Showing posts with label Non-profits. Show all posts
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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Westminster Fallfest Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1 August 2010

Westminster Fallfest Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1

August 2010

Westminster Fallfest, Inc. P.O. Box 804, Westminster, MD 21158 www.westminsterfallfest.com August 28, 2004 Westminster Fallfest started in 1978 to promote the awareness for the renewal of the downtown shopping district, in which our fundraising efforts center today. During the 1980's volunteers that organized Fallfest realized excess funds from vendor fees and other activities. The volunteers decided to distribute these funds to support local charities. After receiving positive responses from charities, the volunteers decided to broaden their efforts. Over the years we have evolved into a multi-cultural and multifaceted organization known as Westminster Fallfest, Inc. Fallfest operates 12 months a year organizing and providing the community and local non-profit charities the opportunity to apply and be interviewed to receive excess proceeds from our various fundraising activities. (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E19B659C904D590C)


Westminster Fallfest Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1 August 2010                                                                                                                            

2010 Westminster Fallfest begins September 23, 2010

2010 Westminster Fallfest is fast approaching

September 17, 2010

2010 Fallfest: 9/23, 6pm - 10pm; 9/24, 6pm - 10pm; 9/25, 10am - 10pm; 9/26, 12pm - 6pm; 2010 Parade Date: Thursday 9/23/10 at 7PM






Dear Friends of Fallfest,

Retrieved September 17, 2010

Westminster Fallfest, Inc. began as an autumn celebration in historic downtown Westminster, growing over time to operate throughout the year, sponsoring various fundraising events, all to benefit charities and service organizations within our community.

Our signature event is our annual Westminster Fallfest, Carroll County’s largest community charity event.  Each September, Fallfest draws over 40,000 people to historic downtown Westminster.  Families enjoy our festival midway and rides, while others come for the great food, unique shopping, and heart-stopping entertainment.  Our event begins with a parade, followed by four days of non-stop fun.

Fallfest is more than a festival midway or great place to find one of a kind crafts and gifts.  It’s an exciting time to share with our families and friends, and at the same time, give back to our great community.  Whether you join us for the fabulous food, the sights and sounds of our great entertainment, shopping, volunteering on-site, or providing vital sponsorship dollars to make the event happen—Westminster Fallfest is glad to have you!

Jennifer Mellor
Westminster Fallfest, Inc.
2010 Festival Chairperson

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Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, Fallfest, Tom Canon, Ron Schroers, Kevin Dayhoff, Charities, 

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

An hour’s pay for the working poor

An hour’s pay for the working poor

In addition to our families and our health, we have many things for which to be thankful. As we begin the holidays, let our Thanksgiving also be revealed in the compassionate support our community renders to citizens who are less fortunate.

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20090812 Anhourspayforpoor Annual Thanksgiving, Non-profits, Poverty

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Thursday, November 5, 2009

This week in The Tentacle

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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Happy Days Are Here Again?
Chris Cavey
Tuesday evening I joined the Republican faithful gathered in Frederick at The Green Turtle to watch election results. While they were cheering the victory of Randy McClement, mayor-elect of Frederick City, I couldn’t help but think that perhaps the political pendulum crossed the apex and was now swinging the other way. Their way.

Looking Back Going Forward
Michael Kurtianyk
The results are in, and the voters have chosen Randy McClement over Jason Judd in the City of Frederick election. Before getting into the specifics, Congratulations are due both candidates for running a strong, civil race. Despite pressures from others, both men campaigned without slinging mud. Let’s hope the county races next year are run with the same decorum and respect.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Pulling the Plug on Maryland
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Word spread quickly through Maryland early Monday evening that the Black and Decker Manufacturing Company is “merging” with The Stanley Works. Black and Decker employees were notified by email at 4:30 P.M. of the $4.5 billion all-stock acquisition of the venerable old Maryland manufacturer.

Tom Goes Spark’in
Tom McLaughlin
Kuching, Malaysia – Being a relatively healthy male, I enjoy the company of women and learning the dating customs has been a challenge. Wandering around in my mid 50’s, yet thinking I am in my 20’s, I have met and carefully enjoyed many platonic associations.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Pushkin between the Polls
Roy Meachum
On this voting day in the city, I can almost envy Pushkin; the boy Pointer will sail through the whole democratic process unaffected. He might be inconvenienced by accompanying me to the basement of Evangelical Lutheran Church on East Church Street. Although his shank is long and his beard grizzled, he always finds admirers. No sweat.

Monday, November 2, 2009
Voting My Conscience
Steven R. Berryman
The City of Frederick elections are now upon us, so it’s time to get your voting strategy together. Those stuck at simply “voting the party line,” will be at a distinct disadvantage in our municipal election tomorrow.

On the Mayoral Race in Frederick…
Michael Kurtianyk
What an extremely cordial, civil race for mayor of the City of Frederick. This is a great breath of fresh air from the race four years ago.

Friday, October 30, 2009
Attack Politics
Roy Meachum
You may have missed the latest survey: a majority of Americans said they no longer have confidence in where their country is headed. As usual sixty-five percent disapprove of the performance by Congress. At the same time, the president’s personal rating held steady at 56 per cent – in the Wall Street Journal/NBC paid-for measurement of the national mood.

How Does Your City Grow?
Joe Charlebois
Mary, Mary quite contrary how does your city grow? Paraphrasing the old nursery rhyme gets to the point of what the future of Frederick County and its municipalities will face as it continues to grow. The quintessential issue – we as citizens of the city and/or county need to address – is how we will define growth over the next 20 to 30 thirty years.

Limbaugh, Freedom and The NFL
Derek Shackelford
Several weeks ago talk show host Rush Limbaugh garnered national headlines with his participation in an ownership group attempting to purchase the National Football League’s St. Louis Rams. Mr. Limbaugh was not going to be the majority owner just a partner in the ownership group.

Thursday, October 29, 2009
Government Principles/City Elections
Patricia A. Kelly
“The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and that Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December….” U.S. Constitution. Don’t we wish!

How much is a TRILLION?
Bill Brosius
Kinda rolls nicely off the tongue, doesn’t it? Don’t know about you but I have been having a tough time getting my head around a trillion, let alone 10 trillion; much less 40 trillion. One trillion is 1,000,000,000,000. Put a dollar sign in front and you’re talking about unreal money.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Halloween and The Snallygaster
Kevin E. Dayhoff
This Saturday is Halloween and taking break from local and national politics could not come a moment too soon.

Surprises of a 26-Hour Trip
Tom McLaughlin
Doha, Qatar – What happens if you are a small country and have billions and billions of dollars located on top of the largest gas field in the world? Building the largest most modern commercial airline on the planet is one goal.

REVIEW: Dr. Jekyll and Four Mr. Hydes
Roy Meachum
You read the column’s head right. The Maryland Ensemble Theatre is retelling Robert Louis Stevenson classic story in playwright Jeffrey Hatcher’s version; no longer is a case of schizophrenia limited to a single individual. Mr. Hatcher took “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and spread the latter’s evil among four actors, including a woman, Karen Paone.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Then There Are Five
Roy Meachum
Let me confess up front that I have been to no candidate forums and was fed stories that proved no more than flimsy rumors. This does not make me unusual in the community. What sets me apart from two-thirds of my fellow registered voters? I plan to hike over to the Evangelical Lutheran polling place next Tuesday.

Sanity: The Key to Self-Esteem
Nick Diaz
In my last article on developing sound math study habits, I referred to “procrastination” as ‘the thief of time.” I concluded that the issue of procrastination by students is not a simple one. Procrastination is a defense mechanism that protects students’ self-esteem.

20091105 sdosm This week in The Tentacle

Annual Halloween, Black and Decker Mfg Co, Bus Econ mergers acquisitions, Governance Taxes MD, MD co Frederick Co, MD muni Frederick City, Non-profits, People Cavey-Chris

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Friday, May 22, 2009

Carroll Nonprofit Center Yard Sale to support Get Connected Family Resource Center


Carroll Nonprofit Center Yard Sale to support Get Connected Family Resource Center

Carroll Nonprofit Center

Date: May 30th, 2009

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: 255 Clifton Blvd. Westminster, MD

$15.00 per space (Space size is 2 parking spaces wide)

Rain date: June 6, 2009 - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

To reserve a space and for additional information contact:

Karen Koenigsberg at the Get Connected Family Resource Center 410-871-0008

Yard Sale Sponsored by the Get Connected Family Resource Center.

This has been approved by HR.


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Thursday, February 5, 2009

Carroll County Public Schools Foundation Chocolate Ball

Carroll County Public Schools Foundation Chocolate Ball

CCPS Foundation Home

THE CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST ANNUAL
Saturday, February 14th, 2009 - 7:30 to 11pm at the Westminster Riding Club

Highlights of the evening will include an chef's chocolate dessert contest, a student art gallery, chocolate martinis, a silent auction, special keepsakes and many surprises!

VIP Reception from 7-8pm will include hors d’oeuvres, reserved seating and guests Jamie Costello (ABC’s Good Morning Maryland) and Dr. Chuck Ecker, CCPS Superintendent.

$75 per person—$100 VIP per person
Sponsorship opportunities also available!

All proceeds benefit the students of Carroll County Public Schools.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Andie at 410-751-3098 or email her at ajluchi AT k12.carr.org.


Carroll County Public Schools EDUCATION FOUNDATION
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CCPS Foundation Home
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Board of Trustees
CCPS EDUCATION FOUNDATIONBOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mrs. Teresa Asher - Owner, Dream Dinners Eldersburg
Mr. Anthony Chiavacci - President, Kojak Graphic Communications, Inc.
Mr. Phil Cornblatt - Principal, Reznick Group, PC
Mr. Chuck Faunce - Director of Business Valuation & Litigation Support Services, RSM McGladrey
Mr. Todd Frager - CFO, Spectrum K12 School Solutions
Mrs. Virginia Harrison - Chair, Carroll County Human Relations Commission
Mr. Andrew Heck - Senior Vice President, PNC Business Banking
Mr. Robert Long - Board Chair - General Manager, Heritage of Westminster
Mrs. Nancy McCormick - Economic Development Director City of Taneytown
Mr. Douglas Myers - President & CEO, Asbury Foundation
Ms. Patricia Richardson - Publisher, Carroll County Times
Mr. Christian Roemer - Assistant Principal, East Middle School
Dr. Phil Ruzbarsky - President, Airpark Primary Care
Mr. Paul Scholz - Division Chief, Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Mrs. Carolyn Scott - Former Member, Board of Education of Carroll County
Mrs. Marlene Titus - Manager, Miller Small Business Resource Center, Carroll Community College
Mrs. Jean Wasmer - School Community Volunteer
Ms. Elizabeth Welliver - Student, Winters Mill High School


Ex Officio Members:
Mr. Gary Bauer - Member, Board of Education of Carroll County
Dr. Charles Ecker - CCPS Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Carey Gaddis - CCPS Supervisor of Community and Media Relations
Ms. Robin Kable - CCPS Coordinator of Business & Community Partnerships

20090214 CCPS Foundation Chocolate Ball
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Friday, February 29, 2008

20080229 Westminster Eagle: “A pie in the face for a good cause,” by Kevin Dayhoff


Westminster Eagle Article

“A pie in the face for a good cause”

February 29, 2008 by Kevin Dayhoff

Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

Former Carroll County Commissioner Perry Jones, left, takes bids from Fraternal Order of Eagles’ members for the opportunity to toss a pie in the face of the local Aeries’ president, Ralph Goodwin, right, after last Thursday’s meeting at the non-profit’s facility on Airport Drive.

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Westminster - Last Thursday, after the regular board meeting of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Post 4378 in Westminster, Ralph Goodwin got a pie in the face.

However Goodwin, who is the president of the local Aerie (lodge) on Airport Drive, was all smiles.

Former Carroll County Commissioner, Perry Jones, quickly explained that Goodwin was on the receiving end of the pie as a result of a friendly and very successful contest to raise money for the Eagles’ building fund.

Goodwin acknowledged that he got the pie in the face because Jones had raised more money that he did.

Then Jones opportunistically auctioned off the chance to wield the pie to Brandon Dillon, who energetically outbid a cabal of women in the auxiliary, for the pie-tossing opportunity.

The Fraternal Order of the Eagles (FOE) purchased the former location of Bullock’s Airport Inn on May 31, 2006 after quickly outgrowing their first home base on Main Street in Westminster.

Since the move, membership has doubled in size. The FOE Auxiliary – the fundraising wing of the local lodge - was recently lauded for having the number one gain in new membership of all the Aeries in over 1700 cities across the United States and Canada,

The extraordinary membership growth has come in spite of being “the best kept secret in Carroll County,” said Josie Goodwin, Ralph Goodwin’s wife, and the president of the auxiliary.

As Mrs. Goodwin took a break from cheering on lodge member Dillon, an employee of Finch Services, she detailed with a big smile, “We’re people helping people… That’s our philosophy. In 2007, we donated $9,000 to charities. We take care of our own and we take care of the community.”

Jones, who has been a member for several years, said, “I always wanted to join when I was a commissioner and the Eagles were on Main Street, but I just couldn’t find the time to commit … and do it right… I felt it was a great way to keep working for the community. These are some of the nicest people around – and hardworking too.”

Blaine Brown, a Westminster volunteer firefighter and Aerie member said he joined because he likes the family environment of the local organization. “This lodge helps people and does good things for the community.”

Tim Kyle of Kyle Electric nodded in agreement as he munched on some popcorn. He said that he’s a member “because it is a good American diverse club” that comes together for Carroll County.

As he wiped the pie away from his mouth, Mr. Goodwin proudly concurred. “Our lodge here in Westminster – and our whole Eagles’ organization emphasizes diversity in our membership. We are an inclusive club that looks like our community.”

As Kyle looked around the room, he also pointed out that members come from all walks of life; “from white-collar professionals to laborers.”

“And the FOE just put President John F. Kennedy’s membership card in our national archives in Grove City, Ohio,” added Mr. Goodwin. “Seven U.S. presidents have been FOE members.”

Mr. Goodwin elaborated that the philosophy of the Eagles to share its good fortune as much as possible in the community. The local post contributes annually to several charitable funds throughout its national organization.

These include donations to help fight heart disease, diabetes, cancer, kidney ailments, and spinal cord injury. Then, locally, the Eagles have donated to Junction Inc., Change Inc., Carroll Hospice, the Westminster Public Library and needy families.

Funds donated by the Eagles come primarily through events at the FOE hall, and through raffles, 50/50 drawings, and members' dues. “You name it, we try it," said Mrs. Goodwin, who approved of the growing agitation that “Perry (Jones) should take a pie too.”

1977 Western Maryland College graduate Bill Treherne looked up from his sandwich and said that the lodge is “bunch of good people who support a lot of charities, while we have fun… Very family oriented and good food too…”

And smoke free too, said Gina Greene excitedly from behind the counter as she served up a BLT sandwich. The transition to a smoke free facility was “absolutely no problem. I think it’s brought out more people. The members switched (effortlessly)…”

Since it was first chartered in Westminster on July 21, 1996, the local Aerie has gathered almost 900 members.

“We have lots of members but… there’s always room for more help, and always a lot to do,” said Mr. Goodwin.

Established in Seattle in 1898, the Fraternal Order of Eagles is recognized nationally and internationally for humanitarian, charitable and community service. Each year, the Eagles raise funds to help combat diseases like cancer and diabetes, and support children and older adults in need.

For more information about the Eagles and the Eagles Auxiliary, call Ralph or Josephine Goodwin at 410-848-0668.

Kevin Dayhoff can be reached at kdayhoff@carr.org. Jim Joyner contributed to this article.

Friday, April 6, 2007

20070406 Support Granite House Rock Ball


January 29, 2007

Rock On!

Support the Granite House Rock Ball!

Dear Friend,

Get ready for a night filled with music, dancing and fun! On Friday, May 11, Granite House will host its first annual Rock Ball, which will be held at the Inn at Roop’s Mill. This great event will feature classic rock and roll, amazing food, and lots of fun surprises. As a friend of Granite House, we would like you to consider supporting the Rock Ball in a number of ways:

1. Donate an item to our silent auction. Your donation will be prominently displayed for the duration of the event. Your name or your company’s name will be featured in our event materials and on the Silent Auction bid sheet and in the event program, where up to 200 attendees will see it.

2. Attend the Rock Ball. Tickets for the event are $100 per person.

3. Be a sponsor for the Rock Ball to help decrease our overhead.

This ball will help support individuals and families with mental illness to have successful, satisfying and productive lives. Our clinical staff of psychiatrists, clinical social workers, nurses and licensed counselors has tremendous impact on the lives of our clients. Our rehabilitation and housing staff has helped those in need to make a fresh start since 1979—a start that has truly made a difference in their lives. We would like to extend these services to other folks in the community who desperately need our services but cannot afford them.

Our Rock Ball will specifically raise dollars for our “Charitable Fund”. The Charitable Fund has been created to help folks who cannot afford to pay their co-pay from their insurance plan or even have no insurance coverage at all, ie: the working poor. We believe strongly that mentally healthy people are more productive community members and that all people should be able to receive the care they need. All donations are tax deductible. Sponsorship levels are attached to the back of this letter.

The “Rock Ball” will become our annual event with dinner, dance and an auction. In addition, we will also be featuring a sale of our Consumer made art work. We hope that this event will be successful not only in raising funds for those who need it most, but also in shattering the stigma associated with mental illness.

For more information, please contact Laura Rhodes at 410-876-3007 x140. If you are interested in specific information about our programs, you can view our website at http://www.granitehouse.org/ or contact us at 410-751-5970.

Very Truly Yours,

Spencer Gear

Executive Director

Note: Granite House is a 501 c (3) non-profit registered with the Maryland Secretary of State to allow us to raise funds. (This does not imply endorsement of the Secretary of State). A copy of the current financial statement of Granite House, Inc. is available by writing to 288 E. Green Street, Westminster, MD or by calling (410) 876-3007-Ext 127. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.

Granite House Rock Ball

Gift-In-Kind Record

Name: _________________________

Company: __________________________________

A Gift-In-Kind donation was made to the Granite House Rock Ball on Friday, May 11, 2007:

Date Received/Approved: ____________ Estimated Value: ____________

_________________________________ __________________________________

Signature of Donor Signature of GH staff member

Please send acknowledgement of this donation to:

Donor Name: _________________________

Address: _________________________

_________________________

Phone: __________________ Email: ___________________

Thank you for your generosity!

Granite House Rock Ball Sponsorship Levels

Specific Tactic Sponsorships

Invitation Sponsor

1000 invitations, stress balls custom cylinders

$4,000

  • Name of sponsor on stress ball and cylinder
  • Full page ad in program
  • Banner at event
  • Announcement at event

Open Bar Sponsor

$5,280

  • Banner across bar
  • Full page ad in program
  • Table of 8 at event
  • Announcement at event

Appetizer Hour Sponsor

$3,600

  • Banner at event
  • Full page ad in program
  • 2 free tickets to event
  • Announcement at event

Goody Bag Sponsor

Bags at each table, will include autograph book, rock candy, disposable camera and sponsor logo items

$2,000

  • Packaged in sponsor-provided logo bag
  • Sponsor may provide logo pens
  • Banner at event
  • Full page ad in program

Photo Sponsor

Attraction at Ball: photographer will morph faces of attendees onto bodies of famous celebrities onto photo magnets

$1500

  • Sponsor’s name and logo on back of all photos taken
  • Attendees will receive photo magnets at the ball
  • Photographer will be at ball for 4 hours- unlimited magnets for attendees
  • Sponsor will have Full page ad in program

Event Sponsorships

Advertiser

$50

½ page ad in the program

Advertiser

$100

Full page ad in the program

Star Level

$1250-1999

  • Table of 8 at event
  • Full page ad in the program
  • Announcement at event

Quartz Level

$2000-3999

  • Table of 8 at event
  • Full page ad in the program
  • Banner at event
  • Announcement at event

Granite Level

$4,000

  • Table of 8 at event
  • Full page ad on back cover of program
  • Banner at event
  • Announcement at event