August 2021 Newsletter

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August 2021

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation formed the scholarship fund exclusively for the charitable and educational purpose to award deserving and qualified students who have demonstrated drive, dedication, and leadership in their pursuit of careers in the electrical industry. The Foundation Scholarship Fund is offered to IEC members and their immediate families, who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college or state accredited apprenticeship programs.

The Platinum Presenting Sponsorship $2,500.00 donation:

*2 complimentary tickets to this exclusive event (this event was completely sold out each year it was hosted)

*Company logo listed on Premier event signage at the whiskey tasting venue

*Company logo listed on all IECF social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)

*Company logo listed on IECF website

*Company acknowledged as a Platinum presenting sponsor in the IECF newsletter

*Opportunity to provide branded gifts (provided by your company) to Whiskey tasting guests

*The opportunity to help others have access to post- secondary education

Thank you Graybar, IEC KY & So IN, & 1st Electric Contractors!

The Gold Level Sponsorship

$1,000.00 donation:

*1 complimentary ticket to this exclusive event (this event was completely sold out each year it was hosted)

*Company logo listed on event signage at the whiskey tasting venue

*Company logo listed on all IECF social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)

*Company logo listed on IECF website

*Company acknowledged as a Gold sponsor in the IECF newsletter

*The opportunity to help others have access to post- secondary education

Thank you ATP Group, Inc!

The Silver Level Sponsorship

$500.00 donation:

*Company logo listed on event signage at the whiskey tasting venue

*Company logo listed on all IECF social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)

*Company logo listed on IECF website

*Company acknowledged as a Silver sponsor in the IECF newsletter

*The opportunity to help others have access to post- secondary education

Thank you BuildOps!

Registration is now open for the 2021 IEC Foundation Tom Jones Memorial Golf Tournament. There are sponsorship opportunities available for this well attended event! To sponsor please contact us at: [email protected].

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Presenting Sponsor: Thank you to The Home Depot!

Luncheon Sponsor: Thank you Graybar!

Breakfast Sponsor: $5,000 (1 available)

$2,500 Sponsorships:

Beverage Cart: (2 available)

Driving Range: Thank you Talent Corp!

Golf Cart Sponsor: (1 available)

Goodie Bag Sponsor: Thank you 1st Electric Contractors!

Bus Sponsor: Thank you APG Electric!

$1,500 Sponsorship:

Tee Box Sponsorship: A table to interact with golfers and hand out promotional items on the green. Thank you IEC National, Federated Insurance, & Southwire! (more available)

Hole In One Contest: Thank you Federated Insurance!

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Contest Hole Sponsorship: Thank you K2 Electric, IEC Southern Colorado, and Schneider Electric!

Awards Sponsorship: Thank you Atkins & Stang!

Hole Sponsorship $500: Thank you IEC of Greater Cincinnati, IEC TX Gulf Coast, IEC Indy, IEC of KY & So. IN, IEC Central OH, IEC GA/ATL, & IEC National! (more available)

Chapter of the Year Sponsor $250: (1 available)

Mulligan Sponsor: Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mini!

Contact LaNa at [email protected] to become a sponsor.

Don't miss your chance to win!

Here's your chance to win a GREENLEE 855GX INTELLIBENDER! It is Greenlee’s most advanced programmable bender. The winner does not have to be present to win. Proceeds benefit the Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation. The winning ticket will be drawn on 10/07/21.

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Contractor Spotlight

Quinney Electric, Inc.

Lloyd Quinney has been active with IEC since the early 1980's and the IEC Foundation since 2009 with donations and as a Trustee since 2011. Over the years, he has seen the IECF Scholarship program grow to award $108,884.00 to 97 recipients in 2021. Lloyd enjoys reading the essay portion of the scholarship applications, reading about the individual and what their goals in life are for their futures. Mr. Quinney hopes to see the IECF Scholarship program continue to grow and award more scholarships each and every year.

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How To Get Involved

As you shop through Amazon, your purchases can support IEC Foundation. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to IEC Foundation. When you sign up remember to type out the full IEC Foundation organizational name: “Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation.”

If you are making purchases through the Amazon app please make sure that smile is turned on (this option is under your settings).

This year, we celebrate 25 years. We believe in supporting each other in all circumstances. The IEC Foundation has developed a special fund dedicated to supporting IEC chapters, chapter staff, instructors, and apprentices that have been affected by a natural disaster, serious accident, or catastrophic life event. Please consider donating $25 to the Disaster Relief Fund to commemorate our 25th Anniversary.

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IEC Foundation partners are key to the success of our programs. Click the link below to learn more about partnering with IECF and investing in the future of the electrical industry: https://www.iec-foundation.org/brochures

As a proud partner with IEC, The Home Depot is dedicated to saving electricians time and money. IEC members can get 2% cash back on all qualifying pre-tax purchases when enrolled in our free Pro Xtra Program. In addition to the rebate for customers, The Home Depot will donate a half of a percent of the sales in this program to the IEC Foundation.

In 2021, the IEC Foundation was able to support the growth of our chapters and apprentices with $415,397, donated through the Pro Xtra rewards program. Thank you IEC community for your support!

To learn more about the program and how you can support IEC Foundation visit: https://www.iec-foundation.org/iecf-home-depot-pro-xtra-program

IECF would like to thank The Home Depot for your continued support!

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What is OneCause?

Does your organization need a new and innovative way to Fundraise? When you sign up for onecause virtual fundraising solutions, you support the IEC Foundation. For more information, visit the link below.

Referral Link

Thank you Milwaukee & IEC National for sponsoring OneCause!

Text "iecf" to 243725 to make a recurring or one time donation

We thank you for your support!

The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation