December 23, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
By Amanda Fields, RCAW.
The U.S. Marine Corps acknowledged RCAW’s dedication to Toys for Tots by presenting the Commanders Award, a excessive honor for his or her bountiful contributions.
This yr’s Annual Winter Gala and Public sale was an enormous success for the Roofing Contractors Affiliation of Washington (RCAW)! As soon as once more partnering with the Toys for Tots U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program, their plentiful assist was acknowledged by the U.S. Marine Corps Commanders Award to honor the numerous contributions this neighborhood has made to Toys for Tots through the years. This award is simply given to supporters who’ve gone above and past in attaining the Toys for Tots mission. Government Director of Toys for Tots Pierce County, Michelle Jenkins, and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant, Michael Edwards, offered the award to RCAW members through the occasion on December 2, 2023, on the Seattle Marriot in Bellevue, Washington.
The Roofing Contractors Affiliation of Washington hosts its Annual Winter Gala and Public sale for the aim of donating a portion of all proceeds made all through the night to the Toys for Tots Program, together with all of the toys collected by their members. Toys for Tots distributes toys to kids, as much as the age of 12, whose guardians can not afford to purchase them presents for the vacation season. Toys for Tots was based in 1947 by reservist Main Invoice Hendricks. This yr, Toys for Tots Basis celebrated their 75-year anniversary! Together with your assist and our giving neighborhood we had been in a position to donate a 10-foot U-Haul truck stuffed with toys to this phenomenal charity.
This yr, we did issues slightly otherwise for the RCAW Winter Gala and Public sale. We added additional enjoyable by together with a 1920’s Speakeasy/Prohibition theme to our occasion, which lent an air of magnificence by means of the glitter and glamour from the friends who dressed the half. We additionally included video games and occasions that spurred additional donations to Toys for Tots with our thrilling on line casino, and vodka/wine ring toss, dessert sprint, desk video games and prizes, plus over 45 priceless public sale gadgets. Like yearly, the on line casino tables had been a field workplace success, and the successful participant for the 50/50 raffle was Tim Lambro with Axiom Division 7.
This yr we did all of the public sale bidding in-person, which created a enjoyable and aggressive night for many who did the bidding. Scrumptious desserts had been fought over with our blind Dessert Sprint as every desk tried to boost essentially the most cash to have the primary cake alternative. DJ Tiger, with Cat Daddy Leisure, our leisure for the night time was the cherry on prime. We’re so grateful for the fantastic firms who attended our occasion, donated toys, sponsored and offered public sale gadgets, contributing time and dedication in ensuring this occasion was a hit.
As we forge into the brand new yr in 2024, we should take a second to look again and replicate on all the thrill 2023 has introduced us. The companionships we’ve created, the recollections made, the ups, the downs and all the things in between. Thanks for all of your assist, steerage and donations this previous yr. The success of our group has skilled wouldn’t be doable along with your contributions.
- A particular thanks to our pictures sponsor: Polyglass
- A particular thanks to our dessert sprint sponsor: Madsen Roofing
- A particular thanks to our on line casino desk sponsors: Integrity PNW
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Photograph credit score: Stephen Leonard Images