Testimonial - Chuck Zellner, SCORE Volunteer and District Director - SCORE District 202

"I had a small insurance policy on my life, one that my parents paid 25 cents per week when I was a kid.  I donated this policy to the SCORE Foundation by changing the beneficiary.  I figure my kids and grand kids will never miss it!   I also have some old variable annuities that I bought many years ago...a mistake!  I do not intend to cash them in because of the hugh capital gains and tax on the income.  My financial guy recently reminded me that, unlike stocks,  when I go to heaven the kids will NOT receive the annuities on a stepped up cost basis.   The IRS and State will tax them on all the gains going back to the original cost basis.  I intend to name the Foundation as the beneficiary on some of these annuities.   This is just a small way I intend to give back and  support SCORE so it can continue to grow and help small business entrepreneurs in the future. "

Chuck Zellner , SCORE Volunteer and District Director

Testimonial - Michelle Halt - SCORE client and Supporter

“Having a mentor that can be a sounding board, a coach, a 'mini-board' made all the world of difference when I was starting my business”, comments Michelle Halt.

Michelle is a very satisfied SCORE client and the managing partner of Anexio, Inc. Her firm specializes in Remote Support, Systems Integration, Web Design, Remote Backup Services and more. Michelle and Anexio also donate the website hosting for The SCORE Foundation and the Manasota SCORE Chapter.

“I am a firm believer in SCORE and what is does for small business in the communities across this country. I believe in contributing back to SCORE so that they can continue to help others like myself.” say’s Halt.

Testimonial - Lou Campanelli, SCORE Volunteer and National Director of Strategic Alliances

SCORE presented the first-ever Lou Campanelli Award to Lou Campanelli of Port Washington, NY in April 2006 in honor of his dedicated volunteerism and efforts to build a philanthropic culture for SCORE.

Campanelli a dedicated volunteer and fundraiser says, "I am deeply honored to be involved with SCORE." He says, "The good work that these volunteers to is a priceless and valuable asset of each of our communities."