Virginia Beach, VA � Got the mid-winter blues?� Heres a fundraiser thats sure to melt away these cold, grey days with bright, sunny images of tropical beaches or lush, rolling vineyards.
The We Promise Foundation (WPF), the charitable arm of Chartway FCU and its divisions of HeritageWest and SouthWest Community, today kicks-off a new fundraising project for 2016: The "Sip or Sizzle" Vacation Raffle.
"Sip Or Sizzle" accurately describes whats at stake the winners choice between a
sizzling trip to experience the Caribbean paradise of Montego Bay, Jamaica, or a
sipping California Duet & Wine Tour in San Francisco and Sonoma, California.
Heres how to play: raffle tickets are $20 each and only 1,500 will be sold, now through Friday, March, 11, 2016. Tickets are available at all Chartway FCU branches; online at
www.chartway.com or
www.wepromisefoundation.org; the We Promise Foundation Office (5700 Cleveland Street, Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA) and links from Chartway social channels, as well.
"Were excited to launch this fun new fundraiser thats sure to become a favorite in the years to come," said Karen Lane, executive director.� "With all the pressures and stresses that people face today, who wouldnt welcome a tough decision like this one?� Either way, you cant lose!"
Complete trip descriptions and disclosures are as follows (winner to select one):
SIP!
Bask in Northern California From the City to the Wine Country in San Francisco and Sonoma, California for Three Nights at The Fairmont San Francisco and Three Nights at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa with Economy Class Air for Two, Including a Private Winery Tour in a Chauffeured Luxury Sedan.
This exciting trip for two includes:
- Round trip Economy Class air
- 3 nights accommodations at The Fairmont San Francisco
- 3 nights accommodations at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in a king- or queen-bedded room
- Daily complimentary wine tastings in the hotel lobby of The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
- Complimentary bottle of wine in room upon arrival at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
- Daily complimentary breakfast
- All room-related taxes
- Private 5-hour winery tour in a chauffeured luxury sedan
- Free concierge reservation service
SIZZLE!
Find Your Caribbean Rhythm in Montego Bay, Jamaica for Five Days & Four Nights at the All-Inclusive Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall with Economy Class Air for Two.
- Round trip Economy Class air
- 5 days/4 nights accommodations at Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall
- All meals and gourmet dining, anytime snacks, unlimited drinks and 24 hour food service
- Sensational entertainment: daily and nightly activities, including theme parties, contests, singers and live performances
- Wireless internet
- All gratuities and hotel taxes
- Free concierge reservation service
All proceeds from this raffle benefit the We Promise Foundation.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Drawing will be held on March 17, 2016 at We Promise Foundation, 5700 Cleveland Street, Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462.
- Winner need not be present to win. Raffle tickets will be $20 each and sold from February 8, 2016 March 11, 2016.
- Maximum ticket sales will be 1,500 tickets. For each ticket purchased, you have the opportunity to win a vacation package.
- The winner will be able to choose one of the following packages:
- SIP! California Duet & Wine Tour - Blackout dates: Jan 11-14, Feb 4-8, May 22-24, Jun 6-8, Sept 18-22, Oct 2-7, and Dec 31. Some restrictions may apply during special events.
- SIZZLE! A Slice of Caribbean Paradise - this is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort for guests age 18 and above. Travel packages are non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Airport taxes and carrier imposed fees are the responsibility of the passenger. Flights may not be upgraded with miles.
- A minimum 30 day advance reservation is required. Package originates from the Contiguous U.S. Travel and is valid for 12 months from date of issue.
- Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Pursuant to IRS Tax Code, ticket purchase cannot be deducted as a charitable contribution.
- Taxes are the responsibility of the winner and winner agrees to hold all parties associated with the raffle harmless of all damages, consequential or otherwise, that may occur as a result of winning the prize.
- At the sole discretion of the We Promise Foundation, disqualification, forfeiture and the selection of alternative winners may result from any of the following: (1) potential winners failure to respond to notification within ten (10) days after first attempt to contact (2) The return of any other notice or a prize as undeliverable (3) potential winners failure to validly claim any prize before April 17, 2016; and (4) any other non-compliance with rules.
- In the event of prize forfeiture, We Promise Foundation may, in its sole discretion, award or not award the forfeited prize to an alternate winner. By participating, winner consents to the release of his/her name as the winner of the award, unless such use is prohibited by applicable law.
- This offer is subject to change at any time without notice.
ABOUT CHARTWAYS WE PROMISE FOUNDATION
As the charitable arm of Chartway FCU and its divisions of HeritageWest and SouthWest Community, the We Promise Foundation is dedicated to making dreams come true for children battling life-threatening or debilitating illnesses, or those facing tremendous hardship. Since 1999, the credit union and its We Promise Foundation have raised more than $8M to bring smiles to the faces of thousands of children. For more information, visit
www.WePromiseFoundation.org; or, visit them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
ABOUT THE CHARTWAY FEDERAL FAMILY OF CREDIT UNIONS
Chartway FCU, a not-for-profit financial institution, has been serving members since 1959, building a service network that includes more than 50 branches and a full slate of online, mobile and telephone banking services. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., the $2 billion credit union proudly serves 180,000 members. HeritageWest and SouthWest Community Credit Unions joined the Chartway family of credit unions in 2010. For more information, visit�
www.chartway.com,
www.HeritageWestCU.com, or
www.SouthWestFederal.com; or, visit them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
