to School Month

Simplify Your Life Week Days 1-7

Friendship Day 1st

Cupcake Day 18th

Hold a bake sale or cupcake baking contest with proceeds going to United Way.

Continued...

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United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

SeptemberLibrary Card Sign-Up Month Month

Self Improvement Month Month

Update Your Resume Month Month

United Way Kickoff and Day of Caring 13th

Join the United Way in kicking off their campaign and help others by volunteering at a number of different locations for our Day of Caring.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day 19th

OctoberNational Book Month Month

Bullying Prevention Month Month

Let’s Talk Month Month

National Food Bank Week Days 18-24

Hold a food drive for non-perishables and have your campaign team drop them off.

National Candy Corn Day 30th

NovemberNational Peanut Butter Lovers Month Month

Military Family Appreciation Month Month

National Game & Puzzle Week Days 21-28

Sandwich Day 3rd

Host a “Lunch ‘n Learn” with a United Way speaker and a sub sandwich lunch.

Clean Your Refrigerator Day 15th

DecemberUniversal Human Rights Month Month

National Tie Month Month

Hold a tie or clothing drive to benefit a local organization.

National Cookie Day 4th

National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day 16th

National Candy Cane Day 26th

SPECIAL EVENTS - FUN HOLIDAYS

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United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

• CEO for the day• Prime parking places• Day or half day off with pay• Executives serve lunch to employees• Birthday off• Time off to go to child’s school event• United Way promo items- shirts, cups, pens• Company promo items- shirts, caps, coffee mugs, pens• Computer lessons from knowledgeable employee• Two hours off per month to volunteer with United Way • Feeling Well Day off with pay• Sleep in late day • Write personal thank you notes • Volunteer to do someone else’s undesirable tasks • Name a rotating award after an outstanding employee • Create a unique, catchy award that is an honor to receive • Create a Wall of Fame to display pictures of loyal contributors• Flee by 3 - leave at 3 p.m. on designated days• Traveling trophy for the department with highest participation or volunteers• Provide a free YMCA membership or passes to a fitness club • Pass out raffle tickets which can be accumulated and redeemed for special gifts • Do the job of the “front line” employees • Have the CEO or senior executives write a personal note of thanks • Match an employee’s donation to United Way • Have free refreshments in the cafeteria or break room • Offer free popcorn every Friday (or every day) • Managers take employees to lunch or dinner• Department pizza day• Award a “dinner for two” • Tickets to sporting event• Gift certificates• Movie or concert tickets• Lottery tickets• Gas card• Massage at local spa• Cookie jar filled with cookies weekly• 2 hour lunch break• Office redecorated or cleaned• Company picnic• Picnic basket full of goodies• Have an executive volunteer to shave their head if the company meets its

United Way goal

Thinkingofprizesandawardsforcontestwinnerscanbedifficultandexpensive.Usetheseideasforlowornocostincentivestoawardprizestowinnersofcampaign-relatedcontestsortorecognizeoutstandingefforts.

SPECIAL EVENTS - LOW OR NO COST INCENTIVES

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United Way of Racine County

United Way of Racine County 2000 Domanik Drive Racine, WI 53404 262-898-2240 www.unitedwayracine.org

RafflesareafunandeasywaytoinvolveyouremployeesinaUnitedWayCampaign.Ticketscansimplybesoldortheycanbegivenoutasincentivefordonationsthroughoutyourcampaign.Prizescanbedonatedbystafforanoutsidesource.Someideashaveincludedticketstosportingevents,themedgiftbaskets,adayofforagiftcertificate.Advertiseinadvancewithpostersormemosandpositionticketboothsinkeyareas.

RafflesconductedtobenefitUnitedWayofRacineCountymustbepre-approvedbyUnitedWaystaff.RafflesarehighlyregulatedbytheStateofWisconsinsopleasereviewtheguidelinespriortoholdingaraffleandfamiliarizeyourselfwithalltheregulationsassetforthbytheWisconsinDivisionofGaming-OfficeofCharitableGaming.

TYPES OF LEGAL WISCONSIN RAFFLES Advanced Ticket Sale Raffle - Requires Class A License Same Day Ticket Sale Raffle - Requires Class B License

• Ticketscannotbesoldmorethan270daysbeforedrawing

• Neednotbepresenttowin

• Noraffleticketmayexceed$100incost

• Phone,internet,mailoranyotherformofnonface-to-facesalesofraffleticketsareprohibited

• Ticketpurchasermustcompletethedrawingstubface-to-faceandbegiventheirreceiptportionoftheticketattimeofpayment

• Raffledrawingsmustbeheldinpublic

• Mustbeabletoprovidealistofprizewinners

• Iftheraffleiscancelledtheorganizationshallrefundthereceiptstoticketpurchasers

• Theserulesapplyto50/50Rafflesaswell

• Raffleticketsmustbeidenticalinformandincludecertaininformationlikeconsecutivenumbering,license#issued,sponsoringorganizationname.UnitedWaycanprovidefurtherdetails.

• Mustbepresenttowin

• Allraffleticketsmustbeidenticalinform

• Ticketsdonotneedtobenumberedconsecutively

• Raffleticketmaynotexceed$10incost

• Raffledrawingsshallbeheldinpublic

• Priortothedrawingthetimeofthedrawingandtheprizestobeawardedshallbeposted

• Iftheraffleiscancelledtheorganizationshallrefundthereceiptstotickerpurchasers

If your organization wishes to hold a raffle, please contact United Way at 262-898-2240.

Raffledefinition:ARaffleisagameofchanceinwhichticketsaresoldandadrawingforaprize(s)isheld.ARaffleisNOTasweepstakesorlotteryinvolvingrandomnumberstodetermineawinner.Purchasingaraffleticket(s)doesnotguaranteeareturnandthecostofaraffleticket(s)isNOTtaxdeductible.

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