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"ICE" In Case of Emergency

Eight out of ten people aren’t carrying information that would help if they were involved in an accident. Storing next-of-kin details in your mobile phone can assist the emergency services if you’re unable to tell them who to contact.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Simply use your mobile’s phone book to store the name and number of someone who should be contacted if you have an emergency—— but add the letters “ICE” in front of their name. ICE stands for “In Case of Emergency” — it’s what the emergency services will look for if you’re involved in an accident and have your mobile phone with you. This straightforward idea was developed by the East Anglian Ambulance Trust and is supported by Vodafone.

GETTING STARTED

On most mobile phones you simply need to Select “Contacts” and choose “add New Contact”, then enter the letters “ICE” next to the name, followed by the telephone number of you next of kin. Make sure you choose a number that’s easy to get in touch with—a home number could be useless in an emergency if the person works full time. We recommend that you enter daytime and evening numbers where this is possible.

WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?

Make sure the person whose name and number you are giving has agreed to be your “ICE PARTNER”. You should also make sure your ICE partner has a list of people to contact on your behalf, such as children, doctor, or other friends or relatives. In addition, they’ll need to know about any medical conditions that could affect your emergency treatment, including allergies or medication.

Storing an ICE number makes it easier for everyone if you’re involved in an accident. It only takes a few seconds, so do it today!

You know that PepsiCo will match donations to qualified charities for retirees.

Following is all the information about this great program. If you need a copy of the form,
send us a note and we will send you an E-mail copy which you can print on your printer.

PepsiCo Foundation Matching Gift Program

Guidelines

Eligible Donors

	Regular full-time PepsiCo employees PepsiCo retirees Directors of PepsiCo Spouses of eligible individuals
Eligible Institutions

All U.S. institutions or organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and must be located in the United States. In addition, educational institutions must be accredited by one of the regional Middle States Associations.

Any not-for-profit, non-proprietary organizations located outside the U.S. that are organized and operated for charitable or educational purposes are eligible to receive matching gifts. Entirely secular programs of religious organizations may be considered for matching funds. Please note: matching gifts to organizations located outside the U.S. are subject to the special rules explained in the section of this application on International Matched Giving.

Restrictions

The Foundation cannot match payments such as:

	Group gifts (This program is limited to contributions actually made by the individual who completes this application. It does not apply to amounts received from other employees or from non-employees through walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons, or other sponsored activities.)
	Contributions to United Way Campaigns (other PepsiCo Foundation programs provide considerable ongoing support to these appeals)
	Contributions to those organizations existing primarily for political or religious purposes
	Tuition
	Unpaid pledges
	Fees for services
	Subscriptions, tickets or memberships
	Publications and dues
	Bequests or legacies
	Insurance premium payments

Form of Contribution

Gifts in the form of cash (whether U.S. or foreign currency), negotiable securities, stocks or shares.

Minimum/Maximum Contributions (or local equivalent)

Minimum: $25.00 (US)

Maximum: $10,000 (US)

Amounts are per employee per calendar year.

Verified Matching Gifts forms must be received by the PepsiCo Foundation no later than December 1, to be included in the current calendar year. Please note that gifts are applied towards the maximum based on the date of receipt of the matching gift form and not the date that the individual makes the gift.

Double Match for Involvement

The Foundation will double-match (two-for-one) gifts when an eligible individual provides significant and continuous on-going voluntary services in addition to making a financial contribution. Employee must be affiliated with a particular organization for at least one (1) years time; and actively volunteer at least six (6) hours per month to qualify. Documentation (type of involvement, amount of volunteer time per month and contact person) must be provided on Part 3 of the Matching Gift Form. The Foundation will often need to verify involvement before providing a double match. * Note : one time walk-a-thon type of events do not qualify – it must be sustained time and on going to constitute “VOLUNTEERING”.

International Matched Giving

Since U.S. foundations are subject to special U.S. tax laws for contributions made directly to non-U.S. charities, the PepsiCo Foundation has established a fund with Charities Aid Foundation America (CAFAmerica) to support non-U.S. charitable organizations. CAFAmerica will administer the international component of the program and determine the eligibility of the non-U.S. charities. Matching grants will be made from the PepsiCo Foundation fund by CAFAmerica, who will notify the donor when a matching grant is made.

Administrative Conditions

The PepsiCo Foundation may suspend, change or terminate this program at any time, for any reason. The interpretation, application and administration of the Employee Matching Gifts Program shall be determined by the PepsiCo Foundation, whose decisions shall be final.

The program disburses matching gifts to recipient organizations on a quarterly basis; however, the PepsiCo Foundation and CAFAmerica make no representation as to when gifts may be matched.

The PepsiCo Foundation and CAFAmerica must be in receipt of the verified Matching Gifts form within six (6) months of the date of the gift.

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