CONTACT: Elizabeth Eckel, SVP Marketing, 401-348-1309
DATE: August 10, 2005
Washington Trust Customer Wins PawSox VIP Package
Westerly, Rhode Island... Ann Rheault, of Wakefield, R.I., was the grand-prize winner of Washington Trust's Pawtucket Red Sox promotion. From April through July Washington Trust gave away PawSox tickets and authentic replica Red Sox jerseys to customers who opened a new Freedom Checking account with direct deposit.Customers were also entered to win a VIP package, including a suite
for 20 guests, throwing out the first pitch, having their name on
the scoreboard and their photo taken with PawSox player Luis Figuero.
Rheault's name was randomly selected from hundreds of entries. Rheault
and her guests were given VIP treatment, including a front row suite
with complimentary food, refreshments, meeting some of the players
and enjoying a great view of the August 1 game against the Syracuse
Chiefs.
Ann Rheault, of Wakefield, R.I., winner of Washington Trust's
PawSox VIP package, and her family, met PawSox player Luis Figueroa
and enjoyed the August 1 game against Syracuse. Seen Left to Right
are: Ann Rheault, Figueroa, Ben Rheault, Sarah Rheault and Robert
Rheault.
The Washington Trust Company is the largest independent bank headquartered
in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers
a full range of financial services, including trust and investment
management, through its 16 branch offices located in Rhode Island
and southeastern Connecticut. Founded in 1800, the Bank is a subsidiary
of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., whose common stock trades on
The NASDAQ Stock Market® under the symbol WASH. Web site address:
www.washtrust.com.
