Mardi Gras fundraiser gives club financial boost
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Editor,
The past few days of bright sunshine have been sheer delight to our community, especially after a long siege of rather gloomy weather. The Boys & Girls Club board of directors would like to share another bright spot with everyone.
The past year and a half has been turbulent to say the least and the outlook for the economy and jobs hasn’t been all that promising. For that reason the board and staff at the Boys & Girls Club are especially grateful to the community for their generous support of our latest fund raising effort, Mardi Gras Montana. Your support for a local non-profit is a needed and tremendous boost for our youth-centered efforts.
Our hats go off to those who sponsored our event, donated to the auction, bought tables for the dinner, individuals who bought tickets and auction buyers and participants. Your willingness to contribute to the Boys & Girls Club indicates that youth support is one of your priorities. The generous participation this year for Mardi Gras even surpassed the figures from 2009, something to be proud of during these tough economic times.
It is gratifying to know that the community recognizes the struggle that is evident in the non-profit sector. Our youth organization serving five days a week needs that kind of attention in order to meet the needs of these youngsters and their families. Support from businesses and individuals are essential to keep on track as we serve approximately 100 kids per day in our combined Ronan and Polson units.
We’re also very humbled by the generous contribution of time and resources of all the volunteers who worked under the guidance of volunteer Michal Delgado. You made our days sunny even before the weather changed.
On behalf of the Board and Staff of the Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, a sincere heartfelt thank you. The kids benefit every weekday from your kind generosity.
John Schnase
Ronan
