It’s a Bagel and Coffee Kind of Morning:
Hungry? Don’t have time to stop for breakfast? Not to worry. We got you!
Bagels and Baristas will be available in Training rooms A and B on Tuesday, Sept. 13, between 8 – 10 a.m.
Select from an assortment of fresh bagels and cream cheese, courtesy of Chesapeake Bagel Bakery for only $2, while supplies last.
Come experience customized specialty coffee selections just the way you like it from the convenience of the office. Choose from cappuccino, espresso, latte, café con leche, Cuban coffee and hot chocolate for only $6, while supplies last.
A hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Edible Extras, Lynn Hannon’s, Making a Difference Award recipient, charity of choice.
Cash, check, credit card and payroll deductions will be accepted.
For questions about the event, contact Jessica Walcott at ext. 2739.
Brewery Event:
Find the goodness within! This is an exciting new event! Join the fun!
$50 entry fee per person (limited availability – first 200 people)
Price includes an attractive presentation of unique bites, two craft beers and/or wine and a Funky Buddha pint glass per person.
Space is limited. To participate, pledge to obtain your bidder number and then pay the entry fee through the mobile bidding site.
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 5 – 7p.m.
Funky Buddha Brewery
1201 NE 38th Street, Oakland Park
For questions about the event, contact Jessica Walcott at ext. 2739.
Gift Grams:
This year we have two exciting ways to give a gift of thanks and support United Way — cupcake for only $6 and balloon for only $4! Preorder gift grams online starting Sept. 2 – 9. All other orders can be placed during Making a Difference Week, while supplies last.
Cupcake grams: order here, then complete your email to ftlcupcakegrams@chghealthcare.com with details for the recipient. For questions about cupcake grams, contact Carolina Lopez at ext. 2747.
Balloon grams: order here, then complete your email to ftlballoongrams@chghealthcare.com with details for the recipient. Deliveries will be made during Making a Difference Week, Sept. 12 – 16. For questions about balloon grams, contact Gordon Cowley at ext. 2650.
Ping Pong Tournament:
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the CHG ping pong champion? For a $50 entry fee you can show us your ping pong skills. Prizes include:
- First place: $50 gift card and trophy
- Second place: $25 gift card and trophy
- Third place: trophy
The contestant with the highest monetary donations will receive a $25 Visa gift card.
To sponsor a contestant, pay the $5 sponsor fee. For every $5 you donate, your name will be entered in the drawing for a $25 Visa gift card.
The tournament will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Thursday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. in training rooms A and B.
To participate, pledge to obtain your bidder number and then pay the entry fee through the mobile bidding site.
For questions about the event, contact Brian Morgan at ext. 2691.
Poker:
Go all in for the United Way! Become the poker king or queen of CHG during our poker tournament: Tuesday, Sept. 13 to Thursday, Sept. 15, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in rooms 902 A and B.
For $45, you can buy a seat at the table and get a chance to win awesome prizes! If your luck is a little slow to start, buy back in for $20. Prizes include:
- First place: $100 gift card
- Second place: $75 gift card
- Third place: $50 gift card
Space is limited. To participate, pledge to obtain your bidder number and then pay the entry fee through the mobile bidding site.
For questions about the event, contact Jeff Laub at ext. 2689
Silent and Live Auctions:
Silent Auction
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 12:30 p.m., baskets will be available for viewing in training rooms A and B and online bidding will be open! These baskets go quickly, so don't delay making your pledge and placing your bid! There will be a “buy it now” option, if you can’t stand the anticipation of knowing whether or not you’ve won the basket. Bidding closes Thursday, Sept. 15, at 12 p.m. Following the auction closing, please come to training rooms A and B at 2 p.m. to claim your winnings.
Live Auction
The live auction will be held on Friday, Sept. 16, at 11:30 a.m. in training room A and B. You can preview the baskets in training rooms A and B and through the mobile bidding site beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13. You won’t be able to bid on live auction items until Friday, Sept. 16, but you can prepare your game plan for making your winning bid!
For questions about the silent or live auctions, contact Jessica Walcott at ext. 2739.
Keep Calm and Do Yoga:
Get your chi right! Join us for a good cause with certified yoga instructor, Susan Guglielmo from P. S. Yoga Studios. Pledge to get your bidder number and then purchase an hour of balance and gratitude for just $15.
The calmness takes place on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
For questions about the event, contact Kiersten Ferreira at ext. 2617.
T-shirt Sales:
Show your support for the United Way with a unique Making a Difference T-shirt! Pledge to obtain your bidder number and then purchase your $17 t-shirt. After you make your purchase, pick up your shirt in the gathering room during the below times:
T-shirt pick-up schedule:
Sept. 8 – 9: Gathering Room, 8 – 9 a.m. and 12 – 1 p.m.
Sept. 12 – 16: Gathering Room, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For questions about this year’s Making a Difference T-shirts, contact Jessica Walcott at ext. 2739.
