CBM Cares and BuyATimeshare.com Raise Funds with Fun July 22, 2008
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Charity, General, News & Events, Timeshare Resale, Travel, Uncategorized , 1 comment so far
Amherst, N.H—It was a night of festive food and drink, where guests donned grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts in an effort to raise funding for the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. The Second Annual Luau was held at the “Hula Hut” in the Frederick’s Pastries plaza. On a plot of sand, dozens of friends, guests and employees of BuyATimeshare.com lounged by the light of the tiki torches chatting, playing and sipping their beverages. CBM Cares, the not-for-profit-organization which is made up of local business owners, hosted the gala and gave everyone the rare chance to unwind on a Saturday night with some great people, great food—all for a good cause.
The charitable event went off without a hitch, the weather cooperated and the turnout was impressive and made for some fun games. Everybody showed up with enthusiastic Hawaiian-themed attire and was ready to party. Music was provided by 106.3 Frank FM, with their music van blaring rock n’ roll into the night. Fantastic treats were provided courtesy of Gorgio’s Ristorante, Elisha’s Restaurant, Bare Bonz Butcher Shop, and some delicious deserts by Frederick’s Pastries.
BuyATimeshare.com, the leader in timeshare resales has been working alongside College Bound Movers and CBM Cares to raise funds for local not-for-profit organizations. CBM Cares is a registered not-for-profit organization operated by a board of 10 businesspeople, including BuyATimeshare.com president Wes Kogelman. These moguls have been committed to doing what they can to improve the lives of those in Southern New Hampshire. Four events are held annually to raise money for organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua, and the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley.
With another good deed to add to the résumé BuyATimeshare.com with CBM Cares put on the Second Annual Luau flawlessly—hopefully this will not be the last. It brought many people together outside of work; employees, friends and guests gathered for a good cause, raising as much money as we could for a noble cause.
Second Annual Luau Tickets Now Available June 10, 2008
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Charity, Customer Comments, General, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Travel , add a commentAmherst, N.H.—BuyATimeshare.com has announced that tickets for the Second Annual Luau at the Hula Hut are now on sale! Raising funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, the event will be held on July 19 in the Frederick’s Pastries Plaza in Amherst, N.H. From 7:00 p.m. until midnight, this Hawaiian-themed party will feature some of the best food from some of Southern New Hampshire’s finest restaurants.
Frederick’s Pastries, Elisha’s Restaurant, Bare Bonz Butcher Shop, and Giorgio’s Ristorante will all be providing some of their most popular cuisine. The light of the tiki torches and an island of sand will create a beach atmosphere, while music from 106.3 Frank FM and a raffle will lend to the excitement. The proceeds will help the Boys & Girls Club create and maintain programming for the children in the Souhegan Valley.
BuyATimeshare.com, the leader in timeshare resales, has been working alongside College Bound Movers and CBM Cares to raise funds for local not-for-profit organizations. Tickets are available at College Bound Movers, 6 Caldwell Drive in Amherst; at Frederick’s Pastries, both in Amherst and Bedford; as well as the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley in Milford. The $25 ticket includes one raffle ticket, one beverage ticket, and access to the great food and fun that will last until midnight. For more information, call Kate Davis at 603-882-6683 x 227 or BuyATimeshare.com at 1800-882-0296.
CBM Cares is a registered not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising money and awareness of local not-for-profit organizations. This organization is run by a board of 10 businesspeople, including BuyATimeshare.com president Wes Kogelman. These local moguls are committed to doing what they can to improve the lives of people in Southern New Hampshire. Four events are held annually to raise money for organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua and the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley.
BuyATimeshare.Com Raises funds for Child Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County-South April 29, 2008
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Charity, Customer Comments, Donate a Timeshare, General, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Travel, Uncategorized , add a commentThe New Hampshire-based Child Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County-South (CAC-HCS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving and protecting victims of child abuse. Working to strengthen families and the community, a team of multi-disciplinary professionals in law-enforcement, prosecution, child protection, health care, and education all strive to support victims of abuse, as well as prosecuting the offenders.
Nationally collected data reveals that one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually assaulted—and only one in ten will disclose their abuse. This statistic is unacceptable and is what motivates the members of CBM-Cares, a not-for-profit organization that is operated by business leaders and professionals in Southern New Hampshire. Working to plan fundraisers and events, CBM-Cares helps to educate people and to contribute to other organizations such as the CAC-HCS. This group truly serves a just cause, and they benefit greatly from any help the community can provide.
On Friday, April 11, 2008 The CAC-HCS hosted “an enchanted evening of music and magic” to raise funds for this noble effort. In addition to dinner and entertainment, a silent auction was held. Up for bidding were such prizes as Red Sox tickets provided by Edward Smith, President of College Bound Movers & Granite Clover Self Storage, also various gift baskets packed with merchandise, and by www.BuyATimeshare.com’s president Wes Kogelman, a stay at a luxurious timeshare and a pair of round-trip airline tickets to Las Vegas, Nevada. All proceeds went to keep these Child Advocacy Centers operational. Kogelman has been supporting not-for-profit organizations like the CAC-HCS for over 5 years. “This is a great group of people trying to help children who have been assaulted in any way” said Kogelman. “This benefit, put on by the Children Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County-South, is a great way to help raise funds for this cause.” As a board member for CBM-Cares Kogelman has also helped to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire, and the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley.
The Nashua campus is the second Child Advocacy Center to open nationally. Serving hundreds of children from ages 3 to 17, these centers provide a neutral setting for joint investigations and interviews, as well as community agencies for children and families. CBM-Cares helped raise over $5,000.00 dollars in one night, and all proceeds from this gala went to the Manchester and Nashua CACs.
Such generous funding is needed to keep these sanctuaries operational, regularly providing consultation and specialized training for hundreds of families. All Child Advocacy Centers provide children and their families with crucial services at no cost to them. Of the eight CACs in New Hampshire the statewide economic and social benefits are proof of the success these centers have been.
Reports indicate that the “typical” child abuse case investigation through a non-CAC method costs the county approximately $4,221.00. The same case, with help from a Child Advocacy Center, would cost the county $2,900.00. In the first three months of 2006 these centers saved the state of NH $86,000.00. Since opening in 2004, CAC-HCS has seen more than 650 children, saved the county approximately $854,100.00 in child abuse investigation.
Providing shelter, counseling, and police action is no small order. But the CAC-HCS has reduced the trauma experienced by children, and has helped non-offending parents become empowered to protect and support their children. Today, allegations of abuse and neglect are thoroughly investigated—more offenders are held accountable, and the community is better educated about the problem of child abuse.
A NIGHT AT THE HULA HUT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB June 26, 2007
Posted by Wes Kogelman in : Charity, General , add a commentAmherst, N.H.— CBM Cares invites everyone to join its members for a night at the “Hula Hut,” a Hawaiian-themed luau to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. Tickets are now on sale for the July 21, 2007 event to be held in the Frederick’s Pastries Plaza on 101A in Amherst, N.H.
Starting at 7:00 p.m., the evening will feature food from several Southern NH businesses, including G. Amato’s Gourmet Deli, Giorgio’s, Frederick’s Pastries, Elisha’s Restaurant and Bare Bonz Butcher Shop. 106.3 Frank FM will be providing music all night. The ticket price of $30 per person/$50 per couple includes all the food the attendee can eat, one drink ticket, one raffle ticket and non-alcoholic beverages. Additional alcoholic beverages and raffle tickets will be sold. To purchase tickets, visit Frederick’s Pastries (109 Route 101A, Amherst, NH) or contact Andrea Manseau at College Bound Movers, Inc. at 882-6683 x 234.
All money raised will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. The organization recently reopened its doors after being closed for five weeks due to flooding. The building was severely damaged, and many items had to be discarded, such as books, games, office furniture, etc. Every dollar raised through fundraising will be dedicated to returning the Amato Center and the Boys and Girls Club to its previous functionality, including the amount raised at the Luau.
Corporate sponsors for the event include: Frederick’s Pastries, Vacation Property Resales, Bare Bonz Butcher Shop, G. Amato’s Gourmet Deli, Giorgio’s, GMAC Mortgage, Elisha’s Restaurant, 106.3 Frank FM, Allstate Insurance, Suburban Propane, Schering-Plough, The Copy Shop and College Bound Movers, Inc.
The Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley is a youth organization that teaches young people to lead healthy lifestyles, live responsibly and develop strong character. It is dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential, and serves as a safe, positive place for kids to go. For more information about the Boys and Girls Club, visit www.svbgc.org.
CBM Cares is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sustaining and improving other not-for-profits in the community. The board, consisting of local business people, is dedicated to raising money to benefit organizations that need outside assistance to develop and maintain programs that will directly impact the community. Some of the organizations it assists are the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua and the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley