Elmira Rotary - Dancing with our StarsOctober 23, 2010. Clemens Center, Elmira NY

Frequently Asked Questions

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1: Are my votes tax deductible?
2: How do I become a dancer next year?

3: Does the vote tally change automatically when you make a contribution or is it updated by an individual at a later time?


4: How do I become a corporate sponsor?

5: What prizes are the dancers competing for?

6: Is it safe to vote online?

7: How do I vote by mail?

8: When someone buys a ticket, how does that count as a vote?

9: Can seats be saved or reserved for group/family/friends at the event?
10: Where is VIP Seating?
11: Where is General Admission Seating?
12: How do I purchase an ad in the event program to support my favorite dancer?

Q: Are my votes tax deductible?
A: Yes. We are a 501(c)3 organization.  Voters that contribute more than $250 (can be a total of multiple votes to multiple Stars) will receive a tax acknowledgement of contributions letter from the Rotary Club of Elmira Charitable Fund, Inc.

Ticket sales are not tax deductible

Q: How do I become a dancer next year?
A: E-mail your contact information and why you want to participate to dancing@elmirarotary.org.

Q: Does the vote tally change automatically when you make a contribution or is it updated by an individual at a later time?
A: The vote tally is updated within 5 minutes of the vote being submitted. We use Donations Tracker and Paypal for voting.

Q: How do I become a corporate sponsor?
A: Contact Misty Purdy, 607-425-9770, MistyPurdy@aol.com

Q: What prizes are the dancers competing for?
A: Dance pairs compete for the following prizes:
     - Most Overall Votes: $1,000 for charity of choice
     - Most Votes at Performance: $1,000 for charity of choice
     - Judges Choice: $1,000 for charity of choice

All other celebrities and dance instructors receive $100 for charity of their choice.

Q: Is it safe to vote online?
A: Yes. We use PayPal for all online secure financial transactions.  Read what PayPal has to say.

Q: How do I vote by mail?
A: To Vote By Mail:
1. Make check payable to “Rotary Club of Elmira Charitable Fund”
2. Indicate in memo section of the check who the votes are for.
3. Mail to:
        DWOS Elmira Rotary Club
        PO BOX 941
        Elmira NY 14902

Q: When someone buys a ticket, how does that count as a vote?
A: The evening of the Finale Event there will be voting stations set up for each dance team, at that time the attendee will take their ticket to whomever dance team they are supporting and cast a vote for that team, the ticket will be marked at that point so it can not be used to vote again. Audience members will also be able to cast additional votes for their favorite dance team as well. Remember, $1 equals 1 vote.

Q: Can seats be saved or reserved for group/family/friends at the event?
A: No. In order to be fair to all involved, we suggest that someone get to the event early to save spots for your group should you want to do that on your own. We can not reserve or save areas.

Q: Where is the VIP Seating?
A: Lower Orchestra Level Rows A-M are held for VIP ticket holders. (see map)

Q: Where is General Admission Seating?
A: Lower Orchestra Rows CA – Z (see map)

Q: How do I purchase an ad in the event program to support my favorite dancer?
A:You can purchase an ad online or you can fill out the attached form included with the 2011 DWOS sponsor-ad opportunities packet and make check payable to “Rotary Club of Elmira Charitable Fund” and mail to: DWOS ADs Elmira Rotary Club, PO BOX 941, Elmira, NY 14902

 

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