Pictured: George Coggins,
Carolina Creations Landscapes, Inc. &
Mark Koval, CIS Resource Development
Director
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Pictured: Tammy Triplett-Kesky,
The Red Apple Group; Mark Koval; W.
Joseph Cunningham, The Bellamy Law Firm
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Pictured: Walt & Joan Madsen;
Mark Koval |
September
29, 2011 - Southport, NC - When you find a good
investment, you stick with it. That's why St. James
residents Joan and Walt Madsen are supporting the
Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, Inc
(CIS) Annual Benefit Gala for Children for the tenth
straight year. The Madsens have been sponsoring the
event since it was first held in 2002. "We care
about the children of Brunswick County. They are an
investment in our future," said Mrs. Madsen, who is
also Chair of the CIS Board of Directors.
Their confidence is not misplaced. CIS activities
attract $6 in wages and profits and $5.45 in grant
support per dollar of public support given to
provide programs and services for Brunswick County
families. Funds generated by the gala sustain after
school programs, teen and peer courts, the
Adopt-A-School and Volunteer Program, Leland Family
Resource Center, Parenting Education Programs, the
Dropout Prevention Program and academic
scholarships.
Mark Koval, Resource Development Director, realizes
"Times are tough, but our community recognizes the
importance of children. By supporting them with
programs and services which aid in their well-being,
we provide them with the foundation they need to
succeed in school and life." The mission of CIS is
to connect community resources with the schools to
help meet this goal.
Many Brunswick County businesses and individuals
have made commitments to local children and families
with their support of the gala. Dinah and Ed Gore,
along with Carolyn Felton and Peter Laboy, Financial
Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, are this year's
presenting sponsors. Diamond and Platinum sponsors
are First Bank of Brunswick County and Brunswick
Electric Membership Corporation. Gold sponsors are
Andy's of Brunswick County, Archer Daniels Midland
Company, The Bellamy Law Firm, Carolina Creations
Landscapes, Inc., Joan and Walt Madsen, Progress
Energy Carolinas, Inc., The Red Apple Group,
Jonathan Richmond & Associates, Inc., and
St. James Properties, LLC.
The Gala will take place on Thursday, October 27 at
Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center in
Sunset Beach. For tickets, sponsorship
opportunities, and general information contact Mark
Koval at 457-2929.