[Coc] Your 2017-2018 UCM Pledge

[Dan Groberg]

Dear Committee of Chairs Members, UCM Board, and UCM Executive Team,

The 2017-2018 Pledge Drive, "A Beacon of Hope," is rapidly approaching. I
have a few notes to share with you:

1) You're encouraged to come to the Pledge Drive Kickoff Dinner on Friday,
March 17 at 6pm. Join us for dinner, entertainment, and a special program,
starting at 6pm. Childcare will be provided. The dinner is free, but
pre-registration is required. RSVP by Sunday, March 12. RSVP online at
https://goo.gl/forms/wxLBvVdmHTRU1RK92.

2) We would love to be able to share that we have already made strong
progress toward our pledge goal at the Kickoff Dinner and on kickoff
Sunday, March 19. To that end, I ask that you consider making your pledge
in advance of the official launch of the Pledge Drive. You may make your
pledge online at http://bit.ly/ucmpledge or I will have pledge cards at
church next Sunday. This year's pledge drive goal is $254,500, a nearly 15%
increase over the current year's budgeted pledge total.

The 2017-2018 budget includes strategic investments in religious education
(increased  hours for Director), administration (increased hours for Office
Assistant and Sexton), board development, and more. In these troubling
times, UCM plays an ever more crucial role in providing a supportive
community and fighting for community justice.

I ask that you reach deep and give as generously as you are able. Mary
Margaret and I are pleased to be able to increase our pledge by 17% this
year.

3) You're invited to help with the Pledge Drive! Your first opportunity to
help is to assist with our Pledge Drive mailing on Monday, March 20 at 7pm
at my house (37 Liberty Street in Montpelier). This is an easy way to help,
and many hands make light work! This will involve folding, stuffing,
stamping, and sealing the pledge drive mailing.

Please let me know if you have any questions about this year's pledge drive.

Sincerely,

Dan Groberg
Stewardship Chair
dan at dangroberg.com
802-488-4303
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