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The Blue Ribbon Society
Introduction
The generous support of caring
individuals has always been vital to the success of SCOLA.
Since 1979, thousands of adults living in Lackawanna County have
benefited from the literacy skills they have acquired through SCOLA
as a result of this generosity.
SCOLA's growth is the benchmark of
the success and quality of its programs. In recent years the
need for literacy services has continued to increase. We want
to ensure that the ability to improve one's lot in life continues to
be available.
In recent years several people have
named SCOLA as a beneficiary in their estate plans. People who
make such planned gifts are insuring that the support they provided
SCOLA during their lifetime will continue after they are gone.
Such gifts are invested and used for the long-term benefit of SCOLA
in accordance with the wishes of the donor.
Purpose
The Blue Ribbon Society
of SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy was established in 2001 for the
purpose of emphasizing planned gifts as a means of building a strong
financial basis to insure the future of SCOLA programs. It
enables those interested in SCOLA to consider alternative methods of
giving and recognizes in a meaningful way those who qualify for
membership.
Membership Qualification
To become a member
of The Blue Ribbon Society of SCOLA, individuals or
couples must qualify under one or more of the following criteria:
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Provide for a
charitable bequest in their will or living trust agreement.
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Enter into a
pooled fund agreement, charitable trust arrangement or other
irrevocable life-income plan.
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Name SCOLA as
the full or partial beneficiary of a life insurance policy,
pension plan or IRA, certificate of deposit, savings account or
similar fund.
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Make lifetime
outright gifts of cash or property to SCOLA of $5,000 or more.
Benefits of Membership
Membership in The Blue Ribbon
Society is for life. The tangible benefits include:
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Listing in the Blue Ribbon
Society Membership Registry (unless otherwise requested).
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A framed certificate of
appreciation.
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Personal invitations to special
SCOLA events.
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The knowledge that you have
helped to provide the wherewithal to change people's lives.
Membership is open to individuals and
corporations.
For more information, contact SCOLA's
Director of Development.
If you prefer, contact your own
estate planner or lawyer.
Of course, as an accredited affiliate
of ProLiteracy America, you have access to their staff of experts in
planned giving.
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