You know what they say, it's the best thing to happen since sliced bread........
In 2003, fortune smiled upon us when dedicated volunteers Roberta Levin, Michelle Osterman and Susan Brochstein, wanting to have a greater, long-term impact on CFS, decided to form a guild. Since then, the Guild has become an indespensible fundraising arm of CFS. This year, guild-engineered events brought in $200,000!
The guild's main production is CFS's signature event, the annual Spring Fest. We are highly indebted to them for all their hard work, because staging an event of this magnitude involves an incredible amount of planning, time and effort. These energetic, creative and talented ladies have seen to every detail:
attending many, many meetings
arranging the venue
negotiating contracts
planning the menu
choosing the entertainment
obtaining sponsorships
soliciting silent auction gifts
arranging for decorations and flowers
selling tickets
anguishing over seating arrangements
rallying volunteers
setting up gorgeous silent auction tables
overseeing the event to make sure it runs smoothly
thanking all the sponsors, contributors and volunteers for their contributions
They start months ahead of time and spend countless hours planning and organizing. On meeting days the office is a-buzz with activity and laughter.
We are forever grateful to these selfless individuals who are so committed to their community. And they're a lot of fun to have around too!
The Jr. Guild collecting lunch bags at the Bolder Boulder
If you would like to join the Guild, please contact Ishan Sinha at 303-652-3663 extension 209.
With the help of Melanie Potock, the guild has extended its reach to the younger generation, by creating a Junior Guild. In their first year of service, 2005, the Junior Guild held a pumpkin sale in Niwot, and brought in over $2,000! What a great start!
The highly esteemed officers of the Guild are:
Michelle Osterman- President
Roberta Levin - President Emeritus
Lynn Scribner - President Emeritus
Susan Brochstein - President Emeritus
Susan Clifford - President Emeritus
Michelle, Roberta & Susan celebrating at the event
The mission of the Guild is:
To bring together a group of volunteers whose primary purpose is to direct its energy toward the preparation and management of social activities that will support Community Food Share, and to become ambassadors to further the goal of ending food insecurity in our community.
The Community Food Share Junior Guild
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" -
Ghandi
The purpose of the Junior Guild is to bring together high school students who share a common vision of supporting the mission of Community Food Share: to end hunger and food insecurity in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Students throughout the two counties are invited to participate and contribute at least 30 hours per year to various volunteer opportunities at CFS. Through friendship, collaboration and dedication to a single cause, the junior guild members experience the joy of community service and the culture of giving. They have put on many fundraising events on their own initiative. They also create lovely gift bags for our Elder Share shut-ins on Valentines Day.
