ARPINSTRONGNEWSLETTER An Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc. Publication No. 03 March 2016 A Year In Review: 2015 Our Mission Welcome The Board of Directors of the Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc. are pleased to announce that during 2015, we were able to increase the amount of contributions we provided to worthy individuals and organizations. With the help of Arpin s staff, agents across the United States, drivers, corporations, and individuals, we raised almost $60,000. Our largest event, the Arpin Strong Charity Golf Tournament, was extremely successful and allowed us to increase the donations provided to four great organizations, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, The Coalition Against Pediatric Pain, the ALS Foundation, and Adoption Rhode Island. During the Arpin Agent Charity Contest, we were able to give to four charitable organizations instead of our normal three. We sponsored and participated in ten road races to support several charitable organizations. We also increased our involvement in Wreaths Across America. It is with great pride that the Arpin Charitable Fund s Board of Directors thank all those who made 2015 a complete success. Arpin Strong! 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 communitybased projects and events. We will accomplish our goals while we foster fellowship and teamwork within our personnel. Help Us To Help Others. 2016 Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc. Page 1
Highlights 2015 The Arpin Charitable Fund raised $59,973 in 2015. A total of $34,669 was donated to 30 different charities and causes in 2015. Additional associate (non-voting) member added - Kevin Amatucci. Second Annual Arpin Strong Golf Tournament was a success, with total donations of $20,000 made to four organizations the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, The Coalition Against Pediatric Pain (TCAPP), Adoption Rhode Island, and the ALS Foundation of Rhode Island. Arpin Charitable Fund Facebook page launched. Voted on and presented checks in the total amount of $5,000 to four winners of 2nd Annual Arpin Agents Charity Contest. Established an account at Amazon Smile to collect donations through purchases on Amazon Smile. Began discussions with Operation Homefront to assist veterans and their families. Coordinated efforts with members of the Agency Family. Third Annual Arpin Family Fun day held. Instrumental in earning second place in the 2015 Cartus Global Citizenship Award for Arpin Group, Inc. Sponsored a successful Wreaths Across America campaign. Campaign asking employees to donate holiday gift cards to benefit West Bay Community Action - 20 employees donated both their Thanksgiving gift cards and Christmas gift cards. Request and obtained permission from Arpin Group s Board of Directors to permit employees to volunteer, during work time, at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Assisted with Holiday Family Gift Program (run by Janet Noble). Conducted quarterly theme Days for corporate employees.
Race Participation Memorial 5K for Relay for Life and St. Jude s BoldRDash at the Beach Run To Home Base Scott Carlson Memorial 5K CVS Caremark Downtown 5K BoldrDash Mud Race Blessing of the Fleet 10 Mile Road Race & Walk American Cancer Society Memorial 5K Road Race Gloria Gemma 5K/10K Walk & Run Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation 5K 2015 Funds Raised 59,973 Raffles January 2015 50/50 Raffle July 2015 Four $100 Gift Cards & Red Sox Tickets February 2015 Apple ipad Air August 2015 Southwest Airline Gift Card March 2015 HP Laptop, Mouse, and Case September 2015 PlayStation 4 April 2015 Xbox One October 2015 Xbox One May 2015 TLC 50 TV November 2015 Four $100 Gift Cards June 2015 Boston Bruins Experience Package December 2015 TLC 50 Smart TV
Donations American Heart Association $500.00 Laughs for Leo - Hydrocephalus $250.00 Sojourner House $400.00 Rhode Island Community Food Bank $5,000.00 CHD Fund for MaryAnne s Kids $500.00 The Coalition Against Pediatric Pain $5,000.00 G. Jacobs Hockey Jamboree $400.00 ALS Foundation $5,000.00 Team Ryan Foundation for Pediatric Cancer $500.00 Adoption Rhode Island $5,000.00 Run to Home Base $462.00 Susan B. Komen Run for Breast Cancer 250.00 Team Hope / Pancreatic Cancer $400.00 Treasure Coast Food Bank (agent contest) $1,000.00 Candlelighters Child Cancer Family Alliance $500.00 Kid s Day of Lexington (agent contest) $1,000.00 Special Olympics Super Plunge $750.00 Operation: Good Jobs (agent contest) $1,000.00 East Greenwich Athletic HOF Scholarship ALS Foundation / East Greenwich Rotary $100.00 USO Newport (agent contest) $2,000.00 $325.00 Wreaths Across America $1,105.00 Cancer Research $52.00 Flames of Hope/Gloria Gemma 5K $500.00 Impossible Dream $200.00 Camp Yawgoog 100 $100.00 American Cancer Relay for Life $200.00 Special Donations for 3 Individuals $2,400.00 FIDI Charity Project Bertrams Jr. High $1,009.00 Make A Difference Foundation (Cartus Award) $5,000.00 Financials are available upon request.
What s Ahead Continue monthly raffles to raise funds. Continue Theme Days on a quarterly basis and align with the monthly cause and/or race. Continue outreach program at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Continue monthly donations to charitable causes and organizations. Continue to participate in races in support of worthy causes. Change our associate members to full Board of Directors members. Change the by-laws to increase the maximum number of Board members from 7 to 10 and remove limit that Board members may serve. Become more involved in Operation Homefront to assist veterans and their families. Third Annual Arpin Agent Charity Contest will be launched during the 2016 Regional Meetings in April. Agents will be asked to submit a one-page narrative on the charity which means the most to them and why. The Arpin Strong Board of Directors will select winners, with a total of $5,000 to be distributed. Winners and check presentations will take place at the 2016 Agent Convention in Rancho Mirage, CA in October. Third Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for May 14, 2016 at the New England Country Club in Bellingham, MA. Sponsor the 2016 Wreaths Across America campaign for Arpin personnel, drivers, and agents. Obtain list of charities from Arpin Group s Board of Directors to be included as part of fund disbursement from golf outing. These charities would be incorporated into the Arpin Charitable Fund s marketing materials. Third Annual Golf Tournament May 14, 2016. New England Country Club, Bellingham, MA
The Board of Directors of Arpin Strong sincerely thank the staff and management of Arpin, 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. Donations Are Always Welcomed! By Check Payable to: The Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc. Send to: P.O. Box 1302, E. Greenwich, RI 02818-0998 By Debit/Credit Card We accept all cards (via PayPal) An Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc. Annual Publication Issue No. 3 ARPINSTRONG NEWSLETTER 2016 Arpin Charitable Fund, Inc. P.O. Box 1302, E. Greenwich, RI 02818-0998 For Enquiries: arpinstrong@arpin.com