1. What is the ECC?
2. Why is the fundraiser being held?
3. Where will the money raised go?
4. Why should I give?  Do I have to give?
5. I love the idea of the ECC. What can I do to help?
6. Who can attend the ECC? 
7. How much does admission cost? And what does it include?
8. When is the ECC event?
9. Where will the event be held?
10. Where can I park?
11. How else can I get to the event?
12. What will I be able to do at the ECC event?
13. What Prizes can I win at the raffle?
14. Where do I get my ticket?
15. Do I need to be present to win?
16. My question still hasn’t been answered? Who do I contact for more information?

     1. What is the ECC?

The Employees Charitable Campaign (ECC) is the state-wide program organized for state employees to raise money for charitable organizations, similar to the United Way campaign for private industry or the Combined Federal Campaign at the Federal level. More details are available at:  http://njsecc.org  

2. Why is the fundraiser being held?

There are so many people who need help paying for food, housing, medical care, and other basic needs. We’re trying to help.

3. Where will the money raised go?

The money we raise will be divided and specified for various local charities. More information is available at the ECC website, http://www.njsecc.org/codebook.cfm . 

4. Why should I give?  Do I have to give?

All money raised will be donated to charity. A $5.00 admission charge ( by November 6, $7.00 after and at the door) covers pizza, a drink, and a raffle ticket for the door prize where you could win an i-pod. Box lunch sandwich options (ham, veggie, or turkey) with a door prize ticket are available for $8.00 before November 6 ONLY.

The other raffles (for gift baskets, gift certificates, goods and services, and a 50:50) are optional and available for an additional fee. 

5. I love the idea of the ECC. What can I do to help?

Well, we are looking for donations to be used as prizes for our raffle. Any new (or like-new) items are gratefully appreciated. Some examples: 

·         That sweater you got for your birthday (with the tags still on) that doesn’t look good on you. 

·         The soup tureen that you’ve never even taken out of the box. 

·         The clock-radio that you got when you opened the new bank account. 

You can clean out your closets and donate to a good cause at the same time. We’ll even come and pick up your donations.

Win a $50 gift certificate to Macy’s! Bring in non-perishable food (cans, bottles, boxes) and receive a raffle ticket for each full bag or box you bring. One lucky person will win the gift certificate and many needy people will benefit from the food we will be donating to Elijah’s Promise soup kitchen in New Brunswick.(limit one raffle ticket per person, but you can bring as much food as you like)

Still not sure? Contact Deborah Lewitter at 732-445-2150, x-507 DLewitter@Facilities.Rutgers.edu

6. Who can attend the ECC? 

The ECC Event is open to anyone with an admission ticket: Staff, Faculty, Students, and Guests.   

7. How much does admission cost? And what does it
include?

·         Admission & Door Prize Ticket ONLY (No lunch) $2.00

·         Box Lunch $8.00 (Includes your choice of Ham sandwich, Turkey sandwich, Veggie Wrap with cookie, chips & beverage) pre-sold by November 6, 2009 Includes Door Prize Ticket.

·         By November 6 - Pizza Lunch $5.00 (2 slices, 1 beverage). Includes Door Prize Ticket. The price increases to $7.00 on November 7. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

8. When is the ECC event?

The ECC event will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 11:00 am -2:30 pm. 

9. Where will the event be held?
             The event will be held in the Multi-purpose room of the College
             Avenue Campus Center. 

10. Where can I park?

Lot 26, 30 and College Ave Deck are available to Faculty and Staff during the day, with appropriate parking permits. Need other arrangements? Contact Deborah Lewitter, 732-445-2150, x-507 DLewitter@facilities.rutgers.edu   

Please note that parking will be limited and we recommend carpooling or using the Campus Bus System.

11. How else can I get to the event?

Campus Buses that stop at the College Avenue Campus
Center : A, EE, F, H, L, LX

More information regarding busses and schedules can be found at: http://gobble.rutgers.edu/campusbuses.shtml

12. What will I be able to do at the ECC event?

You’ll enjoy good food, good friends, and maybe even get lucky and win one of our raffles or the 50:50 drawings. The other drawings require a ticket purchase. Since our prizes have been donated, all money raised goes to the Employees Charitable Campaign.

13. What Prizes can I win at the raffle?

In addition to the 50:50 where you can win ½ of the value of the tickets sold, there are a multitude of prizes. You can win gift certificates to local merchants and restaurants, gift baskets, toys, household items, even Rutgers Football tickets, and more! Items are added to our list often, see the attached LINK for more information.
 
We are always looking for additional donations. All new and like-new items are gratefully accepted. Your unwanted items can be turned into someone’s prized possessions while raising money for a good cause.
 
We’ll even come and pick it up from you! Contact Deborah Lewitter for more information at DLewitter@Facilities.Rutgers.edu or 732-445-2150, x-507.

14. Where do I get my ticket?

Contact 732-445-2166 X609 to purchase your ticket and for more information.

     15. Do I need to be present to win?

No. We will be able to contact you when you fill out your name and phone number on the back of the ticket. We’ll call you if you are a winner. Writing legibly helps us contact you faster.

16. My question still hasn’t been answered? Who do I
      contact for more information?

                 Contact :  Cheryle Wilson at 732-4345-2166, x-609  or  
                                 Deborah Lewitter at 732-445-2150, x-507
                                 http://facilities.rutgers.edu/ecc09.pdf