A TIEBREAKER FOR (#3)!
Congratulations to Putnam County CERT ($11,500)
This year is flying by! We had our 3rd meeting of 2023 on September 13th. With a fantastic attendance of over 30 members, we had a great showcase of nonprofits. For the first time, we had a TIE between two of the three presentations!
After socializing, networking, and catching up with members, we began the business side of our meeting. Competition was great as always! Our first presenter was Vince, with Putnam County CERT and their Project Lifesaver program. His presentation was heartfelt, educational, and intriguing. The program is dedicated exclusively to locating people who have Alzheimer's, Dementia, Autism, Down Syndrome, or any other cognitive condition that includes an uncontrollable urge to wander. The goal of Project Lifesaver’s presentation was to use the donation from 100+ Men to purchase more equipment needed for locating individuals.
Our second presenter was Wes with Greencastle School’s DECA program. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. The four components of the organization's Comprehensive Learning Program are that DECA integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business, and promotes competition. DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. Their goal with the donation from 100+ Men was to purchase laser engraving equipment for students to use in their business models. The program has a long-term goal of implementing into the other Putnam County schools.
The final presentation for the evening was by Paige for the Putnam County Non-food Pantry. The non-food pantry is unlike any other pantry organization. They make sure individuals have amenities and necessary items for everyday life. Items such as householder cleaners, paper products, and personal hygiene items. These necessary items are typically not included with food assistance programs. With the program costing approximately $2,500 per month to cover the needs for these individuals, the donation from 100+ Men would cover those expenses for several months and would assist even more individuals in need.
After the presentations, the votes were cast and tallied by our board. In a first, we had a tie between two of the three organizations. For a tiebreaker, the men voted a 2nd time. This time, between the two that tied. Ultimately, it was another close tally, but Putnam County CERT with Project Lifesaver was victorious! They will receive a check for $11,500! Putnam County Non-Food Pantry and DECA for Greencastle Schools will receive $250 each for their presentations and be eligible for presenting at our November meeting!
WE HAVE CONFIRMED OVER 110 MEN FOR 2023! THE BEST PART IS THAT WE DON’T HAVE TO STOP THERE. OUR RECORD IS 129!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE DURING OUR
4TH & FINAL MEETING, ON NOVEMBER 15TH, 2023
