Meadville Tribune

August 27, 2012

United Way to kick off annual campaign


Meadville Tribune

MEADVILLE — The United Way of Western Crawford County kicks off its fund-raising campaign Thursday with a party and prize auction at the Iroquois Club at Conneaut Lake.

The program is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Iroquois Club off Route 18 on the east side of Conneaut Lake, with the auction starting at 7.

There are complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Cost is $20 per person.

Live auction items include:

-Four-bedroom private home with pool and hot tub for one week in a Naples, Fla., gated golf community;

-A vacation home that sleeps 34, with private beach access for one week in Westerly, R.I.;

-Dinner for eight at the home of Allegheny College President Jim Mullen and his wife, Mari, who are cochairs of this year’s local United Way campaign;

-Pittsburgh Pirates jersey autographed by Andrew McCutchen;

-Overnight stay and brunch at Nemacolin Woodlands;

-Steelers tickets;

-Catered tailgate party for 12 from Blue Canoe Brewery of Titusville;

-Deejay services for four hours;

-Luxury box for 25 with $250 food credit at an Erie Explosion game.

-More information: Contact the United Way of Western Crawford County at 337-1251 or email amwoods@uwaywestcc.org.