PCCF annual meeting, chocolate box raffle set next Wednesday

Days away from the chocolate box raffle at the annual meeting of the Putnam County Community Foundation, the donors for the raffle meet with PCCF Community Development Director Dean Gambill (right). The raffle is made possible by the donation of a half-carat diamond pendant donated by Steve Mason (left) of Mason Jewelers, 100 boxes of chocolate from Lynda Dunbar (second from left) and Completely Nuts and Candy and a high-leg recliner from Shuee’s Furniture and Mattress, represented by Lynn Taylor.

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The Putnam County Community Foundation annual meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 20 at The Inn at DePauw.

Sponsored by Prime Real Estate Group, Hendricks Power Cooperative and Wabash Capital, the annual meeting celebrates the positive impact of philanthropy and philanthropists in our community.

In addition, the annual meeting celebrates the Community Foundation’s openness and accountability to the community as a formal membership organization. Members – anyone who gives to the Community Foundation of their time, talent or treasures – must elect the board of directors and approve changes in the bylaws.

The chocolate box raffle has been a tradition at the annual meeting since 2008 and is made possible by local business philanthropists who donate unique gifts. Lynda Dunbar, owner of Completely Nuts and Candy Company is donating 100 boxes of homemade chocolates. Shuee’s Furniture and Mattress owners Bill and Brent Shuee are donating a high-leg recliner and Mason Jewelers owner Steve Mason is donating a half-carat diamond pendant set in a decorative white-gold mounting.

This unique raffle event will close the meeting and provide a special thank you to Community Foundation members who do so much for our community.

The Putnam County Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 1985 to administer endowments, award grants and provide leadership, enriching the quality of life and strengthening community in Putnam County.

The Community Foundation administers more than 284 active funds supporting a variety of charitable activities and has awarded more than $13.6 million dollars in grants and scholarships.