Giving Back: Charity Funds Set Aside

GIVING BACK

CHARITY FUNDS SET ASIDE BY THE AZPCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BY JIM BULTIMA, DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Prior to the 2021 school year, Angela Manente, the editor of Going Places, suggested to the Arizona Region Board of Directors (AZPCA) that funds be made available for two Automotive Services students to attend Mesa Community College full time. The BOD approved the scholarships and as many of you have read, our clubs donation changed the lives of two young men.

Sensing a need to continue our club giving back to the community, Jim Bultema formed a committee to research the feasibility of continued charitably donations, especially as they relate to our club functions and automotive scholarships.

At the club’s last Board of Directors meeting, there was additional discussion, and the board unanimously passed the motion for $15,000 to be set aside for charitable donations and scholarships. Some felt this number is too small, but as discussed, it is a solid starting point for the club’s new budget line item for charitable donations.

Additionally, it was further discussed that the monies be spent only for club functions such as the upcoming Casino Night that is raising money for St. Vincent de Paul of Arizona or scholarships in the field of Automotive Services. All requests for charitable funds must be approved by the BOD. At the end of this year, the board will look at the results of our giving and make a decision for 2023. The Board of Directors thank you, the members, for making this all possible.

If you have a suggestion or comment, contact Jim Bultema at jabultema@aol.com.