A Year In Review: 2013

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1 ARPINSTRONGNEWSLETTER An Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc. Publication No. 01 December 2013 A Year In Review: 2013 Our Mission Welcome Welcome to the first edition of Arpin Strong s Quarterly Newsletter We re excited to bring you the first quarterly edition of the Arpin Strong Newsletter. The purpose of the newsletter is to keep our followers and donators informed of our activities. We ll begin the first edition by providing you with an overview of why Arpin Strong was created, and review all the activities and monies raised. We hope you ll enjoy this first edition and we look forward to achieving great things in 2014! We thank you for your support and for making this Fund possible. Sincerely, To help one another, in times of need, by raising funds via distinctive and creative undertakings throughout the year. Our Vision Helping those in need during natural disasters or when unfortunate circumstances arise by participating in community-based projects and events. We will accomplish our goals while we foster fellowship and teamwork within our personnel. Help Us To Help Others. The Arpin Charitable Fund s Board of Directors

2 Misquamicut Beach Race, Rhode Island. May 18, On April 15, 2013, Patriots Day in Massachusetts, the annual Boston Marathon started without incident. However, at 2:49 p.m., two pressure cooker bombs were detonated on Boylston Street, just short of the finish line. Police, rescue workers, and medical personnel, who were on hand to assist the runners and bystanders, rushed to the aid of wounded victims. Three spectators were killed and 264 were injured. At least 14 people required amputations. Following this tragic event and many days of investigation, the phrase Boston Strong was heard throughout Massachusetts and around the country. Mark Dearborn, Vice President of Corporate Accounts, felt the need to do something beyond the normal fundraising within the Arpin organization. He solicited others to join him and began an ongoing campaign and series of events to raise donations, not only for the victims of the marathon bombings, but also of other such tragedies, disasters, and worthy causes. Starting with the BoldRDash race on May 18, 2013, funds were raised for both the One Fund Boston to provide assistance to the marathon bombing victims and restoration efforts following the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy. The Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc. d/b/a Arpin Strong was born. Arpin Strong is now a registered 501(c)(3) corporation with the IRS, totally separate from any of the Arpin Group companies, with its own Board of Directors and bylaws. Mark Dearborn is the President of the corporation and serves with the other members of the Board of Directors: Brian Asay, Vice President Mike Killoran, Treasurer Christina Sarza, Secretary Kathy Frazier, Director of Communications & Marketing Over the past eight months, Arpin Strong has conducted theme days, monthly raffles, and supported the efforts of Arpin s Race Team to raise funds. In addition, an Arpin Family Day took place over the summer for the entire Arpin corporate team and monies were raised through several raffles that took place during the event. The events also had another very positive effect bringing the employees of Arpin Group, Arpin Van Lines, and Arpin International Group closer together. A key component of the success of any organization is the people willing to give of their own time and efforts towards a common cause. Many members of the Arpin corporate team have stepped forward to participate in fundraising efforts, as well as charitable events to help those in need. One such example was when Bob Sullivan, Sr. VP, Commercial, was inspired by his daughter Michaela s battle with severe scoliosis and Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS). He launched a personal mission to lose weight, while raising monies in the process. Over $20,000 (through his weight loss efforts and miscellaneous donations) was raised for several charitable causes. In addition, employees have participated, on their own time, in the collection of supplies for those affected by the Oklahoma tornados and, in the Philippines, by typhoon Haiyan. Moreover, as in years past, Arpin s employees have adopted families for the Holidays, providing presents and gift cards.

3 Funds Raised In 2013 Raffles and Theme Days Family Day Donations Miscellaneous Donations Bob Sullivan Weight Loss $1, $ $11, $16, Funds Raised 31,000 Charities Helped In 2013 Arpin Strong selects a special charity each month. To date, we ve been able to assist many organizations and causes since Arpin Strong s inception: Tomorrow Fund RI Community Food Bank West Bay (RI) Community Action Veteran s Medical Center Oklahoma Tornado Assistance $ Ehler Danlos National Foundation $2, $ Payton s Place $ $ The Doolan Family $ $ Curvy Girls Foundation $ $1, The Coalition Against Pediatric Pain $1, Typhoon Haiyan Relief (Save the Children) $3, Grocery Store Gift Cards for Adopted Families $ Spaulding Rehab Center (Boston) $2, We are continuing to look into other charitable causes and organizations.

4 A Look Ahead 2014 will be an exciting time for Arpin Strong! In addition to our monthly raffles and theme days, we are currently planning: First Annual Arpin Road Race at Arpin s headquarters planned for employees and their families on March 30 First Annual Arpin Golf Tournament at the New England Country Club in Bellingham, MA, on May 10, 2014, open to all Second Annual Arpin Family Day (date to be determined) Continued involvement in races to raise funds Special contest for members of our Agency Family (to be announced) The Board of Directors of Arpin Strong sincerely thank the staff and management of Arpin and members of our agency family and drivers who participate in our fundraising and other charitable efforts. We encourage everyone to submit ideas for future consideration to arpinstrong@arpin.com. 1st Annual Arpin Strong Golf Tournament May 10, 2014 New England Country Club Bellingham, MA

5 Donations Are Always Welcomed! By Check Payable to: The Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc. Send to: P.O. Box 1302, E. Greenwich, RI By Debit/Credit Card We accept all cards Visit paypal.com and search for Arpin Tragedy Assistance Fund, or click here. An Arpin Group Quarterly Publication Issue No. 1 ARPINSTRONG NEWSLETTER 2013 Arpin Group, Inc. P.O. Box 1302, E. Greenwich, RI For Enquiries: arpinstrong@arpin.com