[Coc] Your 2017-2018 UCM Pledge

[Peter Thoms]

Thanks Dan

Will be glad to take names ... to call from home.

Will be happy to pick up any materials needed.

Best

Peter

On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 5:52 PM, Brenda Bean <BrendaJBean at comcast.net>
wrote:

> I will help with any calls needed after our return, probably on April 12.
> I will check in with you then, Dan.  BB
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> *From:* Dan Groberg [mailto:dan at dangroberg.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 30, 2017 11:15 AM
> *To:* Committee of Chairs; Josephine Romano; Paul Hartmann; Joan
> Javier-Duval; Priscilla Fox; William White; Jennifer Payne; Melinda
> Moz-Knight; Nancy Read; Paul Wallace-Brodeur; Judith Hinds; Ron Cameron;
> Peter Thoms; Paul Ohlson; Scott Hess; brendajbean at comcast.net; John Poeton
> *Subject:* Re: Your 2017-2018 UCM Pledge
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> All,
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> I wanted to update you on the Pledge Drive and invite you to help.
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> We are currently at $188,477 in pledges, which is 74% of our goal and
> $66,023 away from the goal.
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> There are still about 60 pledgers from last year who have not pledged yet
> this year, and this group gave about $75,000 last year. This is on top of
> any new members who haven't yet pledged.
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> I invite any of you who are available to help make phone calls to
> individuals who have yet to make their pledge. I am hosting anyone willing
> to make calls on Tuesday at 7pm (baked goods promised), or I can send you a
> list of calls to make.
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> Please let me know if you'd like to help.
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> Thanks,
>
> Dan
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> On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 8:29 PM Dan Groberg <dan at dangroberg.com> wrote:
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> Dear Committee of Chairs Members, UCM Board, and UCM Executive Team,
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> The 2017-2018 Pledge Drive, "A Beacon of Hope," is rapidly approaching. I
> have a few notes to share with you:
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Please let me know if you have any questions about this year's pledge
> drive.
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> Sincerely,
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> Dan Groberg
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> Stewardship Chair
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> dan at dangroberg.com
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> 802-488-4303 <(802)%20488-4303>
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