LAUGHLIN CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS DONATE $10k TO AREA NON-PROFITS, SCHOOLS The Volunteers In Partnership
January 17, 2020
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January 16, 2020
LAUGHLIN CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS DONATE $10k TO AREA NON-PROFITS, SCHOOLS
The Volunteers In Partnership work hard all year long in order to give back to our local community each year
LAUGHLIN – Ten Colorado River Region non-profits and schools received sizeable donations from the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteers in Partnership (VIPs) at their Annual Check Presentation Ceremony on January 14th at the Aquarius Casino Resort. These organizations were chosen by the VIPs, who share the proceeds raised from their various endeavors throughout the year where they donate thousands of hours in community service; raising money during local events and accepting tips or other small fees. These amazing people put in over 2,756.25 hours in 2019 alone!
Each organization received $1,000. They represent youth programs, animal welfare, emergency and crisis services, and education.
o Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River
o Colorado River Historical Society (Museum)
o The Guardian Foundation
o Northern Arizona Veterans Resource Center
o River Fund, Inc.
o S.A.I.N.T. (Saving Animals In Need Together)
o We Care For Animals
o William G. Bennett Elementary School
o Bullhead City Middle School
o Fox Creek Junior High School
One Laughlin school receives VIP funds every year, usually alternating between Bennett Elementary and Laughlin Junior/Senior High. At least one school on the Arizona side is also selected each year; this year there were two.
“We are proud to give back to our community charities from monies that our VIPs earned throughout the year by working the many events.” Says Judy Critz, who stepped down as President for the last three years while Donna Engelmeier, former Vice President, was sworn in for a two-year term.
During the evening several VIPs were sworn in:
The position for Vice President remains to be filled.
The VIP program has been of service to our communities since 2005; beginning with just 8 people. The volunteers have grown rapidly over the years, boosting that number to a whopping 92; continuously working hard to benefit others.
PHOTOS:
Sworn in, from left to right, Kris Messer, Margot Anderson, Donna Engelmeier
Donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River
Donation to William G. Bennett Elementary School
Donation to We Care For Animals
Donation to The Guardian Foundation
From left to right, Judy Critz and Judy Taylor, as they hold their decadent chocolate cake donated by the Aquarius Casino and shared by the many people in attendance.
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VIPs are available for community events at the discretion of the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jackie Mazzeo and the Chamber VIP Liaison Joyce Moreno. To sign up as a volunteer or to apply to become a recipient of these donated funds (only 501©(3) organizations qualify for donations) stop by the Laughlin Chamber to pick up an application at: 1585 South Casino Drive Laughlin, NV 89029; call 702-298-2214, ext. 3, or email Joyce@LaughlinChamber.com.
January 16, 2020
LAUGHLIN CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS DONATE $10k TO AREA NON-PROFITS, SCHOOLS
The Volunteers In Partnership work hard all year long in order to give back to our local community each year
LAUGHLIN – Ten Colorado River Region non-profits and schools received sizeable donations from the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteers in Partnership (VIPs) at their Annual Check Presentation Ceremony on January 14th at the Aquarius Casino Resort. These organizations were chosen by the VIPs, who share the proceeds raised from their various endeavors throughout the year where they donate thousands of hours in community service; raising money during local events and accepting tips or other small fees. These amazing people put in over 2,756.25 hours in 2019 alone!
Each organization received $1,000. They represent youth programs, animal welfare, emergency and crisis services, and education.
o Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River
o Colorado River Historical Society (Museum)
o The Guardian Foundation
o Northern Arizona Veterans Resource Center
o River Fund, Inc.
o S.A.I.N.T. (Saving Animals In Need Together)
o We Care For Animals
o William G. Bennett Elementary School
o Bullhead City Middle School
o Fox Creek Junior High School
One Laughlin school receives VIP funds every year, usually alternating between Bennett Elementary and Laughlin Junior/Senior High. At least one school on the Arizona side is also selected each year; this year there were two.
“We are proud to give back to our community charities from monies that our VIPs earned throughout the year by working the many events.” Says Judy Critz, who stepped down as President for the last three years while Donna Engelmeier, former Vice President, was sworn in for a two-year term.
During the evening several VIPs were sworn in:
- President Judy Critz handed over charge to the newly sworn in Donna Engelmeier; opening the position for Vice President
- Secretary Judy Taylor, a founding member of the VIPs, handed over charge to the newly sworn in Kris Messer
- Treasurer Margot Anderson was graciously sworn in for another 2-year term
The position for Vice President remains to be filled.
The VIP program has been of service to our communities since 2005; beginning with just 8 people. The volunteers have grown rapidly over the years, boosting that number to a whopping 92; continuously working hard to benefit others.
PHOTOS:
Sworn in, from left to right, Kris Messer, Margot Anderson, Donna Engelmeier
Donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River
Donation to William G. Bennett Elementary School
Donation to We Care For Animals
Donation to The Guardian Foundation
From left to right, Judy Critz and Judy Taylor, as they hold their decadent chocolate cake donated by the Aquarius Casino and shared by the many people in attendance.
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VIPs are available for community events at the discretion of the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jackie Mazzeo and the Chamber VIP Liaison Joyce Moreno. To sign up as a volunteer or to apply to become a recipient of these donated funds (only 501©(3) organizations qualify for donations) stop by the Laughlin Chamber to pick up an application at: 1585 South Casino Drive Laughlin, NV 89029; call 702-298-2214, ext. 3, or email Joyce@LaughlinChamber.com.
