4/PSH NEWS January 20, 1992
VISA provides passport to
Olympics for photographer
Elin Marcel
Capital Times Staff
Most husbands cringe when their wives
whip out their credit cards, but Darrell
Peterson says it's not a problem.
Peterson, Penn State Harrisburg's
senior photographic technician, and his
wife Debra, will spend four days at the
1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville,
France, as winners in the VISA Winter
Olympics Sweepstakes.
In the contest, every time a customer
used a VISA card, his name was
automatically entered into the
sweepstakes. Peterson said Debra's name
was entered when she charged $l4 of
gasoline.
"She’s the one who won," Peterson
said. "I'm her guest, and she doesn’t let me
forget that.”
The couple found out about their good
fortune on Dec. 21, when they received a
certified letter from VISA.
"It was a typical sweepstakes type
thing...'Congratulations, you've won a
trip to the Winter Olympics in the VISA
Sweepstakes,'" Peterson said. The letter
also included affadavits for the Petersons
to sign, including one saying that VISA
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| Tbe Student Handbook, 1991-92, incorrectly lists the dates of |
| SPRING BREAK *92 as the week of March 2-6. The correct §
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Summer
Recreation Positions
Available
Positions available for students interested in providing a summer
of recreation for blind and visually-handicapped children and adults.
Beacon Lodge, located in Central Pennsylvania, is seeking camp
counselors for summer camping program beginning May 23 and
ending August 19.
In addition to general counselors, there is a need for WSI,
canoe/kayak instructors, archery and air riflery instructors, crafts
instructors, nature specialist, nurses and lifeguards.
The summer offers a well-rounded program of activities from
bowling to overnight camping trips.
Volunteers are needed for August 8-19 to work with deaf/blind
adults.
To request an application and/or additional information, contact:
Beacon Lodge
P.O. Box 428
Lewistown, PA
17044-0428
(814) 542-2511
could use the couple's photographs or
statements.
Peterson said Debra was an alternate
but was awarded the trip because the
original winner forfeited the prize.
The couple depart Feb. 11, and return
Feb. 16. During their stay, they will
attend Olympic events such as men's speed
skating, ski jumping, women's downhill
skiing and figure skating.
According to Peterson, VISA is
sparing no expense. The company covers
airfare, hotel accomodations, $l,OOO in
travelers checks, most meals,
transportation costs and prize taxes. The
company also provides VISA souvenirs,
plus several VISA-sponsored events,
including a cocktail party to welcome the
winners.
"They're making us feel like real
VIPs," Peterson said.
Peterson said VISA also provides
bilingual escorts at the hotel and during
motor transfers, which Peterson said he
will use, because he doesn't speak French.
He added, however, that he knows one
important word.
"I know beer," Peterson said,
chuckling. "It's the same in all
languages."
Penn State Harrisburg Photographer Darrell Peterson displays several VISA
cards. Peterson and his wife, Debra, won a trip to the Winter Olympics in
Albertville, France from VISA.
Join Penn State Harrisburg students, faculty and staff
in celebration of the birthday of
Dr. Martin Luther ICing, Jr.
Monday, January 20, 1992
Hack Cultural Arts Center
Olmsted Building, W-132
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
3:55 p.m. - Welcome and greeting by Dr. Ruth Leventhal,
Provost and Dean
4 - 5:00 p.m. - Live satellite broadcast, featuring Professor
Chuck Stone, Walter Spearman Professor of
Journalism and Mass Communication at the
University of North Carolina and former
Philadelphia Daily News columnist
EVEJUJONE WELCOnES
Photo by Karen Putt