• Pride Mobility Products Corp., Outstanding Corporation
• The Luzerne Foundation, Outstanding Foundation
• Sue and Joe Hand & Family, Outstanding Philanthropists
• Letha Wells Reinheimer, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
• Sue Helwig, Outstanding Fundraising Executive
• Jane E. Oppenheim, Lifetime Achievement

“This year’s event plans to be very special. We have an amazing group of honorees and are celebrating AFP’s 50th Anniversary,” said John Dawe, CFRE, Chapter President. “Our region is known for its resilient generosity. Philanthropy Day is something we look forward to each year as it further excites the spirit of Philanthropy.”

The 2009 Philanthropy Day awards will be presented at the Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Friday, November 20, 2009 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Mohegan Sun Seasons Banquet Room in Plains, PA.

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NOTE: Deadline Extended to June 20th

Download the Nomination Forms

Dear Colleague:

Northeastern Pennsylvania will celebrate National Philanthropy Day on Friday, November 20, 2009 at a special luncheon at the Mohegan Sun Seasons Banquet Room. This special day, designated each year by an official Act of Congress, recognizes the importance of philanthropy in society and pays tribute to outstanding volunteers, professionals, corporations and foundations.

We need your help to identifying those in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area who best exemplify the spirit of philanthropy. The Awards Selection Committee invites you to join in the recognition of philanthropy in the following ways:
•    Nominate candidates for one or more of the five distinguished awards to be presented at the Philanthropy Day Luncheon.

The award categories are:

• Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser
• Outstanding Corporation
• Outstanding Foundation
• Outstanding Philanthropist
• Outstanding Fund Raising Executive
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Mark Friday, November 20, 2009 on your calendar today and plan to attend the Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Plains , PA.

Please complete your nomination forms immediately.  The deadline is June 6. JUNE 20TH.

Download the Nomination Forms

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of AFP is committed to making the awards process as inclusive as possible, recognizing outstanding achievements on the part of organizations of all sizes and stature. In this spirit, we encourage nominations on behalf of individuals and institutions whose accomplishments demonstrate excellence in philanthropy not solely in monetary terms, but in level of commitment, their talent and creativity, and their impact on our region.

Please complete and return the enclosed nomination form by June 6th.  Feel free to contact me at 570-348-1347 if you have any questions or comments.  Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.  See you on November 20th.

Best wishes,

Jim Brogna
2009 Philanthropy Day – Northeastern Pennsylvania
Award Selection Committee

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