LMGW Continues its Commitment to Community with 1st Annual Community Volunteer Day
On September 27, 2013, LMGW employees left their offices, donned jeans and tennis shoes, and ventured out for a day of work in their community, establishing the tradition of LMGW’s Annual Community Volunteer Day.
Senior accountant Katie Vachon coordinated the 2013 event, acting as liaison with community leaders on behalf of LMGW partners and staff. LMGW’s nonprofit organization of choice this year was the Boys and Girls Club of San Jose, Smythe Clubhouse. (http://www.bgclub.org/join-the-club/smythe/)
After meeting at the start of the work day at the San Jose clubhouse, LMGW partners and employees were briefed on their volunteer work for the day. Tasked with organizing the long-neglected donation room, the group set to work emptying the room. LMGW volunteers tackled boxes and bags of assorted donations – meticulously sorting and categorizing, labeling, and later putting everything in their proper places.
Michael Bryant and Jacen Dickman took the lead in installing bicycle hooks on the walls, while Matt Wheeler, Tim Hoffart, and other staff moved equipment. The Boys and Girls Club of San Jose, Smythe Clubhouse, gives the majority of donations it receives as prizes for member boys and girls who earn tickets for homework, awards, citizenship, and for other recognitions. LMGW staff working as a team created an organized, easily accessible donation room to benefit the children and families of Smythe Clubhouse.
The donation room at the start of the day
The results!
Midday, LMGW partners surprised LMGW staff with a free lunch made available by Road Dogs Food Truck.
After a relaxing lunch on the playground, LMGW partners and staff adjourned to the gymnasium for afternoon activities. More than 100 boys and girls arrived after school to participate in the special day of activities. LMGW volunteers participated as line leaders and guides as the children ran afternoon relays and played a variety of games.
The highlight of the afternoon was an old-fashioned game of dodgeball, pitting Boys and Girls Club students against Smythe and LMGW staff members. The game provided an hour of exhilarating laughter and tireless fun!
LMGW is already planning and looking forward to the next Annual Community Volunteer Day.
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