Thank you for making the auction a success

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

To the Editor:

On behalf of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our 11th annual Fall Auction, held on Nov. 19, a huge success.

For the first time in its 11 year history, the auction sold out. The success of this event was due to the individuals and businesses that supported the event as well as the hardworking auction committee, volunteers, staff and board of directors who made the event a special night for all.

I would like to thank our sponsors: Alene Candles, Cirtronics, Hitchiner Manufacturing, Apple Therapy Services, Centrix Bank, Lake Sunapee Bank, Winer and Bennett, Ameriprise Financial, Ciardelli Fuel, Eaton & Berube Insurance, Edward Jones investments, IPG Employee Benefits, Kenny, Dennan Lague, CPA, Law Office of Tom Quinn, McLane Law Firm, Monarch Instrument, St. Joseph Hospital, and St. Mary’s Bank.

In addition, I would like to thank every local business and individual who donated an item, and our guests whose support was extraordinary. Fundraising events like this are increasingly critical to the Boys & Girls Club as state and federal grant support has been all but eliminated over the past few years. This event will help the Boys & Girls Club keep fees low and insure that all children in our community have access to our programs regardless of ability to pay.

Every dollar donated goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, a local, independent nonprofit organization located in Milford. Thank you everyone for your support and your belief in our mission and impact.

HELEN LEACH

Acution chairman and member of the Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley