|
|
 |
 |
| |
February
 Everyone was seeing red at the second annual Spokane Go Red For Women Luncheon (in partnership with the American Heart Association) on Feb 9 at the Davenport Hotel, where the Spokane office purchased a table for ten. The luncheon is part of a national effort to educate communities about women and heart disease, which is the number one killer of American women today. Stroke is the number three killer and more than one in five women have a form of cardiovascular disease. The luncheon was held to educate and inspire women to live a healthy, active lifestyle to prevent heart disease. Visit the American Heart Association on the Web to learn more.
Tri-Cities wears Red for Women
Tri-Cities joined in the effort to promote heart health on Friday, Feb. 11. As part of the second annual national Wear Red Day for Women, office staff had the opportunity to donate $5 to the American Heart Association and in exchange wear jeans to work to show their support. They raised $100.  Thanks to the volunteering efforts of Betty Hubbard, executive assistant in the Spokane office, L&D was able to contribute to the Burgers with a Heart fundraiser, an annual joint effort between Spokane Red Robin restaurants and the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. Kathy Bafaro, administrative assistant, ordered burgers for the entire office’s lunch from Red Robin, which from Feb 14 – Feb 27 donates $.50 to VBCN for every burger ordered at any of its three Spokane locations.
The event raises funds for the Nursery, an organization committed to ending child abuse and neglect.
The Inland Northwest has the second highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world. That’s why on Tuesday, Feb 8 Yoke’s donated a percentage of gross daily sales to benefit area patients who suffer from the debilitating effects of MS.
Clint Marvel, controller based in Spokane, whose sister has lived with MS for more than a decade, bagged groceries at the Argonne Village store to help with this important fundraising effort.
Boise bowling teams raised funds by seeking sponsorships of at least $75 for each of the team’s six team members. This year L&D matched their individual contributions to the Bowl A Thon.
Boise’s bowlers include: Theresa Romey, accounting specialist, Sue Langley, staff accountant, Ami Reid, supervisor, Mike Mahoney, staff accountant, Traci Jacobs, staff accountant, Leah Smith, receptionist, Patti Ehlhart, accounting specialist, David Johnson, principal, Tom South, member, Connie Murphy, manager, Mary Lu Foster, manager, and Carl Cleaver, supervisor.
In addition to participating in the Bowl A Thon , Theresa volunteers once a week with second graders at a nearby elementary school, teaching them about local government.
“We taught the kids about the mayor, city council and various zoning areas for different types of buildings. The kids built their own city out of cardboard structures and really had a ton of fun,” she said.
March
Darel Thomsen of Wenatchee was named Volunteer of the Year at the annual meeting of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on March 22. Darel's involvement with the Center includes serving four years as Treasurer in addition to three years as Treasurer for the associated Festival of Trees event. The Boise office jumped, or rolled rather, into the community by participating in the annual Bowl A Thon, which benefits Junior Achievement of Idaho, a non-profit organization that teaches kids from elementary to high school about business and government.
The mission of the Supporters of the Center, Inc. is to provide a facility for entertainment and events to enhance the lives of the people of North Central Washington by supporting a premier performing arts facility where the community can enjoy entertaining, illuminating and invigorating events. Learn more
At its recent annual awards and recognition night, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest presented a Business Contributor of the Year Award to LeMaster and Daniels. Harley Reckord, Spokane COO, was present to accept the award. The event also spotlighted graduates of Goodwill’s training and employment programs, community supporters, and outstanding staff.  Nominators cited LeMaster & Daniels, “not only for outstanding audit services, but also for making in-kind contributions” to the nonprofit agency. Contributions of this kind enable Goodwill to leverage its resources, thus increasing the number of people it assists.
In 2004 Goodwill helped more than 2800 individuals with disabilities and disadvantages build independence through training, education, and job placement. The total reflects a 23 percent increase over the number served in the previous year.
LeMaster & Daniels is proud to be a part of Goodwill’s outstanding success and looks forward to continuing that support. Learn more about Goodwill.
The Grandview Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual fundraising auction on Friday, March 18, and members of the local L&D team sponsored a themed table that was “treasured” by many. Jacque LaFever, Barbera Jo Huenefeld, Martha Rodriguez, Deb Boss and Dina Gallegos coordinated the effort that included a treasure chest centerpiece full of prizes (DVD player, movies and more!), mini chest favors full of L&D goodies, and placemats with the message “Don’t let the IRS pirate your taxes!” Each guest at the table was given a key, but only one belonged to the lock on the centerpiece. David Palacious, a Grandview police officer, was the lucky winner.
L&D also donated a $500 gift certificate to the auction that was bid on by three current clients! The auction raised over $10,000 to help the chamber meets its objectives: help businesses grow, increase job opportunities, educate the business and professional community, and contribute to the overall economic stability of the community.
A highlight of the event was the announcement that Dollars for Scholars, a Grandview scholarship fund, had given away nearly $11,000 in scholarships to 19 local individuals. Jacque is treasurer of Dollars for Scholars and considers it an honor to be part of such a worthwhile effort. Learn more about Dollars for Scholars.
April
Even though April is a busy time at LeMaster & Daniels, Spokane’s Clint Marvel knows that some things just can’t wait, like the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. On April 16th, Clint and a team of friends and family members put on walking shoes and participated in the MS walk in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
The event generates awareness of the many programs provided by the National MS Society’s nationwide network as well as raises money so that local Society offices can provide literature, support groups, and education programs. Overall, the team raised $2955, and Spokane’s Cindy Mielke was a big part of that success. While she didn’t walk she raised $1000 in pledges all by herself! Learn more about the MS Walk
May
Grandview's Barbara Jo Huenefeld and Don Warmenhoven got into the swing of things by participating in the annual Grandview Rotary/Salvation Army golf tournament. The event, held every year in May, is a major fundraiser for the Rotary, of which Barbara and Don are members. The proceeds from the tournament are used to support local youth programs in the community as well as the annual senior citizens Christmas banquet held every December.
Lemaster & Daniels sponsored a table for the 11th annual Taking a Bite out of Hunger food & wine tasting and auction May 11 in Spokane. The event is the signature fundraiser for the Inland Northwest chapter of Second Harvest, a national food bank network. N et proceeds from the Bite have been more than $500,000 over the past ten years and are vital in supporting Second Harvest programs.
Spokane’s Mike Patrick hosted the table and says it was a great opportunity to support the amazing effort that Second Harvest puts forth on behalf of the Inland Northwest. Learn more about Second Harvest
June
Spokane’s Anita Pielaet helped captain a 1st place award winning aid station for the 3rd annual Coeur d’Alene Ironman Triathlon held June 26. Her station, one of 15 at the event, had over 140 volunteers who logged over 640 hours of service in one day! CDA is rated #1 among all Ironman races held around th.bmp) e country in part due to the overwhelming volunteer support. This year there were over 3500 people who donated their time.
The Ironman triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26 mile run. This year there were 1,761 competitors, with all but 150 finishing. The national Ironman competition takes place in Hawaii in October. Learn about the Ironman
July
Bargains were the order of the day when Othello’s Joe Cerrillo hosted a fundraising yard sale at his home for the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate – The Heart of the Basin. Joe is the co-treasurer for the affiliate. The sale is an annual event where board members and volunteers donate time and goods to help raise funds to build homes. This year, with the assistance of matching funds fr om Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, they raised $1400.Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. So far the Heart of the Basin affiliate has completed four homes and are in the process of building their fifth. Learn more about Habitat for Humanity
Othello’s Michele Jones, Mary Ann Kirkpatrick and Jessica Lustig were honored as Volunteers of the Year by the Old Hotel Museum in Othello for their efforts organizing the annual fundraising auction. As organizers they are responsible for contacting volunteers to act as door attendants, cashiers and ticket sellers. They also assign bidding numbers and arrange the items for auction. During the event they collect the funds and disperse the receipts and the following day they balance the funds to the auction sheets. This year's auction raised $15,000. Michele and Mary Ann have been volunteering for 6 years and Jessica has assisted for the last 2.
August
A midsummer night
A group of Boise associates and their spouses put on their best act and served as ushers for the August 23 performance of “A Funny Thing Happened o n the Way to the Forum,” during the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. The team set up tables and chairs, took tickets, handed out programs and seated guests. After the show, the dedicated troupe even stuck around to clean up! And best of all, no one broke a leg. Learn more
Tee for two
Lemaster & Daniels folks love to golf and we have the opportunity to show it through sponsorship and participation in several charitable events throughout the season. In August, Tri-Cities supported the Eerkes-Rettig Memorial Golf Classic for Kids and the CI Cellars Golf Challenge. Together these events generated over $135,000 in proceeds to benefit the local community, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Young Life and Columbia Industries, a major provider of employment and training opportunities for persons with barriers to employment.
Goodtimes for all
The fourth annual Coaches vs. Cancer BasketBALL and Gala took place in late August and a group of Spokane associates joined the activities to help fight a killer. The Coaches vs. Cancer program unites the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) in the fight against cancer. T he program leverages the strength and celebrity of our country’s basketball coaches to reduce cancer risk through education programs and to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Sixteen items were sold in the live auction and more than 30 other items were sold in the silent auction as part of the gala held at the historic Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane. In addition, 162 scholarships for children with cancer to attend Camp Goodtimes were also auctioned. Learn more
Spearheaded by Gonzaga Bulldogs’ head coach Mark Few, this year’s event raised $518,000, becoming the second-largest Coaches vs. Cancer event behind the University of Syracuse and head coach Jim Boeheim. The 4-year total is now $1.37 million.
September
Rubber hits the road
Tri-Cities gathered together to support the Walk for Diabetes on September 24. Debby Boehmier did the walking and the rest did the talking to the tune of $350 in sponsorships. The Walk benefits the 20.8 million American adults and children who cope with type 1 and type 2 diabetes every day by funding ongoing education, prevention and research efforts. Learn more
Sponsorships: Kadlec Foundation Golf Tournament; CI Cellars Golf Challenge; Eerkes-Rettig Memorial Golf Classic; Tri-Cities Cancer Center Billie Jane Lampson Memorial Golf Classic, United Way Golf Tournament.
October
 The power of denim
On one Friday in October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lee® Jeans encourages millions of people nationwide to slip into their favorite jeans and make a $5 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This year, many in Spokane suited up and showed up (in jeans!) to participate. Lee National Denim Day is the world's largest single-day fundraiser for breast cancer with 52 million raised to date.
A grand achievement
A group of 8 women from Spokane joined thousands of others during the 23rd Annual YWCA Women of Achievement benefit luncheon October 18. Each year at this premier event, the YWCA highlights the remarkable accom plishments of individuals in the areas of Art and Culture, the Professions, Community Service. To memorialize the work of Carl Maxey, they also honor an individual or group that has made advancements in the area of racial justice. While the luncheon is a celebration of leadership, diversity and empowerment it also serves as the primary fundraiser of the YWCA. Last years event raised more than $117,000.
Sponsorhips: Gonzaga University School of Business Annual Wine Dinner & Auction;
January 2005
Several from the Spokane office enjoyed an exciting night at the Spokane Opera House on Saturday, Jan 29. LeMaster & Daniels, in partnership with Lukins & Annis, was a corporate underwriter of the Spokane Symphony concert event featuring Doc Severinsen, who is well known to television audiences as the flamboyant, Grammy Award-winning music director of The Tonight Show.
For those who know Doc’s work well, the experience was a pleasant mix of fun and nostalgia. Harley Reckord, member of the firm said, “Doc Severinsen is a household name for anyone who ever watched The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson so it was a real treat to see him live. As one of his selections, Doc and the Spokane Symphony played the Tonight Show theme song which brought back old memories for everyone.
Others were also impressed at how his energy matched the music. Alice Hardin, director of human resources, said, “He is unbelievable. His flamboyant outfits, endless enthusiasm and obvious passion for playing the trumpet and music in general are very obvious.”
Cindy Mielke, accounts payable, agreed saying, “The concert was awesome! It lasted nonstop two hours with one break. The Symphony played nonstop as well. He made two changes into glitzy tuxedos and his energy was phenomenal. “
“The event…was definitely worthwhile,” said John Bjorkman, member of the firm.
Alice added, “It’s certainly wonderful that we are supportive of diverse activities in the community.”
Harley explained that the support is part of L&D’s commitment to the community, “We strive to be a good corporate citizen in Spokane so we support many civic, cultural, and charitable organizations through financial sponsorships and volunteer efforts.”
|
|
|
 |
|
.jpg)