Foundation's annual meeting sweetened by chocolate box raffle

Friday, June 7, 2013
Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN
Besides enjoying a tropical-themed evening at the Wednesday, June 19 Putnam County Community Foundation annual meeting, community members have the chance to take part in the annual chocolate box raffle. Apart from delicious chocolate donated by Mark Tarner of the South Bend Chocolate Company (inset) and Jenny Sullivan of Eitel's Florist (far right), the boxes may also contain a key that unlocks one of two grand prizes: a men's or ladies' Citizens Eco-Drive watch donated by Steve Mason (left) of Mason Jewelers or a Holland Maverick Grill donated by Bill (second from right) and Brent Shuee of Shuee and Sons. Contact Elaine Peck (second from left) or anyone else at the Putnam County Community Foundation at 653-4978 to purchase a dinner ticket or a box of chocolate.

The Putnam County Community Foundation's annual meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 19 at the Dixie Chopper Business Center. Support from North Salem State Bank, Collins Evans and Wabash Capital will create the tropical-themed evening.

In addition, Jenny Sullivan, owner of Eitel's Florist and Mark Tarner, owner of South Bend Chocolate Company, are teaming up to donate 125 boxes of chocolates and other goodies for a raffle.

Those who purchase a box of chocolate and attend the annual meeting will have a chance to win either a Citizens Eco-Drive Watch donated by Steve Mason, owner of Mason Jewelers, or a Holland Maverick Grill donated by Bill and Brent Shuee, owners of Shuee and Sons.

The boxes of chocolate are available for $10 each or $25 for three. Tickets to the annual dinner are available for $35 per person. Contact the Community Foundation at 653-4978.

All boxes of chocolate will be opened at the end of the Annual Meeting in a fun reveal ceremony. Proceeds from the raffle support the Community Foundation's Administrative Endowment and the long-term security of the organization.

The Putnam County Community Foundation is a public charity established in 1985 to serve donors, award grants, and support community development to enrich life in Putnam County. It administers more than 240 active funds and endowments and has awarded more than $9 million in grants and scholarships since inception. Tickets for the Annual Meeting are $35 per person. To purchase tickets, contact the Putnam County Community Foundation office at 653-4978.

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